ISME ACE Fintech Accelerator 2018

ISME ACE, India’s largest FinTech accelerator programme, is now accepting applications for its second cohort of FinTech start-ups!

Our intensive accelerator programme, fosters and invests in inventive and passionate entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas. We provide funding, business development & marketing support, PR support, technology support, strategic & need-based mentorship and a creative co-working space, through an expansive network of partners in BFSI, technology, media, infrastructure, advisory and VC/PE space.

We have invested in 6 promising FinTech start-ups from our first cohort, diligently selected out of 500+ applications received, and are now accepting applications for the second cohort.
Here is your chance to get be the next FinTech unicorn!

KEY DATES:
Application Opens: 12th March, 2018
Application Deadline: 15th April, 2018
Selection Day: 15th May, 2018
Batch begins: 15th June, 2018

BENEFITS TO STARTUPS:
1) US $100-200k gross funding in cash
2) Access to financial services partner firms, viz., Banks, Payment Banks/Wallets, NBFCs, Insurance companies, Asset Managers, Wealth managers, etc. , to get them as clients or investors
3) Technology - Cloud credits and priority customer support by leading tech giants, IS Audit
4) Media exposure via program partners YourStory, BusinessWorld, Medici, and mainstream media
5) CFO support from KPMG and legal support
6) Investor network support - Indian Angel Network (IAN), TiE, IVCA
7) Pertinent, need based and focused mentorship by successful startup founders, financial services industry experts
8) Co-working space for 4 months in Lower Parel, Mumbai – financial hub of India; for Startups operating out of different cities, workspace provided by program partner - AWFIS
9) Demo Day/Customer Day – A platform to showcase your solutions to the VC/PE & BFSI community.

All for ~8% stake in your Company (negotiable).
Apply now for early selection!

Read more:
yourstory.com/2018/03/fintech-accelerator-isme-ace-holds-demo-day-first-cohort-startups/
economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/fintech-accelerator-isme-ace-announces-first-startup-cohort/articleshow/62604949.cms
yourstory.com/2018/01/fintech-accelerator-isme-ace-announces-new-batch-startups-will-fund-mentor/