2. F10 in a nutshell!
- Founded as non-profit organization from SIX the
operator of Switzerlands financial market infrastructure
- Mission is continuous technology scouting for the
Swiss financial value chain
- Focus on FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech
- F10 will support the start ups to create a MVP
(minimal viable product)
- Organization open for other partners (Banks,
Insurances, Consultants, VC, Angels) from the
financial industry
- Based in Zurich - Switzerland
FinTech Start
Up Accelerator
3. Overview F10 FinTech Start Up Accelerator
- 6 Months
- For teams with great first prototypes
- F10 will support the start ups to create a minimal viable
product
- Start ups are accompanied on founding and funding
company
- Lessons and workshops into five units for a total of 20 days
- Support on supplement teams
- Access to SIX, Banks, members and mentors network
- CHF 15’000.– reimbursement for each team
4. Benefits for Start Ups
- Comprehensive accelerator programs adjusted to
your stage, beginning with ideation through prototyping
all the way up to having your product successfully on the
market
- In-depth experience in all aspects of the financial
industry and top level access to big financial players
- Access to our global network of banks, regulators,
angels, VC’s, and more. For example, SIX is owned by
140 national and international banks.
- Internationally renowned mentors and coaches
guiding you on your path to success
- Totally free of charge! We do not take equity!
- Coverage of your expenses for attending the program
“P2 Prototype to Product”, of CHF 15k per team
5. Key Dates
Dec 1st
Application
Period
Open
June 1st
Speed Dating
Pre-Selection
(top 20)
July 3rd – 7th
Program Launch
Masterclass 1
Week 1
April 28th
Application
Period
Closed
June 21st
Selection Day
Aug 28th – Sep 1st
Masterclass 2
Week 8 Sep 25th – Sep 29th
Masterclass 3
Week 13
Oct 30th – Nov 3rd
Masterclass 4
Week 18
Dec 4th – 7th
Demo Day
Masterclass 5
Week 23
2016 2017
6. Masterclass 1 (3.-7. July 2017)
- Welcome & Kickoff
- Prototype Pitch
- Meeting & Dinner with Mentors
- Vision and Mission
- Building the Right team
- Design Thinking
- Working on next Steps
- Office Hours
- At least two Team member must be in Zurich during week!
FinTech Start
Up Accelerator
Max. 10
StartUps
7. Masterclass 2 (28. August - 1. September)
- Presentation learnings and validated Prototypes
- Strategy
- Dinner with Entrepreneurs
- Business Modelling
- Pricing Strategy
- Salesworkshop
- User Experience / Usability
- Scrum
- Office Hours
8. Masterclass 3 (25.–30. September)
- Presentation Elevator Pitch & Business Model
- FinTech Regulations
- Branding
- Marketing & Communication
- Negotiation with Customers & Partner
- Venture Capital, Seeding & Co.
- Forecast & Revenue Training
- Investorpitch
- Teamevent
- Office Hours
9. Masterclass 4 (30. October – 3. November)
- Investor Pitch,
- Status Quo Marketing & Communication
- Founding a Company
- Accounting
- Legal
- Business plan
- How to do Networking
- Networking Event
- Office Hours
10. Masterclass 5 (4.-7. December)
- Internal Demo Day
- Q&A
- Office Hours
- Demo Day & Graduation
- Party
11. Program Criteria:
- The program is intended for international teams/start-ups with a prototype in
FinTech, RegTech, or InsuranceTech (Click version or good PowerPoint are ok).
- Most important is that a real problem has been identified and validated, and that
the needs of potential customers are addressed
- Teams/start-ups need not be incorporated or complete in order to participate in the
program
- You must be at least 2 team members
- Online participation of the program is possible, but at least one of your team
members must be present during the 5 training weeks in Zurich – Switzerland
- Coverage of your expenses will be hold in 3 batches, but only if you reach your
milestone!
12. We build the Fintechs of tomorrow!
Questions?
James Sanders
james.sanders@f10.ch
+41 79 918 19 88
www.f10.ch
