The Europe FinTech Awards 2026 has revealed this year’s finalists, spotlighting the organisations, teams and individuals leading the charge across the continent’s financial technology sector.
From breakthrough startups to global institutions, this year’s shortlist reflects the depth and diversity of innovation across European fintech. The awards recognise those building scalable solutions, tackling real-world challenges and setting new standards in areas such as payments, compliance, lending, personal finance, infrastructure and Web3.
Finalists were selected by an independent panel of judges, made up of respected leaders from across the fintech ecosystem. Each submission was reviewed carefully, with judges looking for clear evidence of innovation, execution, customer impact and commercial potential.
This year’s ceremony will take place in London at the end of June and will bring together some of the most influential voices in fintech, including founders, investors, regulators, ecosystem enablers and global media.
With categories spanning everything from LendTech and PayTech to RegTech, Investment Tech and Startup of the Year, the awards create a platform for companies of all sizes to gain recognition, build credibility and elevate their profile in a fast-moving market.
The Europe FinTech Awards is not just a celebration. It is an opportunity to align your brand with excellence, connect with the people driving change, and showcase the work that is shaping the future of finance in Europe.
📣 View the full shortlist here
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