Fintech

Apply to Pitch at VentureTech 2025

November 3–5, 2025 | Omni Frisco

VentureTech is the premier fintech showcase designed exclusively for credit unions. Its where real innovation meets real opportunity — connecting fintech startups directly with the industry’s most forward-thinking credit unions, CUSOs, and fintech investors. Past participants like Eltropy, Posh, Illuma, and more have gone on to achieve widespread credit union adoption, industry recognition, and growth-stage funding.

Selected fintech startups will have the opportunity to:

Pitch live to 200+ credit union decision makers, CUSO leaders, and investors
Compete in the Launch Party or Main Stage Pitch Competition
Gain high-impact visibility in a space designed to accelerate adoption
Join exclusive networking opportunities, including 10 curated meetings with credit union decision-makers
Establish credibility in the credit union industry

Fintech Requirements

Must be an emerging start-up
Strong value proposition for credit unions (this event is not for B2C companies looking for referrals to credit union members)
Offers a unique, newer technology solution to meet a critical need for credit unions or their members
Existing customers or pipeline in the financial services industry
Past participation in an accelerator/incubator is great but not required

Key Dates

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

Applications Reviewed: June 16-July 1st

Selected Fintech Pitch to Committee: July 14th – Aug 11th

• Deck required

• 8-minute pitch (mini version of what you’ll pitch on stage)

• Via Zoom

Notification of Acceptance: Mid-August 2025

Fintech Selections Announced: September 1

Event Dates: November 3–5, 2025

On Stage Pitch Format & Details

Launch Party:

8-min pitch + group Q&A

Main Pitch:

15-min pitch + Q&A (10 for pitch, 5 for Q&A)

Slide deck required

(Any video must be embedded in deck)

On-stage at the Omni Frisco

No virtual option

No cost to apply

if selected, a $595 fee (per person) is due to confirm your spot. Travel and lodging not covered.

Prizes

$5,000 Best of Show prize for each Launch Party and Main Pitch Winner

Plus, a coveted money lei

Think You’re a Fit?

Fintech Pitch Application
Fintech Requirements
- Must be a transformative technology that will impact credit unions and credit union members.
- If selected, company founder(s) and/or CTO must attend VentureTech and present in person.
- Founders are committed full-time to the company.
- Demonstrable product-market fit, and growth potential must be clear and well supported.
- Fintechs presenting at VentureTech will be chosen by a panel consisting of industry experts.
- Applicant company information will be available only to select committee members.
- Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously presented.
First & Last Name*
Title*
Organization*
Email*
Phone*
Office address*
Company Website*
Product/Service Description*
How long have you been in business?*
How many credit union customers do you have (if any)?*
How many bank customers do you have (if any)?*
How many employees?*
How much total capital have you raised? Are you currently raising capital?*