Framing the day: The shift from Seed promise to Series A performance.
Calypso Harland, Founder, Fintech Fringe
Thomas Easterby, HSBC Innovation Banking
14:40
30 mins
THE DEBT LANDSCAPE
Debt readiness for Seed/Series A. Venture Debt vs. Revenue-Based financing.
Joel Murphy, HSBC Innovation Banking
Jen Cable | Head of Fintech Debt Finance
Will Coverdale, HSBC Innovation Banking
TBC
15:10
20 mins
THE INVESTABLE FINTECH
What “investable” performance looks like at Seed–Series A: the traction signals investors trust, how to show momentum in the numbers, and what “credible Use of Funds” looks like when it’s grounded in real performance.
Karen Allan, Partner, HaysMac
TBC
15:30
60 mins
FINTECH SHOWCASE
A curation of 6-8 high-potential fintechs in a data-led showcase, where founders highlight their market traction, growth metrics, and strategic use of funds
Fintechs TBC
16:30
30 mins
FINTECH FRINGE: SCALE & GROW
Coffee and follow-up conversations with the showcase founders.
17:00
30 mins
THE VC VIEW (EQUITY LANDSCAPE)
The Series A Crunch. Valuation expectations in 2026. What gets a term sheet signed today?
Joel Murphy, HSBC Innovation Banking
Maria Wagner, Investment Director, HSBC Ventures
TBC
17:30
20mins
SESSION TBC
Session detail tbc
Speakers TBC
18:00 - 20:00
NETWORKING DRINKS
Mix and mingle in a spectacular setting on the rooftop with great views across the city
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