The highly anticipated FinTech Awards Wales 2024 unveiled its winners on Friday, marking a significant celebration of innovation and excellence in the financial technology sector. Steve Dukes, CEO of principal sponsor Confused.com, described the event as nothing short of “powerful.”

Hosted at the legendary Tramshed in Cardiff, the FinTech Awards Wales were established by leading finance & technology recruiter Recruit 121. They serve as a platform to honour the visionary trailblazers propelling the FinTech industry in Wales while contributing to the growing momentum of the UK’s premier digital finance hub.

Matthew Hyde, Managing Director of FinTech Awards Wales, shared his thoughts on the importance of the event, saying, “The FinTech sector in Wales has become a beacon of resilience and innovation, even in the face of global challenges. The remarkable growth we’ve witnessed is driven by a unique blend of talent, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future. These awards are not just a celebration of success but a testament to the community that continues to push boundaries and elevate Wales on the global Fintech stage.”

Steve Dukes, CEO of Principal Sponsor Confused.com, shared his excitement about the event, stating, “These Awards show how far the Welsh Fintech ecosystem has come in a short space of time. It was powerful to see the impact being made.

“While it was great to celebrate the impressive achievements of the last 12 months, I’m even more excited at what’s to come. As an ecosystem we’re starting to really hit our stride – so it’s the celebrations of the future I’m looking forward to – you can see and feel that being built now, and that was inspiring.”

Emma Peterson, Director at Recruit 121 (Finance, Technology & Executive), emphasized the significance of the awards, stating, “In my role as a recruiter, I’ve seen firsthand how Fintech is reshaping the economic landscape in Wales. The FinTech Awards Wales are essential for recognizing those who are leading this transformation. By celebrating these achievements, we not only honour excellence but also help attract and retain the talent that will ensure Wales continues to thrive as a Fintech powerhouse.”

The full list of winners and highly commended are as follows:

FinTech Start-up of the Year sponsored by Clockwise

  • Credit Canary
  • Highly Commended – Voltric

Best Academic Programme of the Year sponsored by Front Door Communications

  • Cyber Innovation Hub 

New Product of the Year sponsored by PwC

  •  Sero

Apprentice of the Year sponsored by ITeC Digital Training

  •  Matthew Worsley – Ever Nimble

Best Growth of the Year sponsored by Development Bank of Wales

  • Credas
  • Highly Commended – Propel Finance

FinTech for Good of the Year sponsored by Capital on Tap

  •   IE Hub

Cyber Security Team of the Year sponsored by The Cyber Innovation Hub

  •   PwC

Rising FinTech Star of the Year sponsored by Deloitte

  •  Tomas Gibbons – Credas
  • Highly Commended – Edoka Idoko – Pryme Financial

FinTech Scale-up of the Year sponsored by Fintech Growth Fund

  •  Propel Finance

Team of the Year sponsored by WeGetDesign

Credas

Best Place to Work of the Year sponsored by ANNA

  • Capital on Tap

FinTech Leader of the Year sponsored by Admiral

  • Louise Harris  – Tramshed
  •  Highly Commended – Ammar Akhtar – Final Rentals

FinTech Company of the Year sponsored by Monmouthshire Building Society

  • Comparison Creator

Best Use of AI sponsored by Go.Compare

  •  Logicdialog

Best Advisory of the Year sponsored by Recruit 121 (Finance, Technology & Executive)

  •  Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors