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The Startup Launchpad
at FinTech Connect 2026
Where early-stage fintech meets the people who can fund, partner with, or buy from them. Live demos. Real conversations. The most concentrated audience of fintech decision-makers in the UK.
See the future of fintech.
Live and on stage.
The Startup Launchpad is a dedicated zone within FinTech Connect where the most promising early-stage companies demo their products in front of a live audience of investors, banks and enterprise decision-makers.
This is where disruptors showcase game-changing products, founders connect with the global fintech ecosystem, and the conversations that matter actually happen.
Whether you're an investor scouting your next opportunity, a financial institution evaluating emerging solutions, or simply curious about what's coming next in finance - the Startup Launchpad is built for you.
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Ten minutes.
One chance to make an impression.
Each company gets a focused, timed slot on the Startup Launchpad stage. No slides for slides' sake - just real products, live in front of the people who can change their trajectory.
Live 10-minute demos
Every company takes the stage for a focused pitch and product demonstration in front of investors, banks and enterprise buyers.
Dedicated exhibition stands
Each startup has their own branded stand in the Launchpad zone, attracting footfall from the full 5,000+ audience across both days.
Direct access to investors
FinTech Connect draws active VCs and investors. The Launchpad puts founders and buyers in the same room - without the cold outreach.
Discover what's
coming next.
From stealth-mode projects to scale-ready platforms - this is where fintech meets what's next. Here's why you can't miss it.
See it before the mainstream does.
Discover emerging tech before it hits the market - from AI-driven compliance tools to next-gen payment platforms. Many companies are debuting at FinTech Connect for the first time.
Spot your next partner or investment.
Connect with ambitious founders and emerging technologies that align with your goals. Investors and partners alike watch the Launchpad closely to identify tomorrow's success stories.
Every demo opens a door.
Each presentation is an opportunity to start a conversation, book a meeting and begin a partnership. One-on-one access to founders that's simply not possible anywhere else.
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The stage is set.
Live demos in front of an audience of investors, banks and decision-makers.
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The conversations that move things forward.
Every demo opens a door. Every door opens a relationship.
The right audience in the right room.
The Startup Launchpad sits at the heart of FinTech Connect - surrounded by 5,000+ senior attendees from across the global financial technology industry.
The people watching your demos aren't just curious. They're evaluating, investing and deciding.
- Senior decision-makers from banks and financial institutions
- VCs, angel investors and innovation scouts
- Tech buyers, transformation leads and procurement teams
- Chief Technology and Product Officers
- Fintech founders and ecosystem partners
- Media, analysts and industry commentators
The 2026 line-up is being confirmed.
Applications for the 2026 Startup Launchpad are open now. The full exhibitor list and demo schedule will be published here as companies are confirmed.
2025 exhibitors shown for reference - 2026 applications open now
Be in the room
when it happens.
5,000+ senior attendees. Two days of live demos, real conversations and the most concentrated gathering of fintech talent in the UK.