About FINE
FINE was a European Commission-funded project under the Horizon Europe framework, active from September 2023 to November 2025, and aimed to be a catalyst for change, aiming to bolster the Fintech ecosystem within the European ecosystem.
At the heart of the dynamic investment landscape lies an intricate web of diverse actors, each with unique motivations, risk thresholds, and expertise. In this complex environment, where venture capital firms and angel investors operate within specialised verticals, the need for focused strategies has never been more crucial. The FINE (Fintech Investor Network and Ecosystem) project emerged as a pioneering initiative, carefully crafted to navigate the contemporary investment ecosystem.
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, Fintech stands as the cornerstone, reshaping financial models and investment structures. The modern age presents not only unprecedented opportunities but also pressing challenges such as climate change and the spectre of pandemics. In the face of these realities, Fintech emerges as a solution, offering agile and integrated financial innovations.
Through collaborative initiatives, including co-investment for budding Fintech startups, FINE cultivated a vibrant investment climate. This environment nurtured innovation, facilitated the growth of businesses, and encouraged seamless global expansion, positioning these enterprises as formidable contenders in the Fintech arena.
At FINE, our focus extended beyond national borders. We were committed to building robust connections between countries with well-established Fintech ecosystems and those with burgeoning potentials. By enabling cross-border investments and cultivating meaningful relationships between nations, FINE unlocked the latent possibilities residing within EU member states. For investors, this translated into a wealth of unexplored, profitable opportunities within the continent.
ADVISORY BOARD
Fábio Guedes Gomes
President of CONFAP
Ferenc Jordan
Director of Centre of Ecological Research
