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Workup4Future 2nd Batch Demo Day: A Celebration of Impact-Driven Innovation
April 21, 2025
Across the globe, social entrepreneurship is reshaping how we think about business, value, and impact.Last week on April 17, the heart of Istanbul’s İş Kuleleri pulsed with entrepreneurial energy as the Workup4Future 2nd Batch Demo Day brought together founders, investors and corporates.
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Mapping Social Impact: Exploring Turkey’s Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
April 16, 2025
Across the globe, social entrepreneurship is reshaping how we think about business, value, and impact.
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PASHA Hackathon 5.0: A 48-Hour Sprint for Innovation, Impact, and Opportunity
March 27, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for PASHA Hackathon 5.0!
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Nordic Fintech Swagger: Why the world is watching Copenhagen
March 27, 2025
Nordic Fintech Swagger: Why the world is watching Copenhagen - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Money, Power & Privacy: The Central Bank digital currency debate
March 24, 2025
Money, Power & Privacy: The Central Bank digital currency debate -- Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Bayer G4A 2025: Kicking Off the 8th Batch with Innovation and Impact
March 21, 2025
The Bayer G4A 2025 Program has officially begun, and we’re thrilled to welcome five exceptional startups into the 8th batch of the program!
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Financial wellness for all: Disrupting advisory services with AI
March 19, 2025
Financial wellness for all: Disrupting advisory services with AI - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Crypto goes corporate: Why big money can’t ignore digital assets anymore
March 17, 2025
Crypto goes corporate: Why big money can’t ignore digital assets anymore - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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From banks to blockchain: Why the future of trading is digital
March 12, 2025
From banks to blockchain: Why the future of trading is digital - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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WomanUp 2025: A Day of Connection, Growth, and Impact
March 10, 2025
On March 5, 2025, WomanUp once again proved why it’s more than just an event—it’s a movement.
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Venture Capital unfiltered: The good, the bad & the herd mentality
March 5, 2025
Venture Capital unfiltered: The good, the bad & the herd mentality - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Saudi’s innovation boom: How Saudi is shaking up the innovation game
March 3, 2025
Saudi’s innovation boom: How Saudi is shaking up the innovation game - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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From founders to investors: Nurturing the next generation of innovators
February 28, 2025
From founders to investors: Nurturing the next generation of innovators - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Sustainable Growth Program 2025: A New Era for Climate Innovation Take Off
February 26, 2025
Tenity, HSBC, and WWF-Türkiye welcome 10 startups tackling climate change with innovative, nature-based solutions. Follow their journey as they scale impact over the next six months! 🚀
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The AI gold rush: Who will control the future of money?
February 26, 2025
The AI gold rush: Who will control the future of money? - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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From Innovation to Exit: How VCs scale Healthcare startups
February 24, 2025
From Innovation to Exit: How VCs scale Healthcare startups - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Beyond speculation: How Blockchain and AI are reshaping finance
February 21, 2025
Beyond speculation: How Blockchain and AI are reshaping finance - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Why CVCs fail – And what it takes to build the next generation of finance
February 20, 2025
Why CVCs fail – And what it takes to build the next generation of finance - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Visa Innovation Program Europe 2025 – Meetups Recap & What’s Next!
February 17, 2025
The Visa Innovation Program Europe 2025, powered by Visa and Tenity, is shaping the future of fintech. Discover key insights from our recent meetups, explore the program’s focus areas, and learn how your startup can apply before the February 28, 2025 deadline.
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Regulating Crypto: the path from "Wild West" to mature market
February 17, 2025
Regulating Crypto: the path from "Wild West" to mature market - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Investing in innovation: AI, Private markets & Global capital trends
February 10, 2025
Investing in innovation: AI, Private markets & Global capital trends - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Beyond capital: What makes a great Fintech investor?
February 5, 2025
Beyond capital: What makes a great Fintech investor? - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025 Innovation. Connected is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Speed beats perfection; or how to advance innovation.
February 3, 2025
Innovation is a crucial driver for business success, but many companies struggle to implement it effectively.
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Innovating with impact: A leadership chat with Bayer G4A
February 2, 2025
Startups are changing the game in healthcare and agriculture, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. But turning a great idea into a real, scalable solution isn’t easy especially when navigating complex industries. That’s where Bayer’s G4A program comes in.
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Digital Nation: Estonia. Tech Leadership in the Baltics
January 29, 2025
Digital nation: Estonia. Tech leadership in the Baltics - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025. Innovation. Connected. is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Redefining Healthcare: Innovation, Partnerships & AI
January 27, 2025
Redefining Healthcare: Innovation, Partnerships & AI - Tenity Insights from Davos 2025 Innovation. Connected is Tenity’s exclusive podcast series, launching at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
What fintechs need to know about pre-seed financing (tips from an investor)
January 22, 2025
Our investment manager shares some tips for raising funds as a startup founder at the pre-seed stage.
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Breaking Barriers in RetailTech: Winners of the MediaMarkt Startup Challenge 2024
January 21, 2025
The MediaMarkt Startup Challenge 2024 wrapped up on January 15th with a spectacular showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship.
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What we’ve learned about open innovation after 10 years
January 20, 2025
After 10 years of helping corporates with open innovation, here are three things we've learnt from open innovation.
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Be Part of the Change: Sustainable Growth Program Applications Due January 17!
December 24, 2024
Be Part of the Change: Sustainable Growth Program Applications Due January 17!
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Workup4Future 2nd Batch: Pioneering Social Impact & Sustainability
December 18, 2024
Workup4Future is a social impact accelerator initiated by Türkiye İş Bankası in partnership with Tenity.
Fintech VCs: 23 startup investors you need to know
December 16, 2024
Check out our list of 23 fintech VCs and startup investors you need to know!
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Explore. Connect. Grow. Join the Tenity Istanbul Hub Community!
December 12, 2024
With an open application process that never closes, we’re building a dynamic database of startups ready to make an impact—today and tomorrow.
HackZone by Allianz: Scaling Startups to Transform Insurance
November 29, 2024
Designed as a six-month journey, HackZone provides startups with tools, resources, masterclasses, and mentorship to scale their solutions and compete on a global level.
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Unlocking Corporate Innovation Success: The Venture Mindset
November 27, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business world, standing still is not an option. Yet, for many corporates, innovation efforts often fall short of expectations. Great ideas fail to get off the ground due to internal silos, unclear processes, and risk-averse cultures.
Market access programs: Key benefits and how they work
November 25, 2024
Learn about how market access programs work, what benefits can you expect from them, and how can you run one yourself.
Fintech and sustainability: Everything you need to know
November 22, 2024
Read about how fintech is uniquely positioned to drive sustainability, the different types of green fintech and the future of fintech and sustainability.
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Unlocking Opportunities for Startups: Insights from the Emerge Estonia Webinar
November 21, 2024
On 11 November, Tenity and Beamline Accelerator hosted an engaging online session to spotlight the unique opportunities Emerge Estonia offers.
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Building a Greener Future: Gprnt and Tenity Discuss the Evolution of Sustainable Finance
November 18, 2024
Gprnt (“Greenprint”) is a pioneering initiative by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). It commenced in 2019 as a public-private project to co-innovate the use of various technologies to build a trusted data ecosystem that underpins the efficient deployment of sustainable finance.
Unlocking the Potential of Climate Fintech: Tenity's Exclusive Interview with CommerzVentures
November 11, 2024
CommerzVentures is an independent venture capital firm managing €550 million across three funds, investing in Europe, North America, Israel, and Africa. Climate Fintech is a key investment focus, backing trailblazers such as Doconomy, Climateview, or Climate X.
Fintech in Denmark: An introduction to the local ecosystem
November 8, 2024
Learn more about the fintech scene in Denmark.
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Scalability: how to sell your startup with data
November 8, 2024
To help early-stage founders better understand how to use data to highlight growth potential, Tenity recently hosted a webinar with Iryna Krepchuk, an Investment Associate at one of Estonia’s top VC firms.
Accelerating the transition to sustainable buildings: UBS and NORM
November 7, 2024
Earlier this year, UBS and NORM announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly reducing CO₂ emissions in the real estate sector, bringing Switzerland closer to achieving its net-zero target.
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Fintech in Singapore: What you need to know
November 7, 2024
Singapore is one of east Asia’s most important financial hubs. In this article we deep dive into the history of fintech in Singapore and why it's a great place for fintech startups.
The EU’s AI Act: An introduction for fintechs and financial institutions
October 29, 2024
Learn about what you should know about the EU's AI Act as a fintech or financial institution.
Driving ESG Excellence at SIX: Data & Partnerships
October 28, 2024
As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations reshape the financial industry, SIX has taken a leading role in developing innovative ESG solutions. Martina Macpherson shares with us the company’s ESG journey, its partnership with Greenomy, and the trends driving the future of ESG tech
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Workup 12th Demo Day: Celebrating Innovation, Growth, and Impact
October 18, 2024
On 19th of September, Workup held its 12th Demo Day, marking yet another successful milestone in supporting innovative startups in their journey to scale.
Fintech in the Nordics: What to know about the region
October 15, 2024
What is the fintech scene like in the Nordics? In this article we go through key statistics, why the Nordics is a great place for fintech and the future of the industry.
AI and fintech: What are the most impactful use cases driving innovation?
October 15, 2024
We go over the key developments, success stories and potential future use cases of AI and fintech.
Fintech in the UK: An introduction to Europe’s fintech capital
September 19, 2024
Learn about the fintech scene in the UK and what makes the country a great place for fintech startups!
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Top corporate accelerator programs
September 13, 2024
What are the top corporate accelerator programs? And if you're a corporate, how do you set one up and invest in one? In this guide, we walk through everything you need to know about corporate accelerator programs.
9 top web3 VC funds and investors in 2024
September 11, 2024
What are the top web3 investors and VC funds? We've put together a comprehensive list in this article.
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Top corporate incubators [2024]
August 10, 2024
In this article I go through the top corporate incubators and tips on how do you put together a corporate incubator strategy.
How to increase adoption of a blockchain (with a startup accelerator)
August 7, 2024
What are some of the most effective ways to increase adoption of your blockchain? One way is to run your own startup accelerator. We explain how to do this as well as the benefits.
Is my Startup regulated by the AI Act?
August 1, 2024
European Union artificial intelligence (AI) Act was published on 12 July 2024. Should you care about the EU AI Act?
Web 3 and Fintech: What are the top innovations?
July 29, 2024
What's unique about the intersection of Web3 and fintech? We go into detail about the innovations worth watching in this space.
Fintech in the Middle East: A guide to the local ecosystem
July 22, 2024
What's the fintech scene in the Middle East like? We go into detail about what's unique about fintech in the MENA region and the future of the industry.
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5 top Web 3 startup funding opportunities (and how to get started)
July 10, 2024
What are your startup funding opportunities as a Web 3 company? We go into 5 different ways you can get funding and how Tenity can help.
Fintech in Spain: An introduction to the growing ecosystem
July 9, 2024
What's the fintech scene in Spain like? We go through key statistics about the country, as well as why Spain is a great place for fintech companies.
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Meet the Winners of PASHA Hackathon 4.0
July 4, 2024
We are thrilled to share the results of the PASHA Hackathon 4.0, which took place from June 28 to 30, 2024, in collaboration with PashaPay, PASHA Holding, and Tenity.
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Tenity and Hackquarters: One Team and One Brand
July 1, 2024
After Tenity’s, announcement of the strategic acquisition of Hackquarters back in November 2023, 6 months after its conclusion, we have fully united as one company with a multicultural team, working under a united brand: Tenity.
Fintech in South Korea: An intro to the country’s fintech scene
June 17, 2024
What's the fintech scene like in Korea? We dive into the key statistics of the country's fintech scene, as well as the benefits of moving there as a fintech.
2024 Fintech Events not to miss in Switzerland
June 7, 2024
2024 Fintech Events not to miss in Switzerland
2024 Fintech Events not to miss in Singapore
May 31, 2024
2024 Fintech Events not to miss in Singapore
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EMEA and APAC early-stage investment insights Q1 2024
May 30, 2024
Q1 reports have just dropped, and we’ve taken a look into EMEA and APAC early-stage investment trends.
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Innovating Insurance: Recap of HackZone Scale Up Accelerator Demo Day
May 17, 2024
We are proud to have successfully delivered the HackZone Scale Up Acceleration Program on 15 May 2024 at JustWork in Istanbul.
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Convertible loans vs. SAFEs in Estonia: Which is safer for Early-Stage Startups?
May 17, 2024
Navigating funding options as an early-stage startup in Estonia? Understand the differences between Convertible Loans and SAFEs to choose wisely thanks to Mirko Kikkamägi, Senior Associate at law firm TGS Baltic, Tenity Community Partner
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Gear Up for PASHA Hackathon 4.0
May 16, 2024
PASHA Hackathon 4.0 will take place from 28 to 30 June 2024.
Value canvas: How to use it to understand your corporation's innovation needs
May 10, 2024
A value canvas is a great way to get a good understanding of your corporation's innovation needs. We dive into more detail about what it is, how to use it and the three questions it can help you answer.
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Top fintech accelerators in 2024
May 8, 2024
What are the top fintech accelerators in the world? In this article, we go through the top accelerators by category, along with some tips on how to pick the right one as a corporate.
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Startup scouting: What's the right way to do it?
May 6, 2024
What's the best way to get the most from startup scouting? We go through various methods and compare pros and cons.
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Expanding Frontiers: Key Takeaways from the 'Market Access: Singapore & MENA' Webinar
May 2, 2024
This webinar was designed to equip startups with the essential insights and strategies for successfully entering the Singapore & MENA markets.
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Highlights from the Visa Innovation Program Europe Türkiye 2024 Kickoff
April 26, 2024
Visa Innovation Program Europe announced the fintechs selected for the 2024 edition in Türkiye.
Collaboration
Open innovation services: Where to get started
April 24, 2024
How do we think about open innovation? And how do you get started as a corporate? We go through our approach to innovation along with examples.
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Unlocking Market Access: Key Takeaways from the USA & Canada Webinar
April 19, 2024
This webinar was designed to equip startups with the essential insights and strategies for successfully entering the USA & Canada markets.
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The Importance of Technical due diligence
April 17, 2024
A topic with strategic importance for tech founders and investors alike, Uve Poom, Head of Operations Nordics at Tenity discussed the topic with Agu Aarna, co-founder of Intium Tech, to bring you valuable insights into Technical due diligence.
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How to make a business case for your corporate innovation programme
April 12, 2024
If you’re planning a corporate innovation programme—particularly if it’s your organisation’s first one—you'll probably have to put together a business case for it. Here are some tips on how to do it effectively.
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Innovating Finance: Highlights from the Visa Innovation Program Europe Italy Edition Kickoff
April 9, 2024
Visa Innovation Program Europe announced the fintechs selected for the 2024 edition in Italy.
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Visa Innovation Program Europe Announces the 8 fintechs selected for its new edition in Spain and Portugal
April 5, 2024
Visa Innovation Program Europe announced the fintechs selected for the 2024 edition in Spain and Portugal.
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Innovating for Impact: Highlights from Workup4Future Demo Day
April 4, 2024
The day we've all been eagerly awaiting finally arrived – the Workup4Future Demo Day on 2 April 2024, at İş Mekan.
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WorkupAgri Batch 3 Begins: Shaping the Future of Agriculture
March 26, 2024
On 22 March 2024, Hackquarters by Tenity and İşbank officially gave a start to the 3nd Batch of the WorkupAgri Entrepreneurship Program.
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Welcome to Bayer G4A 2024: Where Big Ideas Take Flight
March 15, 2024
Kicking off on 14 March 2024, with an onboarding event, Bayer G4A 2024 - is a 100-day open innovation program for entrepreneurs who focus on growing their business in consumer health, crop science, and pharmaceutical sector.
Fintech in Estonia: An essential guide to the local ecosystem
March 15, 2024
What is the fintech ecosystem in Estonia like? What makes it a great place for fintech startups? Read everything you need to know about fintech in Estonia in our guide.
Tenity’s Demo Days: What do they entail?
March 8, 2024
What happens during a Tenity Demo Day? I explain what happens during the day and what role Demo Days play in our incubator and accelerator programmes.
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Shaping the Future of Insurance: Hackzone Scale Up Global Meetup
March 4, 2024
Our recent online event, "Shaping the Future of Insurance," brought together InsurTech leaders from around the globe in a dynamic 1-hour session focused on the disruptive power of Generative AI.
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Successful corporate innovation is hard. Tenity makes it easier by matching corporates with startups
February 19, 2024
What is the story behind Tenity? What challenges did we see and how do we solve those problems today? In this article we cover our founding story.
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Launching Innovation: Celebrating the Kickoff of Workup Batch 12
February 9, 2024
Workup 12th Batch kicked off on 8 February 2024 and brought in a fresh batch of 9 innovative startups. This launch marks a new chapter in our ongoing mission to foster startup innovation and growth.
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Innovating Health and Agritech: Highlights from Bayer Turkiye G4A 2024 Meetups
February 8, 2024
The Bayer Turkiye G4A 2024 startup program, implemented by Hackquarters by Tenity since 2018, recently held two successful online meetup events on 17 January and 7 February 2024.
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How to measure the ROI of a startup accelerator
February 7, 2024
How do you measure the ROI of a startup accelerator? There are both tangible and intangible benefits. I go into more detail about the types of metrics you should track in this article.
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Innovative Pathways Unveiled: Highlights from the Visa Innovation Program Europe Portugal Summit
February 1, 2024
In the last week of January 2024, the fintech community converged at the Fintech House in Portugal for a pivotal event:
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Fostering Innovation and Collaboration: A Recap of the Visa Innovation Program Europe Spain Summit
January 24, 2024
The Visa Innovation Program Europe Spain Summit, held on January 23, 2024, brought together the brightest minds and most innovative solutions in the fintech sector.
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Fintech partnerships: How financial corporates can innovate alongside startup partners
January 23, 2024
What are the different types of fintech partnerships? And how do you ensure they're successful? We answer these questions and go through examples of successful bank-fintech partnerships in this article.
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G4A 2024: 7th Year of Shaping Innovation with Bayer
January 19, 2024
Bayer G4A 2024 - is a 100-day open innovation program for entrepreneurs who focus on growing their business in #consumerhealth, #cropscience, #pharmaceuticals sectors.
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How a custom startup accelerator helps corporates with innovation
January 12, 2024
What's one solution to help move your innovation program forward? Custom startup accelerators. We go into more detail about how they work in this article.
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Fintech's Pioneering Path Forward: Visa Innovation Program Europe Türkiye Summit
January 11, 2024
On 9 January 2024 at Kolektif House Levent, Visa Innovation Program Europe Türkiye Summit marked a defining moment in the fintech sector.
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How to pick the right innovation metrics and stay on track
December 20, 2023
What are the right innovation metrics to track as a corporate? We go through the process we follow at Tenity to track the right KPIs.
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Innovation as a service: How to choose the right IaaS partner
December 7, 2023
What is innovation as a service? And what type of partner would work best for your organisation? We compare different providers and explain how Tenity works as an IaaS partner.
Fintech funds: Learn about Tenity’s fintech-only fund
November 21, 2023
In April of 2023, we did the first closing of Tenity Incubation Fund II, our second fintech fund. Learn more about our fintech fund and investment philosophy.
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Wealth management and fintech: How they’re shaping the financial landscape
October 31, 2023
How can wealth management firms and fintechs collaborate? What's the future of the two industries? We cover these topics and a lot more in this article.
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Demystifying Tokenomics: An Interview with Samarth Shyam, CEO of Ezzayo
October 30, 2023
Samarth Shyam, CEO of the simplest staging platform for tokenomics, shared the story behind starting Ezzayo, how it differentiates from competitors, their roadmap, and more.
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Climate fintech: The state of the industry
October 26, 2023
The Climate Fintech report features a cross-section of perspectives from Startups, VC investors, and Financial Institutions around the world working to decarbonize using digital financial technology.
Fintech in Switzerland: Everything you need to know
October 16, 2023
Is Switzerland a good place to be based as a fintech? We dive into key statistics and trends about the Swiss fintech ecosystem.
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Founders with a purpose: Jrny is on a mission to make home ownership accessible
October 12, 2023
Nick and Vince, co-founders of rent-to-own platform Jrny, shared the story behind starting their company and their experience as part of Tenity's Batch 10 incubation program.
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How to get started with corporate innovation workshops [With our process!]
October 10, 2023
What's the best way to run a corporate innovation workshop? We explain when it makes sense to do workshops and our own approach.
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AI and banking: How will AI transform the banking industry?
October 3, 2023
AI and banking: how will AI change the banking industry? In this article I cover some of the challenges and trends in the banking industry. From customer onboarding and customer service, to fraud detection and prevention, to personalised wealth services.
Funding
Insurtech funding: The state of insurtech in 2024
August 22, 2023
How is insurtech funding faring in 2024? We look at the state of insurtech overall, the current trends and what Tenity is doing in this space.
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Top Web 3 incubators and accelerators [in 2024]
August 10, 2023
What are the top Web 3 incubators and accelerators? We go through a comprehensive list and break down how we run our Web 3 incubators.
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Partnerships
How Julius Baer and vestr successfully built a platform to digitise AMCs
July 26, 2023
Learn how Julius Baer and vestr collaborated to successfully digitise Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs)
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Money20/20 Europe is back with a bang.
April 10, 2023
Money 20/20 is the place where money does business. From payments, to banking and crypto to financial services, this is the only event to attract nearly 20,000 attendees from over 5,000 companies made up of fintech's finest across both our shows in Europe and USA.
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Nordics & Baltics Climate Fintech Incubation Program - Meet Batch I
March 21, 2023
The startups of our first Climate FinTech Incubator are now halfway through the program. To mark this milestone, we want to provide an in-depth look at each one and share their unique stories. In this two-part series, we are pleased to present the first four!
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2023 Startup & Fintech Events not to miss in Singapore
March 18, 2023
Welcome to the Singapore Edition of Startup & Fintech Events not to miss in 2023. Discover the exciting and worthwile startup & fintech conferences coming up.
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2023 Startup & Fintech Events not to miss - Switzerland Edition
March 17, 2023
The first quarter of 2023 has already flown by - but not to worry, there are still an incredible amount of exciting and worthwile startup & fintech conferences coming up this year.
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Benefits of Open Innovation in the Financial Industry: Key factor for success
March 3, 2023
Open innovation provides access to a broader pool of ideas beyond a company's internal structures and core business. It allows you to test these ideas with less impact from any constraints.
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The Power of the Singapore Fintech Ecosystem
February 20, 2023
The combination of government support, a strong financial industry, favorable regulations, cultural diversity, and collaborative partnerships has made Singapore's fintech ecosystem one of the most dynamic and innovative in the world.
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Insurtech Map: Wrapping up 2022!
December 14, 2022
With the Insurtech Map, we have the privilege of being right on the pulse of the insurtech ecosystem, with a front seat to the evolution of the industry. With more than 200+ startups in our lineup from all over the DACH region.
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How to Build a Winning Founding Team for Your Startup
November 1, 2022
Starting a business is a group gig, not a solo act. You need the right people to make it a hit. Here, we're going to chat about gathering your perfect team and working together like a dream.
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The next stage: Investing in founders building the future of finance and insurance
October 6, 2022
To boost our founders further, we are raising a CHF 100 million early-stage fund. Today we are introducing you to Maximilian Spelmeyer, CIO and Managing Partner, driving this ambitious endeavor.
Collaboration
ROCKIT and F10 Collaboration: A big step towards climate action
September 20, 2022
We recently announced the world’s first Climate Fintech Incubation Program in the Nordic & Baltic region. Learn more about why F10 decided to collaborate with one of the most relevant Fintech hubs in Lithuania, ROCKIT, and their involvement in the program.
Partnerships
Spotlight on Dorsum - bringing the world of investing closer to everyone
August 18, 2022
We talked to Ádám Fáth, Business Development Manager for Dorsum to learn more about their company, their recent expansion to Switzerland, and their partnership agreement with F10, among other interesting points!
Programs
Startup stories - Splint Invest - Alternative investments
July 26, 2022
Splint Invest is part of the incubation program in Switzerland. We talked with them to know more about their venture, journey, and their vision for the future.
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Startup stories - Moya - Smart money manager for freelancers
July 14, 2022
Moya was part of the Incubation program in Spain. We wanted to know more about their venture, journey and plans for the future.
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What do NFTs mean for entrepreneurs - Chapter 2
June 1, 2022
Individuals and businesses that want to enter Web 3.0 and the world of NFTs are entrepreneurs to the full extent of the word. Those engaging now are creating the future.
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What do NFTs mean for the future - Chapter 1
April 29, 2022
Everybody is talking about NFTs, DeFi & Blockchain. How did we get here? What has happened that these concepts have taken the world by storm in a truly short amount of time?
Programs
Startup Stories - warrify - Interactive receipts
April 22, 2022
warrify was part of the Incubation program in Switzerland. We talked with them to tell us more about their venture, journey and motivations for the future.
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Insurtech Map celebrates its one year anniversary
March 31, 2022
The InsurTech Map launched in March 2021 as an initiative by House of InsurTech Switzerland (HITS), Tenity and Kickstart, with over 100 featured startups.
Programs
Startup Stories - JOOS - DeFi for the creator economy
March 24, 2022
JOOS is part of the Incubation program in Spain. We talked with them to tell us more about their venture, journey and motivations for the future.
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The future of finance is decentral – or is it?
March 22, 2022
In recent years, DeFi has become omnipresent in the financial industry arena. Marc Hauser, Head of F10 Europe, shares with us his insights and perspectives
Programs
Tenity Acceleration Program - 5 reasons to apply now
March 9, 2022
Tech Startups looking to grow their business need strong partners. The F10 Accelerator fosters collaboration between international growth-stage Startups and Corporate Partners.
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NFTs Beyond Collectibles Panel Discussion
March 2, 2022
NFTs - overhyped collectibles or the key to a creator economy and a puzzle to the metaverse?
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Pitch perfect – FinTechs can make a wealth manager’s offering sing
December 14, 2021
Interview with Marc Hauser, Head of F10 Switzerland, in the THE SWISS WEALTHTECH LANDSCAPE REPORT 2021 on why F10 has an exciting role in aligning the wealth and FinTech sectors in Switzerland.
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What COP26 means for financial services in the near-term
December 9, 2021
Interview with Dr Wayne Visser, a Cambridge "pracademic" and global thought leader on sustainable business about the expected implications of COP26 for financial services in the near term.
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Four Climate FinTech startups to watch
November 21, 2021
This year’s Incubation program at the Zurich hub is in its seventh edition with a dedicated Climate FinTech track in collaboration with New Energy Nexus. Four high potential Climate FinTechs made into
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The Future of Institutional Adoption of Web 3.0
November 12, 2021
F10 hosted a panel at the Singapore FinTech Festival Innovation Lab Crawl, bringing together experts to discuss what the future of institutional adoption of Web3 entails.
Programs
CoverGo: The story of Asia’s leading InsurTech provider
November 11, 2021
CoverGo talks about their challenges and how they overcame those and achieved the milestones set to become one of the leading InsurTech providers in Asia.
Insights
The big bucks are with business, not with IT
November 10, 2021
Collaboration between incumbents and startups: F10 senior advisor and banking expert Marc Lussy provides entrepreneurs in the F10 ecosystem with tips on how to approach banks in Switzerland.
Collaboration
Julius Baer and vestr: A case study
October 20, 2021
Building upon the successful AMC business of Julius Baer, vestr developed an easy-to-integrate platform to digitize the life-cycle management of actively managed certificates.
Partnerships
Innovation Spotlight on R3
September 10, 2021
R3 is a F10 partner and leads the world’s largest enterprise blockchain ecosystem.
Programs
Conversations with BloXmove, Bond 180 and Corizance
September 10, 2021
bloXmove, Bond 180 and Corizance are FinTech startups that have graduated or are currently in the Incubation Program and have been working closely with our global technology partner, R3.
Programs
Futurae - Creating the future of digital authentication
August 2, 2021
Futurae was part of the F10 Incubation program back in 2016 and since then has gone from strength to strength. The Swiss-born FinTech recently raised a 5m funding round and develops and manages an aut
Programs
Meet Apiax – A RegTech success story
June 22, 2021
In the past year, F10 alumni Apiax doubled their workforce, raised a funding round and expanded into new markets. We talked to Nicolas Blanchard, co-founder, about their story.
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The Climate FinTech Opportunity
June 21, 2021
F10 hosted a panel on Climate FinTech at this year’s 4YFN startup conference, bringing together experts and startups in the space to discuss the current situation, relevance, challenges and opportunit
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Co-creation: A Win-win for Innovation
June 9, 2021
It’s no secret that collaboration is a key driver to innovation in the workplace. Collaboration fosters ideation, fuels motivation, drives engagement and builds trust. But what if you are outside the
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Can FinTech prevent Climate Change?
April 22, 2021
Climate FinTech, the convergence of Climate, Finance & Technology, might just have the potential to revolutionize the way we think about addressing climate change.
“Build a Competent Team and Prepare for A Marathon”
March 17, 2021
Prepare for a marathon: Our mentor Vidit Agrawal has worked with many startups and knows how important it is to build a competent team to succeed.
Programs
“Build A Track Record as Thought Leader and Contribute To The Knowledge Pool”
March 3, 2021
Build trust to bridge the gap: Our mentor Alban Salord explains how to overcome information asymmetry.
"Test and Build a Product Your Client Really Wants"
February 10, 2021
Focus on the client: Our mentor Carina Zuber shares how early product validation fit benefits startups in the long run.
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Mentor Insights: Startups Need to Add Value to Technology to Make Money
January 27, 2021
Business versus tech: Our mentor Kasun Perera shares how tech entrepreneurs need to highlight the true value they are creating for customers of their solution.
Programs
Mentor Insights: Founders, do not fall in love with your technology
January 13, 2021
Building a solid support network: Our mentor Suzanne Hraba-Reveney emphasises the importance of a nurturing culture within and surrounding a Startup.
Programs
A Quick Guide to Investor Meetings
November 2, 2020
For startups, the connections built during the F10 programs can be the door-opener to establish long-term relationships with investors. Read here how to get ready for investor meetings.
Collaboration
SIX and Exeon Analytics Collaborate for New Cyber Security Service
July 2, 2020
SIX has partnered with Exeon Analytics to complement its Cyber Security Services with Network Traffic Analysis as a Service (NTAaaS).
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“Create Not Only a Product on Blockchain, but a Business Model”
July 1, 2020
The practical use cases for Blockchain technology are potentially endless. David Vatchev, Venture Development Lead at F10 Corporate Member R3, provided glimpses into R3’s Blockchain ecosystem.
“Sales Is More About Listening than About Talking”
April 20, 2020
Adjust messaging, reassess product-market fit and prove expertise: Manuel Hartmann, the founder of the Sales Accelerator SalesPlaybook, provides tips on how Startups can improve remote selling.
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What Does Collaboration Mean for Entrepreneurs?
December 9, 2019
To develop business ideas further and amplify their impact, Startups need strong collaboration partners. We have listed three points that entrepreneurs need to consider when looking for partners.
Switzerland and Singapore: Small Countries Big in Innovation
November 27, 2019
Highly innovative, offering large numbers of skilled jobs and internationally known for being Startup-friendly: Switzerland and Singapore have more in common than just being important finance hubs.
Programs
Sonect Is Entering New Markets Across the Globe
November 22, 2019
Sonect opened offices in Mexico City in November 2019. Sonect shares their latest success story and provides tips for other Startups with expansion plans.
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What is Insurtech?
July 18, 2019
Insurtech is the combination of Insurance and Technology that has created an entirely new field for technological innovation. Many startups are pushing forward to disrupt the industry.
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How to take advantage of Demo Day
April 11, 2019
Three tips on how to take full advantage of demo day as an early-stage startup looking for funding.
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Why Zurich Is the Place to Be for Startups
February 26, 2019
The closeness to established financial institutions, the availability of well-educated employees and the high quality of life make Zurich the most attractive place to run a FinTech Startup.
Collaboration
Cooperation: Alumni Join FinTech and RegTech Forces
August 20, 2018
Alumni Apiax and Enterprise Bot combined their FinTech and RegTech expertise to showcase their vision of a personal digital compliance officer. The Startups talk about their plans in an interview.
FinTech Plays a Crucial Role in Singapore’s Economy
August 5, 2018
Our aim in organizing the first FinTech Hackathon in Singapore is to bridge the gap between the Swiss and Asian FinTech ecosystems. Learn more about financial technology in Sinpapore.
