IPO increasingly viable option - N26 co-CEO Tayenthal

The video discusses N26's Series C funding round, plans for expansion, and potential IPO. It covers regulatory challenges, compliance, and market competition. N26 aims to hire more staff, expand its product range, and considers various funding options, including IPO. The company is well-funded and meets regulatory requirements, positioning itself as a major player in digital banking.

What is one of the new features N26 plans to introduce following their Series C funding?

• Crypto and trading

• Mobile payments

• Loan offerings

• Insurance services

What is a strategic option N26 is considering for the future?

• Launching a new app

• Going public through an IPO

• Merging with another bank

• Expanding to Asia

What regulatory issue did N26 face that resulted in a fine?

• Unfair lending practices

• Data privacy breach

• Money laundering controls

• Interest rate manipulation

How does N26 view its regulatory requirements compared to other tech companies?

• Not applicable

• The same

• More stringent

• Less stringent

What is N26's stance on being regulated at the same level as Commerce Bank?

• They believe they should be less regulated

• They believe they should be regulated at the same level

• They believe they should be more regulated

• They do not have a stance

What is a key factor driving competition in the financial services space according to N26?

• Economic downturns

• Shift from offline to online

• Regulatory changes

• Interest rate fluctuations

What does N26 believe about the market space for financial services?

• It's a winner-takes-all market

• Traditional banks will dominate

• There's room for both traditional and tech companies

• Only tech companies will survive