fINTECH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024

DAY 4: FUNDRAISING

THU / JUNE 13 / 9:30 AM - 12.30PM

Join us on Day 4 of the Fintech Fringe Festival to understand the UK fundraising landscape and who are the fintech focused VCs. You’ll learn what investors are looking for and how to increase your chances of securing a healthy investment round to fuel your next phase of growth.

Navigating The Nuances: Venture Capital and Alternative Investment

Trends and challenges in the UK’s venture capital and lending environment
Opportunities for fintechs in leveraging alternative investment platforms
Adapting to shifts in investor sentiment and financing structures

ANDREAS IOANNOU

Investor
CommerzVentures

Sean Duffy

Managing Director, UK & Europe
CIBC Innovation Banking

Strategic Investors x Fintech: Positives, Pitfalls, and Partnership

This session will provide an insider’s view on what characteristics and behaviours strategic investors look for in Founders and Management teams pre- and post-signing.
Dani and Emma from LBG’s Fintech Investment Team will share their experiences around what skillsets, traits, and actions they have observed help make both the investment process and subsequent ongoing relationship as simple and successful as possible

Emma Ronayne

Fintech Investment
Lloyds

Danielle Raymond

COO
Lloyds

Angels Among Us: Creating Credibility, Navigating the Early Stage Landscape

Building credibility and trust with potential investors
Strategies for successful angel investor engagement
Overcoming challenges in the early stages of fintech development

Matt BIRd

Co Founder & CEO
LEMON

Rugile Gurrieri

Managing Director, Head of Risk
Lendable

Keith Grose

NED & Startup Advisor
Zero Hash

Prepping to Impress: Sealing Deals with Corporate Investment Firms

Effective preparation for pitch meetings with corporate investors
Strategies for standing out in competitive investment rounds
Negotiating terms and securing commitments from corporate venture arms

Kayode Odeleye

Founder & CEO
Caena

Michael Sim

Partner
Fidelity International Strategic Ventures

Aligning with Advocates, Sponsors, and Ideal Matches

Guidelines on how to pinpoint and approach potential financial backers who align with a fintech’s mission and goals, including venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate sponsors.
Building Strong Relationships with Stakeholders: Strategies for cultivating long-lasting relationships with advocates and sponsors, emphasizing the importance of trust, transparency, and mutual benefits.
Effective Pitching Techniques: Tips and techniques for crafting compelling pitches that resonate with potential investors and sponsors, including key financial metrics, business model advantages, and growth potential.
Leveraging Networking and Industry Events: Insight into maximizing opportunities at fintech industry events, conferences, and networking meetings to connect with potential backers and form strategic partnerships.
Success Stories and Lessons Learned: Sharing success stories from fintech startups that have successfully secured funding through strategic alignments, including key tactics, challenges faced, and lessons learned.

Vivienne Hsu

Founder/CEO
Anabasis Partners

"This has definitely got to be one of the go to events of #londontechweek"

"Really superb series of events that we have been delighted to support."

"Congratulations Olivia and Calypso Harland for the inaugural year of Fintech Fringe! It was a great event and I look forward to next year."

"It was nice to meet so many founders and members of the venture community - it completely undid any of the cynicism I felt towards the fintech venture landscape"

"Calypso Harland you made a difference to this year's London Tech Week - thank you to you and Olivia Minnock. Stellar work!"

"I really enjoyed hosting a panel yesterday at Fintech Fringe to talk about Strategic Investing. Thanks to Olivia Minnock and Calypso Harland for hosting an incredible week!"

"It has been a packed and inspiring 4 days expertly put together. I've met some amazing companies and their inspirational founders, and listened to powerful speakers. "

"Thank you for enabling such honest and open dialogue between founders and investors in such a wonderful location. You have created something very special! "

"A great range of speakers who provided actionable insights around the theme of scale and growth. Thank you to the organisers and the excellent speakers across the four days. "

Day 4: Fundraising