The Founders Arena WealthTech accelerator is a specialized program designed to support and accelerate the growth of companies operating in the wealth management sector. It provides selected companies with resources, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to investors, helping them scale their businesses and achieve their growth objectives.

The Founders Arena accelerator is designed for companies that are post-revenue and operating in the early to mid-stages of their development, typically ranging from Seed to Series A funding rounds. These companies have already generated revenue from their products or services and are looking to further scale and expand their market presence.

“Post revenue” refers to companies that have already started generating revenue from their products or services. They have a proven business model and have acquired customers, indicating that there is demand for their offerings in the market.

The typical funding stage of companies in the The Founders Arena is Seed to Series A. Seed funding is the initial stage of raising capital for a startup, while Series A is the first significant round of funding after the seed stage, usually aimed at scaling the business and expanding operations.

A hybrid accelerator program combines elements of both traditional and virtual/remote accelerators. It will include in-person components such as workshops, mentorship sessions, and networking events, as well as virtual components such as online resources, webinars, and remote mentorship. This hybrid model allows for flexibility and accessibility for participating companies.

The Founders Arena is focused on companies operating in the wealth management and financial services sector, which includes a wide range of financial technology (fintech) solutions targeting areas such as investment management, financial planning, wealth management, asset allocation, and other related fields.

Yes, the Founders Arena is primarily focused on business-to-business (B2B2C) companies. These are companies that provide products or services to other businesses within the wealth management industry, rather than directly to individual consumers (B2C).

Participating in the The Founders Arena will offer several benefits to post revenue, Seed to Series A, B2BC companies, including access to industry expertise, mentorship from experienced professionals, resources to scale and grow their business, networking opportunities with potential partners and investors, validation of their business model, and exposure to a wider customer base.

The duration of The Founders Arena will be a 10 to 12 week program.

The Founders Arena provides a range of resources and support to participating companies, which may include access to a network of industry experts, mentors, and advisors; educational workshops and training programs; office space or co-working facilities; access to market research and data; and introductions to potential customers, partners, and investors.

The Founders Arena helps companies with business development and market access by providing guidance and support in areas such as market validation, customer acquisition, go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and sales and marketing strategies. This may include mentorship, networking opportunities, and industry connections to help companies gain traction in the market and expand their customer base.

The mentorship and networking component of the wealth tech accelerator involves pairing participating companies with experienced mentors and advisors who can provide guidance, insights, and feedback on various aspects of their business, such as strategy, product development, fundraising, and operations. Additionally, the accelerator will facilitate networking events, workshops, and industry connections to help companies build relationships with potential customers, partners, and investors.

The expectations and requirements for participating companies in the Founders Arena is you are present, expected to actively participate in the program, attend workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking events, and make progress towards their business goals. Companies expected to be open to feedback, willing to iterate and pivot their business models,and demonstrate a commitment to growth and scalability.

The Founders Arena may facilitate investor connections and fundraising opportunities by providing participating companies with exposure to a network of potential investors, such as angel investors, venture capital firms, and strategic partners. This will include pitch sessions, investor introductions, and fundraising workshops to help companies prepare for and navigate the fundraising process.

The selection process for companies to participate in the Founders Arena will include an application and screening process, followed by interviews and due diligence. The specific criteria for selection may vary, but generally, companies with innovative and scalable wealth tech solutions, post-revenue, and in the Seed to Series A stage of funding, with a strong founding team and market potential may be considered for participation.

The Founders Arena is a global accelerator. While our program will run in Arlington TX will be partner and host events in other geographic regions (focus on NA, Asia, EMEA and Latin America).