Tagged: program

May 17, 2021 @ 3:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

NymCard, a Banking-as-a-Software (BaaS) fintech based in the UAE, announced on Monday it has joined Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program. NymCard reported it has also previously completed the Visa Ready “Issuer Processor” program that ensures the fintech’s commitment to delivering tech solutions that meet Visa’s industry-leading… Read More

March 2, 2021 @ 2:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Spreedly, a provider of a secure, agnostic, and flexible platform that welcomes all payments participants, announced on Tuesday the launch of its new partnership program built for gateways and other Payment Service Providers (PSPs).  According to Spreedly, the Partnership Program was created to further support… Read More

February 11, 2021 @ 10:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S.-based fintech FIS (FIS) announced on Thursday that applications are being accepted for the 2021 FIS Fintech Accelerator program. FIS reported the program, which is in partnership with The Venture Center and the State of Arkansas, is focused on finding and helping growth-stage fintech startups accelerate… Read More

January 29, 2021 @ 11:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Barclays announced on Thursday the New York Class of 2021 for the Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars. According to Barclays, the 13-week program is designed to fast-track the next generation of fintechs. “Participating companies will collaborate with a team of Barclays executives, the Techstars… Read More

December 3, 2020 @ 7:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Plug and Play Japan KK announced on Wednesday it has selected 103 startups in seven existing verticals (IoT, Fintech, Insurtech, Mobility, Brand & Retail, Hardtech & Health, and newly launched vertical, Smart Cities) with 42 large domestic corporate partner companies for the Winter/Spring 2021… Read More

November 9, 2020 @ 9:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Canadian fintech Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO) (NASDAQ:MOGO) announced on Monday the launch of a bitcoin rewards program for its members. Mogo reported it is offering Canadians more ways to “stack sats” by providing members with the opportunity to earn and win bitcoin through this new… Read More

November 3, 2020 @ 12:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BrokerTech Ventures, a broker-led convening platform and accelerator focused on delivering “innovation” to the insurance broker industry, recently announced it has opened the application window for its 2021 BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator program. According to BrokerTech,  the concept of the BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator is to be… Read More

August 10, 2020 @ 2:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Falls Fintech, the fintech accelerator founded by Central Payments, announced on Monday the commencement of its fall cohort, operating virtually from August 10 to October 30, 2020. According to the program’s officials, Cohort 2 includes a pair of new initiatives from the accelerator. For the… Read More

August 10, 2020 @ 12:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced on Monday its new Global Fast Track Program, which is a business-driven program within Hong Kong Fintech Week (HKFW). According to InvestHK, the Fast Track program plugs fintech enterprises directly into Hong Kong’s diverse ecosystem of world-class regulators, business leaders,… Read More

July 29, 2020 @ 9:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Button, a mobile commerce technology company, recently announced it has joined forces with Bits of Stock, the brand loyalty and investment app, to enable its users to discover in-app brand offers, shop, and earn fractional shares of stock. Button reported that through the integration, Bits… Read More

July 20, 2020 @ 9:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital assets exchange OKEx announced on Monday it has has finished its Beacon Program — European Edition. According to OKEx, the program provided three masterclasses by prominent players in the cryptocurrency space and individual mentoring from top OKEx executives, including CEO Jay Hao and Director… Read More

April 9, 2020 @ 10:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain security and analytics firm Chainalysis announced on Thursday the launch of its partnership program, which will reportedly work with key infrastructure providers to “broaden” cryptocurrency transaction monitoring through integrations, distribution partners in new global markets and data providers to strengthen Chainalysis’ crypto intelligence. Chainalysis… Read More

March 27, 2020 @ 12:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Silicon Valley accelerator, Plug and Play, announced on Thursday the 167 startups chosen for their Summer 2020 Batches. Plug and Play reported the startups were selected by its corporate partner network and will enter one of the accelerator’s programs for the next three months, which… Read More

January 21, 2020 @ 2:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FIS (NYSE: FIS), a financial services technology firm, announced on Tuesday it has opened applications for the 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator. According to FIS, the FIS Fintech Accelerator program is conducted in collaboration with the State of Arkansas and Little Rock-based The Venture Center. It… Read More

October 21, 2019 @ 9:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bitcoin IRA, a company that allows individuals to invest in cryptocurrency in an IRS-approved retirement account, announced on Monday the launch of its new cryptocurrency and cash interest-earning program. According to Bitcoin IRA, the program was created through a collaboration with Genesis, a digital asset… Read More

October 2, 2019 @ 4:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA), an insurtech accelerator focused on supporting and promoting innovation for the insurance industry, announced on Wednesday changes to the funding structure beginning with the 2020 cohort, and applications are now open GIA reported that since its launch 36 startups accepted… Read More

June 10, 2019 @ 11:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a cross-border, cross-currency money platform, announced on Monday it teamed up with Techstars to launch the first class of the Western Union Accelerator Powered by Techstars. According to Western Union, the class roster of 10 early-stage companies reflects a… Read More

May 29, 2019 @ 12:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

MetaProp recently announced the opening of applications for the 2019-2020 MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University, which is a PropTech accelerator program based in New York City. According to MetaProp, the 22-week boot camp connects up to eight PropTech startups from around the world to award-winning… Read More

April 12, 2019 @ 8:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The University of Strathclyde announced this week the launch of its new fintech accelerator program in collaboration with Strathclyde Business School. According to the University, the Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network (SEN) accelerator programme encourages the development of early-stage innovation-driven fintech businesses. “Four groups of entrepreneurs will have access… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 10:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Startupbootcamp FinTech in Latin America, a joint venture between Startupbootcamp and Finnovista, announced on Wednesday it celebrated the end of its second batch during Demo Day earlier this week. The cohort was made up by DevBlocks (Mexico), Hurra Credit (Mexico), La Plataforma (Chile), Luz Verde (Ecuador), Prometeo… Read More