DealFlow LIVE

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​DealFlow Live is a curated investment series designed to bring together the UK's strongest Seed to Series A fintechs with HSBC Innovation Banking, HaysMac, and a curated network of VCs, growth equity funds, and debt providers.

​The Focus:

​We look past the "vision" to find the metrics that matter in 2026:

• ​Scalable business models (B2B, Consumer, Transactional)

• ​Meaningful revenue (£1M+ ARR or equivalent traction)

• ​Clear unit economics & path to profitability

• ​Credible use-of-funds & financial rigor

• ​Readiness for debt or equity capital

​The Agenda:

• ​14:00 | Arrival | Coffee & Registration

• ​14:30 | Welcome | From Seed Promise to Series A Performance

  • ​Calypso Harland, Founder, Fintech Fringe

  • ​Thomas Easterby, Managing Director, FinTech, Venture & Growth Banking, HSBC Innovation Banking 

• ​14:40 | Fireside Chat: The Debt Landscape & Bankability

  • ​Clare Mitchell - Director, FinTech, HSBC Innovation Banking 

  • ​Mairead McNally, Director, Enterprise Software, Debt Finance, HSBC Innovation Banking 

  • ​Regina Lau, Fintech CFO & Advisor, Kindlee

• ​15:10 | Keynote: The "Investable" Fintech

  • ​Calypso Harland, Founder Fintech Fringe

  • ​Karen Allan, Partner, HaysMac 

  • ​Sarah Weingust, Senior Manager, Mountside Ventures

• ​15:30 | The Dealflow Showcase: 6 High-Growth Fintechs (Metrics & Traction Focus)

• ​16:30 | Networking Break

• ​17:00 | Panel (VCs) | The Equity Landscape – Valuations & Term Sheets

  • ​Caroline Vaughan, Managing Director - Investor Coverage, HSBC Innovation Banking

  • ​Maria Wagner, Investment Director, HSBC Ventures 

  • ​Mei Lim, Managing Partner, Anthemis

  • ​Andi Kazeroonian, Principal, Outward VC

• ​17:30 | Changing Gears from Seed to Series A

  • ​Nick Miller, Senior VP - Fintech, HSBC Innovation Banking

  • ​Seth Phillips, Founder & CEO, Bound

  • ​Doni Hoti, Co-Founder, Adclear

• ​18:00-20:00 | Networking Drinks Reception

​Who Should Attend?

• ​Investors: VCs, Family Offices, and CVCs looking for qualified Seed-Series A dealflow.

• ​Founders: Fintech leaders ready to raise £2M–£10M (Equity or Debt).

​Registration is subject to approval to ensure a balanced room of investors and scale-up founders.