Gretel
Category
Startup Innovator
Vertical
Open Banking, Personal Financial Management
Location
London
Gretel.co.uk – Reconnect with your money. Reimagine financial wellbeing.
In the UK, £89 billion sits dormant in forgotten bank accounts, pensions, investments, and insurance policies due to over 28 million people. At Gretel, we’re on a mission to change that—by making the process of financial reconnection fast, free, and frictionless. Since launching in April 2022, Gretel has grown rapidly to become the UK’s most widely searched platform of its kind, helping hundreds of thousands of people.
For Consumers
We empower individuals to trace and recover their lost money in minutes—no paperwork, no fees, no stress. From unclaimed accounts to long-lost pensions, Gretel is the go-to platform for financial reawakening.
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Free and Easy to Use: One simple search across multiple financial institutions.
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Safe and Secure: Bank-level security and data protection.
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Financial Empowerment: Reuniting people with what’s rightfully theirs.
For Financial Institutions
Gretel is more than a consumer solution—it’s a strategic tool for banks, building societies, insurers, and investment firms.
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Reconnect Dormant Customers: Reactivate relationships and drive engagement.
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Reduce Operational Burden: Streamline dormant account management.
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Support Regulatory Alignment: Meet compliance standards with confidence.
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Enhance Brand Trust: Deliver on your promise of financial wellbeing.
As part of the Innovate Finance community, we’re proud to be driving positive change in the UK’s financial ecosystem—supporting consumers and businesses alike through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to transparency.
Through a network of partners, we are also able to connect our members with products and services that will help them stay connected with their assets and provide options for making the most of out their money.
Gretel is part of IntelliTeq, led by Duncan Stevens, Tom Simmonds and Ashley Hollands, with over 60 years of experience in financial services and technology between them.



