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IMPACT Funders & Founders Forum
September 11, 2026
New York Marriott MarquisNew York

Accelerate Your Fintech Startup’s Growth and Connect with Investors

The IMPACT Funders & Founders Forum puts your fintech company—whether a startup or scaleup—directly in the spotlight of investor attention.

This exclusive event offers unparalleled access to a high concentration of investors actively seeking their next big opportunity, alongside insights and advice from industry leaders you wouldn’t normally have the chance to engage with.

Key Benefits

IMPACT is your opportunity to gain visibility, build relationships, and secure the resources you need to take your fintech company to the next level.

Complete Early-Stage Funding Access: Meet investors spanning the early capital spectrum—pre-seed, seed, and Series A—all actively seeking new fintech opportunities. Whether you're launching your first product or ready to scale, connect with the right investors through curated one-to-one meetings and strategic networking sessions

Access Both Capital and Customers: With FinovateFall co-located alongside IMPACT Funders & Founders Forum, you'll connect with both IMPACT's funding sources and Finovate's buyer network—banks, credit unions, payment companies, merchants, retailers, media organizations, and other potential customers—all in the Exhibit Hall.

Exclusive Insights from Industry Leaders: Learn directly from top-tier venture capitalists, successful fintech entrepreneurs, and industry experts who've navigated the complete journey from startup to scale. This isn't theoretical advice—it's battle-tested strategies, hard-won insights, and actionable frameworks you can implement immediately to accelerate your growth, optimize your fundraising, and leverage AI as a competitive advantage.

Showcase Your Innovation: IMPACT Funders & Founders Forum provides fintech and tech startups with two powerful ways to showcase your innovation and connect with the investors and industry leaders who can accelerate your growth: Pitching your breakthrough ideas to a curated audience of investors and demonstrating your product hands-on at an IMPACT Zone Stand.

Founder & Startup Stage: Essential Sessions to Accelerate Your Growth

Opening Keynote: "From Idea to IPO: A Fintech Success Story" with pivotal moments and lessons learned.

Panel Discussions: Learn fundraising tactics, valuation strategies, and traction metrics that resonate with fintech investors.

Fireside Chats: Explore how AI can be your growth engine, from customer acquisition to operational optimization.

Lightning Talks: Gain actionable insights on building networks, GTM strategies, mastering sales, and scaling financial operations.

Roundtables: Participate in discussions on strategic storytelling, scaling from startup to scaleup, and customer acquisition tactics.