Mark Anderson
The vibrant city of York, a hotspot of startup activities, has seen an upsurge in the inception of many promising startups, particularly in the banking industry. Fuelled by a proactive environment, a talented workforce and more funding opportunities, startups are helping to reshape the landscape of the banking sector. Many of them have been established in 2020 or later, suggesting a bright future for banking innovations in York. This article will focus on some of these startups, shedding light on their establishment, founders, and services.
These startups are not only revolutionizing the traditional ways of banking but are also integrating advancements into their operations such as cryptocurrency, cyber security, business intelligence, fintech, property management, and more. This not only allows for a blend of technology in banking systems but also gears towards improved client services and a customer-oriented approach. Let’s introduce each in turn.
Being headquartered in York, each of these startups maximizes the city’s entrepreneurial vibe, economic diversity, and expansive network of business resources.
CYBERA
Founded by Claudio Staub, Nicola Staub and Sudip Biswas, CYBERA takes a proactive stance against cyber crime. The startup is aligned with banking, business intelligence, cryptocurrency, cyber security and law enforcement. They coordinate a worldwide legal response while sharing real-time actionable information to protect victims of scams and online fraud. LinkedIn
EF Hutton
EF Hutton, established by Edward Francis Hutton and Franklyn Laws Hutton, operates as a multifaceted financial services holding company, providing banking, insurance services and more. They have strategic interests across banking, insurance, leasing, municipal funding, real estate services, stocks, bonds, and venture capital markets.
Baselane
Jad Yaghi, Mathias Korder and Thorben Scheidegger’s brainchild, Baselane, serves as a banking platform and financial centre for real estate and rental property. It’s uniquely designed for independent landlords and provides automated tools, actionable data, and tailored financial services to optimise time and increase returns. LinkedIn
Chimney
Chimney services revolve around productivity tools, offering banking, financial services and fintech solutions. LinkedIn
Osso Capital
Osso Capital, founded by Olivia John and Spencer Vegosen, utilises data-driven strategies to refine an investment strategy. They provide banking, financial services among others and put into operation operational best practices working with local operators. LinkedIn
Mountain Ridge Capital
Mountain Ridge Capital operates within the banking sector, providing financial services and more. LinkedIn
Directlink
Directlink harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to provide banking and IT solutions. LinkedIn | Facebook
Paybby
Founded by Hassan Miah, Paybby offers banking and consulting services. LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter
Equity Portal
Equity Portal strives to provide retail investors the ability to invest in private non-cyclical companies without the need to spend millions. It offers exposure to a larger consumer base for small businesses.LinkedIn | Twitter
My Credit Card Club
My Credit Card Club operates within the banking, credit, and financial services industry. LinkedIn | Facebook
Two Roads Advisors
Two Roads Advisors focuses on providing financial advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and corporate strategy. They also offer services such as private placements, restructuring, and outsourced CFO advice, among other banking and financial services. LinkedIn
