News and Insight - 12 Milestones to Celebrate Our 12th Anniversary
This month marks 12 years of Level39 – the technology community at the heart of Canary Wharf’s innovation ecosystem.
12 Milestones from the Past 12 Months
This month marks 12 years of Level39 – the technology community at the heart of Canary Wharf’s innovation ecosystem. When Canary Wharf Group established Level39 in 2013, the mission was simple: to support fast-growth fintech businesses as they scaled, both at Canary Wharf and on the global stage.
Now, as an internationally recognised fintech ecosystem spanning more than 180 companies and 60,000 sq ft, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved through the support and contribution of our members, mentors, investors, partners and friends.
To celebrate Level39’s 12th year, here are 12 key milestones that spotlight our community’s achievements:
1. 60 new members
Have joined the Level39 community, innovating in fintech, cyber security, AI and healthtech.
2. 62 nationalities
Represented across our member base – a testament to the UK and London as the beating heart of fintech and technology innovation.
3. 70 curriculum sessions
Of MentorHours, InvestorHours & Seminars have been hosted by our invaluable network of experienced industry experts.
4. Over $3bn
Has been raised by our 180+ existing members, employing almost 17,000 people globally.
5. Over $9.5bn
Has been collectively raised by our alumni network, which spans over 800 companies since 2013.
6. Hyper-growth teams
Such as eToro, Fuse Energy, D2 Legal Technology, CybSafe, Envestnet Yodlee, Sends, Sanius Health, Altery, Smarsh (and more) continue to call Level39 home.
7. The Women at Level39 Network
Was launched, which now boasts 85 members.
8. The L39 x CW Community meetup series
Kicked off the new year, welcoming teams from over 20 businesses across the Canary Wharf neighbourhood.
9. We attended the London Summer Event Show
For the first time, showcasing our venues, ecosystem and event opportunities for businesses across London.
10. We have made significant strides in accessibility
Collaborating with partners such as Purple Tuesday, Project Nemo, Tech Nation and Tech for Disability (TLA), to improve awareness and accelerate disability inclusion. We modified our spaces with accessibility and inclusion in mind and continue to develop our communication strategy for accessibility.
11. Revolut (Level39 alumni)
Now boast over 50+ million customers & over 10,000 employees globally, first joined Level39 in 2014 as two co-founders, and have recently announced the incredible growth of their Canary Wharf HQ to over 100,000 sq ft.
12. HealthTech and Life Sciences continues to grow
As a sub-sector of our community, following the emergence of life sciences in Canary Wharf, including the arrival of Genomics England, HVIVO, AviadoBio and more. We’ll be hosting our first FinTechBio meetup on 25th March – please join us to explore investment and partnerships at the intersection of finance, technology and health.
What Our Members Say
“Sanius Health joined Level39 in 2023 and it has continued to be an exciting experience since. Being part of the Life Sciences and Technology community has provided us with various opportunities to network and connect with like-minded teams, and get involved with inspiring and engaging events.
It has been refreshing to see Canary Wharf developing a growing Life Science community, and we have thoroughly enjoyed being involved in contributing to this process.”
Muna Yusuf, Vice President of Ecosystem & Operations, Sanius Health
“We’re delighted to be part of the vibrant and dynamic Level39 community, surrounded by innovation and collaboration. The past three months have been fantastic—we’ve loved connecting with our ICC members based here. We are also enjoying getting to know the wider community, with many already reaching out to engage with our activities. It’s clear we’ve joined a like-minded network, and we look forward to strengthening these connections in the months and years ahead.”
Emma Bennett, Chief of Staff and Director of Operations, ICC United Kingdom
“We have been at Level39 since early 2023 and it feels like home to the WyzePay team. It is a space that manages to pull off the delicate balancing act of being somewhere with a buzz where you can also find space to get your head down and crack into the hard work necessary.
The team are amazing and so helpful. The view is always fantastic, whether there are storm clouds gathering over London or those too rare, glorious London summer evenings.”
Looking Ahead
It’s safe to say that it’s been another busy year, and I’m incredibly thankful for the continued participation of our members, many of whom have been part of Level39 since its inception. I also want to acknowledge the commitment and passion of the Level39 team, who work diligently to support our members, event customers, and visitors.
We must also reflect on the pivotal role of our founding team and Canary Wharf Group’s unwavering backing, both of which laid the foundations for our successes today.
And in true Level39 style, we celebrated this milestone with one of our famous anniversary events—thank you to all who joined us and for your valuable contributions to our community.
If you’d like to get in touch, explore membership, or discuss ways to engage with the community, please contact us!
An article by:
Amy French
