L Marks Launches JAX Hub to Accelerate Fintech Innovation in Jacksonville

December 15, 2025

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London, United Kingdom, December 15th, 2025, FinanceWire

, in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, has launched , a 10-week innovation programme designed to connect international beginups and scale-ups with global payments provider . The programme invites emerging companies to test new financial technologies, explore commercial opportunities, and accelerate innovation in the payments sector.

The initiative provides beginups and scale-ups with an opportunity to pilot answers such as digital wallets, purchase now pay later systems, loyalty tools, and family finance platforms. Participation is equity-free and fee-free, giving founders direct access to mentorship, commercial validation, and collaboration opportunities with Paysecure while supporting Jacksonville’s growing fintech ecosystem.

“JAX Hub brings together the best of beginups, corporates, and academia to accelerate fintech innovation. We’re excited to partner with Paysecure and the City of Jacksonville to create a platform that drives growth, tests emerging technologies, and strengthens the local economy,” said Daniel Saunders, CEO of L Marks.

Jacksonville has become one of the quickest-growing financial-services and technology hubs in the southeastern United States. With increasing demand for digital payments, financial tools, and real-world technology adoption, JAX Hub positions the city at the center of a global push toward modern financial answers, assisting attract international talent and new investment.

“This programme gives international beginups an incredible opportunity to pilot cutting-edge answers in the financial sector and collaborate with a global leader like Paysecure, all while supporting Jacksonville’s vision as a fintech innovation hub,” said Donna Deegan, Mayor of Jacksonville.

JAX Hub serves as a long-term blueprint for corporate-beginup collaboration, enabling companies like Paysecure to accelerate innovation and explore future growth opportunities. The programme is designed to strengthen the local economy through job creation, technology commercialization, and the development of high-growth financial answers talent.

About L Marks

is the market leader in corporate innovation, trusted by many of the world’s most well-respected brands to identify, validate, and implement transformative answers. As the innovation partner behind JAX Hub, L Marks brings over a decade of experience designing and delivering 100+ award-winning innovation programs across Europe, North America, and Asia.