equipifi selected for the seventh FIS Fintech Accelerator Program
FIS Fintech Accelerator program, in collaboration with The Venture Center, connects fintech with high potential with global banking network
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 31 August 2022 /PRNewswire/ — equipifi announced today that it has been selected to participate in the seventh FIS Fintech Accelerator program, in partnership with The Venture Center. The FIS Fintech Accelerator program brings bankers, subject matter experts and financial services leaders together with pre-screened, market-validated fintech companies to advance the financial services industry.
“equipifi to be selected for the FIS Fintech Accelerator program is an honor,” said Bryce Deeney, co-founder and CEO of equipifi. “Our BNPL solution is based on helping bankers and financial institutions innovate through the ongoing digital revolution, and we are excited about the opportunity to meet FIS’s network.”
equipifi enables financial institutions to extend BNPL offerings that align with consumers’ health and financial goals to their debit cardholders. By adding BNPL to the solution package, banks and credit unions can expand financial flexibility and deepen engagement while increasing existing revenue lines and opening new ones.
“We are delighted to be working with equipifi, one of the fintech companies selected for the 2022 FIS Fintech Accelerator programme,” said Elaine Duff, Head of FIS Impact Ventures Fintech Advocacy, FIS. “We are constantly engaging the most innovative startups and look forward to helping these solutions evolve to serve the fintech industry.”
“We are delighted to start the seventh year of our partnership with the FIS and state of Arkansas to produce the 2022 FIS Fintech Accelerator,” said Wayne Miller, CEO of the Venture Center. “Our work with FIS is more important than ever as digital transformation continues to revolutionize everything we do. This year’s cohort demonstrates what fintech partnerships are all about, and the program is sure to be elevated as we work with the president of FIS Impact Ventures, Rob Leeand his team, whose dedication to fintech advocacy, diversity and inclusion is perfectly aligned with our own goal of creating meaningful impact.”
The 12-week 2022 program began July 19 and culminates with Demo Day on November 9 when fintechs will demonstrate their refined solutions to hundreds of leading financial institutions, potential investors and industry participants.
To learn more about the FIS Fintech Accelerator program, visit www.venturecenter.co/fisfintech.
About the company
equipment is a fintech SaaS that powers banks and credit unions with Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions that align with customers’ financial goals. The Equipifi platform seamlessly integrates with financial institutions to help them deepen customer engagement, increase market share, increase revenue and provide a single place to view, accept and manage BNPL plans on their existing digital banking app. Follow equipifi on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter (@equipifi).
About FIS
FIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for merchants, banks and capital markets companies globally. Our people are dedicated to advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests using our scale, deep expertise and data-driven insights. We help our customers use technology in innovative ways to solve business-critical challenges and deliver superior experiences for their customers. With headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. To learn more, visit www.fisglobal.com. Follow FIS further Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter (@FISGlobal).
About the Venture Center
The Venture Center’s immersive accelerator programs are designed to accelerate the growth of early- to late-stage companies and help validate their solutions to real-world problems. Our methodology provides a unique opportunity to connect with community banking leaders, receive seed investment, and learn from a comprehensive curriculum that helps strategically address challenges facing the marketplace, business, and finance. Learn more at www.venturecenter.co. Follow The Venture Center on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@VentureCenter) and Instagram.
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