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Meet the 2026 Fintech 100: The Private Companies Building the Future of Finance

CB Insights analyzed thousands of private fintechs to identify the 100 most promising startups in the world. Webinar on Nov 10, 2026.

Anthropic's IPO Filing Is a Startup Market Map

CB Insights has published a new newsletter titled 'Anthropic's IPO Filing Is a Startup Market Map' dated October 1, 2026.

These startups are building the security layer for AI agents

This month, the pressure to secure enterprise AI agents has dialed up. We used CB Insights data to analyze notable moves from the last few weeks.

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Nasdaq (2026-10-26)

On October 21, 2026, Nasdaq, Inc. elected Börje Ekholm to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Ekholm, the former President and CEO of Ericsson and former CEO of Investor AB, previously served on Nasdaq's Board from 2011 to 2016, including tenure as Chair from 2012 to 2016. He is designated as an independent director and will serve on the Audit & Risk Committee. In addition, on October 22, 2026, director Holden Spaht tendered his resignation from the Board and all committees, effective December 31, 2026, with no disagreements reported.

• Börje Ekholm appointed as independent director and member of the Audit & Risk Committee effective November 1, 2026, having previously served as Nasdaq Board Chair from 2012 to 2016.
• Director Holden Spaht tendered his resignation from the Board and all committees, effective December 31, 2026, without any disagreement with the company.
• Disclosed related-party transaction involving an immediate family member of Ekholm employed at Nasdaq in a non-officer role, earning over $120,000 since fiscal 2025, which was ratified by the Audit & Risk Committee.

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Nasdaq (2026-10-22)

On October 22, 2026, Nasdaq, Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to furnish its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 pursuant to Item 2.02. Concurrently, the company posted its Q3 2026 earnings presentation slides to its investor relations website under Item 7.01 and announced under Item 8.01 that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend. The filing incorporates the earnings release and dividend announcement as exhibits, serving as the official SEC notification of its quarterly performance and capital return distribution.

• Nasdaq furnished its Q3 2026 operational and financial results via press release on October 22, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
• The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend announced via press release on October 22, 2026 (Exhibit 99.2).
• Q3 2026 investor presentation slides were made publicly accessible on Nasdaq's investor relations website (http://ir.nasdaq.com) under Regulation FD.

Wiener Börse CEO: EU Super Exchange Exists, Lacks Market Depth

In a podcast interview, Christoph Boschan, CEO of Wiener Börse, discusses the debate over a new European stock exchange. He argues that the infrastructure for a 'super exchange' already exists, but the real problem is market depth. He notes that European tech companies like Bending Spoons prefer listing on the Nasdaq due to better access to capital, while US firms are financed through equity, Europe through debt. He suggests that pension policy, not market infrastructure, is the key lever to increase liquidity and attract listings. He also points to record levels of the ATX and the need for faster, tax-friendlier conditions in Europe.

• Christoph Boschan, CEO der Wiener Börse, sagt, die EU-Superbörse existiere bereits, aber es fehle an Markttiefe.
• European tech companies like Bending Spoons prefer listing on the Nasdaq.
• The US finances companies through equity, Europe through debt.