Fintech Awards Wales 2024: Who Won What?
09 September, 2024
The highly anticipated FinTech Awards Wales 2024 unveiled its winners on Friday, marking a significant celebration of innovation and excellence in the financial technology sector. Steve Dukes, CEO of principal sponsor Confused.com, described the event as nothing short of “powerful.”
Hosted at the legendary Tramshed in Cardiff, the FinTech Awards Wales were established by leading finance & technology recruiter Recruit 121. They serve as a platform to honour the visionary trailblazers propelling the FinTech industry in Wales while contributing to the growing momentum of the UK’s premier digital finance hub.
Matthew Hyde, Managing Director of FinTech Awards Wales, shared his thoughts on the importance of the event, saying, “The FinTech sector in Wales has become a beacon of resilience and innovation, even in the face of global challenges. The remarkable growth we’ve witnessed is driven by a unique blend of talent, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future. These awards are not just a celebration of success but a testament to the community that continues to push boundaries and elevate Wales on the global Fintech stage.”
Steve Dukes, CEO of Principal Sponsor Confused.com, shared his excitement about the event, stating, “These Awards show how far the Welsh Fintech ecosystem has come in a short space of time. It was powerful to see the impact being made.
“While it was great to celebrate the impressive achievements of the last 12 months, I’m even more excited at what’s to come. As an ecosystem we’re starting to really hit our stride – so it’s the celebrations of the future I’m looking forward to – you can see and feel that being built now, and that was inspiring.”
Emma Peterson, Director at Recruit 121 (Finance, Technology & Executive), emphasised the significance of the awards, stating, “In my role as a recruiter, I’ve seen firsthand how Fintech is reshaping the economic landscape in Wales. The FinTech Awards Wales are essential for recognising those who are leading this transformation. By celebrating these achievements, we not only honour excellence but also help attract and retain the talent that will ensure Wales continues to thrive as a Fintech powerhouse.”
The full list of winners and highly commended are as follows:
Fintech Start-up of the Year sponsored by Clockwise
Winner: Credit Canary
Highly Commended – Voltric
Nominees:
- Proveit
- Peppercorn Ai
- Credit Canary
- Menna
- TLC Harmony
- Voltric
Fintech Company of the Year sponsored by Monmouthshire Building Society
Winner: Comparison Creator
Nominees:
- Capital on Tap
- Sonovate
- Comparison Creator
Fintech Scale-up of the Year sponsored by Fintech Growth Fund
Winner: Propel Finance
Nominees:
- Capital on Tap
- Final Rentals
- Checks Direct
- Propel Finance
Fintech Team of the Year
Winner: Credas
Nominees:
- Checks Direct
- Sero
- Wagonex
- Credas
- Propel Finance
- Sonovate
Best Place to Work sponsored by ANNA
Winner: Capital on Tap
Nominees:
- Capital on Tap
- Wagonex
- ITec Digital Training
Fintech Leader of the Year sponsored by Admiral
Winner: Louise Harris – Tramshed Tech
Highly Commended – Ammar Akhtar – Final Rentals
Nominees:
- Ammar Akhtar – Final Rentals
- Kath Denton – Coincover
- Timothy Barnett – Credas
- Louise Harris – Tramshed Tech
- Mark Sweeny – de Novo Solutions
- Rhodri Evans – PWC
- Sameer Rahman – Datamonet
New Product of the Year sponsored by PwC
Winner: Sero
Nominees:
- Proveit
- Final Rentals
- Sero
- Comparison Creator
Fintech For Good sponsored by Capital on Tap
Winner: IE Hub
Nominees:
- Sero
- Credit Canary
- Proveit
- IE Hub
Best Academic Programme of the Year sponsored by Front Door Communications
Winner: Cyber Innovation Hub
Nominees:
- Master’s in Data Science – University of South Wales
- Cyber Innovation Hub
Best Growth of the Year sponsored by Development Bank of Wales
Winner: Credas
Highly Commended – Propel Finance
Nominees:
- Credas
- Final Rentals
- Propel Finance
Rising FinTech Star of the Year sponsored by Deloitte
Winner: Tomas Gibbons – Credas
Highly Commended – Edoka Idoko – Pryme Financial
Nominees:
- Edoka Idoko – Pryme Financial
- Joseph Williams – ZeroKey
- Nicole Baas – Delio
- Tomas Gibbons – Credas
Cyber Security Team of the Year sponsored by The Cyber Innovation Hub
Winner: PWC
Nominees:
- Propel Finance
- Backbase
- PWC
Best Use of AI sponsored by Go.Compare
Winner: Logicdialog
Nominees:
- Proveit
- Logicdialog
- Peppercorn Ai
- Final Rentals
Best Advisory of the Year sponsored by Recruit 121 (Finance, Technology & Executive)
Winner: HCR Law
Nominees:
- HCR Law
- Blake Morgan Ltd
- Cadre Advisory
Apprentice of the Year sponsored by ITeC Digital Training
Winner: Matthew Worsley – Ever Nimble
Nominees:
- Daniel Nash – We Get Design
- Matthew Worsley – Ever Nimble
- Liam Kelly – Ysgol Maesydderwen
- Ben Rolfe – Morriston Comprehensive School
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their outstanding contributions to the fintech ecosystem in Wales!
For more information, visit Fintech Awards Wales.