Entrepreneur UK's London 100: Serene Serene blends fintech and neuroscience to help banks detect distress early—and act with empathy

By Patricia Cullen

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

You're reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

Serene
Serene founder, Savannah Price

Industry: Fintech

Serene is redefining risk management with emotional intelligence. Founded by Oxford MBA Alum Savannah Price, Serene blends fintech and neuroscience to tackle one of the most overlooked challenges in financial services: the silent suffering of vulnerable customers.

Using ML models trained on transaction data, Serene helps banks detect and predict signs of financial distress, delivering tailored support and reducing defaults. With the UK's new Consumer Duty regulations pushing lenders to act pre-arrears, Serene has emerged as a critical compliance ally.

Its promise? A 2–5% cure rate uplift – potentially millions in recovered revenue. Backed by Fuel Ventures, Serene's go-to-market strategy has won praise from angels like Michael Tefula and pulled interest from tier-1 banks.

With a fast-evolving platform, dynamic risk modelling, and a founder who's lived the problem she's solving, Serene is poised to become the empathy engine powering responsible lending.

Patricia Cullen

Features Writer

Money & Finance

Founders Obsess Over Cash Flow — But There's a Threat That's Even More Dangerous

There's a silent business risk every entrepreneur underestimates, and it can shut you down faster than a cash crunch.

Innovation

It's Time to Rethink Research and Development. Here's What Must Change.

R&D can't live in a lab anymore. Today's leaders fuse science, strategy, sustainability and people to turn discovery into real-world value.

Fundraising

4 Trends In Fundraising That Will Impact the Future of Philanthropy

Increasing the success of your nonprofit requires you to adapt to changes.

Business News

Still Debating a 9-to-5 vs. Side Hustle? That's the Wrong Question to Ask

In today's uncertain job market, relying on a single income stream can feel risky — that's why more professionals are embracing a hybrid career.

Health & Wellness

10 Habits That Will Completely Transform Your Life and Business in 2026

The best habits aren't about optimization. They're about sustainability, resilience and showing up as the healthiest, happiest version of you

Business News

Walmart Sales Are Up. Here's Why That Matters.

New quarterly results show Walmart winning in a holiday season many analysts expect to be soft.