FinTech Wales has announced Vodafone Business, the enterprise arm of VodafoneThree, as its latest strategic partner reinforcing the network provider’s ambition to help promote Wales as a leading destination for fintech, innovation and digital growth.
By joining the FinTech Wales community, Vodafone Business becomes part of a network of more than 200 members spanning fintechs, financial services organisations, technology providers, academia and the wider innovation ecosystem. Through its membership, Vodafone Business will work alongside industry partners to foster collaboration, strengthen connections across the sector and support FinTech Wales’ mission to position Wales as a leading destination for fintech, innovation and digital growth.
The partnership builds on Vodafone Business’ support for the first Wales Fintech Festival, held in Swansea in June 2026, where Vodafone Business was headline sponsor.
Through this new partnership, FinTech Wales and Vodafone Business will create opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among high-growth fintech businesses, reflecting a shared ambition to champion Welsh innovation and strengthen Wales’s position as a leading fintech nation.
VodafoneThree is investing £11 billion in network infrastructure across the UK, supporting expanded coverage, accelerating 5G rollout and providing the connectivity businesses, public services and communities to grow.
Sarah Jones, CEO at FinTech Wales, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Vodafone Business as our newest strategic partner. Wales has built a fintech ecosystem that thrives on collaboration, and having an organisation with Vodafone Business’ scale, expertise and commitment to digital innovation strengthens what we can offer our members and the wider community.
“Reliable, future-ready digital infrastructure is essential for ambitious fintech businesses as they develop new technologies, scale into new markets and deliver better outcomes for customers. By working together, we can create more opportunities for collaboration, share knowledge across the ecosystem and continue building Wales’ reputation as one of the UK’s leading destinations for fintech and innovation.”
Casey Cucciniello, Head of Public Sector in Wales at VodafoneThree, said:
“Wales has all the ingredients to be a leading destination for fintech innovation, and connectivity has a critical role to play. Through our network investment and our partnership with FinTech Wales, we want to help businesses innovate faster, scale with confidence and reach new markets. Together, we can strengthen Wales’ digital economy, creating more jobs, retaining Welsh talent, and ensuring the benefits of that growth are felt by businesses, communities and public services across the country.”
