FinTech North Partners with Starling Bank to Drive Growth and Empower Entrepreneurs
We’re thrilled to announce our new annual partnership with Starling Bank, one of the UK’s leading digital banks and a pioneer in redefining modern banking. Founded with the mission to make money management simpler and fairer, Starling has become a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike – particularly SMEs – helping entrepreneurs across the UK take control of their finances through smart, intuitive technology.
Through this partnership, Starling aims to strengthen ties within the Northern FinTech community and support engagement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the region. The partnership will deliver a series of roundtables in Manchester, at Starling’s office by St Peter’s Square, exploring the key issues and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
Starling will also become a sponsor of the FinTech North’s annual Manchester Conference in 2026, highlighting the bank’s presence in the North and playing a key role in shaping the agenda. The partnership will also help promote content, vacancies, and initiatives to FinTech North’s community of 9,000 people across the North.
Rose Buckler, Head of Business Banking Operations at Starling, said:
‘As a Mancunion myself and having been to FinTech North’s events for many years, this partnership is exciting and further cements Starling’s commitment to the region. It also shows our shared vision to support small businesses to grow, fuelling new jobs and prosperity in the North of England.’
Joe Roche, General Manager at FinTech North, said:
‘Starling’s strong presence in Manchester reflects the region’s importance as a centre of banking and FinTech innovation. We’re proud to partner with a business that shares our values of inclusion, diversity, and support for entrepreneurs driving the Northern economy forward.’
About Starling
Starling is an award-winning, fully-licensed and regulated bank, built to give people a fairer, smarter and more human alternative to the banks of the past. It offers personal, business and joint current accounts alongside Kite, a children’s card. Starling also provides a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) proposition through its subsidiary Engine, using the proprietary technology platform that it uses to power its own bank. Headquartered in London, the bank has UK offices in Manchester, Southampton and Cardiff.
About FinTech North
At FinTech North, our mission is to facilitate the growth of the Northern FinTech ecosystem. As the first ever regional UK FinTech hub, we bring together a vibrant community of over 9,000 people from across the North of England who either have an interest, or work in FinTech and its adjacent sectors.
For more information about FinTech North and for opportunities for collaboartion, please reach out to us at info@fintechnorth.uk.
