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Japan: The Next Big Market for Danish Fintechs? While cultural and linguistic differences often discourage Danish fintech startups from entering the Japanese market, it offers immense opportunities that Copenhagen Fintech aims to exploit. By: Sebastian KjĂŚr
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ot limited to Denmark, the technological solutions created by our home-grown fintechs are highly scalable and are increasingly crossing borders. Many companies often become established within the Nordic
region or enter a few European markets prior to moving on to the United States. Departing from tradition, Copenhagen Fintech has its sights set on the East. The fintech organisation has engaged in discussions with tech companies and banks in Japan to bridge the gap
between the countries. Among others, it has secured a partnership with the Nomura Research Institute. The next step is to travel to Japan this fall, Covid-19 protocols allowing, to align interests and create business opportunities between the two markets.