The Fintech Awards Wales has officially unveiled its shortlist for the 2025 edition, celebrating excellence and innovation across the Welsh fintech ecosystem. This year’s winners will be announced during a ceremony on 5 September at the iconic Tramshed in Cardiff.

Founded to honour the achievements of individuals, companies, and academic institutions across the sector, the Fintech Awards Wales continues to spotlight the remarkable progress and innovation being made across the nation.

“The shortlisted nominees truly embody the vibrant and dynamic fintech ecosystem in Wales. Their groundbreaking innovations, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence are reshaping the future of finance in our region. We eagerly anticipate showcasing their remarkable achievements at the upcoming award ceremony.”

2025 Shortlisted Nominees

Start-up of the Year (sponsored by Clockwise)

• Proveit
• Driverly
• Burbank Software
• Trust AI
• Kesintel

Fintech Company of the Year (sponsored by Monmouthshire Building Society)

• Capital on Tap
• Go.Compare
• Kerv
• IE Hub

Best Growth Story / Scale-up of the Year

• De Novo Solutions
• Final Rentals
• Proveit

Team of the Year

• Proveit
• Driverly
• Capital on Tap
• Kerv
• PCW team, Go.Compare

Best Place to Work

• Capital on Tap
• Final Rentals
• Kerv
• Educ8 Group & Aspire 2Be

Fintech Leader of the Year (sponsored by Admiral)

• Ammar Akhtar – Final Rentals
• Beverly Flood – Monmouthshire Building Society
• David Hall – Kerv
• Lee Griffin – Go.Compare
• Mark Sweeny – De Novo Solutions
• Dylan Jones – IE Hub
• Armin Kia – Driverly
• Sameer Rahman – Datamonet

New Product of the Year

• Burbank Software
• Kesintel
• Aspire 2Be
• Nataim UK Ltd

Fintech for Good (sponsored by Capital on Tap)

• Sero
• Credit Canary
• Proveit
• IE Hub
• Driverly

Best Academic Programme

• MSc Finance with Financial Technology – Cardiff University
• The MBS Community Academy – Monmouthshire Building Society
• MSc Data Science – University of South Wales

Rising Fintech Star

• Ali Reynolds – Capital on Tap
• Patricia Dan – Proveit
• Sophie Webber – Tramshed Tech

Apprentice of the Year

• Eduard Proca – Proveit
• Ifzal Malook – Flotek Group Limited
• Jamie Hammond – Phoenix Recording Systems
• Kim Nicola Haworth – Firstsource
• Brogan Williams – De Novo Solutions
• Tammy Newcombe – DVLA

Cyber Security Team of the Year (sponsored by Cyber Innovation Hub)

• Admiral
• Hodge Bank
• Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Hospital
• Socura
• Airbus

Best Use of AI of the Year (sponsored by Go.Compare)

• Admiral Group
• Cavefish AI
• Proveit
• Menna
• Driverly

Best Advisory of the Year (sponsored by Recruit 121)

• Capital Law
• Datamonet
• Cadre Advisory
• Socura
• Blake Morgan
• HCR Law

“For UK fintech to truly lead on the global stage, national connectivity is essential — a key recommendation from the Kalifa Review. Showcasing the success of Welsh fintech isn’t just valuable for Wales; it plays a vital role in the strength and visibility of the entire sector. It’s a real privilege to meet the finalists during two days of in-depth interviews and discussions. I look forward to recognising and celebrating their achievements at what promises to be a fantastic Awards Ceremony on September 5 at Tramshed.”

Finalist interviews and judging will take place on 8–9 July, with a panel of industry experts reviewing each category.

“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.”

For more details and to secure your place at the awards ceremony, please visit Fintech Awards Wales.