Nicky Cotter

Co-Founder, Head of Fintech

nicky@iconcorpfin.co.uk

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Nicky is a leading authority on the FinTech and InsurTech sectors. Based in London, she advises financial technology companies worldwide on international M&A and capital raising transactions. Her deal track record spans landmark transactions including the sale of InsurTech The Lettings Hub to Canopy, WealthTech pioneer Wealthify to Aviva, PayTech Mobeewave to Apple Inc., and growth financings for InsurTech Anorak (acquired by Clark Group), Series B funding for Capital Markets AI category leader, Mosai Smart Data, securing investment from JPMorgan, Commerz Ventures and Octopus, and scale-up funding for Flood and Climate Risk leader Fathom Global from NYSE listed Moody’s, subsequently acquired by Swiss Re.

With deep FinTech sector expertise, Nicky co-founded The FinTech50 Europe and FinTech50 APAC, the first curated list showcasing the game-changers transforming financial services. Published annually, the list has helped high-growth companies including Revolut, Monzo, Klarna, Clark and Alan raise their global profile, connect with investors and acquirers, and accelerate their growth. As global revenues at risk of FinTech and InsurTech disruption exceeds $13 trillion, investment and M&A activity in the sector continue to surge.

Nicky is a recognised thought leader and frequent keynote speaker at leading industry events, including Money20/20 and Excellence in Digital Banking. She serves as a Sibos Awards judge, a Pitchbook panellist, and sits on the Board and Strategy Committee of Finastra’s World Trade Symposium as well as the Net Zero Board of The Centre for Green Financing.

Her global FinTech network spans more than 1,500 investors, including VCs, private equity, corporate venture arms and family offices, across 37 countries, covering all FinTech and InsurTech segments, including the Agentic AI investors.