BusinessSeptember 4, 2026

wealthtech

WELTH-tek

Definition

A sub-sector of fintech that provides technology-driven solutions for investment management, personal finance, and wealth services.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of 'wealth' and 'technology', reflecting the modern trend of combining a specialized industry sector with the 'tech' suffix to describe digital-first financial innovations.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Plenti, a company that provides multicurrency accounts and investment tools, identifying it as a business operating within the wealth-focused technology space.

ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Immediate, Apate.ai, Plenti, and more

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FinTech Futures

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