Deadline: August 15, 2025
Are you a fintech startup building the future of finance, accounting, or business intelligence? The FATE Pitch Stage Competition 2025 is your opportunity to shine in front of top-tier investors, CFOs, venture capitalists, and global financial leaders. This high-stakes competition is hosted live at the Finance & Accounting Technology Expo (FATE), and it’s designed to discover and amplify startups pushing boundaries in finance technology.
This blog outlines all you need to know about the FATE Pitch Stage Competition 2025—eligibility, benefits, categories, and application links.
Application Deadline
Submit your application by August 15, 2025.
Don’t miss your chance to pitch live at one of the most influential fintech gatherings of the year.
What Is the FATE Pitch Stage Competition?
The FATE Pitch Stage Competition 2025 is a startup pitch showdown held during the Finance & Accounting Technology Expo. It offers early to growth-stage companies the platform to pitch in front of:
- Angel investors
- Venture capitalists
- CFOs and VPs of Finance
- Fintech industry leaders
- Potential enterprise customers
Finalists will compete live on the expo’s main stage and benefit from exclusive access to the startup ecosystem at FATE.
Competition Categories
Startups can apply under one of four key categories:
1. Core Finance Tech Stack
Solutions that power essential finance operations—such as accounting, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, invoicing, compliance, treasury management, and more.
2. Business Intelligence & Automation
Innovations in FP&A, forecasting, predictive analytics, dashboards, and financial modelling fall into this group.
3. Productivity Tools
Startups in project/task management, HRIS, CRM, procurement, supply chain, and document management are welcome to apply.
4. Disruptive Platforms
This category celebrates bold, transformative platforms redefining financial operations and the CFO function.
Why You Should Apply
Selected finalists of the FATE Pitch Stage Competition 2025 will receive:
- Live pitch opportunity in front of a curated audience of investors and finance professionals
- Expert pitch coaching to refine your presentation
- Complimentary registration to all FATE Expo events
- Dedicated demo booth in the Startup Pavilion
- Chance to win a $2,500 prize
- Global visibility and access to a vibrant innovation community
Who Can Apply?
The competition is open to startups at various stages of growth, from idea to revenue-generating. Eligibility includes:
- Startups in any fintech-related domain
- Companies incorporated or not, with or without funding
- Startups with up to $10 million in funding
- Global eligibility—open to applicants from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia/New Zealand, and the Middle East
- Both pre-revenue and revenue-generating businesses are accepted
How to Apply
Applying is easy and takes only a few steps:
- Review the four competition categories to determine your fit
- Prepare your pitch materials
- Submit your application by August 15, 2025
👉 Click here to apply now.
👉 Read more about the FATE Pitch Stage Competition 2025.
Final Thoughts
The FATE Pitch Stage Competition 2025 is more than a contest—it’s a platform to fast-track your fintech startup into the global spotlight. Whether you’re still validating your MVP or scaling rapidly, this opportunity could change the trajectory of your venture.
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