FinTech Breakthrough

FinTech Breakthrough is an independent market intelligence organization dedicated to recognizing the top companies, technologies, and products in the global financial technology (FinTech) market. As part of the larger Tech Breakthrough organization, it operates an annual awards program that celebrates innovation, inspires progress, and fosters excellence within the FinTech ecosystem. The program aims to highlight and amplify the efforts of pioneers who are redefining the financial services industry through breakthrough technology.

The FinTech Breakthrough Awards program evaluates solutions and achievements across a comprehensive range of categories, including Digital Banking, Payments, Personal Finance, Wealth Management, InsurTech, RegTech, Decentralized Finance, AI-Powered Financial Tools, Lending, Fraud Protection, Banking, Investments, Spend Management & Procurement, Tax & Accounting, Banking-as-a-Service, Embedded Finance, and Cryptocurrency. By providing public recognition, the awards enhance credibility, attract top talent, and boost visibility for winning companies among potential clients, investors, and partners.

Most recently, FinTech Breakthrough announced the winners of its 10th annual awards program in March 2026, recognizing companies and solutions driving significant innovation globally. Steve Johansson serves as the Managing Director of FinTech Breakthrough, overseeing the program's mission to identify and honor advancements that shape the future of financial services. The organization positions itself as a premier platform for acknowledging trailblazers in financial technology innovation.