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Paragon PR: Financial and Fintech PR Agency Profile

Paragon PR is a financial and fintech communications agency founded in 2012 by former reporter Simon Hylson-Smith, with US and UK entities. See its services.

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Financial Communications & M&A Advisory

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Oct 17, 2026

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Paragon PR is a privately held financial and fintech communications agency founded in 2012 by former reporter and editor Simon Hylson-Smith, who is founder and CEO, per Yespress. It serves financial services, crypto, market infrastructure, data and emerging technology companies. Dun & Bradstreet lists Paragon Public Relations LLC, and Companies House records a UK company, Paragon Public Relations Ltd, incorporated on July 16, 2016 in Wiltshire.

Originally published September 2020. Updated October 17, 2026.

Who founded Paragon PR?

Yespress says Hylson-Smith, a former reporter and editor, founded the agency in 2012 after the financial crisis, when a new group of fintech companies needed help turning technical ideas into public arguments. It reports he is founder and CEO.

What does Paragon PR do?

Yespress describes positioning, research, editorial work, executive coaching, websites, search strategy, digital campaigns, events and sales material alongside public relations. UpCity lists public relations, branding and positioning, digital marketing and event planning. EPR's financial PR guide and what a financial PR firm does explain the discipline.

What recognition has Paragon PR received?

Yespress reports a Bronze Stevie for Public Relations Agency of the Year in the 2016 American Business Awards and a gold award for public relations agency of the year at the 2018 International Business Awards. It notes the first after the agency reported 63.17% revenue growth and a doubling of its client base in 2015. These are the agency's claims.

How does Paragon PR compare with other financial PR firms?

Paragon is a small specialist, so compare it with Prosek Partners and Stanton, and see EPR's top fintech PR agencies ranking.

Related: PR agency profiles, Financial PR, Prosek Partners, Stanton, 5W Public Relations

Paragon PR: Financial and Fintech PR Agency Profile FAQ

Who founded Paragon PR?

Simon Hylson-Smith, a former reporter and editor, founded Paragon PR in 2012.

What does Paragon PR specialize in?

Communications for financial services, fintech, crypto, market infrastructure and emerging technology companies.

Is Paragon PR independent?

Yespress describes it as a small private agency; the sources reviewed show no parent company.

Where is Paragon PR based?

Directory listings differ. It has a U.S. LLC and a UK company registered in Wiltshire.

Editorial assessment by Everything-PR, based on public record and archive coverage. No firm-supplied marketing copy, no paid placement.