For Industry | NexGov Advisory

Confidential Advisory for FinTechs, GovTechs and Banks

High‑Integrity, High‑Impact Support for Industry Leaders Working with Government

Every engagement led by Richard Laycock, former Senior Civil Servant (UK Government), former VISA executive, and global government payments specialist and advisor.

For FinTechs, GovTechs & Banks

Helping industry build trusted, credible and future‑ready solutions for government

Working with government is different. Success depends on understanding policy intent, regulatory expectations, procurement dynamics and the realities of public‑sector delivery.

Many strong propositions fail not because the technology is wrong, but because the approach, narrative or incentives don’t align with how government actually works.

NexGov Advisory helps fintechs, govtechs and banks navigate this environment with clarity and confidence. Combining deep inside‑government experience with global payments and fraud expertise, I support organisations to shape propositions that resonate, engage government credibly and deliver outcomes that withstand scrutiny.

How NexGov Supports Industry

Aligning propositions to government priorities

Refining your offer so it speaks directly to the needs, pressures and incentives of departments, regulators and public‑sector partners.

Strengthening fraud, integrity and compliance readiness

Ensuring your solution meets the expectations of government risk, audit and assurance teams — before you enter the room.

Positioning and narrative development

Helping you articulate your value in a way that resonates with policy, operations and delivery leaders.

Government engagement strategy

Identifying the right stakeholders, shaping the right conversations and building trust through clarity and independence.

Procurement and delivery de‑risking

Guiding you through the nuances of public‑sector procurement and helping you avoid predictable ecosystem and delivery pitfalls.

Executive advisory

Supporting founders, product leaders and bank executives as they shape public‑sector strategy and navigate complex opportunities.

Why Industry Chooses NexGov

A rare combination of inside‑government delivery experience, global payments expertise and deep fraud‑intelligence capability — in one advisor.

Industry teams work with NexGov because I bring:

Government Insight

that reveals how decisions are really made

Independence

that builds trust with government stakeholders

Payments & Scheme Expertise

that strengthens propositions

Clarity & Candor

that help teams avoid predictable mistakes

Fraud & Integrity Knowledge

that anticipates regulatory expectations

A System-Level View

of policy, incentives, operations and delivery

This blend is unusual — and it’s what enables industry to move faster, reduce risk and engage government with confidence.

Who I Work With

FinTechs

building payments, tax, identity or compliance solutions

Global Tech Firms

entering or expanding in the public sector

GovTechs

delivering platforms, data, case management or citizen‑facing services

Scale-Ups

preparing for procurement, regulatory engagement or partnership with government

Banks

serving government through payments, collections or infrastructure

Discuss Your Government Strategy in Confidence

If you’re shaping a proposition, preparing for engagement or navigating a complex government, I offer confidential advisory support to help you move with clarity and confidence.