Fintech 65 - 2025, Call for Nomination

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Fintech65 2025, our flagship talent recognition initiative dedicated to celebrating and spotlighting the most innovative minds shaping Singapore's vibrant fintech landscape. As a public benefit corporation, Fintech Nation continues its commitment to fostering talent development and creating meaningful connections within the fintech ecosystem.

Championing Excellence in Singapore's Fintech Ecosystem

Fintech65 was established to celebrate the best of Singapore's fintech talent while creating valuable opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and mentorship. Since its inception in 2022, this initiative has garnered over 500 nominations and recognized more than 250 exceptional individuals across various categories3. Our mission remains steadfast: to honor the industry trailblazers who demonstrate outstanding work, vision, leadership, and innovation in advancing Singapore's fintech industry.

As Singapore continues to cement its position as a global fintech hub, recognizing the contributions of individuals driving this growth becomes increasingly important. Fintech Nation, founded as a grassroots platform by Varun Mittal, has evolved into a specialized development institution comprising an investment platform, think tank, and ecosystem builder that supports startups, angel investors, financial institutions, practitioners, and policymakers

2025 Nomination Categories: Spotlighting Diverse Talents

For our 2025 edition, we are accepting nominations across four dynamic categories that represent the breadth and depth of talent in Singapore's fintech ecosystem:

Early Stage Investors

We are recognizing and putting the spotlight on early-stage and emerging investors who are supporting Singaporean startups and fintechs. We're particularly interested in investors who focus on niche funding areas such as Sustainability, SportsTech, and other specialized domains. These visionaries provide the crucial capital that fuels innovation and enables promising ideas to transform into market-changing solutions.

Rising Stars (Women)

Continuing our cherished tradition, we are dedicated to identifying rising women stars in Singapore's fintech ecosystem. Whether you're a product specialist, corporate executive, or someone going above and beyond to promote diversity and inclusion in Singapore, we want to recognize your contributions. This category celebrates women who are breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation of female fintech leaders.

Friends of Fintech

Startups need access to the right ecosystem partners and enablers spanning various industry players. This category aims to recognize the efforts of professional services and accounting firms, lawyers, marketing and branding experts, and co-working spaces that provide startups with the essential building blocks they need to grow and expand. These unsung heroes of the fintech ecosystem create the supportive infrastructure that allows innovation to flourish.

Emerging Leaders of Payments

The payments ecosystem in Singapore is second to none, and we want to shine a light on the leaders in this space. This category celebrates individuals who are innovating, reinventing the wheel, and constantly paving the way forward in the payments sector. These pioneers are reshaping how financial transactions occur in our increasingly digital world.

A Platform for Recognition and Community Building

Fintech65 is more than just an awards program—it's a platform that fosters community, facilitates knowledge exchange, and creates pathways for collaboration. By recognizing excellence across different segments of the fintech ecosystem, we aim to create a comprehensive knowledge hub that benefits the entire industry.

"Fintech Nation developed the concept of Singanomics™, which chronicled the unique Singaporean model of development that brings together the public and private sectors to achieve holistic progress and development," notes our platform5. This collaborative approach underpins everything we do, including Fintech65.

Join Us in Celebrating Fintech Excellence

The nomination process for Fintech65 2025 is now open. We invite all members of the fintech community to nominate established and emerging leaders across our four categories. Whether you're nominating a colleague, mentor, or yourself, this is your opportunity to highlight the incredible talent driving Singapore's fintech revolution.

Fintech Nation's three key objectives—democratizing access, digitizing the economy, and delivering outcomes6—are reflected in the diverse categories of Fintech65. By recognizing excellence across these dimensions, we contribute to building "an open, inclusive, and transformative society where everyone has the tools and support to thrive in a rapidly changing world."

As we launch Fintech65 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to talent development and ecosystem building. Through this initiative, we not only celebrate individual achievements but also strengthen the collective fabric of Singapore's fintech community.

Building Singapore's Fintech Future Together

Fintech65 represents our ongoing dedication to identifying, celebrating, and connecting the brightest minds in Singapore's fintech landscape. As we open nominations for the 2025 edition, we look forward to discovering new talents and reconnecting with familiar faces who continue to push boundaries.

Together, we can build a stronger, more innovative, and more inclusive fintech ecosystem that benefits not just Singapore, but serves as a model for the region and beyond. Join us in this exciting journey by submitting your nominations today.

The future of fintech in Singapore is bright—and Fintech65 is here to recognize those lighting the way forward.

Call for Nominations: Fintech 65 – Celebrating 65 Leaders Across 4 Categories in the Fintech Nation 2025 Edition. Recognizing Women Rising Stars, Friends of Fintech, Emerging Leaders in Payments, and Early Stage Investors. Nominate now at fintechnation.io.