Visa Innovation Program Europe

🌍 The Visa Innovation Program Europe 2024 Summit Series is here! 🚀 This year, we’re bringing fintech innovation to new heights across multiple countries! Our summits are not only more than just a celebration of progress but also a stage for bold ideas, impactful partnerships, and the next generation of financial technology. If you’re interested in discovering new solutions, building collaborations, or hearing directly from the visionaries behind the tech, these summits have it all. What to Expect: Meet the fintechs pushing boundaries in the financial ecosystem. Dive deep into real-world collaboration stories with program partners. Explore opportunities for partnership, funding, and business growth. 📅 2024 Summit Schedule: 🇹🇷 Türkiye: November 27th | Istanbul 🇮🇹 Italy: December 10th | Milan 🇬🇷 Greece, Cyprus, Malta: December 12th | Athens 🇪🇸 Spain: January 21st | Madrid 🇵🇹 Portugal: January 23rd | Lisbon Stay tuned for more updates! ✨ Feel free to tag anyone who should take advantage of these summits! 🏷 CC: Jak Telyaz, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Onur Devran Cakir, Melihcan Yücel, Marialena Vernezou, Paris Papapaschalis, Montserrat Lerena, Filippo Manca, Beatrice Larregle, Sevdalina Vassileva, Michael Ioannides, David Farrugia, Eduardo Prieto, Samile Mumin, Gonçalo Santos Lopes, Stefano M. Stoppani, Luca Gentili, Irati Aguirre Tolosa, Georgia Moschovou, Enrica Banti De Carlo Visa | Tenity | Endeavor Greece | Eleven Ventures | Fintech District | Finnovating | Fintech Solutions #hackquarters #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #collaboration #payments #technology #digital #europe

💡 Pitching Like a Pro: Secrets to Winning Over Investors. Nikola Yanev, fundraising coach and ex-Marketing Director at Eleven Ventures, led a dynamic workshop, diving into the secrets of pitching like a top 1% founder. He shared insights on simplifying messages, crafting visually compelling slides, and strategically presenting key information to grab investors' attention. "The best time to raise is when you don’t need the money," Nikola emphasized, stressing the value of timing for negotiation leverage. He also highlighted the importance of defining an ideal investor profile and focusing on the most crucial details to keep investors engaged and eager for more. Excited to see more founders level up their investor pitches! 🎉 CC: Jak Telyaz, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Melihcan Yücel, Sevdalina Vassileva, Marialena Vernezou, Nikos Petrakis, Michael Ioannides, David Farrugia, Andreas Hadjistylli Visa | Endeavor Greece | Eleven Ventures #endeavorgr #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #payments #pitching

Exciting Partnership from the Visa Innovation Program Europe! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the partnership between Starkdata from Portugal 🇵🇹 and Dedomena AI from Spain 🇪🇸. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our network, fostering collaboration between alumni and current participants. Starkdata, known for their advanced AI-driven predictive analytics, and Dedomena, experts in AI-powered data anonymization, have teamed up to address critical challenges in data privacy and utilization in compliance-driven industries. Their integrated solutions will offer businesses across Europe the tools to navigate regulatory environments while harnessing the power of data for actionable insights. 🔍 Why It Matters: Enhanced Data Privacy: Dedomena's technology anonymizes sensitive data, ensuring GDPR compliance without losing the data's utility for analysis. Advanced Analytics: Starkdata's analytics platform leverages anonymized data to provide businesses with precise, strategic insights, enhancing decision-making capabilities. Cross-industry Application: Their combined expertise is particularly beneficial for sectors like banking, healthcare, and retail, where data privacy concerns are paramount. This partnership exemplifies the innovative spirit of the Visa Innovation Program Europe and demonstrates the tangible outcomes of our commitment to fostering meaningful collaborations within the fintech ecosystem. 👏 Congratulations to both teams on this collaboration! CC: Eduardo Prieto, Gonçalo Santos Lopes, Jak Telyaz, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Montserrat Lerena, Melihcan Yücel, Mariano R., Enrique Araque, Rita Mendes, Laura Salido, Jaime Cerdeira, Jorge Lazcano, Laura Cajade Zacarías, Elena Tamarit, Nicolas Bouchard, Jaime Prieto, Ana Gironza Álvarez-Mendizábal, Marta Aguirre Balmori, Piotr Sowiak, Andrés Palazuelos, Veronica Sarrabayrouse, CAMS, Javier Vivanco Herrero, Andrea Fiorentino, Marisa M., André Costa, Raquel Lopes Nogueira Pinto, Shamil Indrakumar, Marta Esteves, Luca Gentili, Irati Aguirre Tolosa Visa | Tenity | Finnovating | Fintech Solutions #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #collaboration #payments #technology #digital #europe

🚀 Breaking News from Moveo.AI! 🚀 Congratulations to Moveo.ai, a Visa Innovation Program Europe 2023 alumnus, on raising €2.3 million in seed funding! The round was led by Eleven Ventures with support from Uni.Fund and Charge Ventures. Moveo.AI specializes in proprietary LLMs for enterprises, delivering superior performance in data privacy and customer experience. The new funding will fuel their international expansion and R&D, building on their growth and market presence. Congrats to the Moveo.AI team on this fantastic milestone! 🎉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dPR_brRU. CC: Jak Telyaz, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Melihcan Yücel, Sevdalina Vassileva, Marialena Vernezou, Nikos Petrakis, Michael Ioannides, David Farrugia Visa | Endeavor Greece | Eleven Ventures #endeavorgr #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #collaboration #payments #technology #digital #europe

Congratulations to wamo, a Visa Innovation Programme Europe 2024 Edition fintech, on securing a $5 million investment and obtaining their E-money license! 🚀 This milestone reflects their dedication to delivering innovative financial solutions for small businesses. The recent funding and EMI license will enable Wamo to expand, develop new fintech products, and better serve their customers across Europe. 📢 Led by Yanki Onen, Wamo is transforming digital banking by providing streamlined financial solutions tailored for SMEs, startups, and freelancers. Serving over 7,500 corporate accounts across Europe and the UK, Wamo offers efficient, flexible, and accessible banking services. The future is bright, and Wamo is just getting started! 🌍 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSqFdiRg. CC: Jak Telyaz, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Melihcan Yücel, Sevdalina Vassileva, Marialena Vernezou, Nikos Petrakis, Michael Ioannides, David Farrugia Visa | Endeavor Greece | Eleven Ventures #endeavorgr #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #collaboration #payments #technology #digital #europe

🌐 Introducing Wallife from the Visa Innovation Program Europe 2024 Italy Edition! 🇮🇹 Under the leadership of CEO Fabio Sbianchi , Wallife is dedicated to securing digital payments and enhancing cyber protection. Their innovative insurance products guard individuals against the risks associated with digital innovation, focusing on shielding digital identities from emerging threats. Wallife's tailored solutions include the Wallife® Biometrics ID, which provides comprehensive protection for digital transactions and identity security across various platforms. This solution covers financial losses from identity theft, offers legal protection, and supports in device and reputation recovery, ensuring a safer online environment for users. With their commitment to advancing cybersecurity measures, Wallife sets new standards for protecting our digital lives. 🎉 Visa | Tenity | Fintech District CC: Stefano M. Stoppani, Jak Telyaz, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Onur Devran Cakir, Melihcan Yücel, Montserrat Lerena, Filippo Manca, Beatrice Larregle, Marialena Vernezou, Sevdalina Vassileva, Michael Ioannides, David Farrugia, Eduardo Prieto, Samile Mumin, Gonçalo Santos Lopes, Luca Gentili, Irati Aguirre Tolosa, Idil Dorsan, Georgia Moschovou, Enrica Banti De Carlo, Kaan Akın, Sabina Babayeva, Paolo Ottaviani 齐圣, Esengül S. #hackquarters #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #collaboration #payments #technology #digital #europe

📈 Navigating Growth: Avoid Common Mistakes - Insights from our Latest Training Session In our enlightening session 'Common Growth Mistakes,' led by Şebnem Elif Kocaoğlu Ulbrich, LL.M., MLB, founder of Contextual Solutions, fintech companies from the Visa Innovation Program Europe gathered to uncover pivotal strategies for sustainable growth. Here's what was covered: ✅ Value Early Team Members: The initial team of a startup significantly shapes its trajectory. Retaining these key players is crucial to maintaining momentum and preserving institutional knowledge. ✅  Build a Diverse Support System: As a founder, you must surround yourself with a varied team of experts. Advisors and mentors bring different perspectives vital for navigating rapidly changing markets. ✅  Focus on Customer-Centric Decision Making: Direct insights from your customers are invaluable. Regular engagement through surveys and dedicated customer service helps refine your products and strategies effectively. 🔔 Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from industry leaders in future sessions! CC: Stefano M. Stoppani, Eduardo Prieto, Gonçalo Santos Lopes, Jak Telyaz, Samile Mumin, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Filippo Manca, Melihcan Yücel, Onur Devran Cakir Visa | Tenity (prev. Hackquarters) | Fintech District | Finnovating | Fintech Solutions #hackquarters #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #collaboration #payments #technology #digital #europe

Congratulations to Plum, a Visa Innovation Program Europe alumnus on their Series B funding round! 🤩 The company has raised €15.8M from institutional investors, including a second investment tranche from strategic partner Eurobank. Additionally, it raised €3.2 million through Crowdcube's most popular campaign of the year, attracting over 5,500 investors from the UK and EU. The funds from this round will be directed towards scaling the company’s operations and enhancing its product offerings. The company was founded in 2016 by Victor Trokoudes and uses #AI and behavioral economics to automate savings, investments, and expense management. Its mission is to simplify personal finance and help users achieve financial goals. Congrats to the team! Read more: https://lnkd.in/dbj-7sxu CC: Jak Telyaz, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Melihcan Yücel, Sevdalina Vassileva, Marialena Vernezou, Nikos Petrakis, Michael Ioannides, David Farrugia, Visa | Endeavor Greece | Eleven Ventures #endeavorgr #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #collaboration #payments #technology #digital #europe

🔍 Mastering B2B Sales in the Iberian Market: Key Strategies Unveiled in Latest VIPE Training Session Our recent training session, led by Raquel Nogueira da Silva, Project Manager at Fintech Solutions, provided our fintechs with tailored strategies to excel in B2B sales across the Iberian market. Here are the essential tactics discussed: ✅ Customization is Key: Tailor your sales approach to meet the specific needs of potential clients, ensuring relevance and resonance. ✅ Local Success Stories: Leverage your existing successes within the local market to build credibility and attract new business. ✅ Showcase from the Start: During your first interaction with potential clients, make a strong impression by demonstrating the value of your products or services. ✅ Focus on Longevity: Develop strategies that foster long-term relationships and sustainable success rather than quick wins. 🔔 These insights are designed to help fintechs navigate the complexities of the Iberian market with confidence and effectiveness. Stay tuned for more valuable training sessions! CC: Stefano M. Stoppani, Eduardo Prieto, Gonçalo Santos Lopes, Jak Telyaz, Samile Mumin, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Filippo Manca, Melihcan Yücel, Onur Devran Cakir Visa | Tenity (prev. Hackquarters) | Fintech District | Finnovating | Fintech Solutions #hackquarters #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #collaboration #payments #technology #digital #europe

🤝 Exciting Collaboration Alert! 🤝 We're proud to spotlight a new partnership between two of our Visa Innovation Program Europe fintechs, Minted Connect (2024 Türkiye Edition) and QUMPARA (2022 Türkiye Edition)! 🌟 Minted Connect, renowned for integrating precious metals into digital platforms, and Qumpara, a leader in digital-to-physical retail rewards, are joining forces to create a one of a kind loyalty program. Together, they're pioneering a unique model where loyalty points (cashbacks) are converted into assets like gold and silver, enhancing customer engagement by offering real investment value. 🚀 This collaboration showcases our VIPE alumni's innovative spirit and emphasizes the program's role in fostering impactful partnerships. 🔗 Stay tuned to see how this collaboration evolves and contributes further to the fintech ecosystem! Visa | Tenity (prev. Hackquarters) | Tenity CC: Jak Telyaz, Eva Ruiz Cendon, Onur Devran Cakir, Melihcan Yücel, Samile Mumin, Lacin Oge, Burcu Altun, Cenk K., Aysun A., Buğra S., Murat Kalkan, Esin AKPINAR, Secil Ozmen, Nazli Unsur, Idil Dorsan, Kaan Akın, Sabina Babayeva, Esengül S., Paolo Ottaviani 齐圣, Halis G. Engin Bütün Nilhan Gur #hackquarters #visa #visainnovationprogram #fintech #startup #scaleup #innovation #collaboration #payments #technology #digital #europe