Sigma Software held the first-ever UK-Ukraine FinTech Summit
On July 15, Sigma Software together with our partners held the very first UK-Ukraine FinTech Summit. The event was conducted in a hybrid format in London and in Kyiv.
The Summit was a part of the famous FinTech Week London 2021 alongside Klarna, Barclays, Microsoft, Huawei, and other legendary companies.
The UK-Ukraine FinTech Summit was organized by The Embassy of Ukraine in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Sigma Software Group. TheCityUK and London Stock Exchange Group were engaged as co-organizers and participants.
By organizing this event we’ve set the goal of connecting the governments, key FinTech visionaries, startups, and leading technology companies of the two countries. We wanted to explore current challenges and opportunities in the FinTech industry, uncover game-changing technologies behind some of the most effective financial solutions, and unleash new business opportunities for participants. Thus, we invited officials of the UK and Ukraine, leading FinTech companies, and industry leaders to attend the event.
THE STARTUPS SHOWCASE
The final chapter of the Summit was the pitch session of Ukraine’s top 10 innovative FinTech startups, which was moderated by Veronica Korzh, the General Manager at a business incubator Sigma Software Labs.
With the support of global startup platform TiE London, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the UTEW Tech Tribe community, Ukrainian Startup Fund, and IT Ukraine Association, Veronica invited to the stage 10 specially selected Ukrainian startups to unveil their products to a British audience. Needless to say, it was a great opportunity for young Ukrainian businesses to present themselves in the UK market and get on the radar of investors and journalists.
At the end of the pitch session, TiE London selected two best teams — Upswot and GoSolo — and granted them special memberships to their organization. This will enable the startups to participate in mentorship programs, attend exclusive events, and meet partners among successful entrepreneurs in London.
CONCLUSION
The Ukrainian FinTech industry is maturing and already has a lot to offer to its international partners. The first UK-Ukraine FinTech Summit, inspired by remarkable post-Brexit business opportunities and amplified by the UK-Ukraine free trade agreement, will surely be a great way for both countries to reveal new strong business opportunities and to find long-term partners and customers. With such great activities, the Sigma Software team keeps building new bridges with its key markets and strengthening the country’s image
Special thank you goes to the Summit’s media and information partners: FinTech Scotland, Emerging Europe, UK Investor Magazine, FinTech Finance, FinTech Magazine, Payments, Cards & Mobile, FinTech Marketing, Financial IT, FinTech Review, Always Friday, and Tech Ukraine.