NatWest Unveils Five Fintechs for Its FinTech Growth Programme
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NatWest has announced the five FinTechs selected for its first FinTech Growth Programme, an initiative designed to support early-stage startups in scaling their businesses. Following a competitive selection process, TunicPay, Ask Silver, mmob, Aperidata, and Sprive will now have the opportunity to collaborate with NatWest’s Innovation team, senior decision-makers, and industry experts over the next ten weeks.
The programme focuses on fostering innovation in the payments space, with participating FinTechs offering solutions that enhance security, improve financial inclusion, and streamline embedded finance. By working closely with NatWest, these startups gain access to mentorship, a curated scale-up curriculum, and networking opportunities that could help shape the future of digital banking.
More details on the selected digital banking companies and their innovative solutions are below. Stay tuned for further updates on their progress!
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