Startupbootcamp FinTech & CyberSecurity

What Startupbootcamp FinTech & CyberSecurity does

Startupbootcamp FinTech & CyberSecurity is a vertical-specific accelerator program operated within the broader Startupbootcamp (SBC) global network of industry-focused accelerators. Founded in 2010 as a Danish-Dutch platform and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company runs 3-month hybrid acceleration programs that select approximately 10 startups per cohort and provide each with €15,000 seed funding, mentorship from a 5,000+ global mentor network, office space, and access to investors and corporate partners, in exchange for 6-8% equity stakes. The FinTech & CyberSecurity vertical specifically targets founders building companies in financial services and security, with cohorts taking place in Amsterdam alongside parallel vertical-specific programs in AI/Web3, Energy & Climate, Food & AgriTech, Health & Lifescience, DeepTech & Robotics, FashionTech, and regional programs in Mexico City, Italy, Australia, and Africa.

Revenue is generated across four streams: equity in accelerated startups (the primary economic asset, with cumulative portfolio valuation reported at €5.6 billion across 1,600+ accelerated companies), corporate partnership and open-innovation fees from Fortune 500 partners (including Mastercard, Rabobank, Capgemini, Microsoft, Meta, AWS, Nestlé, and Alliander), investor network access (with tickets historically priced at €37,500 per 1,000 depository receipts via the NxChange platform), and program management fees. The company completed a tokenized IPO on NxChange in October 2019, raising €2,325,000 and becoming the world's first publicly traded accelerator; it followed this with the Bold 2 portfolio of 300 impact-focused startups tradable on the Dutch stock exchange in 2024, targeting an ambition of 100,000 startup investments by 2030. Operating across 20+ countries with 101-250 employees and a 76% four-year survival rate for accelerated startups, Startupbootcamp was named Europe's #1 Startup Accelerator by Financial Times & Statista in both 2024 and 2025.

Name

Startupbootcamp FinTech & CyberSecurity

Legal name

Startupbootcamp

Website

https://startupbootcamp.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Startupbootcamp FinTech & CyberSecurity operates an Amsterdam-based vertical accelerator providing fintech and cybersecurity startups with a 3-month program, €15,000 seed funding, mentorship, and access to 100+ corporate partners and 5,000+ mentors, in exchange for 6-8% equity stakes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator Services

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD), Early-Stage Venture Capital (Pre-Seed/Seed) (FSANAAAA), Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Startup accelerator programs
• Fintech cybersecurity accelerators
• Corporate open innovation
• Seed funding and mentorship
• Startup investor network

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Startup Equity Stakes: Startupbootcamp takes 6-8% equity in exchange for program participation, seed funding (€15,000 per startup for fintech program), mentorship, and network access. Equity stakes generate returns upon startup exits or further funding rounds.
2. Corporate Partnership Programs: Corporations pay for open innovation services, startup scouting, and collaboration programs. Programs like 'Powered' with Alliander, 'Jumpstart Open Innovation' with JTI, and corporate accelerator partnerships generate partnership fees.
3. Public Investment (Tokenized IPO): Startupbootcamp became world's first publicly traded accelerator through tokenized IPO on NxChange platform. Raised €2.325 million through Rabo&Crowd funding platform, allowing broader public investment in fintech accelerator batches.
4. Investor Network Access: Angel investors, family offices, and VCs pay to access curated startup deal flow through the accelerator's investor network. Realized and unrealized returns show MOIC of 8.3.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Startupbootcamp FinTech & CyberSecurity operates an intensive 3-month accelerator program for fintech and cybersecurity startups, offering €15,000 seed funding, mentorship from 5,000+ global experts, office space in Amsterdam, and access to a curated network of investors and corporate partners in exchange for 6-8% equity. The program combines hybrid online and in-person sessions, leveraging a proprietary Selection Days methodology to identify and support high-potential startups with the goal of compressing 2+ years of growth into 3 months.

Product overview

Startupbootcamp is a global network of industry-specific accelerators, not a single unified product but rather a platform with multiple distinct accelerator programs and services. The core offering consists of intensive 3-month hybrid acceleration programs that provide selected startups with mentorship, seed funding, office space, and access to a global network of investors and corporate partners. Key accelerator programs include FinTech & CyberSecurity (Amsterdam), AIvolution (AI & Web3), Energy & Climate, Food & AgriTech, Health & Lifescience, DeepTech & Robotics, Styleit (FashionTech), and FinTech Mexico City. Supporting offerings include the Bold 2 investment portfolio (300 startups tradable on Dutch stock exchange), the Momentum female entrepreneurship program, Accelerator Squared online learning tool, and Open Innovation Services for corporate partners. Since 2010, SBC has invested in over 1,600 startups and scale-ups globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bold 2: A portfolio of 300 impact-focused startups across 10 distinct Growth Domains, tradable on the Dutch stock exchange via Nx'Change. Part of the broader ambition to invest in 100,000 startups by 2030.
• AIvolution

Products and services

• FinTech & CyberSecurity Accelerator An intensive 3-month accelerator program designed to empower fintech and cybersecurity startups, providing mentorship from industry experts, €15,000 seed funding, office space in Amsterdam, and access to a global network of investors and corporate partners.
• AIvolution Accelerator An accelerator designed to ignite intelligent and decentralized innovation through AI and Web3 technologies, focusing on cybersecurity, fraud detection, data-driven decision making, virtual personal assistance, AI-driven process automation, Web3, Metaverse, and digital wallets.
• Energy & Climate Accelerator Accelerator designed to drive the transition to renewable energy and combat climate change by fostering disruptive innovations on a global scale.
• Food & AgriTech Accelerator Accelerator designed to foster new technologies along the food value chain to meet growing demand for food safety, digitalization, and sustainability.
• Health & Lifescience Accelerator Accelerator focused on breakthrough solutions in health and life sciences to improve lives and shape the future of healthcare.
• DeepTech & Robotics Accelerator Accelerator looking for bold founders driving scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations to advance DeepTech and robotics for real-world impact across industries.
• Styleit Accelerator FashionTech accelerator designed to empower FashionTech startups, connecting visionary founders with conscious global corporations, mentors, and impact investors with a goal to support sustainable product development.
• FinTech Mexico City Accelerator Leading accelerator supporting innovative companies in the financial services industry across Latin America, providing 10 selected startups with mentorship from 400+ industry experts, office space in Mexico City, seed funding, and access to global investor network.
• Open Innovation Services Corporate innovation programs helping companies collaborate with startups, facilitating internal change, upskilling, and innovation through tailored solutions for corporates.
• Accelerator Squared Dynamic online learning tool designed to equip entrepreneurs with knowledge, strategies, and resources needed to confidently build and scale their businesses through expert-led videos, interactive quizzes, and essential learning materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• €5.6 billion total portfolio valuation across 1,600+ startups accelerated
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• MetacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2024Meta collaborated with Startupbootcamp on the Llama Design Drive to support MENA startups with AI adoption, predicted to generate up to $320B by 2030.
• AlliandercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024Alliander partnered with Startupbootcamp for the 'Powered' program - Alliander's startup collaboration program for the energy system in transition. Focus on Dynamic Customer Demand Forecasting, Enabling Energy Hubs, and Real-time Grid Monitoring.
• CapgeminicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2019Capgemini partnered with Startupbootcamp for the fintech accelerator batch, contributing technology and consulting expertise.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCorporate partner providing technology access and startup support through Startupbootcamp ecosystem.
• NestlesupportingTechnology or IntegrationCorporate partner in Startupbootcamp ecosystem for food and agritech innovation.
• MastercardcoreTechnology or IntegrationFintech corporate partner providing payments industry expertise and startup collaboration opportunities.
• AWSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing cloud infrastructure and credits to startups.
• HeinekensupportingTechnology or IntegrationCorporate partner providing beverage industry innovation collaboration.
• Kraft HeinzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKraft Heinz partnered with Startupbootcamp for open innovation programs, utilizing Startupbootcamp's Jumpstart Open Innovation program to address FMCG challenges and Revenue Growth Management.
• JTI (Japan Tobacco International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJTI partnered for Jumpstart Open Innovation program, supported by Startupbootcamp's team of experts for both startups and JTI leaders.
• NxChangecoreTechnology or IntegrationNxChange powers the Bold 2 investment portfolio tradable on Dutch stock exchange, enabling tokenized investment in startup portfolios.
• ToyotasupportingTechnology or IntegrationCorporate partner in mobility and transportation innovation ecosystem.
• Deutsche BanksupportingTechnology or IntegrationCorporate partner in fintech innovation collaboration.
• VisasupportingTechnology or IntegrationCorporate partner providing payments infrastructure and fintech ecosystem access.
• McKinseysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic consulting partner supporting corporate innovation programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Y Combinator: The world's most prominent startup accelerator, running twice-yearly cohorts with standardized $500K investments for ~7% equity. Directly comparable to Startupbootcamp on accelerator model, equity-for-program exchange, and global startup selection, though significantly larger in capital deployed and brand.
• Founders Factory: London-based accelerator and venture builder with strong corporate partnerships (Aviva, L'Oréal, etc.). Comparable on combined accelerator + corporate venture model and vertical specialization in FinTech, Health, and Sustainability.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network operating mentorship-driven 3-month programs across 30+ countries with corporate partnerships. Highly comparable vertical specialization (FinTech, CyberSecurity, etc.) and equity-for-services model that competes head-to-head with Startupbootcamp for cohort applicants and corporate partners.
• Antler: Global early-stage investor and accelerator with strong presence in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Comparable on residency-style programs, equity investment model, and geographic spread targeting high-potential founders at the earliest stages.
• Plug and Play: Silicon Valley-based accelerator and corporate innovation platform running industry-specific programs (FinTech, Insurtech, Health, etc.) with deep Fortune 500 partnerships. Closely mirrors Startupbootcamp's vertical-specialization and corporate-startup matchmaking model.
• MassChallenge: Global non-equity and equity-taking accelerator with industry verticals and strong corporate partnerships (including FinTech). Comparable on cohort-based acceleration, vertical specialization, and corporate pilot facilitation.

Broad incumbents

• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's corporate venture and accelerator arm operating globally with vertical programs. Comparable on corporate-backed acceleration model but operated as part of a telecom incumbent's broader innovation strategy rather than as an independent accelerator.

Regional players

• Seedcamp: London-based early-stage venture fund and accelerator, historically considered Europe's leading seed program. Directly comparable on European focus and pre-seed/seed investment model, though structured more as a fund with light-touch program elements.
• Startup Wise Guys: European-focused accelerator with vertical specialization in FinTech, Cybersecurity, and Digital Health. Directly comparable on vertical focus, equity-based model, and European geographic footprint.

Others

• SBC Affinity (Techstars): Techstars is a direct competitor; listed here as a secondary reference for the broader Techstars-affiliated ecosystem that overlaps with Startupbootcamp in corporate-backed acceleration and FinTech/cyber verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sbcFinTechCyber
• YouTubeyoutube.com/startupbootcampglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/startupbootcamp
• Instagraminstagram.com/startupbootcamp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments24 records

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