The first IPO, first mutual fund, and the first fully-fledged stock market were all born here. The Dutch history of financial innovation serves as our inspiration as we combine the two powerful networks of Techstars and ABN AMRO Bank. 

The financial sector has an important role to play in the transition to a more sustainable world and to accelerate the digitisation of assets and transactions. This year’s selection has focused on startups at the intersection of fintech with sustainability and digital assets that will redesign the financial sector and create a better future for consumers and businesses. We are privileged to bring this current class of fintech companies to Amsterdam to build upon the enduring Dutch history in fintech and to make a positive impact in the world that we hope will be equally long lasting.

When we opened applications for our program back in Q3 2020, deep in the middle of the pandemic, we had no idea what the world would look like in Q1 2021. We wrote “if you’re wondering if the ABN AMRO & Techstars Future of Finance Accelerator is right for your fintech startup, the resounding answer is: “Ja natuurlijk!”.

We were overwhelmed with how much this partnership resonated with fintech entrepreneurs despite the pandemic. Hosting over 21 recruiting events across the world in 28 days, we were humbled by the enormous interest in our inaugural accelerator program with applications from over 50 countries. We are excited to welcome a diverse group of companies and founders from 20 countries and five continents, including 5 female founders and 2 female CEOs.

This year’s programme starts on March 29th with a demo day scheduled for early July. If you, like us, believe that the fields of sustainability and digital assets are the future, then come meet the class. The startups and I look forward to engaging with you during the program. 

Over the three month program the class will be meeting 100s of mentors, EIRs, global partners, sponsors and alumni. On behalf of the accelerator I thank you for your ongoing support and the encouragement and guidance you will offer the incoming class. You are what truly makes Techstars the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed.

With that, I’m thrilled to welcome the following companies to the Techstars network. They are listed by sector.

Sustainability

Cuantix

SaaS platform that automates sustainability and impact data gathering and reporting.

Geowox

1-click digital valuation for mortgage borrowers to unlock green mortgage rates.

Raise Green 

Climate tech marketplace for local impact investing connecting capital with community need.

Valyuu

Circular economy marketplace to facilitate the recirculation of unused products, reducing electronic waste.

Digital Assets

Evercity 

Blockchain platform to issue, manage and monitor green and sustainable financial instruments.

Recheck

Building passports for energy efficient and sustainable properties that convert real estate data into a new class of digital asset.

Vinter

Data analytics business and a regulated crypto index provider building financial products trading on stock exchanges. 

XKey 

API providing safe, cloud-native custody as a service to help financial institutions secure crypto assets

Customer Experience

Facenote

Biometric payments via facial recognition in a private, secure and compliant way.

Upside Saving

API for merchant funded loyalty rewards, delivering frictionless cashback straight into a savings account.