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Fintech's Pitch LIVE 2025

In association with Mastercard

The popular, energy-packed Fintech’s Pitch LIVE in association with Mastercard is back for 2025.

This is an opportunity for emerging fintechs to be recognised for revolutionising how people move, manage and spend their money, or help safeguard the ecosystem through Regtech. Judged by an international panel of experts from the investment community and leading banks we invite fintech companies to showcase their most innovative new technology or service in the payments sector.

The prize

What do you win? Aside from some serious bragging rights, the winner will receive:

  • Be the only startup to pitch on the keynote stage on 26 March 
  • Receive a year’s complimentary membership with The Payments Association 
  • Gain invaluable recognition and exposure 


See all The Payments Association member benefits here

Are you ready to stand out?

Eligibility 

Does your company meet the following criteria? 

  • Incorporated on or after March 25, 2022 
  • Investment of less than £5 million 
  • Development stage: Beta or fully live 
  • Headquartered in the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland) 


If so,
Fintech Pitch Live offers you a chance to showcase your revolutionary solution in front of a live audience and expert investor panel. 


How to Enter
 

  1. Complete the entry form.
  2. Submit a non-confidential PowerPoint or PDF presentation addressing these key questions: 
    1. What problem does your solution solve, and how? 
    2. Describe the technology or approach and its novelty. 
    3. Define your market, customer traction, and business model. 
    4. Outline your team, competitors, and funding status. 


Judging Criteria
 

Entries will be evaluated on: 

  • Innovation 
  • Business model potential 
  • Problem-solving effectiveness 


Timeline
 

  • Entry Deadline: Friday, 31 January, 2025 
  • Top Six Finalists: Selected to pitch live at PAY360 on 25 March, 2025, with five minutes for pitching and five for Q&A. 
  • Final Presentation: Audience and judge votes determine the winner, who will present again on the main stage on Day 2. 

Are you ready to take the stage?

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