STARTUP APPLICATION: join the Official Startup Portfolio for Future-of-Fintech Week 2024 by WBC! 
CALLING ALL FINTECH FOUNDERS: the inaugural Future-of-Fintech Week by World Business Chicago is this September 23-27, 2024!


Taking place September 23-27, Future-of-Fintech Week by WBC connects startups with investors, convenes our storied finance and emerging fintech ecosystem leaders, and showcases Chicago as a leading global destination for tech and innovation.

We're excited to invite founders to apply for the official Future-of-Fintech Week startup portfolio! Selected startups are:

  • Within the fintech or insurtech/regtech industries 

  • Seeking their next institutional round with investors, primarily venture capital (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, or Series B round). 

  • Located nationwide or internationally, though preference is given to Chicagoland startups

After review by the organizers, selected startups will:

1) Receive one (1) complimentary ticket to Future-of-Fintech Week 2024, 9/26 networking reception
2) Receive one (1) complimentary ticket to Startup Day 9/25
3) Be featured on the official 2024 Future-of-Fintech Week website & other relevant digital channels
4) Be featured on official startup portfolio list to be distributed to all attending investors and corporate partners before the first day of the Future-of-Fintech Week
5) Access to directory of participating investors in Future-of-Fintech Week 

Limited slots are available, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. To be considered, please complete the application before September 11, 12PM CST or share with your recommendations of prospective startups.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to Innovation Program Manager, Manleen Rajput at mrajput@worldbusinesschicago.com. Thank you!

*PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING*
1) Startups are selected after successful submission and review of this application. All final decisions are at the discretion of Future-of-Fintech Week organizers.
2) Selected startups are responsible for travel & hotel during the Future-of-FinTech Week.
3) The 2024 Future-of-Fintech Week is an event focused on startup & venture matchmaking, with no public pitch sessions.
4) Please note that your answers to the questions below will be shared on a public database with investors
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First & Last Name  *
Preferred Email Address *
Company Name *
Job Title *
Company Website *
Gender Identity *
Race *
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Do you identity as part of the LGBTQIA+ community? *
Are you a part of any other World Business Chicago programs (i.e. Enterprise Chicago, THINKChicago, GET Cities, etc?) *
Which innovation hub/accelerator/VC are you affiliated with? If none, please enter "none". *
In which city is your company based?  *
In which state is your company based?  *
Which industry aligns best with your company?  *
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Company Description  *
Please describe your target market.  *
Is your company planning to raise capital in the next 12 months?  *
What is your company's current revenue? *
How much capital has your company raised to date? *
How many customers/users does your company currently have? *
What is your company's current growth rate? Please include some brief context. *
Latest Funding Round *
Current Company & Product Status *
Why do you want to attend and what do you hope to achieve at the Future-of- FinTech Week? *
Who are your target VC firms or individual investors that  WBC can help connect you with by inviting to Future of FinTech Week?  *
Please share a link to your company's logo (transparent background preferred). *
Please share a viewable link to your pitch deck. *
I plan to stay and build my business in the Midwest.  *
Not at all!
Yes - that is the goal!
What do you feel are the strengths of the midwest fintech and innovation ecosystem? Either in your city, or the broader midwest? 
What do you feel is lacking in the midwest fintech and innovation ecosystem? What kind of support is needed? 
Please share a link to your company's LinkedIn page. 
Please share a link to your company's Instagram page. 
How can World Business Chicago further support you in your goals? 
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How did you hear about the Future-of-FinTech Week? *
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