Mayor's International Business Programme: Fintech Trade mission to Germany
Event Information
About this Event
Where: Germany (cities TBC) (Due to COVID-19 this mission is run virtually)
Date: 27 - 29 May 2020 (Due to COVID-19 - dates were changed to 18-20 August)
Sector Focus: Fintech
About: Germany has a growing and maturing fintech sector driven by consumer and business demand, a growing appetite from corporates for digital products plus an investor community both domestic and foreign. This, coupled with its strategic importance particularly in Europe, makes it an attractive destination for overseas tech firms.
This 3-day mission will consist of face-to-face meetings, roundtables, networking events, and site visits to allow our delegates to explore the banking, fintech and wider financial services sector in Germany. The full agenda will be shared with attendees prior to the mission.
We invite all London-based fintech and tech sector companies that are interested in meeting with German corporates, tech firms, investors and government agencies to apply.
Eligibility criteria: To join this trade mission, your company must fit the sector focus and be a member of the Mayor’s International Business Programme. When registering your interest, you will be asked a set of follow-up questions to ensure these criteria are met.
Any companies wishing to apply who are not yet part of the Mayor's International Business Programme, please note that you will need to apply and be accepted onto the programme to take part in the mission. Our eligibility criteria include: 20% YoY growth, £1m in revenue or funding equivalent (or combination of both) per annum, 10-249 employees. When registering your interest, you will be asked a set of follow-up questions to ensure the criteria are met and to apply if applicable. For more information about the programme, please click here.
Mission Lead: Dhaval Gore (Fintech Sector Lead) dgore@londonandpartners.com
NB: For companies who have not participated in one of our trade mission before, you must attend the Trade Mission Bootcamp on 10th January 2020. Register here.
*PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A REGISTRATION OF INTEREST ONLY*
The Mayor’s International Business Programme will review all applications and the mission leader will contact applicants to discuss further.
*Companies involved on the trade mission will be required to pay an administration fee of £200 + VAT to attend.
Costs covered by the programme include:
- Accommodation/hotels during the missionIn market activities (receptions, etc.)
Costs NOT covered by the programme:
- Delegate transportation/flights
- Administration fee (£200 +VAT)
- Expenses in market
If you have any questions, please contact Katrina (kpatel@londonandpartners.com).