Est. 2014, London-based. $1.8bn portfolio valuation, 180+ fintech alumni. 151 team members led by Sasha Wiggins. $120k investment for 6% equity. Partners Barclays experts + Techstars global network. Notable alumni: Cutover, Flux, Simudyne. London HQ in financial services hub. Operates London, NY, Tel Aviv, Mumbai locations. Note: Barclays winding down Rise co-working program mid-2025.
Investment Thesis
Founded 2014, Techstars-powered 13-week program. Finance, FinTech, Financial Services focus. 6% equity typical. 211+ investments, 180+ alumni. £10m follow-on per class via Rise Growth. Covers ML, digital banking, cybersecurity. Alumni exits: Cutover, Finch, Sigma Ratings. Sectors: data science, gig economy, insurtech, enterprise software, asset finance, SME finance, proptech. Direct Barclays partnership opportunity. Typical deal: $100k-$1m.
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