The best of the US fintech ecosystem in 2025
Congratulations to our US FinTech Awards 2025 winners
The US FinTech Awards 2025 took place on Thursday 13 November 2025 at The Rooftop at Edison Ballroom in New York City, bringing together the very best of the US fintech community to celebrate innovation, impact, and growth across the sector.
The evening’s festivities
Hosted by Mike Turner, with on-stage introductions and commentary from JD Roberto, the evening brought energy, humour and a true sense of celebration to a sold-out crowd. Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner, cocktails, and spectacular views of the New York skyline before the awards ceremony began.
This year also marked an important milestone as we introduced Highly Commended recognitions for the first time, shining a spotlight on outstanding finalists alongside our winners. This showcased the exceptional caliber of entries we have had this year and highlighted the aspirational successes across the FinTech community.
Attendees also supported Big Blue Ocean Cleanup through an on-site raffle and silent auction, raising funds for an important cause while celebrating another incredible year of fintech innovation.
The winners
Data Initiative of the Year
Equifax
LendTech of the Year
Provenir
RegTech of the Year
Sumsub
Rising Star of the Year
Brandon Obenauf from Equifax
Digital Assets Award
Draco Evolution Corp.
Startup of the Year, sponsored by Alumni Ventures
ICS Software Technologies LLC
Accounting Tech of the Year
K1x
Investment Tech of the Year
DriveWealth
WealthTech of the Year
Apex Fintech Solutions
Payments Tech of the Year
Transfermate
Web3 Award
ICS Software Technologies LLC
InsurTech of the Year
Truepic
Personal Finance Tech of the Year
Kikoff
Best Employer Award
SavvyMoney
Young Achiever of the Year
Victor Wong from Matrix Applications
Banking Tech of the Year
Grasshopper
Director of the Year
Jacob Osborne from Equifax
Innovator of the Year
Margaret J. Hartigan from Marstone
Team of the Year
Rainforest
Disruptor of the Year
Zocks
Crypto Award
Amberdata
FinTech Partner of the Year
Relm Insurance
FinTech of the Year
Alpaca
Highly Commended
Data Initiative of the Year – Scienaptic Systems Inc
LendTech of the Year – QuickFi
RegTech of the Year – Comply
Rising Star of the Year – Chloe Hazzard from PowerPay
Investment Tech of the Year – InvestSuite
WealthTech of the Year – TradingBlock
Banking Tech of the Year – NCR Atleos
Best Employer Award – iBusiness Funding
FinTech Partner Award – Fin Capital
How were the categories judged?
The US FinTech Awards 2025 were judged by an independent panel of experts from across the FinTech industry, representing a diverse range of backgrounds including banking, payments, investment, regulation, and technology. Their rigorous and fair evaluation process ensured that the awards were a true reflection of excellence, innovation, and impact across the sector.
The US FinTech Awards 2025 not only celebrated the achievements of individuals and organisations but also underscored the pivotal role of financial technology in driving progress, inclusion, and transformation across the global economy.
As we look forward to next year, the bar is set even higher, promising another exciting chapter in the story of fintech innovation in the United States. See you then!
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