Labs by ARM 3.0 is a FinTech-focused accelerator programme designed to help the best post-MVP companies solve the most challenging problems in the financial and enterprise software sectors. Funding will range from US$ 20 thousand to US$ 50 thousand.
Application deadline: 13 February 2021
Labs by ARM 3.0 is designed to involve post-MVP fintech startups in a series of activities aimed at exponentially advancing their business growth in a short period of time and ensuring their readiness for investment. The selected startups will benefit from financial investment, distribution, investor access and much more!
For this edition, we're looking for post-MVP startups that offer fintech or corporate solutions. These startups need to have a complementary and balanced team for product vision (what to build), technology (how to build it) and business (how to make money). We are also interested in solutions that help the African diaspora access local services for themselves and their families.
What's happening at Labs by ARM
During the 12 weeks, we will work intensively with each startup virtually; mainly on the product, the market and the team to get them into the best possible shape. We will give them access to the ARM network, selected partner offers and carefully selected mentors from the financial technology sector who will provide them with practical support and valuable introductions.
The selection criteria
- They should preferably be post-MVP or Early Stage start-ups with a revolutionary solution.
- Must operate in the FIntech space or in the corporate software industry
- The solution must have a large market that develops over time.
The founders should have...
- A single vision or a convincing world view
- In-depth expertise in the field and/or a strong understanding of the landscape and attention to detail
- Tenacity, great awareness and a bias for execution
Startups need to have a well-balanced and complementary team, i.e. in-house capability for product vision (what to build), technology (how to build it) and business (how to make money) Startups must solve an important problem for a very diverse set of customers contractors must be post-income why apply access to direct equity funding for selected startups worth US$ 50,000 Each in Equity Mentoring Accepted startups receive hands-on mentoring from FinTech industry leaders.
Partnerships
Commercial services provided through partnerships (such as AWS credit, MSG91, legal services).
Investor Access Startups will be presented to a network of investors at the end of the programme for future investment.
Access to the Startups programme's alumni network to meet the cohort's former founders and learn from their first-hand experience.
Programme calendar
- Ecosystem Dialogue Series, January 2021
- Notice from 21 December to 13 February 2021
- Top 30 selection February 2021
- Top 5 Selection February 2021
- Acceleration programme March 2021
- Startup insights April 2021
- Demo Day June 2021
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