Finovate is best known for showcasing seven-minute fintech demos, and for this year’s FinovateSpring event (taking place May 21 through 23 in San Francisco), we have a lineup of fresh faces. Of the 40+ companies that will showcase their new technology during the conference, 33 companies have never set foot on the demo stage before.
That’s 33 companies that are new to us– and may very likely be new to you, too. Here’s an overview of the new-to-Finovate demo companies currently on the roster:
APIMaticAPIMatic helps banks and fintechs generate ROI from their API investments via automation and AI solutions. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and was founded in 2014.
Ascent PlatformAscent streamlines multiple new product experiences with less cost, less disruption, and less risk. The company simplifies and speeds integration of new point-of-sale experiences into a financial institution’s infrastructure, future-proofs the organization to launch new products and adopt the latest and greatest approach, collects and reuses customer data across all product lines in real-time, reduces due diligence and vendor management overhead, and provides greater control and security over point-of-sale data.
BaaSFlowWith BaaSFlow, users can achieve higher growth and better consumer experiences at a fraction of the cost of a legacy core, which is often not performant, flexible, or modern enough to scale in the digital age.
BleeBlee helps organizations move to market quicker while increasing revenue and minimizing compliance risk. The company is headquartered in New York and was founded in 2022.
Bloom CreditBloom Credit helps banks and credit unions offer a deposit retention and credit building tool to their client base. The company is headquartered in New York, NY and was founded in 2016.
Borealis Global AnalyticsBorealis Global Analytics’ virtual portfolio manager platform, powered by generative AI, aims to boost global equity portfolio returns by cutting costs associated with global equity data and research and increasing the efficiency of portfolio managers.
Candour OyCandour Oy provides secure, quick identity verification that improves reliability and consumer convenience for financial institutions. The company is headquartered in Oulu, Finland and was founded in 2020.
Cardlay Payment SystemsCardlay Payment Solutions helps organizations with the growth and retention of their existing portfolios. The company is headquartered in Odense, Denmark and was founded in 2020.
DeeployaltyDeeployalty assists banks in creating new value for customers and acquiring new data that will help create offers to increase transaction activity. Merchants gain the ability to stop printing paper receipts and receive a tool to attract new customers through bank partners already connected to Deeployalty.
DYNATREKDYNATREK looks to improve the timing and pricing of proposals, such as loans for customers, and enhance the administrative workflows centered on spreadsheets. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and was founded in 1999.
EndaomentEndaoment enables nonprofit organizations to facilitate crypto and stock donations without having to accept the asset directly. The company’s platform modernizes donation practices, connecting organizations with new funding sources and a new, diverse donor base.
EqvistaEqvista’s cap table management tools enable companies, large and small, to optimize equity management and share values.
ForesightForesight helps organizations find the right private company to do business with, research everything about them, and learn how they can impact a portfolio once they are involved with it.
HapaxHapax uses technology to bridge the information access gaps between big banks and smaller banks. The company offers smaller FIs ubiquitous and immediate access to accurate and validated information to help them mitigate risk and stay compliant.
InstarailsWith Instarails, organizations and banks can offer instant, inexpensive, and inclusive payments that will increase revenue, generate growth, and provide entry into new markets.
LiquidTrustLiquidTrust helps banks and credit unions offer their business customers an improved customer experience (digital, self-serve), and helps them reduce the risk for buyers and sellers, grow their SMB customer-base, grow non-interest bearing deposits, and generate additional revenue (e.g. transaction and lending).
Lloyd Tevis InvestmentsLloyd Tevis Investments offers a smarter way to invest and a more intuitive, higher value-add way to engage with clients. The company is headquartered in Lafayette, CA and was founded in 2015.
Method FinancialMethod Financial’s platform helps financial institutions, fintechs, and lending institutions access liabilities held at over 15,000 institutions in the U.S., through real-time data and payment access for consumer liabilities by simply using a consumer’s PII, with no authentication required.
ModernbancModernbanc’s reconciliation software allows finance teams to leverage the power of AI and no-code automation to build complex reconciliation without the need for developers. This allows companies to increase leverage per employee, scale their finance and payments function, and increase profitability, without increasing their total headcount.
Nav.itNav.it aids organizations in transforming and growing their businesses by enhancing employee financial wellness, leading to increased productivity and engagement. Its data-driven insights inform strategic decision-making, while its focus on financial health contributes to a positive organizational reputation and a culture of financial mindfulness. By integrating seamlessly with existing HR systems, Nav.it offers a scalable solution to improve overall workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Parlay ProtocolParlay Protocol’s product can increase the chances that a loan applicant will gain access to small business funding while helping banks convert new customers and attract new borrowers.
PayToMe.coPayToMe.co automates and optimizes financial tasks like invoicing, payments, and compliance, allowing businesses to focus on strategic initiatives and growth. The company’s platform can be tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses at various stages of growth, ensuring they can scale effectively and efficiently. PayToMe.co ensures that businesses can offer seamless financial interactions, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
RemyntRemynt can help creditors achieve higher recoveries and recapture defaulted consumers as customers when their financial position improves. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and was founded in 2022.
RevelataRevelata helps analysts at investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, PE firms and beyond, become bionic at research and analysis by using AI to automate away the grunt work of surfacing structured data from unstructured sources.
Safari SOPSafari’s built-in risk and compliance tools provide a single, auditable process to monitor served documents throughout their lifecycle. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, WA and was founded in 2019.
ScribeUpScribeUp is a subscription management solution directly behind consumer cards and banking products that offers streamlined controls over recurring bills for users and strategic and financial value for financial institutions.
SherpasSherpas brings AI to the core of financial services processes to deliver efficiency and improve the quality of advice that advisors give their clients, which makes it a stickier relationship and allows advisors to charge for expanded scope of advice. Sherpas helps advisors keep clients informed and engaged in a way that still feels like a high-touch relationship, reducing the need for 1-1 meetings.
Stock UnlockStock Unlock offers an investment software platform helps retail investors make more informed decisions in the stock market. The company is headquartered in New York, NY and was founded in 2021.
StreetbeatStreetbeat aims to deliver more information, more clarity, and more confidence to investors by leveraging AI and offering personalized investment strategies designed to align with each investor’s unique goals and risk tolerance.
Tennis FinanceTennis Finance augments the work of compliance analysts and teams. The company helps banks understand issues in their products to increase customer satisfaction, which leads to higher deposits and new customers.
Tradery LabsTradery Labs empowers organizations to transform and grow their businesses by offering a scalable, no-code, AI-driven trading platform that democratizes advanced algorithmic trading tools.
TriceThe Trice platform offers off-core infrastructure and payments orchestration for real-time account to account (A2A) transfers, powered by Real-Time Payments (RTP). The technology enables direct connectivity for banks, fintechs, digital wallets, investing apps, lenders, credit unions, and payment providers to quickly deploy money movement experiences.
WinnowWinnow is an automated compliance change management platform that empowers organizations to build accurate state and federal law surveys. The company is headquartered in Anaheim, CA and is founded in 2018.
We’re still placing the final touches on the FinovateSpring agenda, but this year’s show is shaping up to be full of the most relevant and impactful conversations you’ll have all year. If you don’t have your ticket yet, there’ still time to register.
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