News and Insight - Level39 Member Highlights: October Edition

Level39 Tech Community in the Spotlight: October’s Highlights

October has been a month full of breakthroughs and bold moves across the Level39 tech community. From powering new digital trading platforms and solar farms to publishing world-first research in cybersecurity, our members are driving tangible change across industries and communities alike.

This edition celebrates innovation in FinTech, WealthTech, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, AI, and more – showing how ambition, expertise, and collaboration are shaping the future today.

Innovation, Launches, and Industry Recognition

Banfico has rolled out its Verification of Payee (VOP) service across the EU, helping financial institutions verify account holder names before payments. Early adoption is already strong, with nearly 1,400 bulk checks processed on Day 1.

CybSafe CEO & Co-Founder, Oz Alashe MBE, published the world’s first peer-reviewed paper on Human Risk Management in cybersecurity, setting new benchmarks for how organisations tackle the human side of cyber risk.

Fuse Energy continues to lead in renewable innovation, topping LinkedIn’s UK Top Startups list and powering the Netley Central solar farm at ~30% lower CAPEX than industry average – a milestone for affordable, clean energy.

Mindgard announced a leadership evolution: James F. Brear joins as CEO, while Peter Garraghan transitions to Chief Science Officer to focus on pioneering AI security research.

Partnerships and Community Impact

D2 Legal Technology partnered with Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre to provide pro bono legal support in employment, housing, and consumer matters – supporting local communities across East London.

Velexa is powering Ajyad Capital’s upcoming Shari’ah-compliant digital trading app, strengthening UK–GCC collaboration in WealthTech.

Roots Funding continues to connect high-growth founders in FinTech, HealthTech, MedTech, and PharmaTech with global investors, helping fuel the next stage of ambitious growth.

Member Moments and Inspiration

eToro welcomed Lioness legend Jill Scott MBE to its High Growth Space:24 office, where she shared insights on patience, discipline, and investing – inspiring a new generation through the Loud Investing movement.

Milestones Across the Community

October’s stories show Level39 members make an impact that matters, from powering cleaner energy and launching innovative financial services to shaping AI security and supporting local communities.

These achievements within our tech community are clear examples of how bold ideas can be turned into real-world impact, showing that collaboration drives meaningful change both locally and globally.

We can’t wait to see what November brings – the future is being built here, one milestone at a time.