🏴 FinTech Wales Foundry Season 5 -
👋 It was a pleasure to welcome Richard Theo — founder and former Chairperson of FinTech Wales — back to the Foundry last week! Richard shared his journey and his experience founding and scaling multiple fintech businesses in Wales.
☕ This morning, we officially kicked off the 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry!
🏴 9 founders from 4 countries arrived at FTW HQ in Cardiff, ready to begin their journey – united by one mission: to scale in Wales.
Join us in welcoming everyone to the Welsh fintech ecosystem
🥂 Our May Monthly Networking event is a little different!
We’re delighted to be co-hosting the event with Elevate! Join us as we celebrate the launch of Cardiff’s brand-new hyperfast full fibre internet network with informal networking drinks.
🎟️ 👉 https://t.co/RDlT9o6rEX
✨ MEMBER OFFER ✨
FREE Operations Strategy Alignment Power Hour – An exclusive offer for FinTech Wales members by Jupiter Operations
Recalibrate Your Business. Realign With Your Mission – In Just 60 Minutes
🌕 Apply Now – Secure Your Power Hour: https://t.co/cDfkhhuqrl
✨ One year on ✨
Last month marks one year since our CEO, Sarah Kocianski, took the reins at FinTech Wales. In this reflection, she shares her perspective on the past 12 months.
📖 Read the full blog: https://t.co/uObShieBsl
🔗 Applications are open: https://t.co/PHkuiDTKmi
FinTech Wales Foundry—an accelerator programme designed to provide expert mentorship and support to fintech startups is back!
👆 Know a startup that could benefit from the programme? Share the link and spread the word!!
🥾 We are delighted to confirm the leadership session for the Netwalking with @callwildleader Call of the Wild event will be "Safe, Seen, and Successful: Building a Thriving Hybrid Culture", delivered by Dr Barrie Kennard.
🎟️ Last few tickets remaining: https://t.co/9ArYfhoROy
FinTech Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of Lucy Bulley as Programme Director for the 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry.
Read the full story: https://t.co/mibGX0rKXF
🏴 The 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry Applications are open: https://t.co/KLoNl3ciS7
We were delighted to be back at Mansion House for @walesweeklondon Wales Week / London 2025!
Our CEO, Sarah Kocianski, joined the panel to talk about all things fintech in Wales. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this year’s event a success!
🇨🇭 🏴 We were delighted to co-host the Fintech Switzerland-Wales Roundtable with @capitallawltd Capital Law and the Swiss Embassy last Friday.
The event provided a dynamic forum where Swiss and Welsh delegates discussed the challenges and opportunities for collaboration.
🗞️ Our CEO, Sarah Kocianski, shared her insights with @WalesBusiness on the latest challenges and opportunities for Welsh fintechs—particularly around regulatory changes and access to funding.
👓 Read the full story: https://t.co/xB9ATWxA01
At our latest FinTech Wales monthly Networking Breakfast, we had the pleasure of welcoming Kate Hodge, Head of Product at Zreo @bankonzero , to share the inspiring vision behind 🌿 Zero: The Sustainable Alternative to Banking.
Read the key takeaway: https://t.co/C3z0tzkxX8
🤝 A space to connect, collaborate and grow...just for founders! We are delighted to launch FinTech Wales Founders Forum in Swansea, kindly hosted by @Veeqo .
🗓️ 12th February 2025
⏱️ 9.30- 11.30
📍 Veeqo, Kings Road Technium, 2, Swansea SA1 8PH
RSVP: https://t.co/WlWUb4FoPu
❤️ From one member to another, the FinTech Wales member offers are designed to foster collaboration within our community.
Check this month's offers from our membership!
🎉 Join us for a very special Networking Breakfast this February as we celebrate @finalrentals ' third birthday! 🥳🎂
🎟 Spaces are limited, so secure your spot before they’re gone: https://t.co/rFP9h3HF9M
💡 FREE for FinTech Wales members.
All tickets are now sold out for our January Networking Breakfast and the waiting list is open: https://t.co/zXCXXZ36cA
Thank you again to @Gocompare for hosting our monthly get-together in Hodge House.
🎇 New Year, New Connections!
Join us in January for our first energising Networking Breakfast of 2025! We are excited to kick off the new year at Hodge House, kindly hosted by @Gocompare
🎟️ Tickets are available now: https://t.co/j1VaocQpHm
🏡 Wales Was the Perfect Home for our Fintech Startup
- Guest Column for Business News Wales by Dan Mines, Co-Founder of Menna.
Read the full article: https://t.co/fdW5S222mh
🏴 Wales Set to Host Major Investment Summit in 2025
First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan has announced a major investment summit for Wales in 2025, telling Business News Wales “we are open for business”.
Read the full story: https://t.co/ksKwBG5U3q