Scaling Regional Fintech - With FinTech Wales

Understanding the world of UK fintech outside London

London is a great place to do business. It’s a global hub for start-ups and investors. On par with regional hubs such as New York and Singapore, with only Silicon Valley sitting definitively ahead of London as the best place to start a fintech. The population of the greater London area alone is 10 million people, bigger than many European countries. It’s no surprise that many international fintech companies open an office in London after achieving success in their home market. 

Despite these positives, London and the surrounding area can overshadow other parts of the UK. As the seat of government, media, and business, the UK is very London-centric. I say this as someone who grew up in Wales but have now lived in London for most of my adult life. In the past years, this discrepancy has been recognised rather than shied away from. Politicians have spoken of wanting to level up parts of the country that have been left behind.

A view of the Wales Millenium Centre and Cardiff Bay - Source

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