If you’re building the next game-changing product for the finance world, this could be your moment to shine.
The FATE Pitch Stage isn’t just another startup competition—it’s a high-energy hub where finance and accounting startups connect with investors, showcase their innovations, and grab real business opportunities.
Your Big Pitch in Front of Industry Leaders
Finalists selected for the FATE Pitch Stage will get the chance to present their product or service live to a powerful audience.
We’re talking venture capitalists, angel investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and decision-makers like CFOs and finance VPs who are looking for the next big thing.
In short: you’ll be pitching to the very people who can help take your startup to the next level.
More Than Just a Pitch—It’s Full Access
When you’re not on stage, you won’t be sitting idle.
Each finalist gets a demo space in the FATE Startup Pavilion, giving you face-to-face time with potential investors, partners, and customers. You’ll also receive:
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Free access to all FATE programming
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Professional coaching to sharpen your pitch and business strategy
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And yes, there’s a $2,500 prize up for grabs for the most impressive startup
Pitch Categories That Cover the Whole Finance Tech Landscape
Think your startup might be a fit? Here’s what you need to know.
FATE is currently accepting applications in four categories, each focusing on a major area of finance and accounting innovation.
🔹 Core Finance Tech Stack
For startups building tools to manage financial operations—things like accounting, tax, compliance, AR/AP, payroll, billing, and treasury.
If your solution helps automate or streamline day-to-day finance tasks, this is your lane.
🔹 Business Intelligence and Automation
If your platform helps finance teams make better decisions through forecasting, analytics, planning, or performance tracking, this category is for you.
That includes tools for budgeting, digital twins, dashboards, and predictive modeling.
🔹 Productivity Tools
Have a product that helps teams work better across departments? Whether it’s HR, CRM, supply chain, customer service, or project management, this category is for all the tools that improve people, process, and task coordination.
🔹 Disruptive Platforms and Tools
If your startup doesn’t fit neatly into the boxes above—but you’re reshaping the future of finance or the office of the CFO in a bold, innovative way—this is your category.
Think outside-the-box solutions that are part of finance’s digital evolution.
Not sure which category your product fits in? Just choose Disruptive Platforms and Tools when applying.
How to Apply and When It Closes
If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, don’t wait.
Applications are open now, and the deadline to apply is August 15, 2025.
👉 Click here to submit your application and be part of something big.
