We can tell you more about the world-leading expertise in Fintech making a home in the region, and offer you unique guidance, connections, and support if you're considering getting set up here.
Talent is key, with a strong pool supported by world-class universities and an existing workforce of 61,000 in financial services and FinTech. The University of the West of England offers a FinTech MSc, and nearly 28,200 students were enrolled in relevant fields in 2020/21. The West of England accounts for 47% of FinTech firms in the South West, supporting over 7,000 jobs.
Bristol’s tech businesses saw a combined turnover of £7.9 billion, with FinTech thriving amid accelerating digitisation. Notable accelerators like the NatWest FinTech Accelerator and the upcoming FinTech West Accelerator, powered by SETsquared Bristol, further bolster the sector. The region is also home to Hargreaves Lansdown, a FTSE 100-listed FinTech company managing £102bn in assets.
"We are so pleased to have made Bristol our home base. IBB has been instrumental in helping us get set up and we look forward to a continuing, fruitful partnership as we ramp up our plans for the future."
