Pitch Competition
Description
We’ve searched coast to coast to find the boldest, early-stage ideas in financial technology. From companies bringing access to financial services for all, to those leading the green fintech revolution, to startups protecting consumers’ financial data and privacy, to those broadening transparency in the supply chain.
We needed YOUR help picking the winner. Who deserved the top prize from the $75,000 cash pool? Your vote determined who walked away as the 2021 FinTech Frontier Pitch Champion.
What:
FinTech Frontier Pitch Competition
When:
October 28th, 2:30pm
Application Window:
September 15th – October 8th
Finalists Notified:
October 15th
Format:
- 5 minute video recorded pitch
- Live Q&A (either virtual or in-person)
- Judge & Audience voting
Prize Pool:
$75,000 in cash prizes PLUS:
- 1 yr coworking pass for up to 4 team members ($4,800 value)
Finalists Received:
- Innovation huddle with sponsors
- 1 yr Membership to Cintrifuse
How It Worked
The October 28th competition included the video pitches followed by live Q&A between judges and finalists. Winners were determined by a scoring rubric including judge scores AND popular vote amongst attendees.
First Place: $35,000
Second Prize: $25,000
Third Prize: $15,000
Judges
First Place
Sigo Seguros
Second & Third Place
Rente
KiddieKredit
Finalists
AKRU
Basis Theory
Doriot
Koinage
Pay Theory
Tesouro
Willow Estate Planning