Access to Innovation

Connecting Europe’s Fintechs with investors, regulators, and corporate partners — through curated programmes, delegations, and matchmaking across borders.

Fintech Acceleration

For Corporates

Data-driven scouting, matchmaking, and pilot implementation — tailored to your transformation challenges.

Market Intelligence

Quarterly subcluster reports, capital flow analyses, and trend monitoring — powered by our proprietary Financial Wellbeing Database of 8,000+ companies.

Fintech Scouting

Targeted search across 18 subclusters. We identify, validate, and curate the best solutions for your specific transformation needs.

Innovation Challenges

From problem statement to startup pilot: scouting, matchmaking, and implementation support including go-to-market strategies.

For Fintechs

Accelerate your growth — from regulatory navigation to European market expansion.

UK Immersion

Fintech delegation to London during UK FinTech Week. Direct access to Level39, UK investors, and regulatory framework insights for European expansion.

Nordics Immersion

Go-to-market support for Nordic markets. Connect with Copenhagen Fintech and Scandinavian financial institutions pursuing Financial Wellbeing innovation.

Executive Formats

Curated peer exchanges where senior decision-makers meet behind closed doors — from quarterly C-Level strategy sessions to invitation-only Tech Roundtables on Open Finance, AI, and digital identity.

Programmes — Past & Upcoming

France Programme — Paris (Apr 2025): First international Scale-Up delegation. 12 FinTechs explored the French market with partners on the ground.

Scale-Up Academy — Regulation Track (Apr–Dec 2025): BaFin workshops, one-on-one coaching, and regulatory roadmap development for FinTechs navigating the German licensing landscape.

Scale-Up Academy — Fundraising Track (Apr–Dec 2025): Direct investor access, pitch training, and financing strategies. Alumni collectively raised €70M in capital.

Scale-Up Academy — Market Expansion Track (Apr–Dec 2025): Go-to-market support for European scaling — starting with the France programme, now expanding to UK and Nordics.

UK Immersion — London FinTech Week (Apr 2026): Delegation to Level39 and UK ecosystem. Corporate matchmaking sessions with Deutsche Bank, KPMG, and London investors.

Nordics Immersion — Copenhagen (H2 2026): First Nordic delegation connecting HoFT FinTechs with Scandinavian banks and insurers.

EXPLORE UPCOMING EVENTS

Employee Financial Wellbeing

Employee Financial Wellbeing Webinar

On March 18, HoFT members get an exclusive first look at Germany’s latest Financial Health Index and its impact on workforce productivity and retention.

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London Meets Berlin: Fintech Networking Evening 🇬🇧🇩🇪

London Meets Berlin: Fintech Networking Evening 🇬🇧🇩🇪

On April 20, HoFT brings 10 UK-ready Berlin fintechs to London for focused conversations with investors, banking leaders, and ecosystem partners.

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HoFT FinWell Summit

Finwell Summit 2026

FinWell Summit returns on 2 December 2026! Get ready for fresh formats, practical solutions, and actionable insights for your company. Mark your calendar.

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