FinTech Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), the international arm of Scottish Enterprise, have announced the participation of nine Scottish fintech companies at European fintech conference, Money20/20, which will be held in Amsterdam from 4th June to 6th June.

The companies – Modulr, Zumo, Inicio AI, Autorek, Predictiva, Br-dge, Appointedd, Encompass and CopyLab – will represent the Scottish fintech sector at the event as part of the UK Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) wider delegation.

Hosted at the DBT pavilion, the Scottish delegation will showcase the country’s leadership and innovation in the fintech sector, highlighting its global influence. FinTech Scotland and SDI will share the pavilion with other regional fintech groups part of the UK Fintech National Network, including Fintech Wales, Fintech Northern Ireland, Supertech West Midlands, Fintech North as well as Fintech Alliance and Barclays Rise.

The conference will see Scottish fintech’s engaging in dialogues with European regulatory specialists to bolster fintech exports, foster connections through a networking event hosting over 200 European fintech firms, orchestrating investor pitching sessions to secure investment for future expansion, and organising panel discussions centered on expert perspectives on scaling an international fintech venture.

Additionally, FinTech Scotland and SDI will curate podcasts directly from the conference, seeking to capture pivotal learnings and insights for broader dissemination within the industry.

Nicola Anderson, CEO of FinTech Scotland, said: “We are thrilled to have a strong presence at Money20/20, where we will highlight the immense talent, innovation, and leadership that Scotland brings to the fintech sector.

“This partnership is an essential part of our broader strategy to support the growth and scaling up of fintech companies. We look forward to meaningful collaboration and opportunities that this global event will provide as well as developing new connections.”

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Reuben Aitken, managing director of international operations at Scottish Enterprise, said: “With a rich history in financial services, internationally renowned universities and an innovative tech scene, Scotland’s fintech sector enjoys an incredibly strong global reputation.

“Money20/20 is Europe’s largest fintech event and we look forward to joining FinTech Scotland in showcasing the very best the sector in Scotland has to offer, opening doors for Scottish companies to international markets and delivering investment opportunities here in Scotland in the process.”