Fintech Awards London 2023: Shortlist revealed

FinTech Awards London, designed to recognise, attract and invest in the UK capital’s fintech talent, has unveiled the shortlist for its 2023 Awards.

The awards, arranged by finance recruitment provider Recruit 121, will once again bring together leading innovators and digital experts for an evening of celebration in London in June.

The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of fintech professionals and companies in London and recognize the significant contribution the fintech sector makes to both London and wider UK economies.

The winners will be revealed at a gala awards night at The Underglobe – located beneath the iconic Globe Theater – in London on 21 June 2023.

Matt Hyde, managing director of the Fintech Awards London, said: “We have been blown away by the number of entries this year – a record for the awards. Not only have we received the highest number of entries ever, but the caliber of these entries is second to none.

“The growing fintech sector is one of the jewels in the crown of business across the UK and here in London we are home to so many of the world’s thriving fintechs. The awards put the full spotlight on the emerging and established technology companies and entrepreneurs who help millions of customers with technology-enabled financial products.

Fintech Awards London Shortlist

Fintech Startup of the Year, sponsored by Clockwise

• Cushon
• The banquet
• Sequoia
• Weavr
• Lawn

Fintech Company of the Year sponsored by Peel Hunt

• Blackbullion
• Paymentsology
• Satago
• ClearScore
• Zopa
• Vestd
• Lenderwise
• Monzo

Fintech Scale-up of the Year, sponsored by Cymru Wales

• Salad money
• Fluro
• Allica Bank
• Smart pension

Fintech Leader of the Year, sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland

• Vivi Friedgut – Blackbullion
• Irfan Kahn – mmob
• Nick Harding – Fluro
• Alex Mifsud – Weavr
• Richard Davies – Allica Bank
• Tamas Kadar – SEON

Fintech New Product of the Year, sponsored by Recruit121

• Is like group
• Jaid
• The GMEX Group
• Hello group
• Council Bridge

Fintech Advisory Firm of the Year, sponsored by The Fintech Times

• Capitalixe
• Evelyn Partners
• Peel Hunt
• 11:FS
• Chatsworth

Wealthtech Company of the Year

• 1FS Wealth
• WealthKernel
• Smart pension

Paytech Company of the Year, sponsored by London & Partners

• Crezco
• Form 3
• OpenPayd
• Paydock
• Trust Payments
• Book

Rising Fintech star

• Alan Nagle – KYP
• Omar Ebeid – Zeal
• Lissele Pratt – Capitalixe
• Nida Sattar – Allica bank

Regtech company of the year

• Encompass Corporation
• BUY
• Lucinity
• SumSub
• Quantex

Fintech for Good, sponsored by Evelyn Partners

• Blackbullion
• Save the Children Int & F4ID
• FLOAT GLOBAL
• Empty bank and PayPoint

Insurtech for Good

• So sure
• FintechOS
• FloodFlash

Outstanding contribution to Fintech in London

This award recognizes an individual in the fintech community who has demonstrated a commitment to fintech innovation that benefits investors, businesses and customers. Chosen by judges.