Updated regulations have made it easier than ever for anyone to become an angel investor, regardless of wealth or capital. Gen Zers are pooling their knowledge through social media to get on the investment ladder earlier than any generation before them, shaking up the investment scene.

Generosity hasn’t just peaked among adults during lockdown; kids are donating to charities in higher amounts than before, too. Gen Alphas and young Zers are thinking about finances from a young age, which could lead to a more considered approach to money management going forward.

Young people want to save and budget in a way that isn’t boring. Cleo provides a smart AI bot that delivers financial services in a fresh and disruptive way. With $44 million in funding, Cleo is one of the fastest-growing fintech brands catering to a younger audience: Gen Zers.

Tiring of Big Tech, Gen Zers are seeking out alternative platforms. Members of Gen Z Mafia are building the tech world they want to see from the ground up. Since its launch, users include college and high school students, founders, and young employees at tech companies and start-ups.