Transparent FX Platform Glyde Selected for JPMorgan Chase’s Prestigious Fintech Forward Programme

Borderless currency platform Glyde has been selected as one of just 15 fintechs nationwide to join  JPMorgan Chase’s Fintech Forward Programme, a highly competitive accelerator designed to support high-potential UK fintechs poised to shape the future of financial services. Glyde’s CEO Ellis Taylor will join a select group of ambitious fintech founders on the 12-week accelerator, running from the 10 of September to 26th of November 2025. Participants will be mentored by industry-recognised leaders including GoHenry Co-founder and CEO Louise Hill, and Collectively Better Co-founder Ezechi Britton MBE.

The Fintech Forward Programme aims to unlock the potential of selected startups by supporting and mentoring early-stage founders who are developing transformative financial solutions. Leveraging JPMorgan Chase’s strong global network and industry expertise, the exclusive cohort will have the opportunity to connect with senior banking leaders, technical specialists, and commercial teams to gain strategic insights and explore business development opportunities.

Glyde’s inclusion in the programme reflects JPMorgan Chase’s commitment to give back to small businesses and help founders to overcome the financial barriers they face, with the belief that the best solutions for challenges faced by underserved consumers and businesses are built by those who have experienced them firsthand.

Ellis Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of Glyde said “I am truly honoured to be part of JP Morgan’s exclusive programme .Being part of this highly competitive cohort is already a huge milestone and a testament to how far Glyde has come. Over the 12 weeks, I look forward to gaining invaluable insight from industry leaders I’ve admired  for years, and connecting with like-minded disruptive founders. This experience will play a key role in accelerating Glyde’s mission to make transparency the new standard in FX.”

Veronique Steiner, Head of EMEA Innovation Economy at JP Morgan Payments, added that “Our goal is to drive towards a more equitable financial future for individuals and communities in the UK. This programme is our commitment to identifying the untapped potential capable of shaping the future of financial services.”