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The NadiFin FinTech Acceleration Program

In AcceleratorsTags Dublin, LuxembourgPublish DateFebruary 4, 2020

I’m a booster of accelerator participation for FinTech startups, particularly participation in vertically focused accelerators. B2B FinTech startups generally mature a little later than other types of tech startups and I believe they also benefit from a focus on industry-specific challenges and opportunities. NadiFin is a relatively new FinTech acceleration program sponsored by MiddleGame Ventures, with support from the LHoFT and Enterprise Ireland, as well as various financial services incumebents. MiddleGame is an early-stage VC firm making post-seed, series A and series B investments …

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A Vested Interest In the New

In Accelerators, FinTech, InnovationTags FinTech SandboxPublish DateApril 23, 2019

In early April, Moody’s Investor Services, a data partner, hosted FinTech Sandbox Demo Day 6.0 at its offices in lower Manhattan, and it was the best one yet. FinTech Sandbox, for those who don’t know it, …

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MassChallenge FinTech

In Accelerators, Financial Services, FinTechTags Boston, Eastern Labs, FinTech Sandbox, MassChallenge, PutnamPublish DateApril 15, 2019

MassChallenge is an industry-agnostic accelerator program designed to strengthen the global innovation ecosystem by accelerating high-potential, early-stage startups. The Boston-based not-for-profit provides free office space, makes significant cash awards to its most promising participants, and takes …

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Introducing Lloyd’s Lab

In Accelerators, InsuranceTags accelerators, InsurTech, LondonPublish DateJuly 20, 2018

Lloyd’s of London is a 330-year-old insurance market where brokers may still queue up to meet with underwriters face-to-face, where much work is still done on paper, and where, by its own admission, “modernisation and use …

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The BNP Paribas Plug and Play Acceleration Program

In Accelerators, FinTechTags BNP Paribas, France, Plug and PlayPublish DateJuly 5, 2018

BNP Paribas is one of the ten largest banks in the world with a presence in roughly 75 countries. It offers banking, finance, investment, savings, and insurance solutions and serves individuals, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporations, and other …

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L’Accélérateur by L’Atelier BNP Paribas

In Accelerators, FinTechTags BNP Paribas, FrancePublish DateApril 24, 2017

Headquartered in Paris, BNP Paribas Group is one of the world’s leading banks, operating in 74 countries and employing more than 189,000 people. BNP Paribas has stated plans to double its investment in technology to €3 …

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The 2016 3D FinTech Challenge

In Accelerators, FinTech, InnovationTags Dassault, LondonPublish DateSeptember 9, 2016

The fourth iteration of Dassault Systemes 3D FinTech Challenge, announced last month, will focus on RegTech. The seven-week program will run from October 5th to November 22nd in London. Participants will be able to showcase their …

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CFSI’s Sarah Gordon on Seeding Innovation for Financial Health

In Accelerators, FinTech, InnovationTags CFSI, CircleLending, PFMPublish DateAugust 20, 2015

Since 2004, the nonprofit Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) has been on a mission to improve the financial health of all Americans. With funding provided by the Ford Foundation (a founding sponsor), Amex, BofA, Cap …

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Application Period Open for Startupbootcamp Insurance in London

In Accelerators, InsuranceTags London, Startupbootcamp, startupsPublish DateAugust 3, 2015

Insurance is not known for innovation. Those of us who have tried to transform the insurance industry – whether from inside, outside, or both – bear the scars. The multi-trillion dollar insurance industry seems to have …

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Focus of 2015 3D FinTech Challenge Is On Compliance

In Accelerators, FinTechTags Dassault, Deutsche BörsePublish DateJuly 29, 2015

The third annual 3D FinTech Challenge will be held from September 16th to November 4th, 2015. The challenge is a seven week acceleration program for promising FinTech startups run by French software firm Dassault Systemes. The 3D …

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Interview with Claire Cockerton, CEO of Innovate Finance

In Accelerators, FinTechTags Innovate Finance, London, P2P LendingPublish DateNovember 4, 2014

Innovate Finance is the brand new industry body for the FinTech community in the UK. It is member-driven and aims to accelerate the UK’s position in global financial services by directly supporting the next era of …

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