The startup pitches are an opportunity to showcase cutting-edge fintech and financial services innovations to Finovate's influential investor network.

If you can answer "yes" to the following questions, we encourage you to apply:

1. Are you developing technology for the fintech or financial services ecosystem, such as retail and business banking, asset and wealth management, insurance, compliance, regulation, or similar sectors?
2. Are you currently raising funding or planning to raise funding within the next 12 months?
3. Was your company founded on or after January 1, 2021, with total funding of less than $7M USD?
4. Are you able to purchase a £799 startup pass if selected to pitch?

If your startup is selected to pitch, you agree to the following:

1. Deliver a four-minute investor pitch with a slide deck in person on February 9.
2. Submit your finalized slide deck to Finovate by February 4. (Note: No changes will be accepted after this date.)
3. Purchase a £799 startup pass for the presenter by February 4.

What else do you need to know?
The audience for Impact+ pitches is a select gathering of VCs. If your primary focus at the event is new business, we’d encourage you to demo in front of our larger audience, which includes senior-level bank/FI executives, in addition to investors.

• Affordable Entry Point – Join a premier industry event at a fraction of the cost of traditional exhibit booths.
• Optimized ROI – Gain access to the full attendee pool, including investors, fintech buyers, and industry leaders, while keeping costs lean.
• Targeted Visibility – Position your startup directly in front of the audience that matters most to your growth.

Each stand includes:

• A hardshell stand and signage in the exhibit hall for February 10–11.
• A delegate pass for the main event days, February 10–11.
• Access to the Impact+ Founders & Funders Spotlight on February 9.
• Branding exposure on the event website and networking platform.