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Launch your fintech with a seasoned team behind you
We help fintech founders go from idea to launch with credible compliance, ready operations, partner approvals and a brand and marketing plan that attracts customers.
Regulatory landscape
FCA (UK), national competent authorities (EU), FinCEN and state regulators (US), FINTRAC (Canada)
Overview
How Hilix supports fintech startups
Founders face a long list before launch: licence or agent arrangements, AML framework, policies, banking and payout partners, operational processes, support channels, brand and go-to-market. Hiring a full team for all of it is slow and expensive.
Hilix gives startups experienced people across every function from day one. We build a lean but credible control framework, help you pass partner due diligence, set up operations and support, and launch your brand and acquisition campaigns. Then we scale with you.
Challenges we solve
What fintech startups need to get right
Recommended services
Hilix services for fintech startups
Fintech Licensing Support (EMI, PI, MSB)
Application preparation for EMI, payment institution and MSB licences and registrations across the UK, EU, US and Canada.
AML/CFT Compliance Outsourcing
A complete anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing programme, designed and operated for your business model.
Compliance Policies & Procedures
Business-specific AML, KYC, screening, monitoring and operational policies and SOPs written to be used, not shelved.
Banking & Partner Due Diligence Support
Questionnaires, evidence packs and review preparation that help you win and keep banking and payout partners.
End-to-End Back-Office Outsourcing
A dedicated virtual back office covering onboarding, payments, reconciliation, compliance ops, reporting and admin.
Fintech Branding & Brand Identity
Brand strategy, visual identity, tone of voice and guidelines that position your fintech as credible and distinctive.
SEO for Fintech
Technical SEO, corridor and product pages, content and authority building that grow organic sign-ups.
Meta Ads for Fintech
Facebook and Instagram campaigns built around financial ad policies, sharp targeting and creative testing.
FAQ
Fintech Startups: common questions
Can you help before we have a licence?
Yes. Pre-launch preparation is one of the most valuable times to bring us in.
Is Hilix affordable for startups?
We scope lean packages for startups and add services as you grow.
Can you help with investor decks?
Yes. Our design and content team creates investor and partner decks.