TechRound is excited to announce the winners of our FinTech50 2025!
TechRound is proud to announce the winners of our FinTech50 campaign 2025, celebrating the entrepreneurs and companies changing the global financial landscape.
We’re incredibly proud to announce the 50 winners of our 2025 competition, shouting about the startups and scaleups redefining how the world thinks about finance. From payments and personal finance to blockchain and beyond – our list has it all!
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See The List
Top 50 – See Here >>
Top 25 – See Here >>
Top 10 – See Here >>
Who Ranked Number 1? – See Here >>
Feedback From The Judges
“Many of the entries stood out for their clarity, mission-driven storytelling, and bold innovation. The strongest submissions showed not just what they do, but why it matters – often tied to financial inclusion, global accessibility, or reshaping fragmented and outdated systems. Some companies, like Guavapay and Revving, impressed me in the way they clearly articulated impact and differentiated offerings in their markets. Others, like EmpowerRD and yetipay, blended tech and emotional relevance, which stood out. What shone through in the best entries was authenticity – a confident but human voice that made complex ideas feel accessible and exciting.”
Ed Reid, Associate Director, Fintech M&A, PwC Corporate Finance
“There was a large number of impressive entrants in this year’s Techround Fintech Top 50, showcasing ingenuity across payments, reg‑tech, digital assets and AI. It’s great to see so many Fintechs tackling the most pressing problems worth solving. Among a long list of standouts, there are a couple of entrants that I’d like to highlight. In a world where defined contribution pensions are becoming the norm, Jarvis is reinventing retirement planning with technology. Furthermore, Regnosys is tackling regulatory reporting with their low-code platform, a great product for a category with significant opportunity. These bold, user‑centric solutions exemplify the vision that successful startups often have.”
Mike Zhou, Chief Data Officer at InDebted
“These fintech companies display a wide range of innovation. Several address specific market gaps in international payments. Some show impressive growth: both financial and user growth. Some cater to underserved communities, which is commendable. Many offer a valuable payment infrastructure and core banking solutions. Overall, the list showcases a dynamic and evolving fintech landscape with varying levels of impact and sophistication.”
Furkat Kasimov, Entrepreneur, Digital Marketing Expert and Angel Investor
“Fintech is an area where the UK always excels and 2025 is no different. Seeing the range of problems in Fintech solved by a great mix of companies is testament to the industry. Fintech powers so much of what we do everyday and its importance to the UK and global economy cannot be overstated. Once again, TechRound is the place to find everything Fintech that matters and I couldn’t be prouder.”
David Soffer, Editor-in-Chief and Founder at TechRound
“It was inspiring to see so many fintechs tackling real-world problems with creativity and purpose. What stood out were businesses combining strong product thinking with a clear path to scalability — particularly those that are combining cutting-edge technology with real-world utility. Standouts like Vertice are helping businesses optimise their SaaS procurement processes, while Cleo continues to redefine consumer engagement through smart financial AI. Payhawk’s seamless spend management, Zumo’s crypto accessibility, and Aave’s pioneering DeFi work all highlight the breadth of excellence we saw. It’s encouraging to see fintechs not only tackling today’s challenges but also anticipating future needs. The calibre across the board was outstanding, making judging both inspiring and incredibly tough.”
Jinesh Vohra, Co-Founder and CEO at Sprive
Thank You To Our Judges
Ed Reid, Associate Director, Fintech M&A, PwC Corporate Finance
Ed is an experienced advisor to high-growth technology businesses on capital raising and M&A, while also an investment team member of CCR’s Innovation Investment Capital fund.
As a FinTech corporate finance team, some of PwC’s recent deals include Lendscape, Synectics Solutions and CR2.
Edward’s formative years were in assurance and turnaround, and he has been in the technology deals space for the last 5 years.
Outside of work, he is a new dad and husband, and obsessed with all things sport and history!
Mike Zhou, Chief Data Officer at InDebted
Mike Zhou is a seasoned AI leader with deep applied AI development and machine learning expertise. As a thought leader in AI-driven innovation, he specialises in developing intelligent systems that optimise business performance and solve complex challenges. In his most recent tenure, he led the team to develop the first and most advanced customer-facing AI solution in the accounts receivables management industry.
Furkat Kasimov, Entrepreneur, Digital Marketing Expert and Angel Investor
Furkat Kasimov is an American tech entrepreneur, go-to-market expert, and angel investor with over 20 years of experience helping Fintech companies with digital marketing. He has co-founded and scaled LeadsMarket.com to nearly $100 million in annual revenue without outside investment.
David Soffer, Editor-in-Chief and Founder at TechRound
David is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechRound. David is very passionate about startups of all shapes and sizes and through TechRound, drives coverage for some of the most up-and-coming companies across the UK and Europe.
Alongside TechRound, David runs DSR Digital, where he helps clients across all sectors maximise their SEO and improve and manage their online reputation.
Jinesh Vohra, Co-Founder and CEO at Sprive
Jinesh Vohra is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sprive, the UK’s leading independent mortgage app, helping homeowners become mortgage-free faster and save on interest. Under his leadership, Sprive has grown rapidly, supporting over £3.5 billion in mortgages. Before founding Sprive in 2021, Jinesh spent 14 years at Goldman Sachs, where he was an Executive Director, managing global teams, driving strategy, and designing technology solutions to optimise financial operations.
