Startup Hub & Pitch Competition
Connect with global banking giants, investors, and tech leaders at fintech's #1 event. Where startups become success stories.
Launch Your Startup Revolution: Where Unicorns Are Born
Ready to skyrocket your fintech startup? The Money20/20 Startup Hub is your golden ticket – giving you direct access to 11,000+ industry leaders and media contacts at fintech's most influential gathering, all at the most accessible price point. Just ask success stories like Airwallex, dLocal, and Feedzai who launched right here! Your branded pod, two full conference passes, and access to the pitch stage put you exactly where you need to be – in front of decision-makers from global banks, investment firms, and tech giants actively looking for the next big thing. Don't miss this game-changing opportunity to secure investment, validate your market fit, and forge the strategic partnerships that will catapult your startup to the next level – your future unicorn status literally depends on it.
The Startup Hub Will Feature:
- Startup Presence: A dedicated area for startups to showcase their offerings and engage directly with potential investors and partners.
- Content Area: The Startup Hub stage will host tailored content specifically for startups.
- Networking area: A central networking area to foster casual conversations and connections between entrepreneurs and investors in a relaxed environment.
Startup Pitch Competition
Showcase your innovation on the global fintech stage Join our Pitch Competition and get your game-changing innovation in front of the people who matter! Every startup in our Startup Hub gets a shot at the big stage – where VCs and industry heavyweights are actively hunting for the next big thing.
Win and you'll score the jackpot: a spotlight session with 30+ global media outlets watching, your moment to shine on the Money20/20 main stage, and instant credibility that most startups dream about.
Just bring your A-game for a quick 5-minute pitch (tech demos welcome!), wow our VC judges, and watch your startup become the talk of the fintech world!
Zero to Hero
Founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2015, Airwallex is one of the fastest-growing companies in the payments and financial services sector, valued at $5.6 billion.
In Airwallex’s early days, participation at Money20/20 Startup Hub was a cornerstone of its growth story as it provided the team with invaluable opportunities to connect with industry leaders and prominent VCs in the sector.
As a result of these meetings, Airwallex was able to finalize its Series A investment.
“The great thing about Money20/20 in Europe, Asia and the US, is the good division between buyers and sellers. So, you have all these service providers and then you have the Heads of Payments from big companies, who are coming here with their teams. Over a week you get 15 different meetings each day that would normally take months to arrange.”
Ryan O’Hollerhan, Head of Sales, Airwallex
If You're Not Here... Where Are You?
Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re not at Money20/20 USA, what are you even doing?! This is where the most influential leaders (1 in 3 are C-Suite) in banking, payments, tech, retail, policy, startups, and more come to get business done. The only one missing? YOU.
Which Pass Is Right For You?
Early Stage Startup Pass
To qualify as an Early Stage Startup, your company must:
- Have been in operation for less than 3 years (incorporation dates after 1 October 2022 will be accepted)
- Have raised less than $5M
- This pass is not for advisors, consultants, law firms, advisory board members, VCs, or accelerators
Growth Stage Startup Pass
To qualify as an Growth Stage Startup, your company must:
- Have been in operation for less than 5 years (incorporation dates after 1 October 2020 will be accepted)
- Have raised less than $10M
- This pass is not for advisors, consultants, law firms, advisory board members, VCs or accelerators
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