Fintech Crypto Startups
Founders Network

Fintech Founders Initiative

Our Leadership Team

Dave Leland
Sector Chair
Co-Founder and CEO, WireUp
FN October 2023 Cohort

Sector Chair for Web3 & Fintech (vertical within Fintech & Web3). Auto-imported.

Joe Stockton
Sector Chair
Founder, Oyster Data
FN October 2025 Cohort

Sector Chair for PropTech (vertical within Fintech & Web3). Auto-imported.

A Founders Network member speaking at an event

About Fintech Crypto Startups

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.

600+
Vetted tech founders
$50B+
In exits by members
55%
Serial founders
100+
Events a year
Next step

Meet us

Membership is by nomination and approval. Request an invitation and we'll review your background. If it's a fit, we arrange a nomination and invite you to the Nominee Preview Q&A, a 30-minute Zoom where current members walk through how Founders Network works and take questions. The next one is Thursday, November 19 at 9:30 AM PT.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does fintech raise?

Global fintech funding reached $52.7 billion in 2025, the highest since 2022 and the first annual increase after four years of decline, according to CB Insights. Q4 2025 alone was $16.4 billion.

How do I meet other fintech founders?

Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders, with chapter events and introductions across a global network.

How do I join Founders Network as a fintech founder?

Membership is selective and by invitation. You can request an invitation and we'll follow up.

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