Mark Anderson
FinTech is a highly dynamic and rapidly growing industry, and the UK, especially York, is home to a multitude of startups that are redefining the way we handle finances. Emerging from the cradle of innovation, these companies are leveraging technology to accelerate financial services, bringing about a paradigm shift in how we perceive and interact with money. Here, we’re thrilled to spotlight some of these cutting-edge startups in York’s vibrant FinTech scene, with their inception in 2020 or later.
These promising ventures span numerous sub-sectors within FinTech, including personal finance, lending, insurance, and asset management. Leveraging machine learning, big data, and a variety of other innovative technologies, they aim to simplify, speed up, and democratise financial services. From providing affordable healthcare access to automating complex accounting workflows, these startups are transforming the financial sector’s landscape.
Let’s delve deeper into these companies, shedding light on their founders, mission, and unique value propositions.Each of these startups holds immense potential, and they’re pushing the boundaries of traditional finance, offering a glimpse into the future of the industry.
Array
Array is a financial innovation platform that aids digital brands, financial institutions, and fintechs in getting consumer products and features to market quickly. Founded in 2020 by Martin Toha and Phillip Zedalis, the company drives more revenue, increases digital engagement, and enhances financial literacy for clients’ customers.
Array on LinkedIn
Highbeam
Highbeam is an online platform for ecommerce originators. It aids businesses in understanding, investing, and expanding their operations, with head office located in York.
Highbeam on LinkedIn
Kasheesh
Kasheesh is a fintech company specialising in financial services. Based out of York, they provide financial solutions at the tip of your fingers.
Kasheesh on LinkedIn
Walnut
Walnut is a point-of-sale lending platform aiming to make healthcare affordable for patients. Founded by Roshan Patel and Yash Joshi in 2020, Walnut provides financial services and technology that allows medical bill payments over customised plans.
Walnut on LinkedIn
Taktile
Taktile is a software platform enabling businesses to build, run, and evaluate automated decision flows quickly and data-driven than ever. Founders Maximilian Eber and Maik Taro Wehmeyer aims to help companies bring products to market quicker and reduce risk in decision-making.
Taktile on LinkedIn
Opto Investments
Opto Investments provides a complete solution for independent investment advisors to access private market investments. Founded by Jacob Miller, Joe Lonsdale, Mark Machin, and Matt Reed, this New York-based company is reinventing how investment advisors operate.
Opto Investments on LinkedIn
Capchase
Capchase, a fintech company founded by Ignacio Moreno, Przemek Gotfryd, Luis Basagoiti, and Miguel Fernandez in 2020, assists SaaS companies finance their operations growth with cash tied up in future monthly payments.
Capchase on LinkedIn
Trullion
Trullion is an AI platform that automates workflows for accounting and audit teams. Founded by Amir Boldo and Isaac Heller, it helps businesses stay compliant, work faster, and improve accuracy.
Trullion on LinkedIn
Nirvana Health
Nirvana Health offers solutions for mental health care providers to navigate and automate complex insurance-related tasks. Established by co-founder Kelvin Chan in 2020, its aim is to maximise therapists’ focus on patients.
Nirvana Health on LinkedIn
Alinea
Alinea is an investing platform for playlists and stocks, offering fractional investing, $0 commission on investments, and a minimum investment as low as $1. Co-founded by Anam Lakhani, Eve Halimi, and Nikhil Agrawal in 2020.
Alinea on LinkedIn
