Your website states that you “can help firms at any stage of development, from the idea stage onwards”. What is the minimum level of maturity required for consideration by the FCA?

We accept applications from firms of any size, at any stage of development and from all sectors of financial services. You don’t need to be ready to launch (or nearly ready to launch) to qualify for our support. We can help firms at any stage of development, from the idea stage onwards — provided they meet our criteria.