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Eight Bold Startups Define Next Generation of Fintech at Money20/20 Europe
Money20/20, the world's leading fintech show and the place where money does business, held its anticipated Startup Media Session on June 4th at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam. Eight startups took the spotlight on the Briefing Stage, each with a transformative solution poised to reshape industries—from emerging market payments and decentralized identity to climate tech investing and AI-powered risk management.
'These eight startups showcase the transformative power of European fintech,' said Suzy Pallett, Executive Vice President at Money20/20 Europe. 'From rethinking payments in emerging markets to advancing AI-driven risk tools, each tackles key financial challenges. We're especially excited to announce Sinpex as the winner of Money20/20's Startup Pitch competition in our media session.
'Winning the Money 20/20 Startup Pitch competition is the result of the incredible work we've done over the last few years to revolutionize KYB. From onboarding to ongoing monitoring, we're setting new standards in compliance automation, with a proven track record among leading financial institutions. This award underscores the real impact we're making in helping the industry move faster, stay compliant, and scale with confidence' says Camillo Werdich, CEO of Sinpex.
'The Money20/20 Europe Startup Media Session demonstrates the conference's deep commitment to the startup ecosystem,' said Adrian Brown, COO & Co-Founder of AbbeyCross. 'We're doing something new and different at AbbeyCross, so being able to give context and background to the assembled media is very valuable to us.'
Heather Dahl, CEO of Indicio a software development firm specializing in decentralized identity said: 'This recognition from Money20/20 couldn't be better timed. We're seeing the financial sector gain traction using the power of decentralized identity technology to transform everything from account access, biometrics, payments, and even agentic AI.'
Carbon Equity, a platform democratizing access to climate tech investments, is unlocking private equity and venture capital fund investing for climate innovation. 'Few things build trust and reach as powerfully as media coverage,' said Jacqueline van den Ende, Co-Founder and CEO of Carbon Equity. 'Money20/20 offers us a unique opportunity to showcase our wealth platform and vision for transformative finance to a yet bigger audience.'
Also joining the session was ChainComply, a fast-growing startup revolutionizing compliance for the crypto-traditional finance ecosystem. 'It's an incredible platform for to showcase how we empower compliance teams at banks and crypto exchanges,' said Pavllina Pavlova, CEO of ChainComply. 'We're deeply grateful to Money20/20 for shining a spotlight on vision-driven startups like ours.'
Esca, a technology company helping businesses in Africa mitigate currency volatility, showcased its innovative approach. 'On behalf of the entire team at Esca, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible organizers of Money20/20 for giving us the opportunity to share our vision on this iconic stage in Amsterdam,' said Shalom Osiadi, Founder and CEO of Esca.
Nekod demonstrated its AI-driven governance platform for business-built software. 'Being selected by Money20/20 for the Startup Media Session is a valuable opportunity to share NEKOD's vision with those shaping the future of finance,' said Antigoni Kourou, Founder and CEO of NEKOD.
Oscilar, specializing in AI-powered risk decisioning solutions, rounded out the impressive lineup. 'Risk management is no longer about static rules and batch reviews—it's about real-time intelligence and AI-powered autonomy,' said Neha Narkhede, CEO & Founder of Oscilar.
From emerging markets to AI, compliance to climate tech, the Money20/20 Europe Startup Media Session continues to be the premier showcase for innovators shaping what's next. These eight companies are united by a bold mission: to solve complex problems, break down silos, and accelerate the future of money.
