Il Milan Fintech Summit hosted the Italian event of ‘Mastercard For Fintechs’the program created by Mastercard to support European fintech startups. To e WithLesstwo of most innovative startups in Italywere chosen as the winners who will represent our country at the European final which will be held next November 25 in Paris.
An award that paves the way for innovation
The two fintechs will have the opportunity to compete for a prize of 50,000 euros in marketing support, as well as accessing the prestigious acceleration program ‘Start Path’ by Mastercard. This ten-year-old program aims to provide emerging fintechs with advanced tools and skills to help them achieve their goals. To e WithLess they will also have access to mentoring sessions with industry experts.
Bruno Reggiani, COO and Co-Founder of Tot – ph Francesco Floris
Innovative solutions for SMEs and companies
The two Italian startups were chosen for their attention to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and for the innovativeness of their solutions. To offers a platform that integrates administration and banking tools, simplifying the management of business activities and lightening the burden of bureaucracy. WithLessinstead, offers a payment platform SaaS which optimizes the management of company software, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
Gianluca Treu, CEO of WithLess – ph Francesco Floris
Mastercard’s role in supporting fintechs
Luca CortiCountry Manager of Mastercard Italia, highlighted the importance of promoting innovative fintech companies, underlining how eventi come ‘Mastercard For Fintechs’ represent acrucial opportunity to stimulate the growth of the Italian digital ecosystem. The solutions proposed by Tot and WithLess not only meet the needs of SMEs, but represent a step forward in the digital transformation of the business world.
The final challenge in Paris
Next November 25 in ParisTot and WithLess will represent Italy in the finale europea di ‘Mastercard For Fintechs’competing against others startup prominent coming from all of Europe. At stake, in addition to the economic prize, there is the possibility of emerging as a protagonist in the international fintech sector.
Mastercard For Fintechs: a launching pad
‘Mastercard For Fintechs’ is aimed at startups operating in sectors such as digital payments, blockchain, Web3 and solutions for SMEs. This program offers fintechs the opportunity to grow and scale rapidly through a global network, financial support and personalized mentorship.
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