The operator's playbook: Opinions and thoughts from the QED collective

There is a young, growing population of digitally native consumers with high spending power. Fifty-five percent of the population is under the age of 30 and smart phone penetration is at 95 percent. But two-thirds of the Middle Eastern population still remains unbanked.

The number of employers offering personalized, flexible health benefits is increasing every year. This opens the door for a direct enrollment product that handles sophisticated payroll deductions and seamless integration with carriers.

This month QED Investors celebrated its 16th anniversary. After investing in more than 225 companies across 19 geographies and five continents, it’s clear that fintech has a special place in our hearts. We might go as far as saying we love fintech. While the numbers speak for themselves, our investment team can’t miss out on an opportunity to share the reasons why they love financial technology. So, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here’s a look into why we’re so committed to fintech.