Each year, FinovateEurope brings together the brightest innovators in fintech to demo the future of financial technology. But for many companies, demoing their technology on the Finovate stage is more than just a moment in the spotlight, it’s a launching pad for growth.
Over the past 15 years, dozens of FinovateEurope alumni have captured the attention of major industry players, leading to high-profile acquisitions and partnerships. Below, we highlight some of the companies that turned their Finovate demo into their next big deal.
- 24Sessions acquired by Bird
- AccountScore acquired by Equifax
- Actiance acquired by Smarsh
- Aixigo acquired by Amundi
- Arxan acquired by Digital.ai
- Avaloq acquired by NEC Corporation
- Avoka acquired by Temenos
- Azimo acquired by Papaya Global
- BehavioSec acquired by LexisNexis
- BusinessForensics acquired by cleversoft Group
- Cobase acquired by Alpha Group
- CollectAI acquired by Aareal Bank
- The Currency Cloud acquired by Visa
- Encap Security acquired by Signicat
- Ephesoft acquired by Tungsten Automation
- Envestnet acquired by Bain Capital
- Ethoca acquired by Mastercard
- EyeVerify acquired by Ant Group
- Fidor acquired by Groupe BPCE
- Figlo acquired by Advicent Solutions
- Finantix acquired by Motive Partners
- Five Degrees acquired by Topicus
- Handpoint acquired by Electronic Payments
- Holvi acquired by Keru Fintech Investments
- HooYu acquired by Mitek
- Horizn acquired by Inbenta
- IDScan Biometrics acquired by GB Group
- IND Group acquired by Misys
- ITSector acquired by Alten Europe
- Ixaris acquired by Nium
- Jumio acquired by Centana Growth Partners
- Kabbage acquired by American Express
- Kalixia acquired by Senjō Group
- Lexmark acquired by Xerox
- Linxo Group acquired by Credit Agricole
- Luxoft acquired by DXC Technology
- Lodo acquired by NCR
- Minna Technologies acquired by Mastercard
- Nordigen acquired by GoCardless
- Nostrum Group acquired by Equiniti
- Nutmeg acquired by JP Morgan Chase
- OutsideIQ acquired by Exiger
- Ondot Systems acquired by Fiserv
- Onfido acquired by Entrust
- Openfinance acquired by Inversis
- Ping Identity acquired by Thoma Bravo
- rplan acquired by InvestCloud
- SecureKey acquired by Avast
- Signicat acquired by Nordic Capital
- Silver Tail Systems acquired by Dell EMC
- Strands acquired by CRIF
- Striata acquired by Doxim
- Spiff acquired by Salesforce
- Taulia acquired by SAP
- Tink acquired by Visa
- Top Image Systems acquired by Tungsten Automation
- Trustev acquired by Transunion
- Trustly acquired by Nordic Capital
- Twisto acquired by Param
- Unblu acquired by Swiss Post
- W.UP acquired by Finshape
- Xignite acquired by Quodd Financial Information Services
- Yodlee acquired by Symphony Technology Group
These success stories underscore how FinovateEurope has helped fintechs showcase their newest fintech innovation and connect it with the institutions and investors ready to scale it. From early-stage disruptors to industry leaders, the companies that have taken the Finovate stage prove that a seven-minute demo can spark partnerships, acquisitions, and growth.
As we look ahead to FinovateEurope 2026, we’ve already started to help the newest wave of fintechs prepare to take the spotlight. If the past 15 years are any indication, the ideas you will see on stage next February could be the ones reshaping fintech in the years to come.
Join us for FinovateEurope 2026 on February 10 through 11 in London. Tickets are available today at a discount, so register today and save!