The Foundry
The Foundry is FinTech Wales’ award-winning, no equity accelerator programme that provides world-class mentorship and support to help incubate, accelerate and scale start-up organisations from all over the world!
Applications Open Soon
The FinTech Wales Foundry is seeking the next wave of innovative fintech startups. Applications are encouraged from companies in all areas of fintech and from those developing products and services that use technology to advance the financial services industries. You don’t need to be based in Wales to apply — everyone is welcome to apply if they are looking to be part of the Welsh fintech ecosystem and strengthen their presence in the country. The programme aims to give promising startups a significant boost, providing mentorship across all aspects of business operations—from scaling teams to raising investment. Join us and take your fintech startup to the next level.
The FinTech Wales Foundry is a not-for-profit, no-equity accelerator that empowers promising innovative fintech start-ups with the resources they need to scale. Startups accepted onto the programme will benefit from one-on-one mentoring with the programme director, exclusive networking opportunities with FinTech Wales members, and direct access to investors through dedicated pitch sessions.
Applications open soon – click here to join the waitlist
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Over 150 skilled job opportunities have been created from the Foundry alumni in Wales
£26 million investment has been raised so far, with a further £40 million investment expected over the next three years
FinTech Wales Foundry Season Four
What makes the Foundry unique?
Not for profit
We don’t take a cut of any deals we facilitate nor do we charge founders to participate.
Zero equity
The Foundry does not take any equity in the companies we accelerate or incubate.
Ecosystem backed
Workshops, perks, and mentors are curated by leveraging the goodwill and expertise of the Welsh FinTech ecosystem.