FinTech Awards Wales Launches Call for Applications and Nominations for 2025 🏴
The Fintech Awards Wales 2025, founded by Matt Hyde, has officially opened its doors for applications and nominations, marking the start of its 5th year in celebrating excellence across Wales’ thriving fintech ecosystem.
With 15 categories spanning key areas such as Fintech for Good, New Product, Start-Up, and Fintech Company of the Year, the awards are designed to spotlight individuals, teams, and organisations pushing boundaries and delivering innovation in financial technology.
This year sees the return of Confused.com as the headline sponsor, reaffirming the company’s dedication to nurturing fintech talent and championing growth across the industry in Wales.
“The FinTech sector continues to be a leader in technological innovation, and the Fintech Awards Wales plays a pivotal role in recognizing and celebrating the people and companies who are making an impact,” said Matt Hyde, Founder of the Fintech Awards Wales. “I’m thrilled to open the application and nomination process for 2025, and I’m confident we’ll witness remarkable talent and groundbreaking contributions this year.”
“The Welsh fintech industry has real momentum, and it’s important that we continue to highlight and celebrate this. These awards not only give great companies within our ecosystem recognition, they also showcase the incredible and increasing talent within South Wales.
“It’s an opportunity for us to come together, share what we’re learning and achieving, and see how we can push the ecosystem to the next level. We’re delighted to be supporting Welsh Fintech again this year.”
“We are proud of the world class finance sector we have fostered in Wales, with FinTech Awards Wales providing a fantastic opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the wealth of talent we have here.
“I encourage everyone to nominate those teams and individuals that are driving positive change and achieving success in this thriving industry, which is an important part of the stronger, more prosperous Welsh economy we are delivering.”
Key Details:
- Deadline for Entries: 9 May 2025
- Awards Ceremony: 5 September 2025 at Tramshed Cardiff
A distinguished panel of judges will review this year’s entries, including:
- Andrew Probert – Founder of Admiral Insurance
- Mark Walker – Editorial Director, The FinTech Times
- Mark Evans – Group Chief Information Officer at SMS Plc
- Louise Brett – Chair of the Judging Panel, former Vice Chair of Deloitte, and NED
For more information or to submit an application or nomination, visit www.fintechawardswales.com.