2022 Awards
Fintech Start-up
of the Year
This award is for a new, up-and-coming Fintech company in London that is less than six years old and has shown the most entrepreneurial success in the past year in Fintech.
Success will be measured on a number of factors, including innovative technology, solving a technology need, capturing a new sector or market with Fintech, disruption of a service or market segment, novel application of a product or service, or traction in the international marketplace
Fintech Scale-up
of the Year
This award will recognise a market leading increase in sales, headcount, profitability, market share or geographical expansion over the last 3 years. This award will go to the business demonstrating the highest levels of growth and a robust plan to deliver a sustainable financial performance.
A high growth company having seen year-on-year growth for 3 or more consecutive years.
Judges will be looking for:
- Demonstration of investment to build a strong management team
- Market leading growth
- High levels of employee engagement
- Outstanding leadership and management
- Evidence of the growth mind-set and commitment to building collaborations
- Evidence of financial performance that categorises the business as scale up
- Strategy around plans for further expansion
- An ethical approach to business
Fintech Company
of the Year
This award is for an established Fintech company in London that has been providing products or services for over four years and is actively engaged in innovation creation. Success is measured by a number of factors, including partnerships with banks or providing services directly to consumers, significant growth or adoption.
Fintech Leader
of the Year
The Award Judges are looking for an outstanding individual who has consistently contributed to the advancement of the fintech sector here in London. You would have shown the ability to survive and thrive during the significant changes of the past year. You would have led a significant transformation of their business which is delivering tangible results. The individual will have constantly demonstrated superior leadership skills, promoted technological change – company wide and would have been innovative in their approach.
WealthTech Company
of the Year
- Provide an overview of your company/organisation
- Tell us about your Growth in terms of capital raised, revenue and customer traction
- What is the Industry significance of the problem solved and the potential of the product/service
- What makes you different / Unique to your competitors
PayTech Company
of the Year
- Provide an overview of your company/organisation
- Tell us about your Growth in terms of capital raised, revenue and customer traction
- What is the Industry significance of the problem solved and the potential of the product/service
- What makes you different / Unique to your competitors
InsurTech Company
of the Year
- Provide an overview of your company/organisation
- Tell us about your Growth in terms of capital raised, revenue and customer traction
- What is the Industry significance of the problem solved and the potential of the product/service
- What makes you different / Unique to your competitors
RegTech Company
of the Year
- Provide an overview of your company/organisation
- Tell us about your Growth in terms of capital raised, revenue and customer traction
- What is the Industry significance of the problem solved and the potential of the product/service
- What makes you different / Unique to your competitors
Fintech New Product
of the Year
This award will recognise a London based technology supplier that has delivered innovation, through a particular product, service offering or overall business approach. This category is designed to recognise those firms that have responded to market pressures with originality and creativity, and might be using traction-gaining technologies such as artificial intelligence, biometrics or NFC. Details of product development should be provided as far as possible, and applicants should demonstrate the implementation and performance levels of the product.
Fintech Advisory Firm
of the Year
This award is open to any firm that actively supports or advises businesses. You will need to show the following points:
- Overview of the firm, its structure and client base
- Clear corporate social responsibility plan
- Evidence of how you have gone over and above for clients
- Evidence of commercial performance
- Commitment to staff well-being and evidence of associated programmes
Fintech For Good
of the Year
This award is for companies that have used digital technologies to address social issues and challenges over the last year. You will need to tell us the following:
- Provide an overview of your company/organisation.
- What is the Industry significance of the problem or problems being solved and the potential of the product/service
- What have you achieved
Rising Fintech Star
of the Year
As the industry grows there are many newcomers bringing fresh innovations to the table. From Fintech start-ups, developers and software companies to the companies with new and exciting applications for the technology. This award will recognise a visionary star in the Fintech sector making a significant impact.
Judges will be looking for:
- Evidence of how you have shown enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurial flair
- Show how they have made a measurable impact to their business or organisation
Outstanding Contribution
to Fintech in London
THIS IS A CLOSED VOTE AND WILL BE DECIDED BY THE JUDGES
This award recognises an individual in the Fintech community who has demonstrated a commitment to fintech innovation that delivers benefits to investors, businesses and customers.
A leader who has demonstrated the most leadership in Fintech. The award is targeted at recognising a person who has shaped the Fintech dialogue and continues to supports the Fintech community in London.