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Fintech Founders Initiative

Whether you’re in crypto, microlending, payments or regtech, the Fintech Founders Initiative brings together founders fueling innovation in finance. We provide full-lifecycle support to fintech founders, from corporate partnerships to navigating regulations.
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The fintech market will hit $460B by 2025, growing 11% annually
- Adroit Market Research

Request Invite for Our Next Fintech Founders Cohort. Get Access to:
Black Founders
  • Personalized onboarding with Lead Mentor

  • Peer network of 600+ founders

  • Pitch practice with Tier 1 VCs

  • Global and local founders-only forums

  • Trusted Partner Directory

  • Exclusive Founders Network events

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Founders Network Global Stats

Connect with one of the world’s largest invitation-only founder communities

$1B+
Total capital raised
$1.1M
average funding
600+
Global FN Members
50%
Serial Founders
100+
Global Events
Fintech Founders Leadership Committee

Meet experienced and knowledgeable startup leaders solving some of the biggest challenges in fintech

Chaitanya Vaidya
Chaitanya Vaidya
Founder, DeepRisk.AI
DeepRisk.AI
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Sourabh Dadapure
Founder, CCAI
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Dave Goulden
Founder, Fundshine®
Fundshine

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The support of Founders Network has been a great experience for me. Thanks to Founders Network, I met founders and partners with specialized insight that helped us tremendously in our expansion.
David Cramer
Founder of Sentry
My Founders Network membership opened doors that I never would have had access to otherwise, and the peer mentoring was extremely helpful in growing our operations with compliance and evolving regulations in mind.
Neha Sampat
Founder of Contentstack
Founders Network has been beyond helpful, providing education, connections and resources in multiple channels so you can engage in a way that works for you. It’s truly enjoyable and enriching to build relationships with founders across the world.
Charity Majors
Founder of Honeycomb

Upcoming Events

During COVID, we’re making our virtual events available to healthtech founders everywhere. Register for a complimentary ticket to learn from fellow founders, investors and partners. Already used your free guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.

Past events

  • fnBike Ride

    April 26 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm PDT

    fnBike Ride

      Come join other founders on a Friday morning ride! Everyone is invited! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow startup founders, discuss startup challenges, and celebrate recently ... Read More

    at Ornot Bike
  • fnDC Chapter Spring Happy Hour

    April 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

    fnDC Chapter Spring Happy Hour

      Join Founders Network members in Washington DC for a Spring Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members, discuss startup challenges, and celebrate recently ... Read More

    at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
  • Startup Scaling on a Budget with Erin Fulton

    April 25 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PDT

    Startup Scaling on a Budget with Erin Fulton

      Join Erin Fulton, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare space, as she shares her inspiring startup journey in a Founders Network global keynote on ... Read More

Partners

Equinix

Weathering the Storm: How to Prepare Your Startup for a Recession

The startup world thrives on innovation and calculated risks. But even the most brilliant ideas can struggle during an economic downturn. As whispers of a recession grow louder, a recent …

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Equity Refresh: A Powerful Tool for Startup Talent Retention

Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for startup success. With a constant battle for skilled employees, founders need to get creative with their compensation packages. Stock options and equity …

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Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising: The Ultimate Guide to Financing Your Startup

The vast majority of startups rely on internal funding sources to get off the ground.  According to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s report, personal savings, loans, and revenue are the …

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Startup Compensation and Hiring Get a Reality Check in 2024

Remember the days of hyper-growth, seemingly endless funding rounds, and throwing fistfuls of equity at every talented recruit who walked through the door?  Those days are on hold.  According to …

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Startup Funding for Black Founders Plummets in 2023

The year 2023 witnessed a stark reversal of progress for Black entrepreneurs in the venture capital landscape. After a period of heightened awareness and pledges of increased support following the …

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