Fintech
ecosystem

The LHoFT —
Luxembourg
House of Financial
Technology

Luxembourg’s Fintech Map

Actively engage with the
Luxembourg FinTech ecosystem
and expand your global reach
through strategic partnerships
and collaborative initiatives.

Drive innovation and creativity
by fostering new ideas and
dynamic alliances.

Contribute to building
the economy of the future
by empowering new businesses
to establish, scale, and thrive
within a supportive ecosystem.

Startup directory

The LHoFT puts your fintech in the spotlight,
connecting you with top innovators and
leading institutions across Luxembourg
and the global financial ecosystem.

We provide the space, network, and expertise
to drive your business forward.

HOSTED 200+ FINTECH FIRMS
(2017-2025)
270+ FINTECH FELLOWS
AND RESIDENTS AT THE LHOFT
€1B+ RAISED BY OUR
COMMUNITY IN 5 YEARS
FINTECHS FROM 30+ COUNTRIES
CHOSE THE LHOFT FOR THEIR EUROPEAN HQ

Our mentors

At the LHoFT, we’re dedicated to fostering expertise within our community. Our mentors bring specialised skills in key areas like marketing, leadership, sales, tech, and fundraising, providing invaluable insights, expertise and proven methodologies that directly accelerate the growth and success of Luxembourg’s fintech firms. Here are some of the remarkable professionals making their expertise available to help our members thrive.

Former CEO, LuxSE

Robert
Scharfe

Former CEO, LuxSE
Capital Markets

Robert is the former CEO of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, where he launched the Lux Green Exchange

Chairwoman
@ Luxflag

Denise
Voss

Asset Management, ESG

Denise Voss is a Non-Executive Director of investment funds and has worked in the financial industry in Luxembourg since 1990

Olivier Renault

CEO BEYIN

Olivier
Renault

Banking, Asset Management

Olivier’s professional experience spans more than 30 years, of which 20 in finance in a regulated European
Jonathan Prince

Co-Founder Finologee

Jonathan
Prince

Payment, Entrepreneurship

Jonathan is Co-Founder of Finologee a Luxembourg-based FinTech and Regtech company

Deputy CEO LMDF

Apricot
Wilson

Financial Inclusion, Payment

Apricot is a Deputy CEO and Head of Risk at LMDF. She started her career at Aberdeen Asset Management

Cristian Paun

Global Head of Innovation
@ Dupont

Cristian
Paun

AI, Business Model

Cristian is a change maker and an innovator with strong storytelling abilities that inspires growth mindset
Laurent Marochini

Head of Innovation Société Générale

Laurent
Marochini

Banking, Blockchain

Laurent Marochini is Head of Innovation at Societe Generale Securities Services in Luxembourg
Nicoletta Centofanti

Sustainability Adviser,
Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative

Nicoletta
Centofanti

Sustainability, ESG

Nicoletta has extensive experience in in-depth Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Frank Schmit

Head of Fundraising at Red Cross Luxembourg

Frank
Schmit

Marketing, Sales, Negotiation

Frank is a true Swiss army knife in marketing, communication and sales, towards achieving measurable objectives

Former CCO of the European Stability Mechanism

Francoise
Blondeel

Capital Markets, Risk Management, Compliance

25 years of experience in senior management positions for leading European and French financial organisations

Consulting Director at PwC

Daniela
Cedola

Entrepreneurship, Growth, Communication

Daniela is a director within PwC and an expert in business acceleration

CEO JNS Labs

Nicolas
Van Beek

Chairman, Raiffeisen, Chairman, ABBL, representing PROFIL

Nicolas van Beek is an entrepreneur based in Luxembourg. He brings with him a great deal of experience
Léo Benkel, Founder of PURE LAMBDA

Founder of PURE LAMBDA

Léo
Benkel

Technology, Business Development, Engineering

Leo helps entrepreneurs overcome technical, business, and product development challenges
Edward Kemp

CFO of PolySign

Edward
Kemp

Governance, Regulator Relations, Private Equity

Edward Kemp has been CFO and CRO of companies in regulated banking and fintech spaces
Andrew Sheridan

MP at Mindful Business Alliance

Andrew
Sheridan

Coaching

Andrew is creator of three organisational development businesses
Kamel Amroune

Independent Director

Kamel
Amroune

Independent Director

Kamel is a passionate marketing and technology entrepreneur, a truly business enabler
Eliad Saporta

Founder & CEO at Coriunder

Eliad
Saporta

Payments, Leadership

Eliad started in the payment industry as the COO of several Payment Service Providers in Europe ans South Africa.