Learn about our exciting new opportunity for early stage FinTechs
Last week, IA Engine launched the SPARKS programme - an industry-leading proposition looking to boost very early-stage FinTech businesses that need expert guidance in scaling their business and overcoming common barriers to entry when first entering the market.
International competitiveness is now at the forefront of the UK investment industry’s agenda, and FinTech adoption within the industry is an important step in keeping the UK a leading centre for asset management. New technology can transform the complexity of investment management businesses and deliver smarter, faster and more efficient ways to serve their customers.
Engine, the IA’s specialist FinTech accelerator, is looking to harness increasing interest from investment managers in FinTech companies, and find promising early-stage businesses that need a kickstart.
The IA Engine team are looking for promising pre-seed FinTech businesses with a differentiated and competitive proposition. Up to three successful applicants will benefit from a bespoke development programme and work closely with industry experts to develop their industry proposition.
Engine’s dedicated Advisory Panel Groups focusing on distribution, investments, and operation, and the broader IA Engine team, will provide ongoing feedback and guidance on the businesses’ propositions, and ultimately assist in validating the solution and its place in the market. Successful applicants will also be able to access the policy insight and expertise within the wider Investment Association via the IA Knowledge Centre and technical experts; as well as opportunities to participate and benefit from the extensive training and events programmes. We are excited to see the variety of business propositions and wealth of talent, and to use our programme to help build these pre-seed businesses into serious players in this space. For more information, see here.