Secrets of the FinTech Superbrands
GoCardless
Hosted by Balderton, this first in our series of
17.30 - Arrive
Founders: Hiroki Takeuchi, Tom Bloomfield & Matt Robinson
the secrets of their success.
18.00 - Welcome
Founded: 2011
Between them, GoCardless, Nutmeg and WorldRemit
18.05 - Presentation
Sector: Payments
have raised over $197m from both UK and US
19.00 - Panel
w: gocardless.com / t: @gocardless
FinTech Superbrands will focus on
investors. Theirs are powerful stories, so we are pleased that their founders will share some very valuable lessons on building a FinTech business from start-up to superbrand in an increasingly competitive market. Feel free to ask questions of our presenters and panel. Event hashtag is #ft50 - @thefintech50 More about TheFinTech50 at www.fintechcity.com
19.15 - Networking Drinks 20.30 - Close
GoCardless make collecting direct debit easy for everyone from individuals to mutinational corporations. They have quickly grown into one of Europe’s leading direct debit providers, processing over $1bn a year for over 12k businesses. GoCardless have raised $11.8m in 3 Rounds from 12 investors. Their most recent funding $7m Series B on January 28, 2014. Presenter: Hiroki Takeuchi Co-Founder & CEO
Nutmeg
WordRemit
Founders: Nick Hungerford
Founders: Ismail Ahmed, Catherine Wines
Founded: 2010 Sector: Asset Management w: nutmeg.com / t: @thenutmegteam
Founded: 2010 Sector: Remittance w: worldremit.com / t: @worldremit
Nick is a banker turned entrepreneur passionate about improving the availability and usability of financial products and services. He founded Nutmeg to look after the savings and investments for individuals of all levels of wealth. Nutmeg have raised $37.32m in 2 rounds from 8 investors. Their most recent funding is $32m Series B on June 25, 2014. Presenter: Nick Hungerford Co-Founder & CEO
WorldRemit is an online money transfer business enabling migrants and expats to send money to family and friends. The service offers customers a wide range of pay-out options in receive countries including instant cash pickup, transfers to mobile wallets, bank deposits and international airtime top-up. The company has raised $147.66m in 7 rounds from 4 investors. Their most recent funding $100m Series B on February 17, 2015. Presenter: Catherine Wines Co-Founder & COO