The Mint by BTV is a dedicated pre-seed program built specifically for fintech founders—the only platform designed by fintech operators for fintech operators. Created by the team behind Better Tomorrow Ventures, who’ve backed 100+ fintech startups and previously ran the 500 Fintech accelerator, The Mint gives founders the specialized support, network, and expertise traditional programs can’t match.
Why it stands out:
Fintech companies face unique regulatory, distribution, and product challenges. The Mint is designed to remove those early friction points by pairing founders directly with seasoned fintech operators, top strategic partners, and the BTV team—people who’ve been building fintech since before it even had a name.
What founders get:
Hands-on support: BTV acts like an extension of your founding team, helping with hiring, culture, go-to-market, partnerships, and fundraising.
Deep network access: Direct introductions to fintech partners, customers, angels, and VCs across the BTV ecosystem.
Fundraising guidance: Strategy, storytelling, warm intros, and prep for raising your next round.
10-week in-person program: Focused workshops, coaching, and fireside chats with leading fintech CEOs—all culminating in a Demo Day with top-tier investors and strategic partners.
Fintech-specific expertise: Legal, pricing, founder-led sales, early product, HR, and more—taught by operators who’ve lived it.
Founder experience:
Alumni consistently highlight The Mint’s collaborative environment, tailored resources, daily interaction with fellow founders, and the low-ego culture that makes it safe to test ideas, ask questions, and move fast.
Who it’s for:
Pre-seed fintech founders who want to build, validate, and scale with the backing of one of the strongest fintech investor networks in the world.
Main Address
New York, New York, United States
San Francisco, California, United States