The highly anticipated FinTech Awards Wales 2024 unveiled its winners on Friday, marking a significant celebration of innovation and excellence in the financial technology sector.
Hosted at Tramshed in Cardiff, the FinTech Awards Wales were established by leading finance and technology recruiter Recruit 121. They aim to honour the trailblazers at the forefront of the FinTech industry in Wales while contributing to the growing momentum of Wales as a key digital finance hub.
The full list of winners and highly commended are:
FinTech Start-up of the Year sponsored by Clockwise
- Credit Canary
- Highly Commended – Voltric
Best Academic Programme of the Year sponsored by Front Door Communications
- University of South Wales – Cyber Security Teaching Team – Cardiff University
New Product of the Year sponsored by PwC
Apprentice of the Year sponsored by ITeC Digital Training
- Matthew Worsley – Ever Nimble
Best Growth of the Year sponsored by Development Bank of Wales
- Credas
- Highly Commended – Propel Finance
FinTech for Good of the Year sponsored by Capital on Tap
Cyber Security Team of the Year sponsored by The Cyber Innovation Hub
Rising FinTech Star of the Year sponsored by Deloitte
- Tomas Gibbons – Credas
- Highly Commended – Edoka Idoko – Pryme Financial
FinTech Scale-up of the Year sponsored by Fintech Growth Fund
Team of the Year sponsored by WeGetDesign
Best Place to Work of the Year sponsored by ANNA
FinTech Leader of the Year sponsored by Admiral
- Louise Harris – Tramshed
- Highly Commended – Ammar Akhtar – Final Rentals
FinTech Company of the Year sponsored by Monmouthshire Building Society
Best Use of AI sponsored by Go.Compare
Best Advisory of the Year sponsored by Recruit 121 (Finance, Technology & Executive)
- Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors
Matthew Hyde, Managing Director of FinTech Awards Wales, said:
“The FinTech sector in Wales has become a beacon of resilience and innovation, even in the face of global challenges. The remarkable growth we’ve witnessed is driven by a unique blend of talent, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future. These awards are not just a celebration of success but a testament to the community that continues to push boundaries and elevate Wales on the global Fintech stage.”
Steve Dukes, CEO of Principal Sponsor Confused.com, said:
“These Awards show how far the Welsh Fintech ecosystem has come in a short space of time. It was powerful to see the impact being made.
“While it was great to celebrate the impressive achievements of the last 12 months, I’m even more excited at what’s to come. As an ecosystem we’re starting to really hit our stride – so it’s the celebrations of the future I’m looking forward to – you can see and feel that being built now, and that was inspiring.”
Emma Peterson, Director at Recruit 121 (Finance, Technology & Executive), said:
“In my role as a recruiter I’ve seen firsthand how Fintech is reshaping the economic landscape in Wales. The FinTech Awards Wales are essential for recognising those who are leading this transformation. By celebrating these achievements, we not only honour excellence but also help attract and retain the talent that will ensure Wales continues to thrive as a Fintech powerhouse.”
