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SUMMARY:CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2020
DESCRIPTION:Description\nCATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2020\nBootcamp for 12 Inclusive Fintech Companies\nCATAPULT is a 1-week training and networking bootcamp\, hosted in Luxembourg between 1st and 8th of March 2020\, for 12 Fintech companies working to develop financial inclusion in Africa. \nThe program is run in English. Travel and accommodation costs for the participating Fintech companies will be covered. \nBuilding on the success of previous experience\, we are proud to launch the 2nd edition of the CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa. This acceleration program is a unique one-week program supporting 12 selected Fintech companies from all over Africa focusing on financial inclusion and keen to build bridges between Africa and Europe\, highlighting their initiatives and very much aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance centre\, where the potential is huge. \nApplication DEADLINE is Wednesday 15th of January >> http://catapult.lu \nCATAPULT: Inclusion Africa will cover a range of broad topics\, including business model mapping\, scaling strategies\, peer due diligence processes\, investability\, business plan presentation\, legal strategy\, pricing\, HR policy\, marketing strategy\, and more. \nIn parallel\, the bootcamp will support the promotion of Fintech for Financial Inclusion topic to the broader Responsible Finance sector in Luxembourg and beyond\, to include PFIs\, MFIs\, Fund Managers\, Philanthropists\, Advisory and Support firms. The goal is to highlight and promote synergies\, collaboration and potential partnerships between the participating Fintechs and these institutions. \nFinally\, the bootcamp aims to promote and draw attention to the importance and value of Fintech for Financial Inclusion\, through local and international media exposure\, with the goal of focusing broad attention to the initiatives that are driving positive change in Africa. \nCriteria\nStartups selected could range from pre-seed to Series A stage. In general\, the bootcamp is stage-agnostic as it aims to further support promising early-stage startups in the fintech for financial inclusion space and create synergies between them\, partners\, sponsors\, investors\, Microfinance institutions (MFI) and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs). \n\nMust be a Fintech company with a clear financial inclusion focus\nShould ideally be a solution that is directly beneficial to work in partnership with a traditional financial institution and/or MFI/PFI\nMust be delivering a solution directly applicable to the target region: Africa\nShould have a minimum viable product already that it would be capable to implement in a pilot project\nShould have meaningful customer or business validation (not limited to revenue\, can also be successful pilot studies\, number of users\, and/or strategic partnerships)\nMust have a strong and well-balanced team. Key areas such as sales\, technology development and operations should be covered internally\nPrior funding raised is an advantage but is not a limiting factor for the selection.\n\nGet the chance to be immersed in an exclusive program supporting YOU to enhance financial inclusiveness and scale your business \nAPPLY NOW at >> http://catapult.lu \nCATAPULT Africa is provided by the LHoFT (The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology). The LHoFT Foundation is a public – private sector initiative that drives technology innovation for Luxembourg’s financial services industry\, connecting the domestic and international Fintech community to develop solutions that shape the world of tomorrow.
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/catapult-inclusion-africa-2020-2/
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SUMMARY:CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2020
DESCRIPTION:Description\nCATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2020\nBootcamp for 12 Inclusive Fintech Companies\nCATAPULT is a 1-week training and networking bootcamp\, hosted in Luxembourg between 1st and 8th of March 2020\, for 12 Fintech companies working to develop financial inclusion in Africa. \nThe program is run in English. Travel and accommodation costs for the participating Fintech companies will be covered. \nBuilding on the success of previous experience\, we are proud to launch the 2nd edition of the CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa. This acceleration program is a unique one-week program supporting 12 selected Fintech companies from all over Africa focusing on financial inclusion and keen to build bridges between Africa and Europe\, highlighting their initiatives and very much aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance centre\, where the potential is huge. \nApplication DEADLINE is Wednesday 15th of January >> http://catapult.lu \nCATAPULT: Inclusion Africa will cover a range of broad topics\, including business model mapping\, scaling strategies\, peer due diligence processes\, investability\, business plan presentation\, legal strategy\, pricing\, HR policy\, marketing strategy\, and more. \nIn parallel\, the bootcamp will support the promotion of Fintech for Financial Inclusion topic to the broader Responsible Finance sector in Luxembourg and beyond\, to include PFIs\, MFIs\, Fund Managers\, Philanthropists\, Advisory and Support firms. The goal is to highlight and promote synergies\, collaboration and potential partnerships between the participating Fintechs and these institutions. \nFinally\, the bootcamp aims to promote and draw attention to the importance and value of Fintech for Financial Inclusion\, through local and international media exposure\, with the goal of focusing broad attention to the initiatives that are driving positive change in Africa. \nCriteria\nStartups selected could range from pre-seed to Series A stage. In general\, the bootcamp is stage-agnostic as it aims to further support promising early-stage startups in the fintech for financial inclusion space and create synergies between them\, partners\, sponsors\, investors\, Microfinance institutions (MFI) and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs). \n\nMust be a Fintech company with a clear financial inclusion focus\nShould ideally be a solution that is directly beneficial to work in partnership with a traditional financial institution and/or MFI/PFI\nMust be delivering a solution directly applicable to the target region: Africa\nShould have a minimum viable product already that it would be capable to implement in a pilot project\nShould have meaningful customer or business validation (not limited to revenue\, can also be successful pilot studies\, number of users\, and/or strategic partnerships)\nMust have a strong and well-balanced team. Key areas such as sales\, technology development and operations should be covered internally\nPrior funding raised is an advantage but is not a limiting factor for the selection.\n\nGet the chance to be immersed in an exclusive program supporting YOU to enhance financial inclusiveness and scale your business \nAPPLY NOW at >> http://catapult.lu \nCATAPULT Africa is provided by the LHoFT (The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology). The LHoFT Foundation is a public – private sector initiative that drives technology innovation for Luxembourg’s financial services industry\, connecting the domestic and international Fintech community to develop solutions that shape the world of tomorrow.
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/catapult-inclusion-africa-2020/
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SUMMARY:Fintech Friday - Special Catapult: Inclusion Africa
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDear Innovators\, Partners & Friends\, \nWe are excited to invite you to our very special Fintech Friday\, Catapult: Inclusion Africa  \nBuilding on the success of the 2018 edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa\, we are excited to launch the second edition of this unique program of Fintech startup development. Developed by the LHoFT Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Foreign & European Affairs – Directorate for Development and Humanitarian affairs\, the program targets companies focusing on financial inclusion in Africa\, aiming to build bridges between Africa and Europe\, highlighting their initiatives and very much aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance centre. \nCome and join us on Friday 6th of March for an Exclusive Fintech Friday and a great Award Ceremony to conclude a week of immersion\, learning and networking in presence of new Minister of Economy and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs\, Mr Franz Fayot.  \nAgenda:\n> 6:15 pm: Opening of Fintech Friday & Jury Deliberation \n> 6.45 – 7:00 pm: Award Ceremony \n> 7:00 pm – 10:15: Walking Dinner and Networking event\n10:30 pm: Closing\n \nThis is a private event. Please request your invitation by sending an email to info@lhoft.lu  \nAbout: \nFintech Friday is Luxembourg’s fastest growing (and coolest) Fintech networking event\, bringing together Fintech entrepreneurs\, executives\, VCs\, Fintech enthusiasts and business angels. \nWakanda Forever
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/fintech-friday-special-catapult-inclusion-africa-2/
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SUMMARY:Fintech Friday - Special Catapult: Inclusion Africa
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDear Innovators\, Partners & Friends\, \nWe are excited to invite you to our very special Fintech Friday\, Catapult: Inclusion Africa  \nBuilding on the success of the 2018 edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa\, we are excited to launch the second edition of this unique program of Fintech startup development. Developed by the LHoFT Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Foreign & European Affairs – Directorate for Development and Humanitarian affairs\, the program targets companies focusing on financial inclusion in Africa\, aiming to build bridges between Africa and Europe\, highlighting their initiatives and very much aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance centre. \nCome and join us on Friday 6th of March for an Exclusive Fintech Friday and a great Award Ceremony to conclude a week of immersion\, learning and networking in presence of new Minister of Economy and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs\, Mr Franz Fayot.  \nAgenda:\n> 6:15 pm: Opening of Fintech Friday & Jury Deliberation \n> 6.45 – 7:00 pm: Award Ceremony \n> 7:00 pm – 10:15: Walking Dinner and Networking event\n10:30 pm: Closing\n \nThis is a private event. Please request your invitation by sending an email to info@lhoft.lu  \nAbout: \nFintech Friday is Luxembourg’s fastest growing (and coolest) Fintech networking event\, bringing together Fintech entrepreneurs\, executives\, VCs\, Fintech enthusiasts and business angels. \nWakanda Forever
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/fintech-friday-special-catapult-inclusion-africa/
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