A Programme To Support Overseas Fintechs
uk fintech mission
ENGAGE: AN EXPERT-LED MISSION TO SUPPORT OVERSEAS FINTECHS
This Fully Supported Trade Mission Programme Supports Overseas Fintechs Coming For London Tech Week.
The Engage programme comprises of virtual masterclasses, personalised readiness assessments, 1:1 mentoring, and an immersive in-market week during London Tech Week connecting fintechs with the ecosystem, customers and investors at events throughout the week including Fintech Fringe and Fintech Week London.
WHO IS IT FOR?
For high-growth fintech scaleups looking to scale and grow in the UK.
The Engage programme is designed to support overseas scaleups looking to assess the UK as their next key market for international expansion.
Target profiles include:
CEO/Founders, Managing Directors, Country Managers, C-suite leaders in Sales, Marketing, Product, Technology, Strategy and GTM /International Expansion.
benefits of joining 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.
packages available
The Explorer package enables overseas fintechs to get up to speed on the UK market and understand the nuances of expanding their business without travelling to London Tech Week.
This package provides:
- Access to our Masterclass programme which has 20 self-paced learning course modules delivered by best-in-class experts to support your scaling.
- Access to our Live Streams with the experts who have delivered the course modules. These will be recorded so you can listen to them at a time that suits if you can’t make it.
- Access to our chat room where you can ask questions
- Access to Fintech Fringe’s trusted expert and partner network.
- Access to Forum, our platform to connect fintechs with experts and support to assist with your expansion. Membership will expire Dec 31, 2024.
The Voyager package is for fintechs attending London Tech Week and includes a full market briefing plus a supported market visit.
This package provides all the Explorer benefits as well as:
- Exclusive Access to our Digital Readiness Assessment to determine your fintech’s eligibility to engage with financial institutions and large enterprises. This also provides visibility into competitor capabilities and enables you to track your companies performance against peer organisations.
- 1-2-1 Follow-up to discuss your capability scoring and a course of action if needed.
- Personalised report with recommendations and targeted feedback about your company’s capabilities and proposition.
- A festival pass to attend Fintech Fringe June 10-13 where you can attend the full conference programme as well as the customer matchmaking event.
- You will also be able to apply to pitch at the Showcase and Fundraising event. If selected you will further benefit from pitch coaching to prepare.
The Pioneer is the ultimate package if your company is serious about doing business in the UK and if you are planning to attend London Tech Week.
This package provides all the Explorer+ Voyager benefits as well as:
- Up to five 1-hour mentoring sessions with an expert/s of your choice from our team to support your market-entry objectives.
- 5 x customer introductions that match with your target prospects.
- A dedicated expert to support your market visit and facilitate introductions.
An annual licence to the Finbridge Global platform which enables:
- Your LEI code (globally recognised international identifier & verification)
- Your company’s products and services to be seen by Financial Institutions and Enterprise Customers
- Your company to connect with Financial Institutions and trusted partners
- Your company to be selected to apply for RFIs / RFQs where your company’s products and services are a match.
engage programme in brief
held oVER 2 MONTHS
Delivered in three parts, firstly an assessment, followed by a virtual programme and concludes with a market visit.
hosted on forum
The programme is hosted on Fintech Fringe Forum, a new platform connecting fintechs with experts.
MATCHMAKING
Eligible companies will be matched with potential customers in an 1-2-1 matchmaking event hosted at Fintech Fringe.
SHOWCASE
Ten overseas fintechs will be selected to pitch to leading UK investors in a fundraising showcase.
FAQs
Calypso Harland, Founder of Fintech Fringe. If you have any further questions please email [email protected]. The website is: www.fintechfringe.co
The virtual programme is hosted on Fintech Fringe Forum.
Engage participants will receive a Fintech Fringe Festival Pass which provides access to all the daytime programme features. Registration for different events will be required in advance to guarantee access.
They will have a dedicated Mission Concierge to take care of the overseas fintechs on their programme. If you would like any dedicated support to manage your schedule, hotel and restaurant bookings, this can be arranged through the Organiser.
