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Have you met our (not-so) new Managing Director Alice Rettig? You should. She is pushing us in some exciting directions. >> Read more in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung - https://lnkd.in/eVH8tD9x FYI- Alice is also a huge Eintracht Frankfurt fan. Welcome back! #frankfurt #startups #noonewomanshow

Hessen10 Startup Spotlight: cognitx.ai 🧠📊 This is CognitX – the startup that’s making data talk. Literally. With their AI-powered analytics advisor, anyone in a company can access personalized, real-time insights from all data sources—just by having a conversation. No dashboards, no code, no barriers. Just smart answers when you need them. 🔍 Their Mission: To democratize and personalize data analytics, empowering better, faster decisions for everyone—while keeping enterprise data secure and private. 💡 The Solution: CognitX connects to your existing data stack in a few clicks, understands your data semantically, and turns it into actionable knowledge—across systems, in real time, through simple text or voice queries. ✨ The future of business intelligence? It's conversational. 💡 Curious about the Hessen10 program that supports startups like cognitx.ai? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ejmMcRyu Gent Zambaku Griselda Xhaferi

🗞️ We are excited to share this press release from two #FinTechs that met during last year’s TQ Accelerator --> Digital Finance: Bankify Ltd and fulfin Announce Strategic Partnership to Automate Early Debt Collection Bankify, a leading provider of smart collection solutions, and Fulfin, a #SME financing platform, today announced a strategic partnership to introduce an automated early collection process for fulfin’s customers. This collaboration will streamline debt collection by leveraging Bankify’s innovative Smart Collections Portal and offering instant payments and Request to Pay functionalities. 💬 “We are thrilled to partner with fulfin to bring this much-needed automation to the debt collection process,” says Tanuj Pasupuleti, CEO of Bankify. “Our Smart Collections Portal will empower fulfin’s to manage early-stage collections, while also improving their overall customer experience.” This partnership will enable fulfin’s customers to:  ● Access a user-friendly online portal to propose payment plan amendments.  ● Make instant payments through various channels, including Open Banking and card payments.  ● Benefit from automated payment reminders and notifications.  ● Utilize Request to Pay for a more streamlined and transparent payment experience. 💬 “In order to be really effective in early-on collections, you have to separate failure of willingness to pay from failure of ability to pay even before the day-due of the loan. By offering our customers a solution exactly - at the point where it matters most in terms of financial distress - we aim to set new collection standards for financial institutions and open banking technology can help once more to solve a big challenge in small SME lending”, says Dr. Fredi Gruber, CEO and Co-Founder of fulfin. ------------------------------------- Bankify Ltd is a leading provider of payments solutions, empowering businesses to automate and optimize their #payments processes. The company’s innovative platform leverages technologies like Instant Payments, Open Banking, and #AI to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve customer experience. fulfin is a leading fintech platform that provides flexible financing for e-commerce businesses and healthcare professionals. fulfin supports its customers with flexible solutions for #sustainable success. The company is committed to innovation and customer satisfaction, continuously seeking ways to improve its services and offerings. ---------------------------------- We are the place to meet the right people. 🎉

Hessen10 Startup Spotlight: LocateRisk GmbH 🔒 Meet LocateRisk GmbH – transforming how organizations safeguard their IT infrastructure. In less than 48 hours, they deliver automated, external security audits covering your company, affiliates, and business partners. Integrated remediation functions make addressing vulnerabilities fast and efficient. The Mission: Make IT security transparent and accelerate the security process through continuous, automated monitoring. 💡 Curious about the Hessen10 program that supports startups like LocateRisk? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ejmMcRyu Lukas Baumann

👏 This week, our team had the chance to attend FIBE Berlin – the Festival for Inspiration, Business & Entertainment. Known as a dynamic hub for innovation, creativity, and connection, FIBE brought together thought #FinTech leaders, startups, creatives, and industry professionals for a one-of-a-kind experience. We had some good conversations with old friends and heard some fresh ideas across business, tech, culture, and beyond. - Julie Grosson was on stage for a Späti with Robert Richstein from InsurLab Germany and Martin Wihnaleck from House of Finance & Tech Berlin - We met Matthieu Charriere from Lemonway with plans to see him during the upcoming TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance. - Judith Mandel from Wirtschafts- und Infrastrukturbank Hessen (WIBank) who was also there advocating for Frankfurt and our Financial Center. - We also watched Nicola Breyer share startup expertise about #FiDA and German Open Finance Charta (GOFC). Plus neosfer's Matthias Lais was podcasting live with Dennis Eberlein. - And we partied with our friends from Visa (Anna Rapp, Sebastian Wolfmeier, Marius Fischer) at the at the Embedded Finance Review Afterparty with Joris Hensen and Lars Markull. ❓ Who else is feeling the #FIBE today? The team: Florian Schreiber | Rick Neu | Julie Grosson | Alice Rettig #FIBE2025 #Frankfurt #Innovation #Inspiration #Berlin #Teamwork #FinTech

STARTUPS! SUNDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY! If you're a founder in Europe who is working on #DigitalFinance solutions, you will never find a better way to connect with the German Finance Center in Frankfurt. We promise. 💥 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dcPybexE #CBDC #generativeai #ki #ai #cybersecurity #tokenization #openfinance #embeddedfinance #frankfurt #ffm #frm

Hessen10 Startup Spotlight: Verrano 🥕🌍 Say hello to Verrano, a foodtech startup transforming the way we experience root vegetables! With a unique maturation process, Verrano turns humble roots into delicious, innovative food products! 🌱 The Mission: To create food that delights the palate, is good for people and animals, and leaves a positive impact on the planet. 🍽️ The Solution: Whether you're a home cook or a professional chef, Verrano brings you a novel ingredient that unlocks entirely new taste experiences. Food innovation that’s flavorful, sustainable, and just a little bit unexpected? We’re here for it. 💡 Curious about the Hessen10 program that supports startups like Verrano? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ejmMcRyu Manuel Siskowski Maximilian Bubenheim Felix Linnenschmidt

📅 EVENT TIP | The London Venture Capital Network Summit 2025 It's coming up on May 23rd at Merchant Taylors' Hall in London! This is THE event for investors, founders, and innovators in the world of VC and tech. 🔑 What to expect: - Insights from leading investors on AI-driven investment strategies - Networking with over 500 industry professionals - A deep dive into Europe's leading VC ecosystem We have different discount codes for our community – leave us a message if you're interested. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! 🌍 👉 For more details and to register, visit: https://lu.ma/vcsummit

Past TQ Accelerator participant Miss Moneypenny Technologies just scored a big win - "Turning Apple and Google wallets into customer engagement tools: Miss Moneypenny Technologies grabs $8M to reshape brand interactions" from Tech Funding News >> Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dfEcxGzd -------------------------- Yes, they are community members and were past participants in our 2024 Accelerator. BUT -CO-CEO Marc Lampe is also on our Program Board for the upcoming TQ Accelerator: #DigitalFinance. Would you like to learn from this rocketing startup? More about Wallet Studio? Founders! Apply here by 13 April to be part of Germany's biggest Digital Finance Accelerator and meet the right people - like Marc. 🎉 GO here: https://lnkd.in/dcPybexE Anna Bojic // Vinh Hoi Le Chau // #meettherightpeople // #payments #finance #embeddedfinance #frankfurt // Julie Grosson // Philip Viertel

💥 DON’T MISS IT! Applications close on 13 April for our TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance. Join the TQ Accelerator: #DigitalFinance and be one of 15 startups to gain key industry connections in Frankfurt’s Financial Center. This free multiple-day hybrid Accelerator not only connects you with financial experts and investors but also opens doors to generate new leads, secure your next investment, and kick-start valuable cooperation. 🤝 Meet the right people! Program Dates: 19 May - 3 July (4 weeks in Frankfurt, 3 weeks virtual) For German, European and International Startups in Seed to Series A & beyond >> Find the details & your applications here: https://lnkd.in/dcPybexE 🚀 Partners include: Visa, ING Deutschland, Helaba, GFT Technologies, DekaBank, Baker McKenzie Deutschland, KPMG and VR Payment GmbH. #frankfurt #finance #ai #fintech #ki #payments #embeddedfinance