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Level39
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Level39 Ltd
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level39.co
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2013
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Level39 is a technology community and coworking operator based at One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, London, established in 2013 and operated as a business unit of Canary Wharf Group plc. It serves startup founders and technology scaleups with three subscription-based membership tiers — Community (£300/month), Coworking (£440/month), and Office (£700/desk/month) — providing graduated access to workspace, meeting rooms, and a structured events curriculum that includes MentorHours39, InvestorHours39, Seminar39, and monthly Members' Meetups. The platform also monetizes through venue hire (capacity up to 250 people) for external conferences and corporate events.

Beyond physical workspace, Level39 functions as an ecosystem orchestrator, partnering with UCL School of Management, Innovate Finance, Tech London Advocates, Innovation Norway, Canary Wharf Group Life Sciences, and FinTech Global to deliver programming across fintech, cybersecurity, data & AI, green technology, and life sciences. The hub hosts 180+ member companies, with alumni such as Revolut and eToro frequently cited as validation. Recent additions include the rev reverse-pitching series, the warp alternative-funding programme, and an AI Series event programme aimed at repositioning the hub for the AI founder cohort.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly membership fees, supplemented by one-time venue hire and partnership-driven event programming. As a privately held subsidiary of a real-estate group, Level39 does not disclose financial figures, has no external funding rounds, and operates from a single geographic location — making ecosystem depth rather than geographic scale its primary growth lever.

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London
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Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
coworking workspace, tech community hub, flexible office space, startup ecosystem, event venue hire
Industry4 codes
1Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues
CodeTHAHAAABPrimaryYes
2Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums
CodeMPAGAGAKPrimaryNo
3Meeting & Event Space Services (Setup/Teardown)
CodeBPABAFALPrimaryNo
4Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services
CodeTHAHACAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Facilities Support Services561210
  • Business Service Centers56143
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Facilities Support Management Services8744
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
Product category
Coworking & Tech Community Hub
GTM motion3 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Membership Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Level39 generates revenue through tiered membership subscriptions offering different levels of access to workspace, community, and events. The three tiers (Community, Coworking, Office) provide recurring monthly revenue from over 180 technology businesses.

level39.co
2Venue Hire
TypeOne Time License
Description

Purpose-built venues for events, conferences and workshops with AV, catering, and dedicated on-site team. Available for both members and external clients for 250-person conferences to private boardroom sessions.

level39.co
Marketing channels6 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Pricing details3 tiers
1Community Membership - Entry-level access with drop-in working, meeting rooms and events
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

From £300 + VAT per month. Includes drop-in access, meeting room bookings, and community events. Ideal for entrepreneurs who need flexible access without dedicated desk space.

level39.co
2Coworking Membership - Full workspace and community access for founders and small teams
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

From £440 + VAT per month. Most popular tier. Full access to workspace, community, and events with flexibility for founders and small teams seeking collaborative environment.

level39.co
3Office Membership - Dedicated desk space for growing teams with all community benefits
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

From £700 + VAT per desk per month. Scalable base for growing teams with dedicated workspace and all community benefits. Prices scale with team size.

level39.co
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Level39 operates a tech community and coworking space in One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, offering three tiered memberships (Community from £300/month, Coworking from £440/month, Office from £700/desk/month) that provide graduated workspace access, meeting rooms, and event participation to 180+ startup and scaleup technology companies. Beyond physical workspace, Level39 delivers a structured ecosystem curriculum including MentorHours39, InvestorHours39, Seminar39, Members' Meetups, and reverse-pitching series (rev, warp), plus purpose-built event venue hire for 250-person conferences and private boardroom sessions.

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Functional benefit
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  • 180+ technology businesses as active members
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Level39 is a tech community and coworking space operated by Canary Wharf Group PLC, offering a platform of flexible workspace solutions and ecosystem programs for startups and scaleups. The core offering consists of three membership tiers—Community Membership (£300/month), Coworking Membership (£440/month), and Office Membership (£700/desk/month)—providing graduated access to workspaces, meeting rooms, and community events. Beyond physical workspace, Level39 delivers a structured ecosystem curriculum including MentorHours39, InvestorHours39, Seminar39, and Members' Meetups, plus event programs like the reverse-pitching series rev and warp. The company also offers venue hire for conferences and workshops. The portfolio functions as a unified platform where workspace services and growth-enabling programs interconnect to support the 180+ technology businesses in the Canary Wharf innovation ecosystem.

Product and service1 record
1Community Membership
Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Level39 & UCL forge an innovation partnership to support entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. The partnership provides Level39 members with access to academic expertise, research collaborations, and student talent while offering UCL students exposure to the startup ecosystem.

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Description

Level39 announced partnership with Tech London Advocates to support the London tech ecosystem. The partnership enables cross-promotion of events, networking opportunities, and collaborative initiatives supporting tech entrepreneurs and scaleups in London.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Jointly organized Fin|Tech|Bio events exploring the intersection of finance, technology, and life sciences. Partnership brings together leaders from multiple sectors to explore data ecosystems, personalized medicine, and precision finance.

Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Level39 partners with Innovate Finance (the Voice of UK FinTech) for UK FinTech Week events including Pitch360 and Fintech Club activities. Partnership provides access to the broader UK fintech ecosystem and industry events.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Partnership for CX in Financial Services Forum 2026, bringing senior CX leaders and innovators together for insights on AI-powered personalization and high-value networking.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Partnership for Ecosystem Builders Meetup at Level39, bringing together startup ecosystem participants for informal networking and knowledge sharing.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Innovation Norway's Tech Executive Accelerator (TEA) has been hosted at Level39 for 12 consecutive years. Norwegian tech companies and executives come to Level39 for immersive accelerator program experience in the London fintech ecosystem.

Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Level39 member Pitchflix hosts the rev reverse-pitch series at Level39 where VCs and accelerators pitch to founders. Partnership supports the investor-founder matching event series including warp and rev programs.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

London-based innovation campus and coworking community for startups and scaleups with curated member programs, mentorship, and corporate partnerships. Closest comparable in business model: technology-focused member hub offering workspace, events, and ecosystem programming.

TypeDirect peer
Description

London coworking operator focused on tech and creative startups with curated member communities, events programming, and tiered membership. Directly comparable as a boutique tech-focused coworking brand with strong community/event component.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium coworking operator with multiple London locations serving startups through enterprise clients with tiered memberships. Comparable as a London-headquartered flexible workspace provider with similar pricing architecture.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based coworking operator specifically targeting early-stage tech startups with community events, mentorship, and founder-focused programming. Directly comparable tech-startup-focused coworking model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

London-headquartered coworking and cultural members' club with creative-tech focus, event programming, and curated communities. Comparable as a boutique membership-based workspace with strong events and programming layer.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UK flexible workspace operator (now part of IWG) with extensive London portfolio offering coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms. Comparable as a London coworking incumbent but at significantly larger scale and broader target market than Level39.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global coworking giant with multiple London locations offering flexible workspace and member events. Comparable as a coworking provider in the same London market, though serving a much broader customer profile and lacking Level39's curated fintech vertical focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based coworking operator focused on tech and scaleup companies with curated member communities and flexible office solutions. Comparable as a tech-vertical-focused coworking provider with similar target customer base.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK coworking and innovation hub operator providing workspaces, events, and member services for startups and scaleups. Comparable as a UK-based coworking community with similar member programming approach.

TypeRegional player
Description

Paris-based world's largest startup campus offering coworking, events, accelerator programs, and corporate partnerships. Comparable in business model as a single-location mega-tech campus with curated programs and member ecosystem, though operating in a different geography.

Market position
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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers17 records

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Segment5 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Profiles2 records

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment77 records

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Level39

Coworking & Tech Community Hublevel39.co

What Level39 does

Level39 is a technology community and coworking operator based at One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, London, established in 2013 and operated as a business unit of Canary Wharf Group plc. It serves startup founders and technology scaleups with three subscription-based membership tiers — Community (£300/month), Coworking (£440/month), and Office (£700/desk/month) — providing graduated access to workspace, meeting rooms, and a structured events curriculum that includes MentorHours39, InvestorHours39, Seminar39, and monthly Members' Meetups. The platform also monetizes through venue hire (capacity up to 250 people) for external conferences and corporate events.

Beyond physical workspace, Level39 functions as an ecosystem orchestrator, partnering with UCL School of Management, Innovate Finance, Tech London Advocates, Innovation Norway, Canary Wharf Group Life Sciences, and FinTech Global to deliver programming across fintech, cybersecurity, data & AI, green technology, and life sciences. The hub hosts 180+ member companies, with alumni such as Revolut and eToro frequently cited as validation. Recent additions include the rev reverse-pitching series, the warp alternative-funding programme, and an AI Series event programme aimed at repositioning the hub for the AI founder cohort.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly membership fees, supplemented by one-time venue hire and partnership-driven event programming. As a privately held subsidiary of a real-estate group, Level39 does not disclose financial figures, has no external funding rounds, and operates from a single geographic location — making ecosystem depth rather than geographic scale its primary growth lever.

Level39 firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Level39
Legal name
Level39 Ltd
Website
https://level39.co
Company type
Private
Founded year
2013
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Level39 industry classification

Industry
Product category
Coworking & Tech Community Hub
NAICS
Facilities Support Services (561210), Business Service Centers (56143)
SIC
Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry
Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Meeting & Event Space Services (Setup/Teardown) (BPABAFAL), Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

  • Coworking workspace
  • Tech community hub
  • Flexible office space
  • Startup ecosystem
  • Event venue hire

Where Level39 is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
London
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Level39 business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Membership Fees: Level39 generates revenue through tiered membership subscriptions offering different levels of access to workspace, community, and events. The three tiers (Community, Coworking, Office) provide recurring monthly revenue from over 180 technology businesses.
  2. Venue Hire: Purpose-built venues for events, conferences and workshops with AV, catering, and dedicated on-site team. Available for both members and external clients for 250-person conferences to private boardroom sessions.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlyCommunity Membership - Entry-level access with drop-in working, meeting rooms and events
SubscriptionMonthlyCoworking Membership - Full workspace and community access for founders and small teams
SubscriptionMonthlyOffice Membership - Dedicated desk space for growing teams with all community benefits

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Level39 product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Level39 operates a tech community and coworking space in One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, offering three tiered memberships (Community from £300/month, Coworking from £440/month, Office from £700/desk/month) that provide graduated workspace access, meeting rooms, and event participation to 180+ startup and scaleup technology companies. Beyond physical workspace, Level39 delivers a structured ecosystem curriculum including MentorHours39, InvestorHours39, Seminar39, Members' Meetups, and reverse-pitching series (rev, warp), plus purpose-built event venue hire for 250-person conferences and private boardroom sessions.

Product overview

Level39 is a tech community and coworking space operated by Canary Wharf Group PLC, offering a platform of flexible workspace solutions and ecosystem programs for startups and scaleups. The core offering consists of three membership tiers—Community Membership (£300/month), Coworking Membership (£440/month), and Office Membership (£700/desk/month)—providing graduated access to workspaces, meeting rooms, and community events. Beyond physical workspace, Level39 delivers a structured ecosystem curriculum including MentorHours39, InvestorHours39, Seminar39, and Members' Meetups, plus event programs like the reverse-pitching series rev and warp. The company also offers venue hire for conferences and workshops. The portfolio functions as a unified platform where workspace services and growth-enabling programs interconnect to support the 180+ technology businesses in the Canary Wharf innovation ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Community Membership

Quantifiable outcome

  • 180+ technology businesses as active members
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Level39

Customer profile

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Level39 technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
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Core technology

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Level39 partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • UCL School of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLevel39 & UCL forge an innovation partnership to support entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. The partnership provides Level39 members with access to academic expertise, research collaborations, and student talent while offering UCL students exposure to the startup ecosystem.
  • Tech London AdvocatescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLevel39 announced partnership with Tech London Advocates to support the London tech ecosystem. The partnership enables cross-promotion of events, networking opportunities, and collaborative initiatives supporting tech entrepreneurs and scaleups in London.
  • Canary Wharf Group Life SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly organized Fin|Tech|Bio events exploring the intersection of finance, technology, and life sciences. Partnership brings together leaders from multiple sectors to explore data ecosystems, personalized medicine, and precision finance.
  • Innovate FinancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLevel39 partners with Innovate Finance (the Voice of UK FinTech) for UK FinTech Week events including Pitch360 and Fintech Club activities. Partnership provides access to the broader UK fintech ecosystem and industry events.
  • FinTech GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for CX in Financial Services Forum 2026, bringing senior CX leaders and innovators together for insights on AI-powered personalization and high-value networking.
  • The Entrepreneurs NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Ecosystem Builders Meetup at Level39, bringing together startup ecosystem participants for informal networking and knowledge sharing.
  • Innovation NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation Norway's Tech Executive Accelerator (TEA) has been hosted at Level39 for 12 consecutive years. Norwegian tech companies and executives come to Level39 for immersive accelerator program experience in the London fintech ecosystem.
  • PitchflixcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLevel39 member Pitchflix hosts the rev reverse-pitch series at Level39 where VCs and accelerators pitch to founders. Partnership supports the investor-founder matching event series including warp and rev programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Level39 competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Plexal: London-based innovation campus and coworking community for startups and scaleups with curated member programs, mentorship, and corporate partnerships. Closest comparable in business model: technology-focused member hub offering workspace, events, and ecosystem programming.
  • Huckletree: London coworking operator focused on tech and creative startups with curated member communities, events programming, and tiered membership. Directly comparable as a boutique tech-focused coworking brand with strong community/event component.
  • Mindspace: Premium coworking operator with multiple London locations serving startups through enterprise clients with tiered memberships. Comparable as a London-headquartered flexible workspace provider with similar pricing architecture.
  • Runway East: UK-based coworking operator specifically targeting early-stage tech startups with community events, mentorship, and founder-focused programming. Directly comparable tech-startup-focused coworking model.
  • Second Home: London-headquartered coworking and cultural members' club with creative-tech focus, event programming, and curated communities. Comparable as a boutique membership-based workspace with strong events and programming layer.
  • Techspace: UK-based coworking operator focused on tech and scaleup companies with curated member communities and flexible office solutions. Comparable as a tech-vertical-focused coworking provider with similar target customer base.
  • Central Working: UK coworking and innovation hub operator providing workspaces, events, and member services for startups and scaleups. Comparable as a UK-based coworking community with similar member programming approach.

Broad incumbents

  • The Office Group (now IWG): UK flexible workspace operator (now part of IWG) with extensive London portfolio offering coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms. Comparable as a London coworking incumbent but at significantly larger scale and broader target market than Level39.
  • WeWork: Global coworking giant with multiple London locations offering flexible workspace and member events. Comparable as a coworking provider in the same London market, though serving a much broader customer profile and lacking Level39's curated fintech vertical focus.

Regional players

  • Station F: Paris-based world's largest startup campus offering coworking, events, accelerator programs, and corporate partnerships. Comparable in business model as a single-location mega-tech campus with curated programs and member ecosystem, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Level39 social profiles

Digital presence

Level39 financial estimates

Financial estimate

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Valuation estimate

Level39 leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Level39 funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Level39 M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments77 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Level39

What does Level39 do?

Level39 operates a tech community and coworking space in One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, offering three tiered memberships (Community from £300/month, Coworking from £440/month, Office from £700/desk/month) that provide graduated workspace access, meeting rooms, and event participation to 180+ startup and scaleup technology companies. Beyond physical workspace, Level39 delivers a structured ecosystem curriculum including MentorHours39, InvestorHours39, Seminar39, Members' Meetups, and reverse-pitching series (rev, warp), plus purpose-built event venue hire for 250-person conferences and private boardroom sessions.

Is Level39 a public or private company?

Level39 is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Level39 founded?

Level39 was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Level39 based?

Level39 is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does Level39 make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Membership Fees are the primary driver. The others are venue Hire.

Who are Level39's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Plexal, Huckletree, Mindspace, Runway East, Second Home, Techspace and Central Working. Broad incumbents are The Office Group (now IWG) and WeWork. Station F is listed as a regional player.

Does Level39 have an API?

No public API is recorded for Level39.

What industry is Level39 in?

Level39's product category is Coworking & Tech Community Hub. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHAAAB, Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues, with a secondary code of MPAGAGAK, Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums. Its NAICS code is 561210 and its SIC code is 8744.

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Wharf-LifeGemba offers an invisible banking solution for fintechs from Level39Gemba, a London-based fintech company headquartered at Canary Wharf's Level39 accelerator, provides white-label banking and payment services to other fintechs and businesses, operating as an FCA-authorized payment institution. Founded by entrepreneur Alexander Legoshin, the company has grown significantly in customer turnover and revenue over the past year, and was recently selected for JPMorgan Chase's Fintech Forward Programme, a 12-week accelerator developed with EY to support early-stage fintech businesses. Gemba targets fintech firms and accountancy businesses with its invisible banking solution, enabling firms to launch payment and banking operations in approximately seven minutes without obtaining their own license.SolutionseekerSolution Seeker at Level39A Level39 participant described the first Technology Entrepreneurial Accelerator (TEA) gatherings as successful and expressed interest in collaborating with scaleups such as Exabel and Disruptive Technologies. The program offers mentorship and partner input from Cognite, Equinor, Telenor and DNB on business development and strategy, with further gatherings planned over the coming months.Business InsiderTech mentors were left confused after they were locked out of Canary Wharf's exclusive London tech acceleratorMentors of Level39, a Canary Wharf tech incubator, were locked out and found their free memberships terminated. They are now being asked to pay £325 per month for hot-desk access, with permanent access costing about £3,900 annually. The change was communicated by the front desk, leaving mentors confused.Business InsiderCanary Wharf's £3,000-a-year private members club for tech execs has been shut downClubLounge39, a £3,000-a-year members club for tech executives in Canary Wharf, has been shut down by Level39. The lounge, which had about 200 members, was closed in December 2016, with new CEO Ben Brabyn saying it was not needed. It will be transformed into a mixed-use space for events and overflow.Business InsiderA former Royal Marine wants to help UK startups 'bloom' as the new boss of Canary Wharf's tech acceleratorBen Brabyn, a former Royal Marine, became head of Canary Wharf's Level39 startup accelerator in March, replacing Eric Van der Kleij. The accelerator, now home to 207 members, aims to help UK startups grow, with tech companies having taken 220,000 sq ft of space in the last 24 months.Business InsiderThe head of London's biggest fintech hub is leavingEric van der Kleij is stepping down as head of London fintech hub Level39 after nearly three years. He will focus on ENTIQ, an innovation consultancy he founded, and has been growing the company. He plans to seek a successor for Level39.Business InsiderBitcoin is the 'Napster' of finance — and there'll be an iTunesEric Van der Kleij, boss of Level39, compares blockchain's evolution from Bitcoin to Napster's rise, predicting an iTunes of finance. He says major banks are exploring blockchain, which could make banking faster, cheaper, and safer. He expects blockchain to mature and enter the mainstream.GlobeNewswireYodlee Interactive Fuels Largest European FinTech Incubator With Level39 PartnershipYodlee announced a partnership with Level39, Europe's largest FinTech accelerator, to provide its secure APIs to Level39's startup members. The APIs connect applications with users' financial accounts, and Yodlee's platform already powers three fast-growing startups. The partnership aims to accelerate fintech innovation through access to anonymized datasets.