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Your startup.
The UK's biggest fintech stage.
The Startup Launchpad puts early-stage and growth companies directly in front of 5,000+ fintech leaders, investors and decision-makers over two days at Excel London.
Apply for the Startup LaunchpadEverything a startup needs
to make an impact.
A dedicated zone, a live stage, and two days to get in front of the people who can fund, partner with, or buy from you.
Dedicated exhibition space
Your own branded stand in the Startup Launchpad zone - positioned to attract maximum footfall from the 5,000+ attendees across the two days.
Live pitch and demo slot
Take the stage in front of a live audience of investors, banks and enterprise decision-makers. Present your product, your traction, and your vision.
Direct investor access
FinTech Connect attracts active investors and VCs. The Launchpad puts you in the same room - without the cold outreach.
Enterprise buyer exposure
Banks, financial institutions and corporates attend FinTech Connect to evaluate solutions. You'll be right where procurement conversations start.
Event marketing and promotion
Your company featured in Startup Launchpad promotion across email, social and the event website - reaching thousands of registered attendees before the doors open.
Ecosystem partnerships
Connect with fellow founders, scaleups, accelerators and ecosystem partners. The relationships built here often matter as much as the deals.
Built for founders
ready to grow.
The Startup Launchpad is designed for early-stage and growth-stage fintech companies with a product, a story and an ambition.
Early-stage startups
Pre-seed to Series A companies with a working product or MVP looking for visibility, validation and their first enterprise conversations.
Growth-stage scaleups
Series B and beyond, looking to accelerate commercial partnerships, expand into new markets and raise profile with senior buyers.
Fundraising founders
Companies actively raising who want direct access to investors and VCs attending FinTech Connect - without the cold outreach.
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Simple process.
Big opportunity.
Ready to launch?
Secure your spot.
Limited places available. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis - don't wait until places are gone.