Fintech Cadence Ascension Program 2024 for Startups in Canada: (Deadline: 15 August, 2024)

Applications are open for the Fintech Cadence Ascension Program 2024 for Startups in Canada. This is an 11-week program dedicated to founders who are fundraising. Securing funding as a startup is crucial for building a strong foundation and scaling up, but the process can be overwhelming. To succeed, you need a comprehensive understanding of the funding landscape and the ability to maximize available opportunities.

Ascension is designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and network necessary to build a compelling case for raising capital. This program is particularly valuable in today’s challenging economic climate, ensuring you are well-prepared to navigate and secure funding for your startup.

Benefits

• Guidance: You will get tailored and personalized guidance from Fintech Cadence and top caliber experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and seasoned VCs through:
  • Pitch Practice Sessions
  • Office Hours
  • 1-1 Meetings with Industry Experts
  • Workshops
  • Fireside chats
• Connections: A supporting network is essential while navigating the arduous task of funding a scalable business.  Through Ascension you’ll have the opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs and experts from the fintech landscape with:
  • Peer-to-peer sessions
  • Strategic connections
  • Showcase Week
  • Additional networking sessions
• Resources: As part of the program, you will have access to the following resources:
  • Exclusive access to an archive of recorded workshops for the duration of your enrolment
  • Software credits with the most relevant software for fintech startups
  • Access to recruitment channels on Fintech Cadence’s job board, Slack Channels and community newsletters
• Visibility: They aim to amplify your achievements and engage you with the national fintech ecosystem through:
  • Networking sessions with industry experts, leaders in the financial landscape, and with other startups participating in the program
  • Opportunity to be showcased at Fintech Cadence’s events
  • Social Media exposure

Deadline: 15 August, 2024

Eligibility

They are looking for startups that:

• Operate a business incorporated in Canada;
• Have a validated problem;
• Have a working prototype of the solution and/or have proven traction;
• Be an early-stage fintech looking to raise funds within the year;
• Have not raised more than $1M in equity funding;
• Have at least one founder or senior member on the team with technical expertise;
• Have at least one founder working full time on the startup;
• Have large sale growth ambition and potential.

Application

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For more information, visit Fintech Cadence Ascension Program.