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!
Phenomenal Success
Established in 2021, FinTech Wales’ Foundry has seen phenomenal success with many of the Foundry alumni seeing incredible investment and growth. The programme is recognised globally and forms an essential part of FinTech Wales’ strategy to attract international, as well as UK, startups to develop and scale in Wales and enjoy the collaborative benefits the Welsh FinTech ecosystem has to offer.
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
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.
Corporate led
Cohorts are chosen by our partners and invited to develop a proof of concept or minimum viable product.
Deal focused
We measure our success by how many deals we can generate for founders; be it investment, partnership or any other format.
Ecosystem backed
Workshops, perks, and mentors are curated by leveraging the goodwill and expertise of the Welsh FinTech ecosystem.
Value added
Successful applicants receive up to £400,000 in tangible perks plus numerous intangible benefits and mentorship.
Why Wales?
See what our Foundry alumni have to say about the Welsh FinTech Ecosystem
What’s next for the Foundry?
Following three extremely successful seasons of the Foundry, FinTech Wales is now planning the next programme. Contact us today if you would like to express an interest in supporting or taking part in future programmes.