Routes to Scale: How Fintechs Grow in the UK and Beyond

Overview
London is recognised as one of the world’s leading fintech centres and offers a strong platform for innovative financial services firms to start, scale and expand internationally. The UK accounts for 11% of the global fintech sector, is home to an estimated 3,300 firms, and saw UK fintechs raise $3.6 billion across 534 deals in 2025. The UK offers a dynamic environment for growth, supported by a deep and diverse ecosystem of accelerators, regulatory sandboxes, venture and private equity investors, commercial partners, and public markets.

Event Format
The event will be hosted at the Central Criminal Court (the Old Bailey), the world's most famous criminal courthouse and one of London’s most iconic and historic venues.

A courtroom-style discussion will examine the different routes through which fintechs can scale within the UK and Internationally. Senior representatives from across the investment, regulatory and market infrastructure landscape will present a range of scaling pathways, including organic growth, seed and early-stage fundraising, venture and private equity backing, public listings, and international expansion.

A jury of Fintech leaders will then test each of these pathways, bringing their perspective on the most effective routes to building and scaling a fintech business.

The event will conclude with a networking drinks reception in the Grand Hall.

Agenda
17.00 Arrival
17.15 Welcome and opening remarks
17.25 Scaling pathway cases
18.00 Founder panel and audience Q&A
18.30 Networking reception
19.15 Close

Please note: to secure your place, please complete all fields in the registration form by 5th June.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, United Kingdom

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