Fintech
16 of 37 top accelerators focus on this area (43% consensus)
16
Accelerators
10
Open or Rolling
Accelerators in Fintech
Y Combinator
Open$500K ($125K for 7% + $375K uncapped MFN SAFE)
United States · 3 months
Techstars
Rolling$220K ($20K for 5% + $200K uncapped MFN SAFE)
United States · 13 weeks
500 Global Accelerator
Rolling$150K
United States · 4 months
Seedcamp
RollingGBP 150K-180K pre-seed lead cheque
United Kingdom · Program + ongoing platform support
Antler
Rolling$200K ($200K SAFE for 8%, US)
United Kingdom / Europe · 10-12 weeks core phase
Plug and Play Tech Center
RollingProgram and deal specific
United States · 3 months core program
StartX
No fixed check size (network and partner fund pathways)
United States · 10-12 weeks core programming
a16z Speedrun
$500K ($500K for 10% via SAFE)
United States · 8-12 weeks
MuckerLab
Pre-seed investment at entry
United States · 12 weeks
MassChallenge
Non-dilutive awards + partner funding pathways
United States · 4 months
Forum Ventures Accelerator
$100K
United States · 3 months
LAUNCH Accelerator
Open$125K
United States · 14 weeks
AngelPad
Open$120K
United States · 10 weeks
Founder University
Rolling$25K–$125K (top graduates)
United States · 12 weeks
The Mint
Open$500K
United States · 11 weeks
Startup Wise Guys
Up to €100,000 (fintech up to €150,000)
Estonia (Tallinn) · About 3–5 months
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