Directory

Finance startup ecosystem

We track 9 organisations in this sector across 6+ countries.

9 entries.

AIB Equity

Dublin, Ireland · Accelerator

Operating since 1999. Venture capital arm of Allied Irish Banks (AIB) providing early-stage equity, growth capital, and bridge financing to Irish startups and SMEs. Support: equity funding, banking services, financial advisory. Scope: National.

Demetra Kalogerou

Nicosia, Cyprus · Person

Financial-services regulatory expert and former Chair of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, now at DKA Financial Consultants. She is an announced speaker at the Digital Assets and the Future of Finance Summit 2026 in Cyprus.

EIFO

Copenhagen, Denmark · Support Organization

EIFO, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, is the state backed institution that provides loans, guarantees, and equity to support Danish companies from early stage startups to export focused scale ups. Formed by merging Denmark's growth fund and export credit agencies, EIFO plays a central role in de risking innovation and attracting private capital. The organization co invests with venture funds, supports green transition projects, and helps companies expand internationally. EIFO is a cornerstone of Denmark's public support infrastructure for entrepreneurship.

Eli Enoch

Tbilisi, Georgia · Person

Executive at TBC Wealth Management, part of TBC Bank, focused on wealth and asset management services. He is an announced speaker at FUTURUM Payments Georgia 2026 in Tbilisi.

Fintech Week & Expo 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Event

Expo and conference in Amsterdam focused on the latest trends and innovations in financial technology. Covers payments infrastructure, open banking, embedded finance, and crypto regulation. Attracts fintech founders, banking executives, and investors. Valuable for fintech startups seeking partnerships and market expansion in the Benelux region.

Helima Croft

New York, United States · Person

Helima Croft is Managing Director and Global Head of Commodity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, where she leads analysis of global energy markets, geopolitical risk, and commodity pricing for one of the world's leading investment banks. A former CIA energy analyst, she is widely regarded as one of the most cited experts on oil market dynamics and energy geopolitics, regularly advising governments and major financial institutions. She is a confirmed speaker at the ONS 2026 Strategic Conference in Stavanger.

Juan Flames

Madrid, Spain · Person

Juan Flames is the CEO of BME (Bolsas y Mercados Españoles), the operator of Spain’s stock exchanges and financial markets, part of the SIX Group, with a focus on capital markets, listings and access to financing for companies.

Peter Bosek

Alpbach, Austria · Person

Austrian banking executive and Chief Executive Officer of Erste Group Bank, one of Central and Eastern Europe's largest financial services providers, with a long career in retail and digital banking. He is an announced speaker at the 2026 European Forum Alpbach.