About Us

As the voice of FinTech in Wales, we will empower FinTechs and financial services in Wales to be successful on the world stage and ensure they are a major driver in the UK economy.

About FinTech Wales

FinTech Wales launched in April 2019 with the initial direction provided by Richard Theo, the HM Treasury’s FinTech Envoy for Wales. Richard is a successful entrepreneur who has founded two leading FinTech businesses in Wales.

The idea behind FinTech Wales is to provide an independent voice for the FinTech industry, both within Wales and beyond, which will help to champion and maximise the potential for all businesses in this sector.

As well as nurturing and supporting those businesses already in Wales, it aims to develop an ecosystem that will help new FinTech companies start-up or scale-up. Ultimately, the goal is to make Wales a leading pillar in the global FinTech community.

The FinTech Wales advisory panel is made up of a group of entrepreneurs, representatives from small, medium and large enterprises as well as tech suppliers, universities, schools and the public sector.

Our Objectives

Disruptors

Startups who are challenging traditional financial services with new brands that do the job better, faster or more efficiently online or on app. Some are selling B2C and some are partnering with existing financial services businesses B2B2C.

Financial Institutions

Traditional financial institutions from banks to insurance, from investment providers to credit card providers who are using technology to digitally transform their own businesses.

Finance Tech Providers

Businesses providing technology that can improve the services, operations or marketing of existing financial services organisations with slick technology. These businesses often help to accelerate the digital transformation of incumbents.

Commitments of the Advisory Panel

Helping FinTech businesses launch, grow and ﬂourish in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Working with education providers to develop the skills required of the sector. In turn, we aim to promote the beneﬁts of working in Wales to grow employment and retain talent.

Providing access to funding - Fintech Wales is not a funding provider but can help make your business investor ready and introduce those looking for investment to a wide network of professionals in FinTech.

Helping to promote Wales as the best destination for FinTech businesses - regardless of company age or size.

Encouraging diversity in this sector and attracting people who can take advantage of the ﬂexibility a career in FinTech offers.

Become a Member

Anyone who plays a part in enabling or supporting this sector can become a member of FinTech Wales. More information about the membership schemes can be found here.

Become a member

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