Revtech Labs

What Revtech Labs does

RevTech Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerator headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, operating a 12-week hybrid program for post-revenue fintech and insurtech startups. Founded in 2012, the organization accepts 15 companies per cohort from 300-500+ global applications and connects selected founders with a curated ecosystem of 500+ SME mentors, 400+ VC firm partners, and major financial institutions including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Truist, JP Morgan, and Silicon Valley Bank. Across 24 cohorts, the program reports 250+ alumni companies that have collectively raised over $2.5 billion in capital and created 1,200+ jobs.

The organization's core products and services include: (1) the flagship Accelerator Program providing $20,000-$120,000 in dilutive funding plus follow-on capital; (2) RevTech Labs Capital (CFV), the affiliated venture arm managing Fund 1 ($10MM, 2017) and Fund 2 ($50MM target, launched 2022) with average investment sizes of $200-$400k; (3) marquee conferences including Venture135 and Fintech + Insurtech Generations; and (4) mentor matchmaking events and founder road trip showcases at external events (New York Fintech Week, Venture Atlanta, Boston Fintech Week). The 2026 Class 24 cohort introduced a strategic AI-focus thematic emphasis, and the organization relocated to the new UNC Charlotte CO-LAB innovation hub in 2025.

RevTech Labs generates economic activity through corporate sponsorships, individual tax-deductible donations, and venture fund management fees. The organization is co-led by Dan Roselli (Co-Founder & Managing Director, formerly on Bank of America's Operating Committee and co-founder of Red Ventures) and Sara Garces Roselli (Co-Founder & Foundation President, recognized Charlotte Business Journal Power 100 Innovator 2024). With 53%+ of startups led by founders of color or female founders, the organization is positioned as one of the few majority female and Latina-owned entrepreneurship accelerators in the US. Strategic partners include IBM (HyperProtect Accelerator, 2019) and NCInvest (SSBCI funding, 2024).

Name

Revtech Labs

Legal name

The RevTech Labs Foundation

Website

https://revtechlabs.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RevTech Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerator running a 12-week hybrid program for post-revenue fintech and insurtech startups in Charlotte, NC. It supports 15 companies per cohort with funding, mentorship, and connections to 500+ SME mentors, 400+ VC partners, and major financial institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fintech Startup Accelerator

NAICS

Open-End Investment Funds (525910), Educational Support Services (61171)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Fintech accelerator programs
• Venture capital investing
• Insurtech accelerator programs
• Startup mentorship programs
• Corporate innovation partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accelerator Program Funding: RevTech Labs provides initial funding of $20,000 to $120,000 in dilutive capital to accelerator companies based on individual needs. Follow-on investments are available through RevTech Labs Capital fund for graduating companies.
2. Venture Capital Fund Management: RevTech Labs Capital (CFV) manages venture funds investing in fintech and insurtech startups. Fund 1 launched in 2017 with $10MM for Seed and Series A investments. Fund 2 launched in 2022 targeting $50 million with investments in post-revenue fintech and insurtech startups, average investment size $200-$400k.
3. Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support in exchange for access to innovation ecosystem, startup pipeline, and ecosystem recognition through events and platforms.
4. Individual Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation, RevTech Labs accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting fintech entrepreneurship and innovation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Revtech Labs operates a 12-week hybrid accelerator program for post-revenue fintech and insurtech startups, providing selected founders with equity funding of $20,000 to $120,000, mentorship from a 500+ SME mentor network, curated corporate introductions to major financial institutions, and access to a network of 400+ venture capital firms. The program is delivered alongside the RevTech Labs Capital venture fund and signature conferences (Venture135, Fintech + Insurtech Generations).

Product overview

RevTech Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerator ecosystem for fintech and insurtech startups. The core offering consists of an award-nominated 12-week hybrid Accelerator Program that provides customized roadmaps and connections to industry leaders. The ecosystem is supported by flagship conferences (Fintech + Insurtech Generations and Venture135), mentor matchmaking events, and founder road trip showcases. RevTech Labs Capital (CFV), the venture fund arm, provides investment to accelerator graduates and makes additional Seed/Series A investments in fintech, insurance, and healthcare technology verticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RevTech Labs Capital (CFV): Venture arm of RevTech Labs - $10MM Seed and Series A fund
• Fintech + Insurtech Generations
• Venture135

Products and services

• Revtech Labs Fintech & Insurtech Accelerator Program A 12-week hybrid (in-person and virtual) accelerator program for post-revenue U.S. fintech and insurtech startup founders. Selected founders receive $20,000–$120,000 in equity funding, mentorship from 500+ SMEs, curated introductions to corporate customers at major financial institutions, and access to a network of 400+ venture capital firms. The program is no-cost to founders, with Revtech Labs taking a small equity stake in lieu of fees.
• RevTech Labs Capital (CFV) Venture Fund An early-stage venture capital fund affiliated with the Revtech Labs Foundation, deploying seed-stage equity checks of $20,000–$120,000 into fintech and insurtech startups (primarily accelerator alumni). The fund provides portfolio companies with capital alongside access to the accelerator's mentor and corporate network.
• Venture135 Conference A signature Revtech Labs conference bringing together venture capital firms, corporate innovation partners, founders, and ecosystem leaders for deal-making, panels, and networking in the Charlotte region. Attendees include VCs, corporate executives, and founders.
• Fintech + Insurtech Generations Conference A flagship fintech and insurtech industry conference hosted by Revtech Labs in Charlotte, NC, convening founders, financial institutions, insurers, venture capitalists, and ecosystem partners around the intersection of financial services and insurance technology. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Charlotte.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ alumni companies have raised over $2.5B in capital
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AvidXChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharlotte-based fintech company that serves as a corporate partner providing industry expertise and potential integration/pilot opportunities for accelerator startups.
• IBM Hyperprotect AcceleratormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRevTech Labs was hired by IBM in 2019 to launch and run their global Hyperprotect Accelerator program targeting global fintech and healthtech startups. This partnership enhanced RTL's international reputation and program capabilities.
• UNC Charlotte CO-LABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRevTech Labs became historic first tenants of the new CO-LAB building by UNC Charlotte in 2025. CO-LAB is an innovation and entrepreneurship hub cultivating collaboration, creativity and technological advancement.
• FinsidersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for accelerator program events and ecosystem building in Charlotte fintech community.
• PayCLTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for fintech ecosystem events and accelerator program activities.
• Southeast Women in FintechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Venture135 kickoff event to unite women fintech founders, emerging talent, and allies committed to disrupting gender disparity in finance and tech.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SOSV: Global accelerator-VC hybrid running vertical-specific programs including fintech, with accelerator-to-fund pipeline model. Operates a similar accelerator-plus-resident-VC-fund business model as RevTech Labs Capital.
• gener8tor: Mid-stage accelerator that runs industry-focused cohorts with an affiliated VC fund (gener8tor Ventures). Highly comparable structure to RevTech Labs — accelerator program feeding a venture arm — though generally larger scale and broader sector coverage.
• Backstage Capital: VC firm dedicated to underrepresented founders, with accelerator-style programming. Overlaps with RevTech Labs on the diversity-focused investing thesis and corpus-building for founders traditionally excluded from VC.
• Village Capital: Nonprofit impact-focused venture firm that runs industry-specific accelerators (including fintech) prioritizing founders historically excluded from VC. Closely aligned mission, fund-plus-accelerator structure, and diversity thesis as RevTech Labs.
• Barclays Rise (Barclays Accelerator): Bank-led fintech accelerator with structured cohort programs connecting startups to corporate banking partners. Mirrors RevTech Labs' model of activating major bank sponsorship for startup deal flow and pilots.
• FIS Fintech Accelerator (run with The Venture Center): Bank-sponsored fintech accelerator program delivering cohort-based acceleration to fintech founders, with corporate partner access. Operationally comparable to RevTech Labs in cohort structure and corporate-driven deal flow.

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: Premier general-purpose startup accelerator, a major destination for fintech and insurtech founders. Comparable cohort-based accelerator with standardized funding terms and a global application funnel — operates at much larger scale.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Large global accelerator platform that runs vertical-specific fintech and insurtech programs with corporate partners (banks, insurers). Comparable to RevTech Labs in offering accelerator cohorts, corporate matchmaking, and venture investment, but operates at much broader scale.
• Techstars: Largest global accelerator network with multiple fintech-focused and bank-sponsored programs (including Techstars Fintech). Directly comparable accelerator-plus-equity model, with much wider geographic reach and brand than RevTech Labs.

Regional players

• Antler: Global early-stage VC and accelerator with fintech vertical focus and presence in the US/Southeast. Comparable cohort-plus-fund structure, though anchored internationally rather than in the Charlotte banking hub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@revtechlabs8594
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/revtech-labs
• Instagraminstagram.com/revtech_labs
• Facebookfacebook.com/RevTechLabs

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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