I'm Lissele Pratt

Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree and TEDx and Web Summit speaker. I help women lead, scale, and build globally in industries not built for us.

100+ Companies Advised

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100% Bootstrapped

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50+ Banking Partners

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11 Years Experience

I build wealth across fintech, global banking, and property investment. From selling jewellery at 16 to founding a multi-seven figure fintech advisory, my work sits at the intersection of access, strategy, and execution.

From early entrepreneurship to Forbes 30 Under 30, iFX Expo Ambassador, and Web Summit speaker, discover how I built my path in finance and now help the next generation lead with confidence.

Age 16

First Steps into Entrepreneurship

I launched my first venture selling jewellery at Camden Market, where I built early resilience, honed my sales skills, and gained an understanding of what it takes to create something from the ground up.

Age 23

Founded Capitalixe

During the COVID period, I founded Capitalixe and began shaping its mission to support high-risk and underserved industries. That time laid the foundation for the advisory that now connects companies to more than 50 global banking partners.

Age 24

Forbes 30 Under 30 Recognition

I was named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Finance, recognising my impact in fintech, compliance, and improving access to banking for high-risk industries.

Age 25

First Property Investment

I purchased my first property at 25 and began expanding my portfolio, securing at least one investment per year through strategic research, due diligence, and long-term planning.

Age 25-28

Growth, Leadership and Industry Expertise

These years strengthened my expertise in sales, compliance, negotiation, mental resilience, and founder leadership. I learned to manage burnout, refine my processes, and build the operational backbone that supported Capitalixe’s growth.

Age 29

Global Property Expansion and Founder Mentorship

I am growing a property portfolio across Portugal, Thailand, and Dubai while supporting founders with strategic guidance on international banking and business scaling. I also mentor entrepreneurs on compliance, financial structure, and long-term wealth creation.

Current

Private Villa Development in Koh Samui

Lunara Villas is a new chapter for me.

It marks my move from building businesses to building long term assets. This project is a private villa development in Choeng Mon, Koh Samui, designed to bring together luxury, privacy and intentional living.

I wanted to create something more than just property. Each villa is designed as a calm and private space, with open living, natural elements and a strong connection to its surroundings.

This project is also part of a bigger vision. I am building a portfolio that creates both income and long term value, using a strategy of building, renting and growing over time.

Lunara Villas is not just a development. It is the foundation for what comes next.

FEATURED IN

Awards & Honours

Fintech Power 50

Issued by The Fintech Times · Nov 2025

Rising Star of The Year Winner

UK Fintech Awards · April 2023

Top 25 Most Influential Women

Issued by Startups Magazine · Sep 2025

Top 100 Women In Fintech

Issued by Fintech Magazine · May 2025

Top 11 Women Redifining the Fintech Industry

Issued by PCN · Mar 2025

BAME 50

Issued by TechRound · Nov 2024

Fintech Trailblazer Finalist

Issued by European Women In Finance · Jul 2024

Young Entrepreneur of The Year Finalist

Issued by The Great British Entrepreneur Awards · Jun 2024

Brummell Ones to Watch 2023

Issued by Brummell Magazine · May 2023

Women In Fintech Powerlist

Issued by Innovate Finance · Mar 2023

TechRound 29 Under 29

Issued by TechRound · Nov 2022

Young Businesswoman Of The Year - Finalist

Issued by The Great British Businesswoman Awards · Sep 2022

Next Generation Leader Of The Year - Finalist

Issued by Women In Finance Awards · Aug 2022

Forbes 30 Under 30 Finance

Issued by Forbes · Apr 2021

Trailblazer Of The Year Finalist - European Women In Finance Awards

Issued by Markets Media · Sep 2022

HOW I STARTED

At 16, I was selling jewellery from a suitcase in Camden Market, learning early that success is earned through discipline, resilience, and self-belief. At 19, I entered the world of finance, and by 23, after spotting what traditional banks refused to see, I co-founded Capitalixe to support innovative businesses shut out of the financial system simply because they did not fit the mould.

HOW IT'S GOING

Today, Capitalixe is a 7-figure fintech advisory operating globally. Through our network of 100+ payments and banking partners across 140+ countries, we have helped over 100 businesses move from repeated bank rejections to global banking access, streamline compliance, and unlock international growth. We now process more than £100M monthly, supporting companies once considered unbankable to operate and scale globally.

Capitalixe remains my primary business focus. Learn more about Capitalixe →

current pursuits

I am a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, a TEDx and Web Summit speaker, and one of Startup Magazine’s Top 25 Most Influential Women 2025. My work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, FinTech Magazine, The FinTech Times and more. I am also a global speaker and podcast host, sharing direct insights shaped by real world execution.

Alongside fintech, I am actively building a property portfolio across Europe and Asia, with investments in Portugal and Thailand, focused on long term wealth creation.

Having travelled to 44+ countries, my mission is simple:

Give founders the access, clarity, and confidence they need to operate globally, scale fearlessly, and build wealth that lasts.

Success Secrets Podcast uncovers the real stories behind extraordinary success. Each episode features entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers who have faced challenges, broken barriers, and turned setbacks into opportunities. Listen in for inspiring conversations filled with lessons, resilience, and the mindset that fuels growth and impact.

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NEW EPISODE

Breaking the Wealth Gap: A Personal Finance Revolution

April 15, 2025

Hear how Nitika Vyas & Elisabeth Prager are challenging the status quo with their innovative approach to financial education. Their startup, Aila Money, is here to help everyone from beginners to pros take control of their