Startup Programs
At FINNOSUMMIT we believe in the transformative impact that comes from collaboration between the ecosystem, financial institutions, tech companies, investors, and Fintech startup entrepreneurs. Our mission is to drive financial innovation to build a stronger and more dynamic financial future in Latin America. We partner with the architects of financial technology transformation: Fintech entrepreneurs, who bring new perspectives and disruptive solutions to challenge the industry's status quo. We also connect them with players in the ecosystem, such as corporations and investors who seek to enhance their growth and impact through collaboration with Fintech startups.
The potential to participate in programs supported by key players in the financial industry
Our mission transcends mere innovation; we strive for transformative change that profoundly impacts the financial industry and, by extension, the businesses and society of Latin America.
In our programs and startup competitions, we cultivate collaboration and fortify the ecosystem, ensuring that finance in the region epitomizes innovation, inclusion, and growth.
Benefits for Fintech entrepreneurs applying to our startup programs
Access to the largest Fintech network in Latin America: Participating in our programs expands the network of contacts, facilitating collaborations with other startups, corporations in the financial and technology industry, as well as helping to gain potential customers. These connections are of great value for entrepreneurs looking to form strategic alliances or find new markets.
Possibility of strategic collaborations: Participating in internationally renowned innovation competitions managed by FINNOSUMMIT (such as Visa Everywhere Initiative or BBVA Open Talent) provides Fintech entrepreneurs with a global platform to highlight their project and connect with leading corporations in the financial industry. Startups have the opportunity to create connections with other ventures in the region through exclusive events and networking activities with investors and corporations during the program.
Access to funding and specialized mentoring: Participation in engagement programs provides early-stage Fintech entrepreneurs with direct access to investors and key players in the ecosystem and the financial industry that help take startups to the next level. FINNOSUMMIT offers access to a network of more than 400 experts in the Fintech ecosystem that helps entrepreneurs develop scalable business models, talent attraction and management, and access to funding, among other resources.
Market exposure and visibility: Participation in these initiatives brings with it associated media and marketing exposure opportunities, which can be vital for early-stage startups to gain market exposure and attract new customers and investors. FINNOSUMMIT Challenge gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to boost their projects, compete for prizes and resources that will drive their business development; but also to present their innovative solutions to the influential FINNOSUMMIT community at the premier Fintech gathering in Latin America, with extensive media coverage.
Positioning in the ecosystem: We organize other initiatives that give entrepreneurs the opportunity to make their ventures known and grow hand in hand with large corporate leaders in the sector. Constant interaction with corporations provides valuable feedback, and this continuous learning is essential to adapt quickly in an industry as dynamic as the financial one.
Joining FINNOSUMMIT's Fintech startup programs is not only a step towards success, but also an invitation to be part of a vibrant community that drives innovation and collaboration in the financial world in Latin America. At FINNOSUMMIT we walk side by side with entrepreneurs to empower their entrepreneurial journey towards achieving bold business goals that will result in revolutionizing finance in the region, while accompanying corporates on their journey of collaborative innovation with startups.
Success Stories of Our Sponsors
Our entrepreneurs
- “Visa takes collaboration very seriously and this is exactly how Visa Everywhere Initiative works: leveraging Visa's resources and network while harnessing the creativity and fresh thinking of these emerging Latin American and Caribbean startups to create stronger, more effective digital payment solutions that have a direct impact on businesses and consumers.”
Arnoldo Reyes
Former VP of Digital Partnerships, Fintech & Ventures
at Visa LAC
- “Together with Finnovista, we managed to build a very innovative and scalable program, which was VEI LAC. As a partner, Finnovista supported us in accelerating the growth of the program with over 2,150 applications in the six editions, giving us unique access to valuable Fintech startups from Latin America and the Caribbean.”
Arnoldo Reyes
Former VP of Digital Partnerships, Fintech & Ventures
at Visa LAC
- “The recognition of having been the first winners of this competition allowed us to start working with acquirers and brands at a completely different level from the one we had been previously working on. We are grateful for the doors that were opened to us and the real opportunities close thanks to it.”
Sebastián Cadenas
CEO at
Increase
- “Visa Everywhere Initiative was our turning point. We went from being a promising Fintech in LatAm to being a consolidated company with a regional scope, backed by one of the most powerful brands in the world: Visa. VEI and Finnovista connected us with the Visa team, which helped us grow our business exponentially.”
Nathan Schorr
Co-Founder & CEO at
Flexio
- “Winning in 2018 meant starting to work more closely with Visa, knowing what its purpose is, and establishing a joint goal: help more companies accept payments in LatAm more easily. We are confident that we have gained a lifetime partner for Culqi.”
Nicolás Di Pace
Co-Fundador & CPO at
Culqi
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Gonzalo Sánchez
Program & Portfolio Director
