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. Apply by October 1st.
Judges
Amanda Abrams, CEO of Cohen Circle
Luis Valdich, Managing Director at Citi Ventures
Josh Lumer, Principal at Allstate Strategic Ventures
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
Application Submission: Complete the online application form by October 1st.
Selection Phase: Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts. Judging will take place over 3 rounds.
Pre-Selection – Starting October 2nd
Selection – Starting October 17
Final Event: Finalists will present their companies to a distinguished panel and live audience at the competition finale. November 7th
Mark Your Calendars
Application Deadline: October 1st
Preliminary Rounds: October 2nd through October 17th
Final Event: November 7th