The project has been structured into six WPs which worked closely to meet the objectives and maximise the impact of the project. The operational core of the proposal consists of four major activity groups, broken into WP1 to WP4. All four WPs collaborated closely with WP5, responsible for dissemination and communication activities, and with WP6, which oversaw overall project management.
Objectives achieved by the FINE consortium
WP1
The FINE consortium conducted a comprehensive analysis and mapping (Investor Map & Ecosystem Map) of fintech innovation ecosystems across the ten targeted EU countries (France, Malta, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary), focusing on local markets, investment contexts, and regulatory environments.
As the main repository of FINE project results, the Knowledge Base was finalised with its last updates in early November 2025 and currently includes:
- 70 articles published
- 5 podcast episodes
- 10 publications in specialised websites and magazines
- 230 investors mapped
- 242 trends and policies mapped
- 10 e-learning modules comprising 55 lessons (Investor Academy).
WP2
Launched on the project website in February 2025, the Investor Academy includes a fully structured e-learning site, hosted on the Elfin platform, consisting of 10 modules with 55 lessons, designed to provide fundamental knowledge of Fintech investment.
WP3
The FINE consortium focused on building a pan-European and international investor community to strengthen collaboration and knowledge transfer within Fintech ecosystems.
To activate investor networks and support Fintech scale-ups across borders, the consortium carried out targeted matchmaking activities, from M4 to M27:
- Profiled ~300 community members, including investors, potential investors, and Fintech stakeholders via F6S platform, Slack, and event registration.
- Organised 4 curated matchmaking events (2 in-person and 2 virtual), attracting approximately 100 attendees (excluding consortium partners).
- Facilitated 61 investor-to-investor connections, including 10 established before April 2025.
In addition, a FINE Slack Community was launched in September 2024 (M13) to support ongoing community management. By the end of the project, the Slack community included 111 members.
Figures:
- Community Members Profiled: ~300 (investors, potential investors, Fintech stakeholders)
- Matchmaking Events Organised: 4 (2 in-person, 2 virtual)
- Event Attendees per Matchmaking: ~100 (excluding consortium)
- Investor-to-Investor Connections Facilitated: 61
- Slack Community Members at the end of the project: 111
WP4
The consortium developed a series of policy recommendations and best-practice materials to enhance inclusiveness and gender equality within European Fintech investment ecosystems. These initiatives focused on addressing barriers faced by women, young investors, and minority investors, particularly in regions with emerging or less mature capital markets.
As part of this effort, the consortium produced 2 policy papers:
- Policy Recommendations on Inclusivity in Investment – providing actionable measures to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in venture capital and business angel sectors.
- Policy Recommendations for Investor Attractiveness – highlighting strategies for regions to become more appealing to foreign and domestic investors.
