it's like a trade mission on steroids
programme BENEFITS
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME?
READINESS ASSESSMENT
Each company accepted onto the programme will be supported with a number of detailed assessments to determine their readiness. This will help pinpoint what areas need to be focused on to improve eligibility to meet and to ultimately engage with UK financial institutions.
MASTERCLASSES IN UK EXPANSION
Mission participants will have access to a self-paced virtual course of recorded masterclasses covering key topics related to the UK market. Premium Pioneer members will also benefit from 1-2-1 Mentoring & Coaching based on company needs.
EXPERT LIVE STREAMS
Alongside virtual masterclasses, a series of live streamed events will enable interaction with the course experts to answer any questions and to engage with your peers.
1-2-1 MENTORING
1-2-1 mentoring with our team of experts is available to fintechs on the Pioneer subscription. Every expert on our team has been carefully selected because of their proven experience of delivering impact for fintechs in high-growth mode.
MARKET INTRODUCTIONS
The combination of our virtual and in-market programme means you will have the best possible exposure to all the main players across the UK. The opportunities facilitated by our programme extend beyond London and we will highlight why.
forum membership
You’ll get access to our very own Forum until the end of 2024. Not only will the programme be delivered there but it will be your go-to for knowledge and insights, connections with peers and experts and to find out what’s happening.
IN-MARKET VISIT during london tech week: JUNE 10 – 13
CUSTOMER INTRODUCTIONS
At the beginning of the Programme we’ll find out who you want to meet. We will leverage our network to facilitate those introductions during the customer matchmaking event at Fintech Fringe Festival. Our goal remains to maximise your opportunities to engage with the right prospects.
SHOWCASE & FUNDRAISING PITCHES
We will be gathering together the UK’s leading investors to hear from fintechs in high-growth mode, looking to attract investment to fuel their next phase of growth. We will run one dedicated pitching session for ten overseas fintechs. We will also run a reverse pitch for VCs.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
There are amazing events taking place across the capital every night during London Tech Week; including Fintech Awards London. We will be running a Meet the Experts night, a Comedy Night with Rise, created by Barclays and a Fintech Industry Party on our final night.
LONDON TECH WEEK
London Tech Week presents an incredible week of content for scaling fintechs across the capital. Companies can pick and mix options to ensure a programme tailored to their needs.
FINTECH FRINGE FESTIVAL PASS
A Fintech Fringe Festival Pass is included and the programme delivers a comprehensive market visit. Fintechs will have opportunities to meet the ecosystem, be matched with potential customers and meet with investors.
FINTECH WEEK LONDON
Fintech Week London will be hosting a technology showcase and have a special package for overseas fintechs to exhibit and attend their show which will provide great exposure to potential customers.