Startup World Cup Fintech Pitch Competition (STL TechWeek)

Join us for an innovative showcase of financial technology at the Fintech Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, a highlight event of the . Hosted during the St. Louis Fintech Summit at the Post Building - home to fintech leaders Square and CashApp - this competition puts St. Louis's most promising financial technology ventures in the spotlight.

The Stakes Are High

From an initial pool of 100 St. Louis startups, watch as 10 carefully selected fintech ventures compete for a coveted spot in the world's largest startup competition. The winning team will advance to represent St. Louis in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they'll vie for a $1,000,000 investment prize alongside champions from 70+ global cities.

The Format

• Each startup will deliver a powerful 3-4 minute pitch
• Expert judging panel of fintech leaders and investors
• One winner selected to advance to regional finals
• Regional winner moves on to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley

Why Attend

• Experience breakthrough payment and banking technologies
• Witness next-generation financial service solutions
• Preview innovative blockchain and digital asset platforms
• Network with fintech pioneers and financial industry leaders
• Be part of St. Louis's rapidly growing fintech ecosystem
• Get an early look at potentially game-changing financial solutions

The Competition

The Startup World Cup represents the pinnacle of global startup competitions, bringing together the brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the world. This prestigious event has launched numerous successful companies and created valuable connections between startups, investors, and industry leaders.

St. Louis's Fintech focus for this regional competition highlights our city's emergence as a hub for financial innovation. Each competing startup represents the cutting edge of financial technology, from revolutionary payment systems to wealth management platforms, decentralized finance solutions, and transformative banking technologies.

This event takes place April 2nd at the historic Post Building in downtown St. Louis, as part of STL TechWeek's Fintech Summit. Experience firsthand how St. Louis entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the future of finance, developing solutions that make financial services more accessible, efficient, and inclusive for all.

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