Oxfordshire’s 101 Fastest Growing Financial Services Startups

September 4, 2022

At Best Startup London we track over 100,000 London based startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.

We’ve ranked the top 101 Financial Services companies in Oxfordshire. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).

We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:

  • Track record
  • Executive leadership
  • Market share
  • Innovation
  • ESG rating

Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as CrunchbaseSemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Top Financial Services Companies & Startups (Oxfordshire)


Oodle Car Finance

FoundersJonathan Clayton, Phillip Williams
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Oodle Car Finance is a car finance company that match-makes customers with UK’s best car dealers.


Setoo

FoundersEyal Gluska, Noam Shapira
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Setoo’s insurance and protection as a service platform empowers e-businesses to turn insurance into products consumers love.


Oxford Sciences Innovation

FoundersDavid Norwood
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The world’s largest university-partnered venture firm, investing in early-stage life science, AI & software, healthcare, and deep tech.


Collegia

FoundersEduardo Chazan, Riccardo Gasparini
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Revolutiotionising Auto-Enrolment pensions and putting the member in control


NorthRow

FoundersAdrian Black, Olli Astley
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NorthRow helps businesses to efficiently protect themselves from financial crime, from failures to comply with related legislation.


Ribbit.ai

FoundersUnknown
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Ribbit.ai is an AI-enhanced platform that delivers better financial outcomes by assessing risk and offering affordable financial products.


Sprint Enterprise Technology

FoundersRory St Johnston
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Sprint is a leading supplier of investment workflow solutions to the UK financial advisory market.


Longwall Venture Partners

FoundersDavid Denny, Matthew Frohn, Michael Penington
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Longwall Ventures they invest in innovative start up and early stage businesses in the healthcare, science and engineering sectors.


UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

FoundersUnknown
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UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund.


A-Plan Insurance

FoundersUnknown
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A-Plan Insurance provides a collection of life, family income benefit, unemployment, accident, and sickness insurance services.


Stockopedia

FoundersDave Brickell, Edward Page Croft
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Stockopedia is an Oxford-based research network & community site, offering tools for investors to analyse, filter, connect investment ideas.


Oxford Technology Management

FoundersLucius Cary
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Oxford Technology Management specializes in making and managing investments in start-up and early stage technology-based businesses.


Woodford Investment Management

FoundersUnknown
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Woodford Investment Management is a privately owned investment firm manages equity mutual funds.


Oxford Economics

FoundersJohn Walker
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Oxford Economics is a research firm specialized in economic research.


Oxford Investment Opportunity Network

FoundersUnknown
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OION is UK’s first business angel networks.


Oxford Seed Fund

FoundersEntrepreneurship Centre, Mark Hand
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The Oxford Seed Fund is a select international team of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry specialists.


JLG Group

FoundersUnknown
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JLG Group entered the alternative finance sector with the aim of providing a real alternative to business banking.


Thameside

FoundersJon White
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Execution-Only Investment Platform


CoreFiling

FoundersPhilip Allen
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CoreFiling is a fintech company that helps enterprises and regulators seamlessly meet the challenges of regulatory and business reporting.


Seven Spires Investment

FoundersEdward McCabe
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Seven Spires Investments Ltd. (SSIL) is a private, off-shore investment company.


Security Card Services

FoundersJohn Lewis, William Alias
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Security Card Services is a financial services company serves with merchant services, products and credit card processing.


Moneyscope

FoundersRichard Allum
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MoneyScope is a service that helps people maximize their cash flow and helps get them a proper cash settlement in court cases.


Probitas Fidelis

FoundersUnknown
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Probitas Fidelis if a fintech firm that provider of risk management and financial solutions services.


Kabayan Remit

FoundersUnknown
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Kabayan Remit provide a fast, affordable and convenient way of sending money to the Philippines.


COURTIERS Investment Services Ltd

FoundersUnknown
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Courtiers is a financial products & resources for Private and Corporate Clients that families, companies & Wealth Management professionals.


OxFORD Asset Management

FoundersUnknown
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OxFORD Asset Management is an investment management firm that provides computational models to financial markets and analyzing data.


BrokerNotes

FoundersMarcus Taylor
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BrokerNotes enables traders to find the most suitable, reputable, and affordable broker for them.


Advantedge Commercial Finance

FoundersUnknown
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Advantedge Commercial Finance provides flexible finance and accounts receivable services for SMEs.


Brixx

FoundersUnknown
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Brixx is a provider of software for financial planning services.


Gener8 Finance

FoundersUnknown
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Gener8 Finance is one of the UK’s leading providers of cashflow solutions to SMEs.


Gratuu

FoundersRenate Kalnina
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Gratuu is a compliant tipping solution that allows customers to tip staff directly into their bank accounts via a mobile device.


Strategic Ratings Limited

FoundersUnknown
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A Corporate and Sovereign Credit Ratings Agency


Expert Wealth Management

FoundersUnknown
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Expert Wealth Management provides financial planning service.


EquiPro Investments

FoundersUnknown
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EquiPro Investments is an investment firm that purchases asset receivables through data analysis and a compliance approach.


Oxford University Endowment Management

FoundersUnknown
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Oxford University Endowment Management engages in the management of charitable endowments on behalf of investors.


Oak Underwriting plc

FoundersUnknown
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Oak is a high net worth insurance company.


FNB Oxford

FoundersUnknown
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FNB Oxford Bank provides loans and other banking services, they also contribute to the quality of life in Oxford and Lafayette County.


Inca Financial Service

FoundersUnknown
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Inca Financial Services is an accounting and business advisors firm.


James Cowper Kreston

FoundersUnknown
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James Cowper Kreston is a firm of accountants and business advisers.


Legion Trade Finance Limited

FoundersUnknown
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Legion Group is a trade finance solutions provider located in Switzerland.


Saltydog Investor

FoundersDouglas Chadwick
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Saltydog Investor is a trend investing system provider.


Watson Wheatley

FoundersUnknown
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Watson Wheatley is a leading provider of reconciliation software to hedge funds, asset managers, commodities traders.


Shaw Gibbs

FoundersUnknown
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Shaw Gibbs renders pension savings, outsourcing, corporate finance, payroll, accounting, auditing, taxation and accounts software services.


Williamson West Chartered Accountants

FoundersUnknown
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Williamson West Chartered Accountants delivers accounting, tax, retirement planning and business consulting services.


Tinderbox Working Capital

FoundersJohn Holden
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Tinderbox Working Capital provides customers with software known as Tinderbox used for invoice financing.


Orchard House

FoundersUnknown
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Orchard House is a financial adviser that helps with mortgages, pension plans, investment, life assurance/protection & consulting services.


Parhelion Underwriting

FoundersUnknown
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Parhelion Underwriting offers risk identification, reinsurance, claim advocacy and climate finance product development solutions.


Wills & Trusts Wealth Management

FoundersUnknown
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Wills & Trusts Wealth Management provides investment management, legal advice, financial planning, and accountancy services.


Critchleys

FoundersUnknown
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Critchleys is a firm of accountants and business advisers who can provide compliance, consultancy and advisory services


FundingSecure

FoundersRichard Luxmore
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FundingSecure is a Peer to Peer pawnbroking platform.


Ethex

FoundersUnknown
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Ethex helps people make ethical investments that fund extraordinary organizations.


PayWorld

FoundersUnknown
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PayWorld provides payment solutions for all types of e-commerce businesses.


Wexner Global Limited

FoundersUnknown
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Wexner Global Limited operates as a performance management and financial consulting company in Europe.


Fizz Accounting

FoundersUnknown
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Fizz Accounting provides accounting, tax, and business advisory services.


ZugarZnap Limited

FoundersJulie Rodilosso, Mads Holst, Rob Walk
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Fintech/Insutech start up for Millennials


The MGroup

FoundersUnknown
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The MGroup offers accounting and financial services.


Whitley Stimpson

FoundersUnknown
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Whitley Stimpson is an accounting and business advisory firm that offers accounting, audit, business assurance, tax and finance services.


AgenSynd

FoundersUnknown
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AgenSynd is a specialist rendering a full suite of services in debt markets (syndicated loans market, capital market.


Bridle Insurance

FoundersUnknown
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Bridle Insurance is an insurance intermediary that offers individual solutions for a wide range of personal and commercial insurances.


Meronimi

FoundersUnknown
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Meronimi provides supplier social media monitoring and reporting focussed on suppliers.


Wenn Townsend

FoundersArthur Preston
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Wenn Townsend is an accounting firm that provides financial management, accounting and auditing services to individuals and businesses.


Philip T English International Financial Services

FoundersPhilip English
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Philip T English International Financial Services offers investment management, long-term care planning, and tax preparation strategies.


Strategic Vision Wealth Management

FoundersUnknown
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Strategic Vision Wealth Management provides financial planning, wealth management and financial advice.


Rockworth Management Partners

FoundersLawrence Price
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Rockworth Management Partners advises business owners on sales, acquisitions, and raising equity funds.


Ridgefield Consulting

FoundersSimon Thomas
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Ridgefield Consulting is an accounting firm that offers tax advisory and accounting services.


The Business Plan Team

FoundersJonathan Hunt
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Professional Business Plan Writing Services to Professional Start-Ups, Growth SMEs and Corporate Entities


Hickman Shearer

FoundersUnknown
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Hickman Shearer is an asset management firm that provides insurance reinstatement, debt advisory, capital and asset valuation services.


Jamesons

FoundersUnknown
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Jamesons is an accounting firm that renders tax preparation, auditing, bookkeeping, retirement planning and business consulting solutions.


Wise Investment

FoundersUnknown
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Wise Investment provides financial advice, investment management, and wealth management solutions.


Bell Finance

FoundersUnknown
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Bell Finance provides financing and re-financing services for business assets.


Evenlode

FoundersUnknown
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Evenlode provides investment fund management and financial consulting services for various clients.


Search Mortgage Solutions

FoundersUnknown
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Search Mortgage Solutions specializes in debt consolidation, bad credit mortgages, insurance, and remortgaging advisory services.


Lets Safe

FoundersUnknown
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Lets Safe offers credit checking and tenant referencing solutions services with a mobile-friendly and modern system.


RedBridge Finance

FoundersUnknown
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RedBridge Finance is an advisory firm that provides lending, claims management, and consulting services.


Ellacotts

FoundersUnknown
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Ellacotts provides audit, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services.


Fairmile Accounting

FoundersUnknown
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Fairmile Accounting is a financial service provider specialized in accounting services for pubs, restaurants, and hotel sectors.


Bridle Vehicle Leasing

FoundersUnknown
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Bridle Vehicle Leasing offers vehicle finance brokering, fleet management, vehicle rental, motor and general insurance, and asset finance.


Link Accounting

FoundersUnknown
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Link Accounting delivers on-demand accounting services.


KMG Chartered Financial Planners

FoundersUnknown
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KMG Chartered Financial Planners offers investment management, financing, income protection, retirement & long-term care planning services.


Bankruptcy Advice Online

FoundersUnknown
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Bankruptcy Advice Online provides credit counseling, bankruptcy solutions, and financial consulting services.


Avenir Registrars

FoundersUnknown
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Avenir Registrars is a registrar services firm that serves public and private businesses.


Kingswood Consultant

FoundersUnknown
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Kingswood Consultant providers of independent financial advice and financial planning services.


Independent Financial Strategies

FoundersCharles Cozens
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Independent Financial Strategies is a firm that provides financial advisory services.


Kompli Holdings

FoundersUnknown
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Kompli Holdings is an investment and holding company involved in providing funding to various businesses.


Ecrin Investments

FoundersUnknown
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Ecrin Investments is a venture capital that provides funding support and investment options for start-ups and high-technology businesses.


The Charlbury Group

FoundersUnknown
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The Charlbury Group founded in 2008 to offer firms throughout the housing and financial services sector.


A G Kelly

FoundersUnknown
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A G Kelly specializes in accounting, tax and business advisory services.


P&L Accountancy & Bookkeeping

FoundersUnknown
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P&L Accountancy & Bookkeeping offers accounting, tax, VAT, and payroll services.


Oxford University Bank

FoundersUnknown
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Oxford University Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank committed to serving the people of Oxford and Lafayette County.


Oxon Accountancy

FoundersUnknown
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OXON Accountancy Provides accounting, payroll, taxation advise, business consultancy services.


Fourtold

FoundersUnknown
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Fourtold provides corporate branding, crisis management, corporate communication, legal and financial services.


Carter & Carroll

FoundersUnknown
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Carter & Carroll is an accounting firm that offers business taxation, VAT registration, consulting and real-time information systems.


Wotton Accountancy Associates

FoundersUnknown
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Wotton Accountancy Associates is a financial service-based company.


Chapman Worth

FoundersUnknown
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Chapman Worth provides management accounting, accounts and tax, payroll, VAT, and advisory services.


Chiltern Consultancy

FoundersMike Foster
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Chiltern Consultancy provides retirement planning, investment planning, employee benefits, auto-enrolment, and estate planning services.


Buffery and Co

FoundersUnknown
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Buffery and Co specialize in business planning, payroll, tax compliance and planning, accounting, and advisory services.


Mercer Lewin

FoundersMartin Mercer
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Mercer Lewin offers accounting, tax, and financial services.


Astral Accountancy

FoundersUnknown
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Astral Accountancy is an accounting and taxation services provider company.


Strategic Benefits of Oxford

FoundersFord McElroy
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Strategic Benefits of Oxford offers a variety of insurance choices from reputable insurance carriers.


Wise Funds

FoundersUnknown
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Wise Funds is an employee-owned investment management business that specializes in multi-asset class investments.


Butler Toll

FoundersUnknown
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Butler Toll is an independent financial consultancy firm that offers financial solutions.

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