Search Chain Partners

Something has been in the works for a while. After years placing commercial talent into VC-backed FinTechs, today we're announcing the other side of that. A dedicated Technology division, placing CTOs, VPs, engineers, cyber, product managers, solutions architects - the technology experts building the product behind the revenue. Jack Banks is heading it up. If you're building a technology team at a VC-backed FinTech, or you're a technology professional considering a move into the startup world, follow Jack's page. He'll be posting on what's happening in FinTech technology hiring - the data, the patterns, and key startup insights. Keep watching. https://lnkd.in/d7dKky5u #FinTech #AI #Technology #hiringtrends #hiringadvice #AItalent #nowlive

Search Chain Partners is proud to spotlight the work of our WealthTech practice. Led by Oliver Davis, the team has just published our Top 50 Firms to Work for in WealthTech - built from months of conversations with founders, investors, commercial leaders, product teams and operators across the ecosystem. The list features 50 companies shaping the future of wealth management technology, spanning adviser technology, AI, client engagement, portfolio management, family office infrastructure, data aggregation, reporting, compliance and investment platforms. Firms were assessed on leadership and talent strength, product innovation, market traction, investor backing and board strength, and the scale of opportunity ahead. At SCP, this is what we aim to bring to the market - not just recruitment, but a real understanding of the sectors we work in. Congratulations to all the firms featured, and well done, Oliver.

We’re excited to announce that Jack Banks has joined Search Chain Partners as Director. Jack brings close to a decade of experience partnering with VC/PE-backed startups, scaleups, and enterprise technology businesses across EMEA and the US, with a strong focus on GTM hiring across sales and product. Having joined his previous business as employee number one, Jack played a key role in scaling the company to a 30+ person team while helping launch new verticals and territories. His experience supporting founders and leadership teams through high-growth phases makes him a strong addition to SCP as we continue to expand globally. Jack will play a key role in supporting our continued growth across AI for Industry, FinTech, Payments, Private Markets Technology, RegTech, WealthTech and InsurTech. Great to have you onboard, Jack

We’re delighted to welcome Lottie Livesey to Search Chain Partners as an Associate Consultant. Lottie joins our growing team to support the continued expansion of our AI for Finance practice, working closely with James Busuttil on talent discovery and market mapping across the global FinTech ecosystem. A First-Class Honours graduate in English from Durham University, Lottie brings a strong analytical mindset and excellent research and communication skills. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for understanding complex markets, analysing talent landscapes, and identifying high-potential individuals across the sector. Alongside her studies, Lottie competed at regional level in both hockey and athletics, demonstrating the discipline, resilience and competitive mindset that aligns closely with the culture we are building at Search Chain Partners. Since joining, she has already begun contributing to searches across the AI and FinTech landscape, bringing curiosity, precision and a thoughtful approach to supporting both clients and candidates. We’re excited to have Lottie join the team and look forward to seeing her grow within the business. Welcome to SCP, Lottie

Earlier this week, Search Chain Partners had the pleasure of co-hosting a breakfast roundtable discussion with Solano Partners for Senior Leaders in the Insurtech space.    The discussion highlighted the growing push for seamless digital experiences, the challenges posed by legacy systems, and the industry’s ongoing struggle to access clean, consistent data. Participants also explored where AI is already adding value, from accelerating claims and underwriting workflows to enhancing customer service, and where cultural resistance, regulatory scrutiny and explainability requirements are slowing adoption.    There was a clear consensus on the long-term potential of embedded and connected insurance, as well as the necessity for human judgment in complex underwriting and customer relationships.   Thanks to all who attended and contributed some excellent insights - hopefully see you next time!    We look forward to sharing a comprehensive write-up of all the insights from the event very soon.

🚀 The countdown is on! In less than a month, we’ll be joined by a panel of leading investors to discuss: “What VCs are betting on in 2026” From advice for founders raising capital to the rise of Gen AI, shifting investment theses, and where capital is flowing - this discussion will deliver invaluable insights for founders, operators, and investors alike. 📅 Wednesday, 8th October 2025 🕓 4pm BST | 11am EST Seats are filling fast - secure yours here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRk3yF8T

🎙 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗖𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲? Join Mark Beeston, Founder & Managing Partner at Illuminate Financial, for a forward-looking virtual panel on the future of venture capital, hosted by Search Chain Partners. 💡 Expect deep insights on: – How capital is shifting across fintech and AI – What founders must demonstrate to raise in today’s market – How top funds are evolving their investment frameworks – What trends will define venture funding in 2026 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱   🕓 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗕𝗦𝗧 | 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧   📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 Speakers: – Mark Beeston, Illuminate Financial – Spencer Lake, 13books Capital – Joshua Lloyd-Lyons, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures – Ivan Wong, Main Set 📌 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://lnkd.in/evyCAsj4 #VentureCapital

The next wave of venture capital won’t look like the last one. 🌊 Founders are already asking: Where is capital moving in 2026? What do investors want to see when raising? And how does generative AI fit into all this? Our Partner Spencer Lake will be joining a strong panel of investors to dig into these questions and more at “What VCs are betting on in 2026”, hosted by Search Chain Partners. 📅 Wednesday, 8th October 2025 🕓 4pm BST | 11am EST 🌐 Virtual With Spencer alongside Joshua Lloyd-Lyons (Fidelity International Strategic Ventures), Mark Beeston (Illuminate Financial), and Ivan Wong (Main Set), this promises to be a lively discussion for anyone building or backing the next wave of fintech and beyond. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHeZhB-M

🌟 We are delighted to welcome Sophia Sheridan to Search Chain Partners! 🌟 Sophia joins us as an Associate Consultant, where she will support our work across Generative AI, Private Markets Technology, WealthTech, and InsurTech. She recently graduated from the University of Bath, and also spent a year studying abroad in Lyon, France, gaining international experience and perspective. Sophia’s academic achievements and enthusiasm for innovation make her a fantastic addition to our growing team. We’re thrilled to have Sophia on board and look forward to the impact she will bring to our clients and practices. 🚀 Please join us in welcoming Sophia to Search Chain Partners! 👏