Tim Levene

Alderman for Bridge.
Entrepreneur and investor.

Standing for re-election as your Alderman on Thursday 10 September 2026.

Tim Levene on London Bridge with the Shard behind him

Introduction

A strong voice for Bridge at Guildhall

I have served as a strong voice for Bridge Ward since 2017, first as your Common Councillor and, since 2022, as your Alderman. On Thursday 10 September, I am asking for your vote to continue in that role.

This is, above all, a ward of business: of insurance, wealth management, law and property firms on some of the most valuable commercial streets in the world. My job as Alderman of Bridge Ward is to make the Corporation work for you: streets that are safe and clean, a public realm to match the firms based here, planning that helps rather than hinders, and a Square Mile that keeps winning the work the rest of the world wants. And for those who live as well as work here, a ward that feels like a neighbourhood, not just a postcode.

I bring a business owner’s perspective to that work. I have spent more than 25 years building and backing companies, and today I lead Augmentum Fintech, the investment business I founded and listed on the London Stock Exchange. I know what firms need from the City because I have sat on your side of the table, and I put that knowledge to work at Guildhall on your behalf.

— Tim Levene

My Commitment

My priorities for our Ward and The City

Your voice at Guildhall

I will keep representing the interests of Bridge Ward: listening to your concerns, speaking up for your ideas and acting on the issues you raise.

A safe, clean and sustainable ward

From the London Bridge approaches to the Monument, I will keep pressing for safer streets, better public spaces and an environment protected for future generations.

Backing business of every size

From independent traders and local employers to global financial and professional services firms, I will make sure every business in this ward has a champion at the Corporation.

Keeping the City ahead

I will champion the City's strengths in financial services, technology, fintech and AI, so that London remains the best place in the world to start, grow and scale a business.

Opening doors for the next generation

Through schools, skills and education initiatives, I will keep helping young people into the opportunities this City creates.

Bridge Ward

Serving Bridge Ward as your Alderman since 2022

Serving Bridge Ward since 2017, first as a Common Councillor and, since 2022, as your Alderman, I am seeking re-election on Thursday 10 September to continue representing the businesses and residents of the Ward.
Whether the issue is a planning application, licensing, street cleanliness or safety, I take the Ward’s concerns straight to the committees and officers who can act on them, and I report back on what happens.
I have worked to be visible, accessible and accountable: through the annual Wardmote, quarterly business breakfasts, informal ward gatherings and regular newsletters that keep electors informed.
Working closely with our Common Councillors, Sheriff & Deputy Keith Bottomley and Hugh Selka, we act as one team for Bridge: whatever the issue, one of us is on it.
I remain committed to ensuring Bridge Ward continues to thrive as one of the City’s most vibrant places to live, work and do business.

Aerial view of the City of London skyline

Tim Levene speaking about Augmentum Fintech

Entrepreneur & Investor

Championing innovation

My career has been spent building and backing businesses: co-founding Crussh, joining the founding team at Flutter, and taking Augmentum Fintech, the UK’s first publicly listed fintech investment company, to the main market of the London Stock Exchange in 2018.
I have brought that experience to Guildhall: championing fintech, technology and AI, and promoting the policies that keep the City globally competitive, for our established institutions and the next generation of entrepreneurs alike.
My test for any City policy is simple: does it help the firms and people who work and live here to prosper? If it does, I back it; if it does not, I say so.

Nine Years of City and Civic Service

Experience and leadership

Deep knowledge of the City

Nine years of service have given me a detailed understanding of the issues affecting Bridge Ward and the wider City of London.

Key Corporation committees

I have served on key Corporation committees, including Finance, Investment, the Financial Investment Board and Digital Services, helping shape decisions that affect the City’s future.

Chair of Governors, City of London School

As Chair of Governors of the City of London School, where I was a pupil from the age of nine, I am committed to helping young people gain the skills and opportunities they need in a rapidly changing world.

Elected Sheriff of the City of London

This June, I was elected Sheriff of the City of London for the coming year: an honour for the ward as much as for me, and one that will not come at Bridge’s expense.

A voice on the Court of Aldermen

On the Court of Aldermen, I am one of 25 voices in the room, and I make sure one of them is always Bridge’s: speaking with energy, independence and integrity.

Community and culture

Alongside my civic work, I support a number of educational, charitable, and cultural organisations, from the Royal Foundation to the National Gallery, reflecting my belief that a successful City depends on strong communities as well as a strong economy.

News Highlights

July 2026

Standing for re-election as Alderman for Bridge

Serving Bridge Ward since 2017, first as a Common Councillor and, since 2022, as your Alderman, I am seeking re-election on Thursday 10th September to continue representing the businesses and residents of the Ward.

How to vote

July 2026

Abseiling down Lloyd's for the Lord Mayor's Appeal

Not the usual day at Guildhall: I abseiled down the Lloyd's of London building in aid of the Lloyd's Foundation and the Lord Mayor's Appeal, two charities doing excellent work across the City and further afield. Thank you to Jane Warren and the Liberty Specialty Markets team for the encouragement!

June 2026

Elected Sheriff of the City of London for 2026–27

I'm honoured to have been elected by Common Hall, alongside Alderman Prem Goyal CBE, to serve as one of the two Sheriffs of the City of London for the coming year. We take office on 28th September, supporting the Lord Mayor and the Old Bailey courts throughout our term. It's a significant honour for Bridge Ward as much as for me, and I'll make sure the Ward continues to get the attention it deserves.

Read my priorities

May 2026

Augmentum Fintech acquired by Verdane

Augmentum Fintech, the business I founded in 2010 and took public on the London Stock Exchange in 2018 (making it the UK's first listed fintech investment company), was acquired by European private equity firm Verdane in May. I continue to lead Augmentum under its new ownership. Since inception, Augmentum has backed some of the most innovative businesses in UK fintech — companies changing how people save, invest, and manage money, and helping modernise financial services for the better.

Blessing of the River, London Bridge

Bridge Ward's Blessing of the River took place on London Bridge, presided over by the Bishop of Southwark and the Vicar of St Magnus the Martyr — a reminder of how much history sits alongside the Ward's business life. Always a highlight of the Ward calendar, and a good example of the traditions I want to keep supporting alongside the practical work of representing the Ward.

Ongoing

Wardmote, business breakfasts and newsletters

Through the year I keep in regular contact with Bridge Ward residents and businesses: the annual Wardmote, quarterly business breakfasts, informal ward gatherings, and regular newsletters on what's happening at Guildhall and in the Ward. If you'd like to be added to the newsletter list, get in touch.

Get in touch

In the press

CNBCFeb 2026
An interview with CNBC on the opportunity for UK fintech in 2026 and beyond.
Watch here
Innovate FinanceJuly 2026
Insights for the latest Innovate Finance Capital & Investment in UK FinTech report.
Read here
Net InterestAug 2025
An interview with Marc Rubinstein on early-stage European fintech investing.
Listen here

Election Day

How to vote

The election takes place on Thursday 10 September 2026. As an elector on the Bridge Ward list, your vote is already secured — all you need to do is turn up.

Where: St Magnus the Martyr, Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6DN
When: 8am–8pm, Thursday 10 September

It takes five minutes. In a ward this size every single vote counts, and a strong turnout sends a clear signal about the priorities we share.

If you’d rather vote by post, you can request a postal vote without needing a reason — download the postal vote application form.

Please do not hesitate to email me directly at tim@timlevene.co.uk.

Personal

A little more about me

I have been married to Katie for 24 years and we have three children: Luc, Amelie and Oscar. Katie is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Feltmakers. Weekends revolve around family time in Sussex, watching Chelsea FC, coaching junior sport and playing increasingly bad golf.

Get in touch

The issues you raise shape the work I do. Email me at tim@timlevene.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn. Whether it is a single paving stone or the future of the Square Mile, if it matters to you in this ward, it matters to me.

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