With up toR$ 7 million availableand contributions that can reachR$ 3 million per startup, a Start Growthextended the applications for its selection of early-stage fintechs, that have already validated their products in the market. The new deadline for registration is February 17. From August 2024 to January 2025, have already been made availableR$ 40 million, in several phases. Registrations must be made atsite company official
A Venture Capital, that combines expertise, capital and experience to empower visionary entrepreneurs, aims to identify fintechs that solve real pain points in the Brazilian financial market, promoting efficiency and innovation in sectors with large gaps
SecondMarilucia Silva Pertile, startup mentor and co-founder of Start Growth, the plan is to find companies with SaaS models, B2B and B2C that show potential for traction and expansion. "We decided to extend the registration period to give fintechs that would like to apply and showcase their potential another chance", explain.
The selection process will consist of three stages: official registration, that must be done through the form on the Start Growth website; presentation of the selected startups; and detailed analysis of the business plan.
According to Marilucia, fintechs must present a fully committed team that demonstrates solutions to relevant problems in the financial market. Furthermore, startups with the potential to impact markets that generate over R$ 1 billion in Brazil will be prioritized. An important point is that our search is for extraordinary entrepreneurs, that not only understand the market, but also be able to innovate with agility and assertiveness, characteristics that the market needs more and more, evaluates the co-founder of Start Growth.
Operational support in addition to financial contribution
In addition to the financial contribution, the selected startups receive hands-on operational support to accelerate their sales engines and improve their business models. A Start Growth visa enhances the results of the selected fintechs, contributing to its expansion and consolidation in the market."Our role is to drive and help accelerate the sales machine", helping startup entrepreneurs reach their next level, finishes Marilucia.In addition to fintechs, the accelerator also supports early-stage startups with validated products and HR techs
For more information about the requirements and the selection process, visitwww.startgrowth.com.br
