Global accelerator Startupbootcamp FinTech partners with Polish Tech Innovators to bring their FastTrack tour to Warsaw
Mission ToRun, HanzaTrade, Geek Girls Carrots and Exchange Invest host Europe’s leading
accelerator programme Startupbootcamp FinTech showcasing Poland’s entrepreneurial talent
in the global market
FastTrack is open to innovative early stage startups specialising in FinTech
WARSAW, May 19, 2015 –Startupbootcamp FinTech today announced that their FastTrack tour will
be coming to leading co-working space PanstwoMiasto on May 18, 2015. Focused on the region’s
FinTech startups, the one-day event is open to innovative early-stage companies looking for expert
advice and exposure. Part of the global award-winning Startupbootcamp (SBC), SBC FinTech is a leading
financial innovation accelerator dedicated to helping startups scale globally through direct access to an
international network of mentors, partners and investors.
Startupbootcamp selected Warsaw, Poland as one of 18 global destinations for the FinTech FastTrack
tour, after witnessing the recent growth in financial innovation in the region. In an exciting local
partnership, tech innovators: Mission ToRun, HanzaTrade, Geek Girls Carrots and Exchange invest will all
be hosting the event.
Why should startups apply?
FastTrack events are a bite-sized glimpse into the value of a Startupbootcamp programme. Ten startups
will have the opportunity to connect with top mentors, get feedback from other startups and meet the
Startupbootcamp FinTech team. One-on-one sessions with local industry experts in the finance,
investment and entrepreneurial space will provide advice on how to improve their product, business
model and pitching skills. By participating, startups will also gain access to the Startupbootcamp FinTech
global community. After the FastTrack tour, Startupbootcamp FinTech will select 10 startups to take part
in their three month intensive 2015 FinTech accelerator in London.
“Being a part of our FastTrack Tour means that startups are on the Startupbootcamp FinTech watch list
for life, giving them a greater chance of being selected for one of our global programmes, “said
Nektarios Liolios, MD, Startupbootcamp FinTech. “We encourage startups, at whatever stage in their
early development, to apply to join us for the unprecedented opportunity to connect with
Startupbootcamp FinTech’s global community and access worldwide opportunities. It is an exciting time
for FinTech, not only in London and Singapore, but also in Poland, and we’re delighted to be bringing
FastTrack to Warsaw.”
Patrick Lyle Young CEO of HanzaTrade, said:“We’re thrilled to be supporting an exciting accelerator
programme like Startupbootcamp FinTech. We’ve seen the proven success from the 2014 London
programme and look forward to the great things to come in 2015. We got involved because they
recognised a need to promote innovation in FinTech in Poland, and it’s something that we are equally
passionate about.”
Successful FastTrack startups join the watch list and have the potential to be selected for the
Startupbootcamp FinTech accelerator programme as well as:
● Extensive mentorship from 400+ entrepreneurs, investors, and partners
● Access to top markets in London, Europe, Asia-Pacific
● 3+ months free office space
● € 15K in cash per team
● €450K+ in partner services
● Exposure to 200+ Angels & VCs
● Invitation to SBC global alumni network
The event is open to all early stage startups in FinTech. For more information on the application process please visit Startupbootcamp website