Philip
Belamant.

Philip led Zilch to become Europe’s fastest fintech company to achieve double unicorn status, reaching this milestone just 14 months after its 2020 launch and surpassing 2 million customers in only 18 months, outpacing its peers by 2-3 years. A serial tech entrepreneur, Philip’s expertise in leveraging technology for social impact underpins Zilch’s groundbreaking ad-subsidised business model and its first-principles-led vision to "Eliminate the high cost of consumer credit. For good." By September 2024, Zilch had created over $600 million in savings for its 4 million+ registered customers, achieved first-month profitability, and surpassed a $130 million revenue run rate, all within just four years.

Philip also serves as the founding co-chair of the Unicorn Council for UK Fintech (UCFT), a market-first body comprising CEOs from 25+ of the UK’s most valuable late-stage and high-growth fintech firms, collectively valued at over £50 billion. Working closely with 10 Downing Street, HM Treasury, and industry stakeholders, the council is set up to drive efficiencies in leadership engagement, advancing policy, enhancing market perception, and unlocking liquidity in capital markets and regulation to accelerate economic growth and strengthen the UK fintech sector globally.

With over 20 years of experience in fintech, Philip has received multiple awards since founding Zilch, including Great British Entrepreneur of the Year, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and Business Leader of the Year in Payments multiple times. Under his leadership, Zilch has become the most reputable company in its space, winning nearly 30 top industry awards, including being named the UK’s Financial Institution of 2024 at the Mansion House City AM Prize Giving. Philip graduated Cum Laude from RAU University in South Africa, earning both his BScIT and BScIT Honors degrees.