Exclusive Demo Day | FinNovate Accelerator

FinNovate Accelerator’s inaugural edition culminated with an Exclusive Demo Day on October 13, 2023, a perfect grand finale for Cohort 1 of the exhilarating FinNovate Accelerator programme. The event witnessed an incredible display of innovation and entrepreneurship, where over 13 finance startups namely NuCash Money, Vouch, Vitt.AI, DronaPay, Team Webnyay, TRINI, lookODU (Splendre EyeMag Pvt. Ltd.), FincluS, RocketPay, LITEFIN, and Credore, CircleApp and Dhanshakti presented innovative and disruptive solutions to a pool of investors, including Angel Networks, Family Offices, VC’s, HNI’s, Corporate Investors and Corporate Partners: Mumbai Angels, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, ICICI Lombard, ICICI Prudential, IDFC FIRST Bank, SBI, YES Bank. The event was attended by distinguished industry leaders, including Sunil Bhatia, Board Member, Investor and Former CEO of Infogain and Shalini Warrier, the Executive Director of Federal Bank.

After embarking on a rigorous 4-month acceleration programme, Cohort 1 startups have undergone a transformative journey. This journey included invaluable CXO mentoring, exposure to cutting-edge startup curriculum, and active engagement in enterprise sales initiatives with prominent players in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector. Through this experience, they have fine-tuned their strategies, fortified their sales capabilities, and are now poised for the next phase of growth. Cohort 1 startups are currently seeking the necessary growth capital to scale up their operations and expand their impact.

The event also showcased the Mumbai Roadshow, which is the inaugural event hosted by the Sunil Bhatia Startup Hub. The highlight of this roadshow was the highly informative panel discussion featuring renowned industry experts who provided invaluable insights. The panel discussion was followed by an enriching masterclass designed to elevate the understanding of the fintech landscape to unprecedented levels. This event presented an excellent chance for networking, learning, and advancing your presence in the fintech community. The details of the event are as follows: