Welsh Fintech Pulse – Highlights from November & December

As we get ready to wrap up 2024, the Welsh fintech ecosystem continues to thrive with opportunities, innovation, and collaboration. This month, we spotlight key initiatives, events, and achievements that showcase the talent, resilience, and forward-thinking nature of our vibrant community. From skills development programmes and ecosystem events to celebrating member successes and pioneering innovations, there’s no shortage of inspiration in Wales’ fintech sector.

Dive into this month’s highlights to stay updated on the latest news, events, and opportunities shaping the future of Welsh fintech.

Opportunities

• Barclays Ecosystem Partnership Programme Season Three Launches – Application closes on the 20th Dec 2024
  Barclays is back with another season of its Ecosystem Partnership Programme, designed to support startups in scaling their innovations.

Events

• Advanced B2B Sales Bootcamp with The Closing Foundry
  A hands-on bootcamp to refine your B2B sales strategies and drive business growth, designed for founders.
• SheWho #ForHer – UEFA Women’s EURO Play-Off Final
  A celebration of the SheWho community during an iconic football event—check out the gallery.
• FinTech Wales Investment Conference Gallery
  Relive the highlights of the first-ever FinTech Wales Investment Conference through our event gallery.

Skills

• Training and Employment Support for Former Tata Steelworkers
  FinTech Wales steps up to support former Tata Steelworkers with a tailored training and employment event.
• Fast Track Talent Academy Launches – in partnership with Cardiff and Vale College
  The new Fast Track Talent Academy addresses critical skills gaps in South-East Wales’ fintech sector.
• Open University Opportunity Hub
  Explore career-enhancing opportunities via the Open University’s Opportunity Hub.

Ecosystem

• Women in FinTech Power List
  Celebrate the women leading the way in fintech—nominations are now open.

Member News

• Starling Bank Expands Cardiff Office
  Starling Bank cements its commitment to Wales with an expanded office in Cardiff.
• tiQtoQ Ltd Triumphs at UK Fast Growth Index Awards
  A proud moment for tiQtoQ Ltd as they shine at the UK Fast Growth Index Awards.
• Zero Joins EY FinTech Growth Programme
  Zero is driving sustainable financial innovation as part of EY’s Fintech Growth Programme.
• AperiData Launches AperiScore™ at Open Banking Expo
  AperiData unveils its groundbreaking open banking-powered credit score, AperiScore™.
• Welsh Fintechs Shine in the UK’s Top 50 InsurTech Innovators
  Four Welsh fintech members have earned a spot in the prestigious InsurTech 50 list.
• Veeqo: From Swansea Startup to Amazon Acquisition
  A look back at Veeqo’s inspiring journey from a local startup to a global leader.

Videos

• Inside Confused.com: Culture, Careers, and Community at a Leading Welsh Fintech
  Take a peek behind the scenes at Confused.com and discover what makes them a standout fintech employer.