FAQ

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By joining the programme, you will gain access to a series of lessons/masterclasses led by top consultants and CEO leaders in the Fintech and Insurtech sectors, covering every aspect (fundraising, economics, product, competitive landscape, compliance, etc.).

Additionally, the accelerator team will help you find the right answers to questions such as “What makes a team unique and competitive?” or “Does your customer really need your product? Why?” and address any gaps that may exist between you and fundraising.

The goal is to prepare you to close a seed/pre-series A round by the end of the programme, with a solid understanding of how to deploy the raised funds and the results you can expect.

Il format dell’acceleratore è descritto qui (Fintech)

Una volta chiusa la call del programma, i Promotori identificheranno una shortlist (circa 30 start-up) che saranno invitate a fare un pitch (Pitch day). Le startup verranno valutate da una giuria composta dai Promotori che selezionerà le partecipanti al programma.

Nella prima fase del programma viene eJettuata una valutazione approfondita del progetto, con

riferimento ad alcuni criteri rilevanti: competenze, completezza, maturità del team, dimensione e

appeal del mercato di riferimento, product/market fit.

Nella seconda fase il progetto viene sviluppato e testato (con riferimento a KPI di mercato) ed in seguito presentato ai nostri Corporate Partner ed altre società del nostro network.

Al termine del programma le start-up selezionate parteciperanno al Demo Day, l’evento in cui potranno incontrare investitori, corporate, mentor e media.

The programme is designed for startups at the MVP/prototype stage, those with early market traction, and scale-ups operating within the key sectors and segments listed here.

You can also apply if you have not yet incorporated your company, provided that it is formally established within two months of joining the programme.

The programme activities are structured to require the founders' involvement for an average of one day per week throughout the acceleration period, with a more intense phase in the second half of the programme.

Yes, Fin+Tech will invest in the startups participating in the programme. An initial investment will be made immediately after the Selection Day, which will also include the provision of services offered during the acceleration programme. Following this investment, Fin+Tech will acquire up to 10% of the startups' share capital. Additionally, the startups will have access to further investments within the programme: Fin+Tech will make an additional investment in the top performers of the programme (with an average amount of €200K) after the Demo Day, selected by the acceleration programme team based on the KPIs/traction achieved by each startup during the programme.

Yes. Our involvement can be even more impactful at this stage, helping to accelerate your startup's business development. Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to engage with corporate partners and explore potential commercial and industrial opportunities. The programme's backers have established strong relationships and open channels of communication with leading Italian companies and possess extensive experience in identifying their innovation needs.

Yes, the startups invited to pitch at the Pitch Day will receive the contractual set (term sheet and, subsequently, the investment agreement) that outlines the terms and conditions of their participation in the Programme. Signing this agreement is a prerequisite to access the acceleration programme and qualify as participating startups. Signing the contracts or their key elements before the Pitch Day will be viewed positively in the evaluation process.

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria: the innovation and originality of the idea or approach, the team’s diverse and complementary skills, the market potential and size, as well as the ability to present the product/service and business model effectively.

The programme includes both one-to-one and one-to-many meetings between the selected startups and the corporate partners, aimed at creating opportunities to discuss innovation needs and the solutions proposed by the startups.

Yes. In addition to investing €200K in the top performers of the programme, Fin+Tech may invest additional resources in all participating startups.

Fin+Tech requires the signing of a shareholder agreement with all shareholders of the startups to safeguard its investment as a minority shareholder.

No. However, if Fin+Tech makes an additional investment, there is the possibility of appointing a board observer (in a purely advisory capacity) and, in specific cases, a board member.