Fintech Is Femme

What Fintech Is Femme does

Fintech Is Femme is a privately held media company founded in 2021 by journalist Nicole Casperson, operating a portfolio of content, community, and event products focused on women in financial services. The core product surface consists of a twice-weekly newsletter reaching 50,000+ fintech professionals, two podcast series (Humans of Fintech and Fintech Mavericks, the latter powered by Brex), and a published book titled 'Fintech Feminists' (Wiley, 2024) profiling 40+ women leaders. The company operates The Academy of Fintech, a tiered paid membership community offering Individual ($495/year), Founder's Spotlight ($5,999/year), and Corporate ($7,500/year) subscriptions with networking, mentorship, and speaking opportunities. The event business includes the annual Leadership Summit (held in New York and San Francisco as part of New York Fintech Week), Security Summits, Founders Summits, and Creator Summits, drawing attendees including founders, operators, investors, and C-suite executives.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of recurring Academy memberships, event sponsorships from major fintech brands (Brex, Nasdaq, Mastercard, JP Morgan, Stripe, Wilson Sonsini, Osborne Clarke), custom content production (podcasts, newsletter features), the founder's speaking engagements, B2B influencer partnerships, and book sales. Distribution is primarily direct: the newsletter is delivered via beehiiv, podcasts via Spotify and Apple Podcasts, events through the Luma ticketing platform, and the book through Amazon and other retailers. The Academy of Fintech is supported by Fiat Growth's networking algorithm for 1:1 founder-investor matchmaking and uses Rise by Barclays' innovation space as a primary NYC venue partner. The company maintains a small operational team (1-10 employees) led by Founder & CEO Nicole Casperson and Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer Anton Briones, with no disclosed external venture or institutional capital.

The company's commercial positioning leverages Casperson's personal brand (Top 100 Women in Fintech 2025, Top 3 Most Influential Woman in Fintech on LinkedIn US, Top 50 Women in Media) and a stated mission to address underrepresentation of women in fintech through visibility, networking, and community. The product portfolio is unified by a female-focused editorial lens on fintech news and by event programming that convenes senior decision-makers. The business remains founder-led, privately financed, and geographically anchored in the United States with global content distribution.

Name

Fintech Is Femme

Legal name

Fintech Is Femme

Website

https://fintechisfemme.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fintech Is Femme is a media company founded in 2021 by Nicole Casperson that operates a twice-weekly newsletter, two podcasts, a paid membership community (Academy of Fintech), and fintech leadership summits in NYC and SF, serving women founders, operators, investors, and executives in the financial services industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Academy Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership tiers providing access to the Academy of Fintech community, including networking events, masterclasses, mentorship programs, and speaking/podcast opportunities. Tiers include Individual ($495/year), Founder's Spotlight ($5,999/year), and Corporate ($7,500/year).
2. Event Sponsorships: Brand partnerships and sponsorships for Leadership Summits, Security Summits, and other curated events. Sponsors gain visibility among fintech decision-makers and leaders.
3. Custom Content Services: Custom podcasts, newsletter deep dives, and branded content created for partner companies seeking to reach the fintech audience.
4. Speaking Engagements: Nicole Casperson's keynote speaking and public appearances at fintech industry events.
5. Book Sales: Sales of 'Fintech Feminists' book published by Wiley, featuring profiles of 40+ fintech leaders.
6. B2B Influencer Services: Partnership opportunities allowing brands to leverage Nicole Casperson's influence and audience reach in the fintech space.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fintech Is Femme is a media company that produces and distributes fintech industry content — a twice-weekly newsletter, two podcasts, a published book — and monetizes an engaged community of fintech founders, operators, investors, and executives through tiered paid memberships, sponsored summits, and custom branded content for B2B partners.

Product overview

Fintech Is Femme is a media company founded by journalist Nicole Casperson, operating a portfolio of content, community, and event products united by a mission to promote gender equity and female leadership in fintech. The core offering consists of a twice-weekly newsletter (Fintech Is Femme Newsletter) reaching 50,000+ subscribers, two podcast shows (Humans of Fintech and Fintech Mavericks), and a published book titled Fintech Feminists (Wiley, 2024). The company also operates The Academy of Fintech, a paid membership community with three tiers (Individual at $495/year, Founder's Spotlight at $5,999/year, and Corporate at $7,500/year), providing networking, mentorship, speaking opportunities, and exclusive content for fintech founders, operators, investors, and executives. A complementary Custom Content & Partnership Services line serves B2B brand partners with custom podcasts, newsletter features, curated events, and speaking engagements. The event program includes the annual Leadership Summit (held in NYC and San Francisco, aligned with New York Fintech Week) and the Fintech Security Summit, both featuring panels, founder spotlights, fireside chats, and networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Academy of Fintech: Premium membership community for fintech founders, operators, investors, and decision-makers with tiered membership options including Individual ($495/year), Founder's Spotlight ($5,999/year), and Corporate ($7,500/year).
• Humans of Fintech Podcast
• Fintech Mavericks Podcast
• Fintech Feminists

Products and services

• Fintech Is Femme Newsletter A twice-weekly (Tuesday and Thursday) email newsletter covering fintech news, industry analysis, and profiles of women leaders reshaping financial services, delivered to over 50,000 fintech professionals worldwide.
• Humans of Fintech Podcast A podcast featuring personal and inspiring stories of fintech founders, CEOs, and business leaders, exploring the human side of fintech; distributed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• Fintech Mavericks Podcast A weekly podcast co-hosted by Nicole Casperson and investor Drew Glover featuring conversations with innovative fintech founders about strategies for scaling a business while staying true to purpose; powered by Brex.
• The Academy of Fintech Community A paid membership community bringing together high-intent founders, operators, investors, and decision-makers in fintech, with content, networking, mentorship, speaking opportunities, and partnership access. Available in Individual ($495/year), Founder's Spotlight ($5,999/year), and Corporate ($7,500/year) tiers.
• Fintech Feminists Book A book authored by Nicole Casperson and published by Wiley, profiling 40+ women leaders in fintech with inspiring stories and actionable advice for entrepreneurs reshaping digital finance worldwide; ranked as a #1 New Release on Amazon Books.
• Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit An annual in-person summit series held in New York City and San Francisco (aligned with New York Fintech Week), featuring panels, fireside chats, founder spotlights, networking, and storytelling events for fintech leaders, including a Security Summit track.
• Custom Content & Partnership Services B2B collaboration offerings including custom podcast production, newsletter deep dives, custom content, curated events, public speaking, and B2B influencer programs for brand partners seeking to reach Fintech Is Femme's audience of fintech leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Community of 100,000+ fintech leaders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BrexcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrex is the powering sponsor for the Fintech Mavericks podcast, co-hosted by Nicole Casperson and investor Drew Glover. This partnership positions Brex as a key partner in reaching fintech founders and operators through thought leadership content.
• ConveraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBook launch sponsor for Fintech Feminists, supporting the publication launch events.
• GoodfinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBook launch sponsor for Fintech Feminists, supporting the publication launch events.
• NasdaqcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for book launch and various Fintech Is Femme events, providing high-profile brand visibility in fintech ecosystem.
• SyncteraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBook launch sponsor for Fintech Feminists, supporting the publication launch events.
• WhopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBook launch sponsor providing platform support for Fintech Feminists launch.
• MarstoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBook launch sponsor and founding member of Academy of Fintech community.
• AnonybitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBook launch sponsor and co-host partner for Security Summits, positioning as a thought leader in fintech security.
• FrichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBook launch sponsor for Fintech Feminists launch.
• Rise by BarclayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRise by Barclays serves as the primary venue partner for Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summits and events in New York, providing exclusive access to their innovation space for fintech community gatherings.
• Academy of Fintech Founding MemberscoreOthersFounding members include Lule Demmissee (Former CEO, eToro US), Francis Zelazny (Founder & CEO, Anonybit), Asya Bradley (Super Angel), Cleve Mesidor (Executive Director, The Blockchain Foundation), Rochelle Gorey (SpringFour), Saira Rahman (VP, Fundrise), Margaret Hartigan (Founder & CEO, Marstone), and Susan Langer (Founder & CEO, Spave.io). These leaders form the core community network.
• MastercardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand inside The Academy of Fintech community, representing major fintech infrastructure provider in the network.
• Fiat GrowthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPowers curated 1-on-1 networking at Fintech Is Femme events through their custom 'meet-up' algorithm, facilitating founder-investor connections.
• KroolominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for SF Leadership Summit 2025, providing AI-powered productivity tools visibility.
• JP MorgancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for wellness hour and mixer at SF Leadership Summit 2025, major financial institution partner.
• AtomicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeadership Summit 2025 sponsor, APIs for payroll and HR solutions.
• Osborne ClarkecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeadership Summit 2025 sponsor, international law firm with fintech practice.
• StripecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeadership Summit 2025 sponsor, major fintech infrastructure platform.
• Wilson SonsinicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeadership Summit 2025 sponsor, prominent tech and fintech law firm.
• JumiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSecurity Summit 2026 sponsor, identity verification and biometrics provider.
• iProovcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSecurity Summit 2026 sponsor, biometric authentication technology provider.
• FeedzaicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSecurity Summit 2026 sponsor, AI-powered fraud prevention platform.
• ProvecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSecurity Summit 2026 sponsor, phone-centric identity verification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Finextra: Long-running fintech news, research, and events platform serving the same institutional banking and fintech audience — comparable as a fintech-focused media and community business.
• Money 20/20: Largest global fintech conferences (Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Singapore) bringing together the same operators, sponsors, and speakers Fintech Is Femme targets with its Leadership Summits and Security Summit.
• Innovate Finance: UK-based industry body for the global fintech ecosystem, running events, reports, and community programs — comparable as a fintech ecosystem/community-builder overlapping Fintech Is Femme's audience and event franchise.
• The Fintech Times: Global fintech news publication covering banking, payments, and fintech innovation — directly comparable as a content-led media company targeting fintech professionals and executives.
• Future Women: Media, membership, and events platform advancing women in business and finance — directly comparable model (newsletter + paid community + events) to Fintech Is Femme's women-in-fintech positioning.
• Tearsheet: Independent B2B media outlet covering fintech and financial services with newsletters, events, and research — comparable to Fintech Is Femme's newsletter-plus-events model serving the same fintech operator audience.
• NYC Fintech Women: Community organization for women in New York fintech that runs events and awards — directly comparable to Fintech Is Femme's women-in-fintech community and 'Inspiring Females in Fintech' recognition program.

Others

• Ellevest: Mission-driven fintech company focused on women's financial outcomes and a named corporate partner of Fintech Is Femme — comparable as a fintech brand targeting the same women-in-finance community and quoted publicly as a supporter.

Broad incumbents

• Sifted: Leading European tech and fintech newsroom with newsletters, events, and reports — a broader incumbent covering fintech operators and founders, overlapping with Fintech Is Femme's core audience.

Emerging players

• Stripe Press: Editorial imprint from Stripe publishing books and long-form content for the fintech and builder audience — comparable as a fintech media/content brand with published-book IP similar to 'Fintech Feminists'.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NicoleCasperson
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fintech-is-femme
• Instagraminstagram.com/fintechisfemme

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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