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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?
4 Fintech pitches received funding from investors on The Pitch. See all funded startups →
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About Fintech on The Pitch
What is a Fintech startup?
Fintech is technology that changes how money is moved, stored, and managed. The Pitch documents 7 Fintech pitches across Seasons 4-14, 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 7 Fintech startup pitches: Investrio: QuickBooks for the People (S14E6), Aura Finance (S13E6), Remynt (S12E12), FutureMoney (S12E1), LearnVest (S11E12), Samaritan (S5E10), Cushion (S4E12). Each episode includes the unedited pitch, the investor deliberation, and the funding outcome.
Which Fintech startups received funding on The Pitch?
4 Fintech startups received funding from investors on The Pitch. Together, they raised $575K. The funded list: Aura Finance, Remynt, FutureMoney, Samaritan.
Which Fintech startup raised the most on The Pitch?
FutureMoney raised the most among Fintech startups on The Pitch: $300K from Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell, Cyan Banister, Jesse Middleton, and Phil Nadel in Season 12 Episode 1.
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 7 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 4-14).
- 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 14 (2025), with the most recent being Investrio: QuickBooks for the People in S14E6. 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 The Pitch Fund, Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund, Cyan Banister of Long Journey Ventures, Jesse Middleton of Flybridge, and Jillian Manus of Structure Capital, with $575K committed across 4 funded pitches. Each check is documented per-episode with the investor, deal size, and terms when disclosed.