Escrow London Shines as 2025 Finnie Awards Finalist Among Australia’s Top Fintech Innovators 

Escrow London Australia has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Fintech Australia Finnie Awards, a recognition that underscores the company’s growing influence and innovative contributions to the Australian fintech landscape. The Finnies, now in their ninth year, are the country’s premier awards program for financial technology, celebrating excellence and innovation across startups, scaleups, and established industry leaders. This year’s event, which also marks the 10th anniversary of FinTech Australia, will culminate in a gala night on June 26, 2025, at Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney. 

Escrow London’s Role in the Fintech Ecosystem 

Escrow London, with offices in Sydney, London and Atlanta, has rapidly established itself as a global leader in software and SaaS escrow solutions. The company’s services are vital for regulated entities and fintech firms seeking to mitigate risks associated with insolvency, supplier failure, and stressed exits. By holding critical software assets in trust, Escrow London ensures business continuity and regulatory compliance, particularly as new requirements for Australian regulated entities come into effect from July 2025. 

Evan Lever, Founder and CEO of Escrow London Australia, commented on the company’s recognition as a Finnies finalist: 

“We firmly believe in the opportunities present in the Australian market and this is fantastic recognition for our efforts and commitment to our internation growth strategy. When adopting FinTech solutions, as of 1st July 2025, Australian regulated entities must consider insolvency, supplier failure and stressed exits as part of their risk mitigation strategies. With our SaaS escrow and software escrow solutions, we help mitigate those challenges by holding critical software assets in trust that can then be utilised if required. This helps banks to minimise service disruption and Fintech’s build trust with their clients and close more contracts.”  

A Competitive Field: Other Leading Finalists 

Escrow London joins a distinguished group of finalists for the 2025 Finnies. Among the most well-known names are: 

• Data Zoo 

• iWarranty 

• Monoova 

• Pathzero 

• ClearScore 

• AMP Bank 

• Water Ledger Australia 

These companies represent a cross-section of Australia’s most innovative fintechs, spanning sectors from sustainability and digital assets to risk management and payments. Their inclusion alongside Escrow London highlights the competitive and dynamic nature of the Australian fintech industry. 

Significance of the Finnies and Industry Impact 

The Finnies are more than just an awards ceremony, they are a barometer for the sector’s progress and a platform for recognising both established and emerging talent. The 2025 edition is particularly notable as it celebrates a decade of FinTech Australia’s advocacy and ecosystem-building. The event brings together founders, investors, regulators, and industry leaders for a night that showcases the best in financial technology. 

For Escrow London, being named a finalist is not only a testament to its innovative SaaS escrow and software escrow solutions but also to its strategic commitment to the Australian market. As regulatory frameworks evolve and the fintech sector matures, companies like Escrow London are playing a crucial role in ensuring resilience, compliance, and trust across the industry. 

With the gala night approaching, all eyes will be on the Finnies to see which innovators will take home top honours-and how their achievements will shape the future of Australian fintech. 

Software Escrow in Australia 

In recent years, more Australian companies, including financial institutions, have incorporated software escrow into their risk mitigation strategies. Previously, software escrow was often misunderstood, with many Australian businesses assuming it only applied to source code protection. However, with international providers like Escrow London establishing a presence in Australia, awareness has grown around its broader applications. 

Today, software escrow plays a critical role in safeguarding SaaS-hosted software, ensuring business continuity in the event of vendor insolvency or service disruptions. By holding essential software assets in escrow such as source code, databases, access credentials and full cloud environments, companies can mitigate risks and maintain operational stability, particularly in regulated industries where uninterrupted access to critical systems is essential.