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FinovateFall
September 8-10, 2025
The Marriott Marquis Times SquareNew York
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Startup Spotlight

Accelerate your startup's growth with unlimited access to industry leaders, unrestricted meetings with financial institutions and investors, plus prime table positioning—everything you need to transform visibility into opportunity.

Request a startup pass or table

What's Startup Spotlight?

While not every startup is ready to demo at FinovateFall this year, there's still a place in the spotlight for you.

Accelerate your startup's growth with access to highly curated content and demos, plus unlimited high-value meetings with financial institutions, banks, credit unions, and venture capital firms. Add on a strategically positioned table in a high-traffic area outside the auditorium for maximum visibility.

Everything ambitious founders need to make meaningful connections, secure potential capital, and establish strategic partnerships that can propel your business forward.

Startup Pass + Table

Startup passes and tables are limited to fintech and tech startups with less than $7M in equity capital. If you're interested in a pass, table, or both, submit the startup form and we'll be in touch shortly.

Please note: Acceptance at Finovate's discretion. Limited availability. No consultancies or development firms.

Exclusive Startup Passes

ACCESS THE FINOVATEFALL EXPERIENCE AT A FRACTION OF THE COST

Startup Passes offer early-stage companies significant savings while delivering the complete FinovateFall experience. Available for just $1,299 (list price $3,998) through the startup form.

Connect with Financial Industry Decision-Makers
  • Engage with 200+ venture capitalists looking for their next investment
  • Access 1000+ decision-makers with industry knowledge and purchasing authority from banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions
  • Build relationships with potential strategic partners and explore distrbution strategies
Maximize Networking Potential
  • Participate in Finovate's signature high-impact networking sessions designed for meaningful connections
  • Utilize the advanced matchmaking platform to identify and connect with ideal prospects and partners
  • Take advantage of 10+ dedicated networking hours with 26,000+ meetings
Stay on the Cutting Edge of Financial Services
  • Gain insights from 125+ renowned industry experts sharing the latest fintech trends and strategies
  • Witness 60+ carefully selected live demos showcasing cutting-edge financial technology
  • Acquire essential knowledge to validate your business direction and identify new opportunities
  • Gain valuable industry knowledge without significant investment

Limited Startup Tables

MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT, MINIMIZE YOUR SPEND

Strategic exposure doesn't require a massive budget. Startup tables uniquely positioned outside the auditorium give you a powerful platform to grab attendee attention.

Ready to upgrade your startup experience? Submit the startup form to book a startup table and pass for $4,799.

Strategic Exposure Without a Massive Budget
  • Affordable entry point — Join industry-leading events at a fraction of traditional booth costs
  • Optimized ROI — Access the complete attendee pool while maintaining lean overhead
  • Strategic positioning — High-value placement in high-traffic areas for maximum visibility
Spotlight Your Brand
  • Targeted visibility — Position your business in front of the exact audience that can accelerate your growth
  • Awareness amplification — Raise brand recognition to find customers, secure capital, and discover partners
  • Feedback Acceleration — Collect immediate market insights to refine your offering and connect with mentors who can provide guidance and industry introductions
  • Media opportunity — Attract attention from journalists, analysts, and community organizations seeking fresh innovations to feature

Startup tables include a counter, stool, table-top sign, and power on September 8 or September 9. Selected companies will also be listed on the event website and networking platform.

Request startup access now

Images

Please note, these are renderings and the furniture, signage, and location at the event may vary slightly.

Startup tables around elevator

Startup tables are located outside the auditorium around the elevator on Level 6.

Layout of startup tables

Startup tables are located outside the auditorium around the elevator on Level 6.

Startup table furniture & signage

Startup tables include a counter, stool, table-top sign, and power on September 8 or September 9.