Best Startup
Whether it’s cryptocurrency, Fintech, or venture capitalists, we’re seeing a variety of noteworthy technology companies rise from their inception. Despite being born out of the pandemic, these companies exemplify the nimbleness and adaptability of the start-up scene in London. These vital qualities serve as a testament to the ecosystem’s resilience and further bolster London’s reputation as both a finance and technology hub.
With this in mind, let’s explore some of these promising finance start-ups from 2020 based in London. We take a deep look into their industries, founders, and innovation that’s bringing forth a new wave of financial technology.
Elwood Technologies
Founded by the seasoned Alan Howard, Elwood Technologies is a global fintech company specializing in providing institutional-grade access to digital asset markets and liquidity venues. Its technology infrastructure and low-latency connectivity enables financial institutions, neobanks, and corporations to tap into digital asset markets swiftly and efficiently. You can find Elwood on Twitter at @elwood_io and on their LinkedIn page.
Atlantic Money
Atlantic Money, founded by Neeraj Baid and Patrick Kavanagh, is an international money transfer provider. They offer international transactions at a flat fixed fee of £3 or €3 up to £1m or €1m at the current exchange rate, making them one of the world’s cheapest solution for money transfers in foreign currencies. You can connect with them on Twitter via @Atlantic_Money, Facebook, and their LinkedIn page.
Btomorrow Ventures
Lead by Alexandra Prosszer and Lisa Smith, Btomorrow Ventures (BTV) is the corporate venturing unit of BAT. The unit partners with ambitious entrepreneurs, providing a platform to foster innovation and accelerate growth in a consumer-centric multi-category CPG company. You can learn more on their LinkedIn page.
Primary Portal
Primary Portal, an enterprise by Ilan Leshem and John Bentinck, is a fintech company that bridges the gap between banks and institutional investors with their groundbreaking digital solutions for capital markets. Find out more on their LinkedIn page.
Bumper
Co-founded by Gareth Ward and Jonathan DeCarteret, Bumper offers a unique proposition in the cryptocurrency world. It allows takers to deposit crypto assets that are insured against negative price movements, providing a tokenized version of the asset with the downside volatility risk removed. To learn more about them check their LinkedIn page or follow them on Twitter @bumperfinance.
Cable
Katie Savitz and Natasha Vernier established a unique fintech solution referred to as Cable. The solution offers automated financial crime assurance, letting you continuously monitor and gain real-time alerts about financial crime breaches and failures. Connect with the team on their LinkedIn page or on Twitter @cabledottech.
Renewable Power Capital
Renewable Power Capital, based in London and established in 2020, is a renewable energy investment platform. They develop and manage renewable energy projects, with expertise in onshore wind, solar, and battery storage technology. To know more, visit their LinkedIn page.
Tokenplace
Tokenplace, conceived by Dmitry Knox, Evgeny Grachev, and Nina Knox, revolutionizes online trading. Their platform connects to all major cryptocurrency exchanges providing traders with a single interface where they can get the best deals for every coin or token out there. Connect with them on LinkedIn or follow them on Twitter at @TokenplaceTOK.
Giant Ventures
Founded by Cameron McLain and Tommy Stadlen, Giant Ventures Global is a multi-stage, thesis-driven firm focused on backing purpose-driven technology founders solving global challenges. You can follow them on Twitter @Giant_Ventures or check out their LinkedIn page for more information.
Clean Growth Fund
The Clean Growth Fund, founded by Beverley Gower-Jones and Lisa Thornley, invests in companies that are driving clean growth in the low-carbon economy. You can learn more about their work on their LinkedIn page.
