During his keynote address, Rishi Khosla, CEO and co-founder of the prominent fintech company, OakNorth, emphasized the significant role of UK fintech in unleashing the potential of entrepreneurs and driving economic growth in the country.
The founder of Oaknorth, Rishi Khosla OBE, lamented the pervasive tall-poppy syndrome in the UK at London Tech Week.
Rishi Khosla, CEO of OakNorth, said the UK needs more talent for its fintech sector to thrive
The startup company About:Energy, which specializes in battery design software, has recently secured £1.5m to develop their platform, The Voltt. HighSage Ventures, Vireo Ventures, OakNorth Bank CEO Rishi Khosla, Plug & Play Ventures, and Electric Revolution Ventures all participated in the investment round.
According to Rishi Khosla, CEO and co-founder of OakNorth, London is still one of the top global locations to establish a business, particularly for fintech companies.
