Showcase Your Startup
What's Next is the home of innovation at Money20/20 Europe
A dedicated destination where emerging companies sit alongside the products, partnerships, announcements and ideas shaping the future of finance.
Designed to bring different parts of the ecosystem together:
- Discover emerging technologies
- Meet future fintech leaders
- Identify investment opportunities
- Build strategic partnerships
- Access new markets and customers
For startups, this is not just attending a fintech event. This is being positioned in the area buyers, investors and media actively come to discover what's next.
Why Money20/20 Europe?
Ecosystem consolidation
We bring the entire fintech universe together in one place at one time - banks, VCs, regulators, infrastructure companies, payment providers, government representatives, and accelerators.
Efficiency multiplier
Instead of startups spending months pursuing separate meetings across different organisations, we compress this timeline into days.
Decision-maker access
We provide direct connections to senior-level executives who can actually make partnership and investment decisions.
Programme features: What’s included in What's Next area?
Startup Pod
A branded space in the What's Next to showcase your solution and host meetings.
Startup Pitch Competition
The chance to pitch your solution live on stage to an audience of investors, media, and industry leaders.
Networking Opportunities
A dedicated space for founders to meet investors, banks and corporates.
Media Exposure
Gain visibility in the fintech ecosystem with exposure across 350+ media outlets.
What Next Stage
Future-focused content, founder stories, product launches and live demonstrations.
“The Work”
Celebrating the ‘best in class’ from the Money Awards submissions.
Startup Pitch Competition
The Startup Pitch Competition is your chance to shine in front of the entire fintech ecosystem. Designed exclusively for growth-stage startups, this high-profile competition offers:
- Unmatched Exposure: Pitch your solution live on stage to an audience of investors, media, and industry leaders.
- Direct Connections: Meet VCs and decision-makers who can accelerate your growth.
- Exclusive Prizes: Win a seat on our Startup Media Panel, where we spotlight the rising stars in front of our media partners.
Which pod is right for you?
Early Stage
What's included
- x2 sponsor passes to Money20/20 Europe
- Turnkey solution provided - Startup Pod
- Your brand will feature as an official sponsor on the Money20/20 Connect App for all attendees to read your profile and message directly
- Logo displayed onsite in the Startup Hub
- Guaranteed meetings with investors
Choose this pod if you:
- Have been in operation for less than 3 years (incorporation dates after 1 June 2024 will be accepted)
- Have raised less than €5M
- This package is not for advisors, consultants, law firms, advisory board
Growth Stage
What's included
- x2 sponsor passes to Money20/20 Europe
- Turnkey solution provided - Startup Pod
- Your brand will feature as an official sponsor on the Money20/20 Connect App for all attendees to read your profile and message directly
- Logo displayed onsite in the Startup Hub
- Guaranteed meetings with investors
Choose this pod if you:
- Have been in operation for less than 5 years (incorporation dates after 1 June 2020 will be accepted)
- Have raised less than €30M
- This package is not for advisors, consultants, law firms, advisory board members, VCs, or accelerators
Case Study: Sinpex’s Journey to Success
Sinpex: From Pod to Industry Leader
- Journey: Sinpex started with a €9,000 startup pod at Money20/20 Europe. Their participation in the Startup Pitch Competition was a turning point.
- Outcome: After winning the competition, Sinpex gained significant exposure and credibility, leading to a €65,000 show floor presence and rapid growth in the fintech ecosystem.