Private Equity Eyes These 3 Fintech Names as Consolidation Accelerates

Yes, payments fintech is consolidating. Card networks want more control over card issuance, processors are chasing small-business customers, and private equity is hunting for profitable software companies selling at a massive discount from their 2021 peaks.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 11, 2026

Marqeta Research Reveals Consumer and SMB Credit Behavior Has Evolved Beyond Traditional Models, Creating New Opportunity for Providers

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the modern card issuing platform, today released its 2026 State of Credit Report. Based on a survey of 4,000 consumers and 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the US and UK, the report reveals that static, single-product credit programs no longer match how consumers and businesses actually manage their finances, creating a significant opportunity for providers who build for the full credit journey. A Patchwork of Credit.

Business Wire • Jun 2, 2026

Marqeta Teams With Banking Circle to Expand in Europe

Card-issuing platform Marqeta is teaming up with Banking Circle to expand in Europe, according to a Tuesday (May 26) press release. The collaboration is designed to bring Marqeta's account and money movement tools to 30 new European countries, the release said.

PYMNTS • May 26, 2026

Marqeta Expands Account and Money Movement Offering in Europe, Building on Strong Regional Momentum

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the modern card issuing platform, today announced that it has expanded its portfolio of account and money movement tools into 30 additional European countries through its collaboration with Banking Circle, a leading global bank licensed in Luxembourg and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). The company's expanded offering enables businesses across Europe to enrich their card programs with embedded.

Business Wire • May 26, 2026

Marqeta, Inc. (MQ) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Transcript

Marqeta, Inc. (MQ) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

U.S. Consumer Spending Tops $21.86T: 5 Fintech Stocks Under $75

Americans are still swiping, tapping, and clicking through record consumption. Total personal consumption expenditures hit $21.86 trillion in March 2026, up from $20.68 trillion a year earlier, and financial services spending climbed to $1,82 trillion.

24/7 Wall Street • May 13, 2026

Marqeta Announces Appointment of Lukasz Strozek as Chief Technology Officer

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the modern card issuing platform, today announced the appointment of Lukasz Strozek as the Company's Chief Technology Officer, effective May 18, 2026. Mr. Strozek will lead the company's global technology and engineering functions. Mr. Strozek is a technology executive with 20 years of experience leading engineering organizations across early-stage, growth, and public companies in regulated financial services. He will join Marqeta fr.

Business Wire • May 8, 2026

Marqeta, Inc. (MQ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Marqeta, Inc. (MQ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 6, 2026

Marqeta's Debit Roots Give Way to Credit and BNPL Push

As embedded finance providers race to move beyond standalone debit cards, Marqeta's latest earnings on May 5 showed how card issuing platforms are being asked to support a broader mix of lending, buy now, pay later (BNPL) and credit-building products on a global scale.

PYMNTS • May 6, 2026

Marqeta Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company reported Total Processing Volume (TPV) of $112 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 33%. Marqeta reported Net Revenue of $166 million and Gross Profit of $118 million, both growing 19% year-over-year. GAAP Net Income for the quarter was $8 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $33 million. “Our fir.

Business Wire • May 5, 2026