Austrade invites expressions of interest from Australian fintech companies interested in the U.S. market to join Austrade for an in-person program from 19 to 20 October 2023. This program is delivered in San Francisco, through Austrade’s U.S. Landing Pad ahead of Money2020 Las Vegas (22-25 October 2023). 

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Program Details

Austrade’s U.S. Fintech Landing Pad runs specialized programs to support Australian companies expand their businesses in the U.S. These programs are delivered in collaboration with partners deeply embedded in the local tech ecosystem and tap into robust networks to provide informative market experiences, expert advice, and key business connections to each participant.  

Dates: 19-20 October 2023 

Location: San Francisco  

Austrade will run a two-day program for Australian fintech companies, including those technology companies selling their solutions into the financial services industry.  

The program will include:  

  • Group education sessions, led by industry experts, to provide participants with insights on successfully entering the US market, including: 
    • Understanding the US fintech & Financial Services Ecosystem 
    • Go to Market Strategies 
    • US Legal & Compliance Overview 
    • Building your US Team 
    • Selling Strategies  
    • Fundraising in the US 
  • 1:1 Go to Market strategy support and mentoring sessions with local market experts  
  • In-market networking opportunities 

Related In-Market Activities 

This program will align with Money20/20 USA, to be hosted in Las Vegas 22 October to 25 October 2023.  

Money20/20 USA is the world’s biggest, most influential gathering of the global money ecosystem. From in-depth analytics to inspirational speakers, attendees walk away with business-critical insights and new connections. Learn more about the 2023 Agenda and Speaker Lineup.  

Who Should Participate 

Austrade is seeking expressions of interest from Australian businesses that: 

  • Have identified the US as a priority market, with plans to expand to the US market within the next 12 months. 
  • Are able to travel San Francisco to participate in-person for the length of the program. 
  • Are ready to dedicate sufficient resources to the market. Participants should have 12 months of runway, proven revenue, and headcount growth in Australia. 

Cost to Participate 

Austrade services provided through this program are delivered free of charge. This includes the pre-departure and in-market program. 

Participating businesses are responsible for:  

  • All travel and accommodation costs, which must be paid for and arranged by the participating businesses. 
  • Any costs associated with participating in Money20/20, which must be paid for and arranged by the participating businesses. 


 

Applications open until midnight (AEST), 26 August 2023

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For more information, contact:

Elise Webb, Fintech Director landingpads@austrade.gov.au