We are thrilled to announce and welcome the next ten companies to the 2018 Barclays Accelerator powered by Techstars. This programme has become, arguably, the most selective Fintech accelerator in the world with a growing list of alumni that are literally changing the face of financial services. Today is the first day of the programme that will run for the next thirteen weeks. Demo day will take place at Rise London in Shoreditch on the 23 May 2018.
The programme brings together two powerful networks: Barclays, who is shaping the banking landscape and quickly making itself the first partner of choice of the most promising FinTechs, and Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. The 1300 portfolio companies of Techstars have raised over $4.6 billion in capital and 139 have had been acquired. Together, Barclays and Techstars give founders the best chance for success.
In addition to being selective, this programme is remarkably global and diverse. Incredible British founders will be joined by entrepreneurs from Poland, Ireland, India, Canada and the USA. They were selected from an applicant pool focused on next generation technology for the financial services industry. Companies in this cohort have launched exciting businesses using technology to address opportunities in options trading, compliance, cyber-security, open banking, supply chain, legal, payments, insurance, property management and lending.
I’d like to thank our mentors, sponsors, partners and alumni for their generous support. We look forward to another great cohort!
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Keybot helps property managers automate access for rental showings, maintenance, and short or long-term renters, without WiFi. |
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Audit XPRT harnesses the power of AI, Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning to automate compliance and auditing assurance. |
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The Sitata app provides travellers with real-time alerts, access to emergency numbers and hospital locations and connects travellers to trusted doctors. |
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Cyber Productivity’s automated accounting platform helps SMEs manage cashflow and allows banks to offer products based on real client’s needs. |
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Nimbla provides smart, simple and relevant insurance and financial products for SMEs. |
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The Aspire account allows international students to open a bank account prior to leaving home, and even before they know their UK address. |
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Dev/ Con cyber security software eliminates advertising fraud by detecting, fixing, and monitoring both technical and organisational vulnerabilities. |
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Crowdz—the Blockchain- Commerce CompanyTM is the creator of the world’s first blockchain-based business-commerce transaction networks & ecommerce marketplaces. |
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Gatsby makes option trading accessible to everyone. With as little as $100, users can turn investments for or against companies and ETFs into big returns. |
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Oathello helps busy solicitors and legal teams by giving them a tool to find, book, and pay for witnessing and notary services on demand. |