The UK fintech landscape is undergoing a transformative evolution. With a surge in investment and innovation, the industry is poised to redefine financial services. To shed light on this dynamic ecosystem, our editor from CEO Enterprise organisation compiled a ranking of the UK’s top 50 fintech companies based on total equity investment.
What is Fintech?
Fintech, a fusion of finance and technology, is revolutionizing how individuals and businesses manage money. From nimble challenger banks and efficient payment processors to intelligent budgeting tools and groundbreaking cryptocurrency platforms, fintech companies are reshaping the financial world. These trailblazers leverage cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and automation to create seamless, accessible financial solutions.
UK Fintech: A Beacon of Innovation
The first half of 2024 witnessed a remarkable surge in fintech investment in the UK, reaching a staggering $7.3 billion. While this represents a substantial increase from the previous year’s $2.5 billion, the investment climate remains cautiously optimistic due to global economic uncertainties.
Despite a decline in deal volume from 284 in H1 2023 to 198 in H1 2024, the UK retains its position as the European fintech powerhouse. The country’s fintech companies collectively secured more funding than their counterparts in the entire EMEA region.
The Impact of Mega-Deals
Several colossal deals significantly inflated the overall investment figures for H1 2024. Notable transactions include Leonard Green’s $4 billion acquisition of IRIS Software Group, Abound’s $999 million venture capital round, and Monzo’s $621 million funding boost. Excluding these behemoths, UK fintech investment would have totaled $1.8 billion.
The Road Ahead
The UK fintech industry is undoubtedly on an upward trajectory. As technology continues to advance and consumer expectations evolve, we can anticipate even more groundbreaking innovations in the coming years. The top 50 fintech companies featured in this ranking are at the forefront of this revolution, shaping the future of finance.
| Rank | Company Name | Founding Year | Category | Services | Location |
| #1 | Revolut | 2015 | Neobank | Banking, payments, and trading | London |
| #2 | Monzo | 2015 | Neobank | Banking and financial management | London |
| #3 | Starling Bank | 2014 | Neobank | Personal and business banking | London |
| #4 | Checkout.com | 2012 | Payments | Online payment processing | London |
| #5 | Wise | 2011 | Payments | International money transfers | London |
| #6 | OakNorth Bank | 2015 | Banking | Business lending | London |
| #7 | Tide | 2015 | Banking | Business banking | London |
| #8 | Zopa | 2005 | Lending | P2P lending, personal loans, and savings | London |
| #9 | TrueLayer | 2016 | Open Banking | API for financial data | London |
| #10 | SumUp | 2012 | Payments | Mobile card readers and POS systems | London |
| #11 | Atom Bank | 2014 | Neobank | Personal and business banking | Durham |
| #12 | GoCardless | 2011 | Payments | Direct debit payments | London |
| #13 | Funding Circle | 2010 | Lending | Business loans | London |
| #14 | Tandem Bank | 2013 | Neobank | Personal banking and savings | London |
| #15 | Curve | 2015 | Payments | Payment aggregation | London |
| #16 | Onfido | 2012 | Identity Verification | ID verification services | London |
| #17 | Rapyd | 2016 | Payments | Global payment network | London |
| #18 | Paysafe | 1996 | Payments | Payment processing solutions | London |
| #19 | TransferGo | 2012 | Payments | International money transfers | London |
| #20 | Marqeta | 2010 | Payments | Card issuing platform | London |
| #21 | Klarna | 2005 | Payments | Buy now, pay later | London |
| #22 | iwoca | 2012 | Lending | Small business loans | London |
| #23 | Bitpanda | 2014 | Cryptocurrency | Cryptocurrency exchange | London |
| #24 | Revolut Business | 2017 | Banking | Business banking solutions | London |
| #25 | Railsbank | 2016 | Open Banking | Banking-as-a-Service | London |
| #26 | Form3 | 2016 | Payments | Payment technology | London |
| #27 | LendInvest | 2008 | Lending | Property finance | London |
| #28 | MarketFinance | 2011 | Lending | Invoice financing | London |
| #29 | Thought Machine | 2014 | Banking Technology | Core banking platform | London |
| #30 | PrimaryBid | 2015 | Investment | Capital raising platform | London |
| #31 | Token | 2015 | Open Banking | Open banking platform | London |
| #32 | Plum | 2016 | Savings & Investments | Automated savings and investment | London |
| #33 | Nucleus | 2011 | Lending | Business finance | London |
| #34 | Soldo | 2014 | Expense Management | Business expense management | London |
| #35 | Monese | 2013 | Neobank | Banking for expats and migrants | London |
| #36 | Ezbob | 2011 | Lending | SME loans | London |
| #37 | Habito | 2015 | Mortgages | Online mortgage brokerage | London |
| #38 | Nutmeg | 2011 | Investment | Robo-advisor | London |
| #39 | Pockit | 2014 | Neobank | Prepaid cards and banking | London |
| #40 | ClearBank | 2014 | Banking | Clearing bank | London |
| #41 | Starling Bank Business | 2018 | Neobank | Business banking | London |
| #42 | Challenger Bank | 2013 | Banking | Digital banking | London |
| #43 | Ebury | 2009 | FX and Payments | Currency exchange and payments | London |
| #44 | Raisin UK | 2013 | Savings | Savings platform | London |
| #45 | Zilch | 2018 | Payments | Buy now, pay later | London |
| #46 | Yapily | 2017 | Open Banking | Open banking platform | London |
| #47 | Moneybox | 2015 | Savings & Investments | Savings and investment app | London |
| #48 | Credit Kudos | 2015 | Credit Scoring | Credit scoring platform | London |
| #49 | Wirex | 2014 | Cryptocurrency | Crypto wallet and card | London |
| #50 | Chip | 2016 | Savings | Automatic savings app | London |
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