Fintech Poland, together with Lithuanian partners from government and industry, convened a high‑level roundtable in Vilnius today to reflect on two years of growing cooperation between the Polish and Lithuanian fintech ecosystems and to outline priorities for the next stage of cross‑border development. The discussion brought together leaders from fintech companies, policymakers, regulators, and investors from both countries.
A Complementary Partnership
Participants emphasized the strong complementarity between the two markets. Lithuania has built one of Europe’s most agile and innovation‑friendly regulatory environments, attracting global fintech players and enabling rapid licensing. Its startup ecosystem—remarkably strong relative to GDP—has cultivated founders who think internationally from day one.
Poland, in turn, offers a large and resilient economy with significant demand for modern financial services. Its rapidly expanding VC and private equity landscape is creating new pools of capital actively seeking scalable, international projects. Combined, these strengths form a powerful foundation for deeper regional cooperation.
Shared Challenges and Opportunities
The roundtable highlighted several areas where joint action can accelerate growth:
- Regulatory innovation: While Lithuania’s regulator is known for its agility, Poland’s regulatory environment remains more conservative and bank‑centric. Participants agreed that closer dialogue between regulators could help streamline cross‑border operations and support innovation.
- Talent and scalability: Lithuania faces talent shortages due to rapid ecosystem growth, while Polish companies often remain domestically focused. Collaboration can help both sides overcome these limitations.
- Cross‑border licensing: Many companies already operate with technology teams in Poland and licensing in Lithuania. This model was identified as a strong pathway for further expansion.
- EU‑level advocacy: With major regulations such as the AI Act, MiCA, and the Cybersecurity Act on the horizon, coordinated positions from both ecosystems can strengthen regional influence in Brussels.
- VC and startup exchange: As Polish investors increasingly seek international opportunities, Lithuanian startups have a clear opening to engage more actively with the Polish VC community. Joint events, delegations, and pitch platforms were highlighted as practical next steps.
- Embedded finance: Participants agreed that the next major wave of innovation will come from embedded finance—integrating financial services into traditional industries. Both countries are well-positioned to lead in this space.
A Shared Vision for the Future
Across all discussions, one theme stood out: the belief that Lithuania and Poland can achieve far more together than individually. By combining regulatory agility, market scale, capital, and talent, the region has the potential to become a leading fintech hub in Europe.
Fintech Poland remains committed to supporting this collaboration and will continue working with Lithuanian partners to develop joint initiatives, strengthen institutional cooperation, and create new opportunities for founders, investors, and innovators on both sides of the border.


