Fintech AI founders: The revolution is here – we’ll help you build it 

AI is reshaping the way companies operate and build across the board; fintech is no exception. The surface area of opportunity here is vast but already we are seeing substantial labor automation in the back office, autonomous money movement as a new primitive, and the democratization of complex financial services more generally (think investment adviser or accountant “in your pocket”). It’s an exciting time for fintech startups, and we at Foundation Capital seek to meet founders at the earliest stages of ideation.

We’re delighted to announce a new accelerator program for those building at the intersection of AI and Fintech: Fintech AI Build. Applications are open now and due by May 16.

How it works

The new fintech-focused accelerator works just like our IIT Build and Cal Build accelerators: Joining is free, and you don’t give up equity. Our initial cohort will include 15 Fintech AI founders. During the program, you’ll attend a series of intimate in-person and virtual events. You’ll have access to the Foundation Capital investment team, free office space, demo days with our broader VC and angel network, AWS/Azure/Open AI/Anthropic free credits (plus dozens of others), and more.

We want to help you start, build, and scale your company. We select 8 founders per cohort and work closely with you for 3 months to help you accelerate the early and challenging process of starting a company. 

Requirements to join

We will expand this program over time, but for now, we’re looking for startups that are:

• Located in the Bay Area, or willing to travel during in-person weeks
• Building a Fintech AI company (we have a broad definition of Fintech)
• Ready to build

Foundation Capital has been backing Fintech projects for more than a decade—including companies like Lending Club, Sunrun, Stripe and Solana. Today, the future of fintech is bright: many generational companies have yet to be founded, and we’re excited to support the teams that will build them.  

Apply here → https://foundationcapital.com/fintechaibuild/