Athena Ventures, the venture capital arm of HiBlock, has been appointed for the third consecutive year as an Investor Champion of the Global Fast Track (GFT) program at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024. This prestigious accolade underscores Athena Ventures’ commitment to fostering innovation and supporting promising fintech startups as they expand their reach into the dynamic Asian market.
The GFT program serves as a catalyst for fintech companies, providing them with unparalleled opportunities to connect with investors, potential clients, and industry experts. By participating in GFT, startups will gain direct access to pitchon international stages, take part in powerful business matchmaking, benefit from mentorship, andstrategic partnerships with 35,000+ FinTech leaders.
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Benefits：
Join 500+ of the world’s top FinTech startups· Get an opportunity to meet with 100+ Investors and Corporates
Win a chance to pitch on the Hong Kong FinTech Week stage
Get marketing exposure at Asia’s Leading FinTech Event
Arrange one-on-one meetings via our matchmaking platform· Join the GFTalumni community
Eligibility：
Companies should have an existing product or solution, and be able to demonstrate some tractionin your home market, be that through acquired customers clients, revenue generated, orinvestment received. This information will need to be provided on the application form.
For the Global Fast Track Competition,companies must: · Have an operational product that fits into their featured tracks.
· Have at least USD$250,000 in annual recurring revenue or have secured the same amount in investment.
· Be considering expansion into Asia as part of their next 18–24-month roadmap Apply Now: Global Fast Track 2024, Fast-track Your Next Success!
Hong Kong FinTech Week (HKFTW), Asia’s premier FinTech event, returns for its ninth edition from 28 October to 1 November 2024. Join 35,000+ attendees from over 100 economies at the Main Conference, held 28–29 October at AsiaWorld-Expo. This year, experience a more focused and valuable event designed to deliver the connections, insights and partnerships you need to drive real results in FinTech. Hear from 800+ expert voices, discover the latest innovations, find new partners and explore opportunities across AI, sustainability, blockchain & digital assets and much more. Backed by 60+ sponsors and 700+ exhibitors, HKFTW is where impactful partnerships are forged, and businesses are transformed in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
As an Investor Champion, Athena Ventures and HiBlock will be pivotal in identifying and nurturing high-potential fintech startups. The firm’s expertise and deep understanding of the industry will be instrumental in guiding these companies toward achieving their strategic goals.
About Global Fast Track
Global Fast Track 2024 is a flexible, hybrid programme involving 1–2–1 meetings, a pitching competition inperson at Hong Kong FinTech Week, and consultations with government, regulators and mentors todevelop your market entry and growth strategy. With Global Fast Track, you’ll gain direct access to pitchon international stages, take part in powerful business matchmaking, benefit from mentorship, andstrategic partnerships with 35,000+ FinTech leaders.
About Athena Ventures and HiBlock
Athena Ventures, the Venture Arm of HiBlock, is a platform dedicated to serving technology startups, combining accelerators, social interaction, and investment opportunities. We support startups through accelerators, Demodays, and mentor programs; promote community participation through HiForum, HiEvent, and HiBlog; and help startups and companies build business moats in a multi-dimensional and full-cycle manner through extensive connections with local government agencies, investors, and market participants.
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