Markets Entered
From London to Stockholm, New York to Barcelona. Building ventures that transcend geographical boundaries and cultural differences.
Recognition, awards, honours and my impact across industries, markets and ventures.

Michael Wilkinson - 40 Under 40
2023 • Personal
London Daily News

Most Innovative Personal Banking Platform
2023 • EVERYTHING
Worldwide Finance Awards

Business Innovators 2016
2016 • Crowdcube
Bloomberg

UK Growth Company of the Year
2015 • Crowdcube
City AM

Breakthrough50 Winner
2014 • Crowdcube
Santander

Top 20 UK Startups
2011 • Crowdcube
Startups.co.uk Awards

UK's Most Innovative Fintech Company
2022 • EVERYTHING
Wealth & Finance International

UK's Most Innovative Personal Banking Platform
2022 • EVERYTHING
SME News

Early Stage Innovation Runner-Up
2022 • EVERYTHING
Startups Magazine Hustle Awards

Best Crowdfunding Platform
2016 • Crowdcube
ADVFN International Finance Awards

Editors Award
2015 • Crowdcube
TechCities

Best Equity Crowdfunding Platform for Startups
2015 • Crowdcube
AltFi

Most Innovative Crowdfunding Campaign of the Year
2015 • Crowdcube
AltFi

Crowdfunding Platform of the Year Runner-Up
2015 • Crowdcube
AltFi

Best Crowdfunding Platform
2015 • Crowdcube
Shares Magazine Awards

Financial Services Category Winner
2015 • Crowdcube
London Loves Excellence

Private Investor Network of the Year
2015 • Crowdcube
Investor Allstars

Future 50 Winner
2015 • Crowdcube
Everline

Innovation in Business Award
2015 • Crowdcube
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Best Crowdfunding Platform
2015 • Crowdcube
ADVFN International Finance Awards

Best Equity Crowdfunding Platform
2014 • Crowdcube
MoneyWeek

Innovation of the Year Finalist
2014 • Crowdcube
Growing Business Awards

Private Investor Network of the Year Finalist
2014 • Crowdcube
Investor Allstars

Digital Business of the Year Finalist
2014 • Crowdcube
National Business Awards

Best Angel Deal - Lovespace
2014 • Crowdcube
UK Business Angels Association

Innovation Award
2014 • Crowdcube
WCIT

Alternative Finance Provider of the Year
2014 • Crowdcube
Business MoneyFacts Awards

Deal Maker of the Year
2013 • Crowdcube
Finance Monthly

Funded Business of the Year
2013 • Crowdcube
Startups.co.uk Awards

New Business of the Year Finalist
2013 • Crowdcube
National Business Awards

Best Entrant to the Early Stage Investment Market
2013 • Crowdcube
UK Business Angels Association

Private Investor Network of the Year Finalist
2015 • Crowdcube
Investor Allstars

Online Business of the Year Finalist
2013 • Crowdcube
Federation of Small Businesses

ExIST Innovation of the Year
2013 • Crowdcube
Express & Echo

Fintech 50 Watchlist
2013 • Crowdcube
Fintech 50

Best Alternative Provider Finalist
2012 • Crowdcube
Business MoneyFacts Awards

Digital Champion Shortlist
2012 • Crowdcube
Growing Business Awards

Startups 100 Placement
2012 • Crowdcube
Startups.co.uk

Start-up Business of The Year Finalist
2012 • Crowdcube
National Business Awards

Online Business of the Year Finalist
2012 • Crowdcube
National Business Awards

ExIST Innovation of the Year
2012 • Crowdcube
Express & Echo

Small Business of the Year
2012 • Crowdcube
Express & Echo

Best Alternative Funding Provider
2012 • Crowdcube
Business MoneyFacts Awards

The Smarta 100 Award
2011 • Crowdcube
Smarta

Top 5 Companies for Innovation
2011 • Crowdcube
Smarta
Number of users across products I've built
Early stage companies I’ve worked with, coached, advised or supported
Partnerships forged across my career for companies or clients
Number of companies i've worked with that have exited
Distinct products taken from idea to launch (incl. major feature lines)
Number of people managed across roles and ventures
From London to Stockholm, New York to Barcelona. Building ventures that transcend geographical boundaries and cultural differences.