FINTECH, INSURANCE & BLOCKCHAIN: WHAT’S NEXT?
Global Online Startup Competition & Investors Panel 2023
2023 | Online
2023 | Online
About the Event
In 2023, an international online event brought together the most promising startups in fintech, insurtech, and blockchain with leading global investors, corporate executives, and venture funds.
The format included:
• Startup Competition — individual pitching sessions in breakout rooms, where carefully selected startups presented their projects and received direct feedback.
• Investors Panel Discussion — a panel discussion on key trends and strategies in financial technologies, insurance, and blockchain.
The format included:
• Startup Competition — individual pitching sessions in breakout rooms, where carefully selected startups presented their projects and received direct feedback.
• Investors Panel Discussion — a panel discussion on key trends and strategies in financial technologies, insurance, and blockchain.
CONCEPT
Fintech, Insurance & Blockchain: What’s Next? was an international platform where innovation shaped the future of financial services, insurance, and digital assets. The event gave startups an opportunity to showcase their solutions on a global stage, while investors discovered new growth opportunities in rapidly evolving industries.
MISSION
Our mission is to define the future of global financial and insurance markets by creating real deals and long-term partnerships.
The objectives of the event were:
• Supporting entrepreneurs who are setting new standards in finance, insurance, and blockchain.
• Building an international dialogue between startups, venture funds, and corporations.
• Facilitating deals that deliver value today and determine the direction of tomorrow’s industry.
The objectives of the event were:
• Supporting entrepreneurs who are setting new standards in finance, insurance, and blockchain.
• Building an international dialogue between startups, venture funds, and corporations.
• Facilitating deals that deliver value today and determine the direction of tomorrow’s industry.
Project Selection
Each project underwent a rigorous multi-stage selection process. Submissions were evaluated across eight key criteria:
• Innovation & Disruption — the ability of the technology to transform markets and set new standards.
• Scalability & Market Fit — growth potential and relevance to global markets.
• Business & Revenue Model — sustainability of the model and monetization strategy.
• Team & Leadership — expertise, experience, and leadership capabilities of the team.
• Technology Excellence — maturity and uniqueness of the technological solution.
• Impact & Sustainability — long-term value creation and contribution to the ESG agenda.
• Presentation & Strategic Vision — clarity of delivery and strategic direction.
• Regulatory Readiness — compliance with regulatory frameworks and scalability in highly regulated industries.
• Innovation & Disruption — the ability of the technology to transform markets and set new standards.
• Scalability & Market Fit — growth potential and relevance to global markets.
• Business & Revenue Model — sustainability of the model and monetization strategy.
• Team & Leadership — expertise, experience, and leadership capabilities of the team.
• Technology Excellence — maturity and uniqueness of the technological solution.
• Impact & Sustainability — long-term value creation and contribution to the ESG agenda.
• Presentation & Strategic Vision — clarity of delivery and strategic direction.
• Regulatory Readiness — compliance with regulatory frameworks and scalability in highly regulated industries.
Key Discussion Topics 2023
• Next Generation Fintech: embedded finance, open banking, super-app ecosystems.
• Insurtech transformation: digital brokers, AI-driven risk assessment, personalized insurance solutions.
• Blockchain adoption: tokenization of assets, DeFi infrastructure, real-world applications.
• Sustainable Finance & ESG: how investment priorities align with long-term sustainability.
• Global Capital Flows: shifting investor priorities across the US, Europe, Israel, and Asia.
• Insurtech transformation: digital brokers, AI-driven risk assessment, personalized insurance solutions.
• Blockchain adoption: tokenization of assets, DeFi infrastructure, real-world applications.
• Sustainable Finance & ESG: how investment priorities align with long-term sustainability.
• Global Capital Flows: shifting investor priorities across the US, Europe, Israel, and Asia.
SPEAKERS & JURY
- Adrian MendozaGeneral Partner, Mendoza Ventures
- Katya KohenManaging Partner, 13 Ventures
- Xavier SeguraManaging Partner, Tessera Venture Partners
- Gilad EngelPartner, Target Global
- Elisabeth von LichemInvestor, Acton Capital
- Miles JasonManaging Director, VFS Innovation Ventures / iLabX Fund (Volvo)
- Boris BatinCo-Founder & CEO, ID Finance
- Gustav GoreckiChief Innovation Officer, Storebrand
- Christopher FisherOperating Partner, Click Ventures
- Lisha BellDeal Flow Lead, Pipeline Angels
NOMINATIONS
In 2023, startups competed across three key categories:
- BEST STARTUP• Vision & Strategic Potential — scale of ambition and long-term strategic vision.
• Market Traction & Validation — proven results, customer adoption, and growth metrics.
• Team Excellence — leadership strength, expertise, and cohesion of the team. - BEST PRODUCT• Technological Maturity — level of development and resilience of the technology.
• User-Centric Design & Usability — accessibility, design excellence, and user experience.
• Adoption & Market Integration — successful implementation and user trust. - BEST BUSINESS MODEL• Revenue Strategy & Financial Sustainability — robustness of monetization and financial resilience.
• Market Opportunity & Scalability — market size and potential for global expansion.
• Commercial Execution & Regulatory Compliance — positioning, sales efficiency, and alignment with regulatory requirements.
WINNERS 2023
TESTIMONIALS
- Christopher FisherClick Ventures"This competition gathers the most diverse and innovative fintech and blockchain projects I’ve seen in years."
- Adrian MendozaMendoza Ventures“An unparalleled platform for deal-making and strategic connections.”
- Katya Kohen13 Ventures“A first-class event that showcased cutting-edge fintech and insurtech innovations, while creating a genuine dialogue between founders and investors.”
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PARTNERS 2023
