Project FinTech, a statewide network and accelerator program, announces it’s second cohort.
“We are thrilled to welcome this innovative cohort to our community,” said the NEC’s CEO, Sam Davidson.“ These companies bring unique, cutting-edge fintech solutions. By providing resources, mentorship, and connections, we foster their growth and drive the fintech industry’s development across our state. This cohort embodies our community’s spirit of innovation and collaboration. We’re excited to support their success.”
Based in Nashville, Tenn., Project FinTech is a 4-month accelerator that provides pre-seed and seed-stage startups access to subject-matter experts, curriculum, mentorship and the benefit of community. The program welcomes builders in all fintech sectors, providing a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the unique needs of early-stage companies who are changing the way consumers bank, borrow and buy.
Arjun Sahgal
Ascent
New York, NY
Ascent is a next-gen data platform enabling banks to quickly deploy custom point-of-sale apps for any product, streamlining financial applications without disrupting existing systems or processes.
Liran Eliner
Cache
New York, NY
Cache is reinventing retail banking with a fully automated, AI-powered money management platform. By embedding Cache’s solution, banks increase customer stickiness, attract a younger clientele, and gain access to valuable data.
Kamal Singh
& Thor Jensen
Halitra
Vancouver, BC
By upsizing property loans to include energy efficiency upgrades, Halitra‘s SaaS enables loan officers to lend more, enrich their customers, and make a lasting impact – all with the click of a button.
Aaron Smith
B2B Activate
Franklin, TN
Ever try to pay an invoice on card but the supplier doesn’t accept due to the fee? B2B Activate unlocks spend automatically w/ policies & terms buyer & supplier love. Grow rebates and working capital while you sleep.
Alfred Milan
ExpressWages
Memphis, TN
Express Wages is an LLC Fintech start-up company based in Delaware, headquartered in Memphis, TN. It is a fintech startup with an emphasis on wages on demand for companies who struggle with employee turnover and financial insecurity for employees.
Lacie Thorne
Phigitals
Nashville, TN
Phigitals incentivizes fashion resale by distributing a royalty commission through an ownership lineage each time a garment is resold to vertically align brands & consumers into a circular economy.
“We are committed to helping each founder grow their business by providing personalized support, timely resources, and expert mentorship,” said Dakota Simpson, VP, programs at NEC. “Our goal is to ensure every entrepreneur in our program has the tools they need to succeed and make a lasting impact.”
Special thanks to Founding Partner First Horizon for helping make this program possible.
Learn more about Project FinTech by visiting ec.co/projectfintech or contacting Grace Wahle, Project FinTech Program Manager at Nashville Entrepreneur Center.
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