Banking, reimagined for the self-employed.
We are building a new kind of financial institution. One designed for freelancers, consultants, and the self-employed.
Qaledon is in formation. We are not a bank yet, but we are clear about where we are headed: intelligent, adaptive, human-centred finance with a global outlook and a commitment to long-term sustainability.
Our Team
Professional Team Behind us
Christian Sutherland
Our co-founder, with decades of experience across industries as diverse as aviation and banking.
Bettina Aye
Nobody’s ever met Bettina, and we’re pretty sure she has no pulse, but she shows up at all hours, remembers everything, and gets stuff done faster than any of us.
Ben Church
Joining Qaledon as a Partner is my commitment to finally fixing that, not with a workaround, but with a complete, purpose-built solution that this community has deserved for far too long.
Richard Sutherland
Qaledon Co-Founder 1969 - 2025
Our Background
We have worked for, with,
or alongside:
Barclays
SAP
CIBC
Lloyds Bank
RBS
Intesa Sanpaolo
Microsoft
finastra
The University of British Columbia
Piraeus Bank
Kearney
SEB
Mediobanca
UBS
Bank Muscat
National Bank of Canada
TELUS
Our Values
Not just words. These are our non-negotiables:
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Clarity
We say what we mean, and we do not hide behind jargon. -
Access
Financial services should work for freelancers, contractors, and the self-employed. Not just salaried employees with spotless credit histories. -
Resilience
We are building systems designed for the real world; inconsistent income, unpredictable economies, and life happening. -
Integrity
We are honest about what we are, and what we are not. No bait-and-switch, no fine print trickery. -
Precision
Details matter: in code, in communication, and in compliance. We build with intent, not by accident. -
Security
We treat data, trust, and personal information like the assets they are. Safety is not an afterthought. It is foundational.
What We Are (and Are Not)
We are building something new, but we are not pretending it is already here.
We are
In formation, laying the foundations for a next-generation financial platform.
Focused on freelancers, the self-employed, and gig workers.
Transparent about our progress and our limitations.
We are not
A licensed bank — yet.
Offering accounts, cards, or taking deposits at this time.
Offering investment opportunities, returns, or financial products to the public.
Why Qaledon — and Why Now
The financial system was not designed for the self-employed.
We are changing that, with tools built for freelancers, consultants, and creators.
Adaptive banking. Future-ready security. A fairer way to reward participation.
We are in formation, but the vision is clear: financial services should be built for how people actually work today.
A Global Platform With a Green Mission
Our vision extends beyond borders and into the future of sustainable finance.
Qaledon is being built not only to serve people everywhere, but to do so responsibly. We believe financial platforms of the future must account for more than transactions. They must reflect the world they operate in. As we scale, we are exploring ways to integrate sustainability into every layer of our model: from incentivising physical movement and low-impact behaviours to supporting partners and technologies that align with environmental responsibility.
And yes, those who take part in our ecosystem can earn digital tokens; a small way of recognising positive actions. These can be used to unlock everyday benefits, or even passed forward to support sustainability initiatives. It is one of many ways we hope to align personal impact with shared responsibility.