Fintech startups offered route into the mainstream
Fund management firm Octopus Investments have announced Octopus Labs – an accelerator programme tailored for financial technology (fintch) startups.
The programme is being offered to early-stage fintech startups whichare product-ready. Beneficiaries will enter a 12-week programme usingoctopus? existing channels of distribution to bring upcoming fintech products to a mainstream audience.
The investment firm will offer working’space in central London and provide expert mentoring to successful applicants.
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