Name: Lissele Pratt
Company: Capitalixe
Position: Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer
Website: https://capitalixe.com/
About Lissele Pratt and Capitalixe
I’m Lissele, originally from Thailand and now a global entrepreneur leading Capitalixe, a London-based fintech consultancy firm. My journey in financial technology has been fueled by a passion for creating meaningful change. As a woman from an ethnic minority background, I’ve faced unique challenges in this industry, yet I’ve turned those into opportunities to make an impact.
Alongside my co-founder, Ivan Kovachev from Bulgaria, we’ve grown Capitalixe into a seven-figure consultancy within three years since starting it in 2019, delivering innovative fintech, payments, and banking solutions to medium and high-risk industries worldwide. To date, we have more than 50 payment partners trusted by more than 150 global clientele.
In 2019, we as co-founders were honored as Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Finance list. I was also named Rising Star of the Year at the UK FinTech Awards, and in 2024, I was honored as Fintech Businesswoman of the Year at the Business Awards UK – Fintech Awards. Capitalixe itself was awarded Fintech Employer of the Year at the same awards, celebrating our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.
My work extends beyond Capitalixe’s growth; I’m deeply committed to empowering women in finance and technology. As a woman from an ethnic minority background, I’m passionate about inspiring others like myself to break barriers and pursue their ambitions. My work has been recognized by various award-giving bodies, including being a finalist in the Great British Businesswoman Awards and the European and UK Women in Finance Awards. Through mentorship and advocacy, I strive to show women—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—that they can be leaders and changemakers in fields where they may not always see themselves reflected.
As a fintech leader, I regularly share my insights in Forbes as a member of the Forbes Business Council, with thought leadership articles also featured in Entrepreneur and Finextra. I was featured in TechRound’s 29 Under 29 and was also a judge this year in TechRound’s Top 50 Women in Tech. I frequently serve as a panelist at industry events, including the recent Women in Fintech panel at Fintech LIVE London, organized by Fintech Magazine.
These accolades, including recognition on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Finance list and the Women in FinTech Powerlist, are a testament to resilience, vision, and the power of diversity in driving global innovation. My journey is about pushing boundaries and creating lasting change, empowering others to do the same on their own paths.
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