Welcome to the future.

The HarvardAE Global Pitch Competition - FinTech is your gateway to showcasing your venture to the world and connecting with industry leaders and investors.

Join us for the Finals Pitch Competition

Many thanks to our sponsor Greyhill Capital Partners for their generous support of the Global Pitch Competition.

Finalists

These finalists are redefining the future of FinTech. Don’t miss out—secure your spot and watch the next wave of Harvard FinTech innovation live!

  • Aghanim Streamlining global trade with blockchain-based finance solutions.

  • Almond Fintech Enabling secure cross-border payments for financial inclusion.

  • Bimaplan Offering affordable micro-insurance to protect underserved populations.

  • Delfi Providing AI-powered tools for better risk management and investments.

  • Metafin Simplifying DeFi access with an all-in-one financial services platform.

  • Oze Empowering small businesses with digital tools for growth and inclusion.

Judges

Who Should Apply

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Stage: Pre-Seed to Series A

  • Financing: 250k+ (equity, grants and/or debt) (no cap)

  • Experienced founding team

  • Intellectual property

  • Large market opportunity

  • Harvard alumni founder/cofounder

Harvard alumni founders who are poised to transform the technological landscape. If your startup has secured seed funding, has traction, boasts an experienced founding team, holds  IP, and targets a large market opportunity, you are invited to apply.

Sectors

  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

  • Financial Infrastructure and Data Analytics

  • Payment Processing and Merchant Services

  • Enterprise Financial Solution

  • Digital Payments and Transfers

  • Banking and Personal Finance

  • Lending and Financing

  • Investment and Wealth Management

  • Insurance Technology (Insurtech)

  • Regulatory Technology (Regtech) and Compliance

From Application to Final Pitch

  1. Application Submission: Complete the online application form by October 15.

  2. Selection Phase: Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts. Judging will take place over 3 rounds.

    • Final Event - November 7th: Finalists will present their companies to a distinguished panel and live audience at the competition finale.

Mark Your Calendars

    • Application Deadline: October 21

    • Preliminary Rounds: Starting October 24

    • Final Event: November 7th