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I'm excited to announce my new role as Program Director for the Inclusive FinTech & DeFi accelerator at Startupbootcamp This accelerator is dedicated to empowering startups in the financial technology and decentralised finance sectors, offering a 3-month intensive accelerator to drive growth, commercialisation, investment, innovation, and more. As we eagerly prepare for our upcoming cohort, I'm reaching out to my esteemed network for a unique opportunity. Your insight is invaluable, and I invite you to recommend outstanding startups that resonate with our key focus areas: Embedded Finance, Contactless Transactions, Buy Now Pay Later, Data-Driven Fintech, and Web 3.0 Financing. Your endorsement is more than just a recommendation; it's a gateway for these emerging startups to access vital mentorship, substantial capital opportunities, and a robust platform to amplify their impact. 🚀 How to Endorse a Startup: Leave a comment tagging the startup or founders. Send me a DM for an in-depth conversation. Share with the founders the application link: https://lnkd.in/di5RfBjV Together, let's forge connections between visionary founders and the resources they need, reshaping the FinTech & DeFi landscape in the process. #Startupbootcamp #FinTech #DeFi #Innovation #StartupGrowth

Launching a fintech startup? Brace yourself for challenges! At Innovatus, we understand these challenges firsthand. Our tech services blend seamlessly with the dynamic industry demands, providing a solid foundation for success. Key highlights: - Technological agility: Innovatus embraces the latest tech trends for swift adaptation. - Regulatory expertise: Navigate complex regulations confidently with our guidance. - Global reach: Expand your reach effortlessly with our financial solutions. Read this article https://lnkd.in/ggr-t_2k for more insights. To know how Innovatus can be your strategic partner, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gvUMpJhv #Innovatusinsights #Fintech #StartupJourney #Funding

https://lnkd.in/d7eZY-FC Accelerators like the FIS Fintech Accelerator, highlighted in this fascinating read, are crucial for nurturing the groundbreaking ideas that drive our industry forward. At Fiter, we share a similar commitment to innovation, understanding that supporting fledgling technologies and startups is essential for the continued evolution of financial services. Initiatives like these not only bring fresh perspectives to the forefront but also reinforce the collaborative spirit necessary for true innovation in fintech. We are excited to see how new participants will shape the future of finance and are always looking for ways to contribute to and learn from such ecosystems. Let’s champion these accelerators as they are vital for discovering and deploying the next wave of financial solutions. #FintechInnovation #StartupGrowth #FinancialServices

An interesting and succinct article from Pavel Shynkarenko explaining why Fintech startups have faced a lot more challenging market for the past two years needing to adapt to this new reality, where explosive growth is no longer the priority, and companies that cannot demonstrate a clear path to profitability are struggling to raise follow-up funding. This doesn’t mean launching a new fintech venture is impossible. It means that the rules have changed. Here are five reasons why the landscape has become more challenging. #venturecapital #fintechs

Fintech Startups Eyeing Potential Public Offerings in 2024 - Global Village Space: Discover the potential for fintech IPOs in 2024 according to F-Prime Capital's State of Fintech 2024 report. Learn about companies like Apex, ...

Not surprised that investors recognize the value Pagos delivers, and glad to see the recognition. Innovations in Card Issuing, Payfac and Marketplace offerings has introduced what I would call a Fintech Revolution. As a result of massive expansion of "card" product types, there are more permeations of card association rules, regulations and interchange requirements and qualifications than ever seen before, not to mention increasing compliance challenges. Merchants are increasingly dependent on how payment service providers (for merchants and issuers) code to the card association new product, authentication and authorization protocols. Payment Orchestration is no longer limited to who has local acquiring. Even large and "mature" merchants are struggling to understand the changing environment and impacts. Smaller merchants and startups without comparable investments in access to actionable data can't compete. All merchants increasingly need to align strategies between their payments, fraud, product development and finance teams, and the common language is data. Pagos provides a merchants with a departmental neutral source for critical data that can help drive detection, analysis, investigation and mitigation of payment inefficiencies. What makes Pagos impactful is the deep roots and autonomic intellect of not only the founders and the intellect and skill of the people that work there! Well deserved recognition indeed!

Fintech startup Upswing Financial Technologies scores big in latest funding round - here's what it means for the future of financial services I recently published an in-depth analysis on WorldStartupNews about fintech darling Upswing and their impressive $4.2 million funding round led by Quona Capital. Upswing Financial Technologies is disrupting finance with an innovative approach that caters to evolving consumer needs. This injection of funds will spur their growth plans, including expansion into new markets, strengthening technology and talent, and forging strategic partnerships. For the fintech industry, Upswing's success signals continued momentum and investor confidence. As consumer expectations shift, agile startups like Upswing are poised to transform traditional banking. I explore key takeaways from this milestone funding round and its wider implications. Click below to read the full blog on WorldStartupNews: Here is the blog in the first comments. Whether you're interested in the growth of fintech or the future of financial services, I hope you find this analysis valuable. Let me know your key takeaways! #Worldstartupnews #contentcreation #startupfunding #fundingnews Infyleads

🌐 SC Ventures Q&A: Investing in the Future of Fintech! 💡 During Money20/20 Europe we met with Gurdeep Singh Kohli , a founding partner at SC Ventures by Standard Chartered to discuss their unique approach to fintech investment, innovation, and venture building. Unlike traditional CVCs, SC Ventures not only invests in fintechs but also builds independent ventures. Their focus areas include Digital Assets, Online Economy & Lifestyle, Sustainability & Inclusion, and SMEs & World Trade. Current trends they're exploring include AI applications and the potential of the metaverse. Discover more: https://zurl.co/txWQ #FinTech #Innovation #Investment #SCVentures #AI #Metaverse #DigitalTransformation

"Over the last 10 years, investors poured more than $370B into fintech startups across the globe," Abdul Abdirahman wrote for the The Financial Revolutionist, in a story out today. "As a result, we now have a sector comprised of many companies operating at scale — and with plenty of room to grow. In our recent State of Fintech report, my colleagues and I took stock of the sector’s progress over the last decade, identifying the companies that have reached (or are about to reach) enterprise scale." Read the full story for an overview of a fintech industry that has already achieved enormous scale... and has even further to grow: https://lnkd.in/gRAj2q85

Looking for new Startups to look at and invest? Here's a short list of my research and portfolio in the fintech space - hope it helps! ;) #fintech #unicorns #unicornstartup