We’re delighted to share that our CEO Martina King has been recognised as Tech Businesswoman of the Year at the UK Tech Awards. Through collaborative effort, shared vision, and the support of our incredible customers, Featurespace has grown into an organisation of over 400 people, with teams working around the world.

2023 brought significant milestones for our company, including the development of TallierLTM, the world’s first Large Transaction Model, which showcased our continued leadership in AI innovation. When applied to the Pay.UK proof of concept, TallierLTM helped identify an additional 56% of fraud that existing bank systems had missed – particularly challenging cases that traditionally evade detection.

The growth and innovation at Featurespace stem from a culture of mutual respect and inclusion. Our team members often comment on how valued they feel, reflected in our 92% Glassdoor approval rating. As one colleague thoughtfully expressed, “Martina champions equality through both her actions and intentions, helping create an environment where everyone can contribute their best work.”

At the Wall Street Journal’s CEO Summit in 2024, Martina participated in important discussions about responsible AI development, sharing insights from Featurespace’s experience in working with regulatory frameworks. She has consistently emphasised the importance of ethical considerations in technological advancement.

The technology sector continues to evolve rapidly, and Martina has been particularly vocal about the need for greater diversity. With women currently holding just 13% of STEM positions, she regularly advocates for addressing this imbalance and creating more opportunities for women in technology.

As we continue our work to make the world a safer place to transact, we’re grateful for the recognition of our team’s efforts through this award… It reinforces our commitment to collaboration, innovation, and responsible development of technology that serves the greater good.

And we are grateful for Martina! For her enduring leadership, kindness, honesty and passion for excellence. Congratulations to our CEO on her big win 😊