DealFlow LIVE

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 PerformanceCalypso Harland, Founder, Fintech Fringe
Thomas Easterby, Managing Director, FinTech, Venture & Growth Banking, HSBC Innovation Banking
14:40 | Fireside Chat: The Debt Landscape & BankabilityClare 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" FintechCalypso 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 SheetsCaroline 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 ANick 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.