NatWest Group Innovation Team Launches New Fintech Growth Programme

NatWest Group is launching its first Fintech Growth Programme, offering fintech startups access to the resources, expertise, and networks of a leading high-street bank to help scale their businesses sustainably.

This initiative aligns with NatWest’s ambition to lead the future of banking, with the goal of leveraging innovative fintech solutions to drive its innovation pipeline.

Programme Highlights

• Target Participants: Pre-Series A, UK-based startups addressing specific challenges in the payments space.
• Structure: A 10-week programme featuring workshops, mentoring, and coaching.
• Objective: Co-create innovative banking solutions to enhance customer outcomes and foster sustainable growth.

David Grunwald, Director of NatWest Innovation, stated:

“This programme lays a pathway to create better outcomes for our customers. Working this closely with fintechs and UK entrepreneurs strengthens our ability to be future-focused while supporting the growth of the innovation economy.”

Mark Brant, Chief Payments Officer at NatWest, added:

“Innovation and collaboration are fundamental to growth, especially in a challenging commercial environment. This programme champions NatWest’s innovation by working with fintechs to co-create solutions to lead the future of banking.”

Lee Morgan, Accelerator Community Manager, Wales, commented:

“Wales is a thriving hub for fintech innovation, brimming with talent and entrepreneurial spirit. We are excited to see Welsh fintechs, including those from our Accelerator community, step forward and seize opportunities to shape the future of financial services. Collaborating with these innovators not only enhances our ability to deliver transformative solutions for customers, but also drives forward the growth of Wales’ dynamic innovation economy.”

The programme will be delivered in partnership with Aspire, a consultancy specializing in startup growth. Participants will benefit from a curated scale-up curriculum, direct access to NatWest’s senior decision-makers, and opportunities to build networks with other fintechs and coaches.

Fintech startups interested in applying can visit the NatWest Fintech Innovation page for more information.

About NatWest Group

NatWest Group is a relationship bank for a digital world, committed to empowering individuals, families, and businesses across the UK and Ireland to succeed.

Innovation at NatWest Group

NatWest’s Innovation team connects external technology ecosystems with the bank’s strategy to develop cutting-edge products and services for customers and communities.