Startup Pitch

The stage for fintech’s next big thing

The Fintech Meetup Startup Pitch Competition offers early-stage Fintech startups the chance to win one of two $50,000 SAFE notes.

2 $50K Checks

Two standout startups will each receive a $50,000 SAFE note—real capital to help accelerate their next stage of growth.

200+ Applicants

With over 200 applicants each year, the Startup Pitch is one of the most competitive and high-impact showcases in fintech.

3 Partnering Orgs

We proudly partner with J.P. Morgan, Mastercard, and Commerce Ventures to spotlight the brightest early-stage fintechs in the industry.

Winners

In 2025 Startup Pitch competition was presented in partnership with Commerce Ventures, Mastercard and J.P.Morgan Chase. We were delighted to announce two winners: congratulations to Kaaj and their Co-Founder Utsav Shah, and 1Konto and their Co-Founder CEO Edwin Handschuh!

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