FinTech Wales Founders’ Meetup Brings Together Entrepreneurs in Swansea

The latest FinTech Wales Founders’ Meetup took place in Swansea on 12th February 2025, bringing together some of Wales’ most innovative entrepreneurs for a morning of open conversation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.

Kindly hosted by Matt Warren, Sue Tuck, and the team at Veeqo, the event provided a platform for founders to discuss some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing startups today.

Key Topics Discussed

Throughout the session, founders engaged in meaningful discussions on:

• 🚀 Investment and funding in Wales and the wider UK
• 🎯 Product-market fit & testing – ensuring startups build solutions that truly meet market needs
• 📢 Customer research – understanding audiences and refining strategies based on feedback
• 📈 Growth strategies – scaling businesses effectively in competitive markets

The meetup was a testament to the power of community, with founders openly sharing experiences, challenges, and insights to support one another.

The Importance of Founders’ Meetups

At FinTech Wales, we believe in fostering a strong founder community where collaboration drives innovation. These meetups serve as a crucial space for entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, seek advice, and build connections that support business growth.

A Special Thank You

A huge thanks to Matt Warren, Sue Tuck, and the Veeqo team for hosting us in their fantastic space (though we regret not snapping any pictures of the office dogs! 🐶).

We also want to acknowledge the incredible founders and innovators who joined us, including:

• Matt Warren, Founder, Veeqo
• Sarah Kocianski, CEO, FinTech Wales
• Bobby Cole & Gawain Coughlan, Melody Rights
• Victoria Mann, Founder, Near Me Now
• Dan Awais-Dean, CEO, Everknock
• Rich Lee, Innovators Uncensored
• Ian Brewer, Founder, My Lolly
• Austin Walters, Founder, Austin Walters
• Sarah Jones, CMO, FinTech Wales
• Sue Tuck, Veeqo

Join Us at the Next Founders’ Meetup

Missed this one? Keep an eye out for details of our next Founders’ Meetup, where we’ll continue to create opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration among Wales’ startup community.

📲 Stay updated on future events: FinTech Wales Events Page

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