About Sergei Astafjev

As another year in the fintech world winds down, it’s always a good time to pause for a moment and look back - and ahead. By any measure, fintechs are still going strong. “The industry exhibits robust fundamentals, including strong revenue growth and improved profitability,” stated BCG’s Global Fintech Report in June, “despite recent volatility and macro uncertainty.”

Wallester has been named one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies in the prestigious FT1000 ranking for 2025, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista. Securing the 47th position overall, 7th in the Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance category, and 1st place among Estonian companies, Wallester has cemented its status as a leader in the fintech sector.