Bangkok, January 15th, 2017 – Startupbootcamp FinTech announces its final stop of their 2017 FastTrack tour to be in Bangkok on the 7th of February at Rise Academy. The one-day event is open to innovative early-stage companies looking for expert advice, mentorship and exposure.
Startupbootcamp FinTech is a world-leading financial innovation accelerator dedicated to helping startups scale globally through direct access to an international network of mentors, partners and investors. Attracting over 700 applications over the last two programs in Singapore, they are on the road for their FastTrack tour which will see them travel to 17 locations across APAC.
Sam Hall, Program Director of Startupbootcamp FinTech Singapore said "We're phenomenally excited to be heading back to Bangkok. The early stage FinTech’s in Thailand are working on really interesting solutions for inefficiencies that blight Thailand and are suffered across Southeast Asia. There's a real appetite to change the status quo, and we have of course already seen one Thai success story - Setscope - come through our FinTech accelerator at Startupbootcamp."
Startupbootcamp is looking for top-notch startups to present their venture on the 7th of February. The select group of startups will gain the opportunity to pitch before a group of expert mentors and gain valuable 1:1 feedback on their product, business model and pitching skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the Startupbootcamp global network and be placed on the watch-list for the FinTech Singapore accelerator program.
Tanin Sammanee Founder and CEO of Setscope said "Setscope's selection to participate in Startupbootcamp FinTech FastTrack changed the game for us. Unlike other pitch days, their unique one-on-one session provided chances to all FinTech startups to discuss their ideas with all the 15 - 20 mentors / potential investors. Connecting with these top executives from regional financial corporations was way beyond our expectations. From here Setscope was selected to participate in the 2016 cohort, allowing for immense exposure to the top Mentors, Financial Institutions and Investors from around the world."
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Who should apply?
Startupbootcamp is on the lookout for startups innovating in FinTech related technologies. In particular interesting startups specialising in:
- Crypto-currencies and blockchain
- Financial Inclusion
- Asset Management
- Capital Markets
- Peer to Peer
- Security & Authentification
- Insurance
- Lending
- and everything else FinTech
Why should startups apply?
FastTrack events are a bite-sized glimpse into the value of a Startupbootcamp program. Ten startups will have the opportunity to connect with top mentors, get feedback from other startups and meet the Startupbootcamp team. One-on-one sessions with local industry experts in the finance, investment and entrepreneurial space will provide advice on how to improve their product, business model and pitching skills. By participating, startups will also gain access to the Startupbootcamp FinTech global community. After the FastTrack tour, Startupbootcamp FinTech will select 10 startups to take part in their three month intensive 2016 FinTech accelerator in Singapore.
“Being a part of our FastTrack Tour means that startups join the Startupbootcamp FinTech watch list for life, giving them a greater chance of being selected for one of our global programs, “said Steven Tong, MD of Startupbootcamp FinTech. “We encourage startups, at whatever stage in their early development, to apply to join us for the unprecedented opportunity to connect with our community and access worldwide opportunities. It is an exciting time for FinTech in Asia.”
Successful FastTrack startups join the watch list and have the potential to be selected for the Startupbootcamp FinTech accelerator program in addition to receiving:
● Extensive mentorship from 400+ entrepreneurs, investors, and partners
● Access to top markets in Europe, US and APAC
● 3+1 months free office space
● SGD25,000 in cash per team
● Exposure to 200+ Angels & VCs
● Invitation to Startupbootcamp global alumni network and growth program
Startups interested in the accelerator program can apply for Startupbootcamp FinTech here -
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by:
Kate Fitzpatrick
Business Development and Marketing Manager, Startupbootcamp FinTech Singapore
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About Startupbootcamp FinTech
Launched in 2014, Startupbootcamp FinTech is the leading FinTech accelerator, and the only programme of its kind to attract such wide industry support. Based in London and Singapore, its partners include Lloyds Banking Group, MasterCard, Rabobank, SBT Venture Capital, arvato Financial Services, Route66 Ventures, Intesa Sanpaolo, DBS Bank, RHB Bank, CIMB Bank, PwC, Infocomm Investments, Jungle Ventures and PixVine Capital, as well as an extensive mentor and alumni network from more than 50 countries across the globe. The award-winning accelerator offers FinTech startups access to world class industry expertise during an intensive three month programme. At the end of the programme, startups pitch at Demo Day to more than 500 investors and individuals from financial services.
Founded in 2010, Startupbootcamp is a global startup accelerator with 11 programs in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Eindhoven, Istanbul, London and Singapore, and a mentor and alumni network in more than 30 countries. More than 240 startups have been accelerated by Startupbootcamp of which 80% are still active. For more information visit: http://www.startupbootcamp.org
