Welsh Fintech Pulse – Highlights from September & October

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Welcome to Welsh Fintech Pulse, your roundup of all the key events and developments in the Welsh fintech sector over the past six weeks. From exciting new skills initiatives to major member milestones, here’s everything you need to know about what’s been happening in the vibrant fintech scene.

This month, we’re particularly proud of the FinTech Wales community, with seven FinTech Wales members celebrating significant milestones for their businesses. For more information, check out our Member Highlights section below.

Our top 3 highlights:

  1. Networking Breakfast – Our monthly gathering is coming to Newport in October, book your ticket now!
  2. Get £2k towards your next recruit plus tailored training advice and guidance to continue developing their skills – find out more.
  3. Brand new member offers from Wealthify, Aspire 2Be & Code Institute.

Opportunities: 

Showcase your business & inspire future talentCareers Wales Education Business Partnership Initiative.

Submit Your Business Challenge for Innovative SolutionsSouth Wales Business School Challenge.

Wednesday 6th November – FCA Roundtable in Cardiff – This is an opportunity for members to discuss the role of regulators in enabling economic growth across Wales and the work of the FCA. * Please contact Sarah Jones for further information.

Future Finance fully funded leadership programme – Deadline extended to the 21st October – Apply now.

Supporting SMEs Across South Wales: Cardiff Capital Region and USW Host Five-Part Event Series. View all events.

Member Highlights:

Validient Opens Early Access for KYB Platform.

Delio Partners with ClearList to Enhance Private Market Secondary Transactions.

Menna.ai Secures £500,000 Investment to Launch Gen AI-Powered Finance Assistant for Small Businesses.

EverKnock Makes the Prestigious PropTech 50 for 2024.

Quote Detective Triumphs at Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards 2024.

Ogi Secures £45 Million Funding from Cardiff Capital Region.

Credas Breaks New Ground with Identity Checks Every 0.8 Seconds Amidst Record Growth.