FinovateEurope: From showcase to success

FinovateEurope, the premier showcase for fintech and technology innovation, continues to be a launchpad for industry breakthroughs, featuring an exceptional line-up of 30+ must-see demos, 200+ investors, and 1,000+ senior-level attendees, including an impressive 50% from banks and financial institutions.

Having long been the stage where innovators shine, 2025 was no exception, with alumni companies achieving remarkable milestones throughout 2025 that underscore FinovateEurope’s role as a catalyst for industry growth and innovation.

Major funding achievements drive industry growth

Several FinovateEurope alumni secured significant growth capital in 2025, demonstrating the events’ effectiveness in connecting innovators with investors:

LeapXpert kicked off the year by raising $20M in Series B funding to revolutionise business communications.
FISPAN followed suit midyear, securing $30M in Series B funding to expand its embedded ERP banking solutions.
Scalable Capital made headlines with a record-breaking €155M funding round to enhance its digital wealth management and investing platform.

Forging big bank partnerships

The high-impact networking also allows for strategic partnerships between innovators and established financial institutions:

Taulia partnered with Lloyds in Q1 to issue Visa-enabled virtual cards for SAP Business Suite solutions.
Personetics joined forces with KeyBank in Q2 to deliver personalised financial insights to customers.
Wio Bank PJSC and Xero teamed up in Q3 to simplify accounting operations for SMEs in the UAE.

Leading fintech innovation and market evolution

FinovateEurope alumni continue to lead fintech innovation with ground-breaking product launches and platform developments:

In June, Fiserv announced plans to launch its own stablecoin, FIUSD, further advancing the payments landscape.
By July, AutoRek unveiled a new platform to streamline data management and reconciliation for cryptocurrency and digital assets.
And fintech pioneer PayPal unveiled PayPal World, a new platform connecting global payment systems and digital wallets.

Will you be the next fintech headline?

FinovateEurope is a breeding ground for inspirational innovation, unparalleled networking, and countless opportunities. The demo applications are now open for FinovateEurope 2026, with an early-bird deadline ending 31 October. Applying early provides the opportunity to save on fees and have the best chance of securing a coveted spot on the main stage. Apply here!