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Best Fintech Startup Pitches
From AI bookkeepers to digital banking to platforms that fight your ATM fees, these founders are reimagining how money moves. Fintech is one of the most competitive spaces in startups. Can they convince investors they've found an edge?
8 Fintech pitches received funding from investors on The Pitch. See all funded startups →
Consumer TechInvestrio: QuickBooks for the People
Joyce Medeiros & Laura Texidor · Investrio
S14 · E6
The ExitThe Exit: Selling LearnVest for $375 Million
Alexa von Tobel · LearnVest
S11 · E12
About Fintech on The Pitch
What is a Fintech startup?
Fintech is a financial service, or the technology that runs one, from payments and lending to investing, insurance, and financial infrastructure. The Pitch documents 12 Fintech pitches across Seasons 4-16, with founders walking into a room of active venture investors and either leaving with a term sheet or leaving empty-handed.
Which Fintech startups have pitched on The Pitch?
The Pitch has aired 12 Fintech startup pitches: Church AI (S16E6), Paysquad (S16E5), Investrio (S14E6), Finnecto (S13E15), Aura Finance (S13E6), Remynt (S12E12), FutureMoney (S12E1), LearnVest (S11E12), KredFeed (S11E10), FranShares (S11E4). Plus 2 more, including Samaritan and Cushion. Each episode includes the unedited pitch, the investor deliberation, and the funding outcome.
Which Fintech startups received funding on The Pitch?
8 Fintech startups received funding from investors on The Pitch. Together, they raised $2.2M. The funded list: Church AI, Finnecto, Aura Finance, Remynt, FutureMoney, KredFeed, FranShares, Samaritan.
Which Fintech startup raised the most on The Pitch?
Church AI raised the most among Fintech startups on The Pitch: $1.2M from Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Mike Ma, Charles Hudson, Yasmin Cruz Ferrine, and Michelle Kwok in Season 16 Episode 6.
Who are the investors hearing Fintech pitches?
The investors most often evaluating Fintech pitches on The Pitch are Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund, and Jesse Middleton of Flybridge. Across the 12 Fintech episodes, each pitch features 3-4 active VCs deliberating in real time.
How do Fintech founders apply to be on The Pitch?
- Fill out the application at thepitch.show/apply.
- The casting team reviews submissions and looks for Fintech founders with traction, a clear ask, and an unusual story (category has aired across Seasons 4-16).
- Selected founders are scheduled for a recording session in front of 3-4 active VCs.
- The pitch and deliberation are recorded unscripted; the funding decision happens live.
- Episodes air on The Pitch podcast, typically 2-6 months after recording.
When did each Fintech pitch air?
Fintech episodes have aired on The Pitch from Season 4 (2018) through Season 16 (2026), with the most recent being Church AI in S16E6. Every episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms, with full transcripts on each episode page.
What VCs have invested in Fintech startups on The Pitch?
Active VCs that have invested in Fintech startups on The Pitch include Michelle Kwok of Draper Associates, The Pitch Fund, Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund, Jesse Middleton of Flybridge, Cyan Banister of Long Journey Ventures, and Jillian Manus of Structure Capital, with $2.2M committed across 8 funded pitches. Each check is documented per-episode with the investor, deal size, and terms when disclosed.