LITTLE ROCK, Ark., — The Venture Center has announced that applications are now being accepted for the VC FinTech Accelerator, Powered by FIS. Applications end March 31 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
The Accelerator is a 15-week program to accelerate the growth of 10 startups in core banking, payments, mobile, fraud, and security and startups leveraging emerging technologies like cognitive computing, neural networks, and blockchain innovating in financial services.
Through a new fund established and directed by The Venture Center, portfolio companies will receive an initial $50,000 investment. In addition, the companies are eligible to pitch for up to $100,000-300,000 additional investment at the end of the program.
VC FinTech Accelerator cohort members receive mentoring from FIS, plus founders work with and receive advice from FIS leaders. FIS serves the largest players in FinTech, processing 27 billion transactions and $9 trillion annually.
“FIS has a strong track record in innovation that allows our clients to achieve their objectives while empowering them with the tools necessary to stay competitive in the rapidly-changing financial technology industry,” said Rob Lee, chief product officer, Global Banking and Payments, FIS. “This collaboration with The Venture Center is an excellent opportunity to promote innovation earlier in the life cycle. Little Rock is a natural fit for this initiative given FIS’ history and large employee presence in the market.”
“Startups innovating in analytics, cognitive computing, cybersecurity, bank back office, investment management, wearables, and wallets (among others) should apply for this unique program. There is no other place on earth where a founding team can gain access to leaders from the largest global financial software company,” said Lee Watson, president and CEO of The Venture Center.
Learn more and apply at http://www.vcfintech.co
About The Venture Center
The Venture Center drives the development of scalable, investable businesses. The Venture Center seeks to shape innovation across the country and around the world. Learn more at http://www.venturecenter.co
About FIS
FIS™ (NYSE: FIS) is a global leader in financial services technology, serving more than 20,000 clients in over 130 countries. FIS employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and holds leadership positions in payment processing, financial software and banking solutions. FIS is a Fortune 500 company and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. Learn more at www.fisglobal.com.
