Level39 Member Highlights: May Edition

Level39 Member News: May 2026 Highlights from the Community

May showcased the diversity of the Level39 ecosystem, with members earning prestigious award nominations, joining leading accelerator programmes, announcing strategic partnerships and expanding into new markets. From AI and fintech to proptech and consulting, the community continued to demonstrate its impact across a broad range of industries.

Recognition, Rankings and Industry Awards

Recognition remained a strong theme throughout the month, with several members receiving industry nominations and being featured among leading innovators.

Mindgard CEO Peter Garraghan was nominated for Educator of the Year at the National AI Awards, recognising his contribution to advancing AI education and research alongside his leadership in AI security.

Mindgard also featured in Barclays’ Ones to Watch AI:100, highlighting the company as one of the UK’s most promising AI businesses. In addition, the company’s latest research was featured by Cybernews, bringing further attention to its work securing AI systems against emerging threats.

Gemba was named a finalist at the PayTech Awards 2026 in the Best Embedded White-Label Payments Solution category, recognising its continued innovation within embedded finance.

D2LT was selected as a semi-finalist in MSDUK’s Innovation Challenge 2026, showcasing the company’s commitment to developing innovative solutions with real-world impact.

Growth, Partnerships and Strategic Developments

May saw members strengthen their global presence through expansion, partnerships and business transformation.

Hypervolt announced the opening of its Singapore CBD office, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international growth strategy and strengthening its presence across the Asia-Pacific region.

Apron launched a new partnership with Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, enabling eligible customers to earn Virgin Points while using Apron’s business payment platform and further enhancing its customer rewards offering.

My Property Organiser unveiled its new brand identity, relaunching as PROXERA. The rebrand reflects the company’s evolving vision and continued growth within the property technology sector.

Innovation and Ecosystem Development

Innovation continued to drive progress across the Level39 community, with members launching new initiatives and participating in leading startup programmes.

FinFab was selected to join the Grishin Robotics Accelerator, gaining access to mentoring, investment opportunities and a global network of industry experts. The company also took part in the accelerator’s Demo Day, which showcased its technology to investors and partners.

Thaver Consulting launched its new website, providing an updated digital presence that reflects the firm’s growing expertise and evolving service offering.

Thought Leadership and Community Spotlight

Members also continued to share their expertise and experiences through industry features and leadership profiles.

AllVesta CEO Tamara Kostova was featured in WCorp’s Mindset series, sharing insights into leadership, entrepreneurship and building innovative businesses.

Fuse Energy CEO Alan Chang was featured in QuantumLight’s founder series, discussing the company’s growth journey, leadership approach and the future of the energy sector.

These achievements reflect the continued ambition, innovation and collaboration across the Level39 community, and we look forward to celebrating even more member successes in the months ahead.