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FinTech & InsurTech in Bonn

FinTech & InsurTech in Bonn, explored through local organisations and team conversations.

A sample day

  1. 09:30

    Market overview and trends

    A briefing on the FinTech market in Bonn: who are the key players, and which partnership models work?

  2. 11:00

    Visit a FinTech

    Visit a FinTech or InsurTech company. No sales presentation; speak with the product and technology teams.

  3. 13:00

    Lunch with founders

    An informal lunch with founders from FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech.

  4. 15:00

    Deep dive: RegTech and AI

    A workshop on KYC automation, AI in claims or embedded finance, shaped around your focus.

  5. 17:00

    Innovation Dinner

    A shared dinner for deeper conversations and concrete next steps.

What your team can explore

  • Which customer task does the product make easier, faster or more transparent?
  • How do providers combine innovation with trust, security and regulatory requirements?
  • Which partnership or integration would be essential for a real-world test?

A route shaped around your question

We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.

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Ecosystem organisations

Sustainability Hub Bonn Region

Sustainability network

Bonn's point of contact for sustainable transformation and regional exchange.

Digital Hub Bonn

Community hub

A networking platform for Bonn's digital economy, focused on sustainability and innovation in the public sector.

Startplatz Bonn

Coworking and events

The NRW-wide Startup Hub network extends to Bonn, offering workspace and a community.

Companies in the local ecosystem

LeanIX

Enterprise SaaS

Bonn's tech success story. Enterprise architecture SaaS, acquired by SAP in 2023.

Code Intelligence

Cybersecurity

Automated security testing platform backed by Google and T-Venture.

VesselSens

HealthTech / MedTech

Sensor implants for the early detection of restenosis. High-tech medtech from Bonn.

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)

Venture Capital

Early-stage investor based in Bonn, investing in technology companies.

“Being close to DHL Innovation Labs helped us take our logistics tech concept from theory into practice.”
Head of Innovation, Innovation Lead, Mid-sized logistics company

About the topic

Questions about FinTech Safari

Who is this Safari for?

For leaders in banking, insurance and wealth management who want first-hand insight into the FinTech market.

Which companies will we visit?

That depends on your priorities. We curate every Safari individually. Typical partners include neobanks, InsurTechs, RegTechs and payment startups.

How long does a Safari take?

A full-day programme is the standard. A group dinner in the evening can be arranged on request. We shape multi-day programmes around the brief.

Should we focus on InsurTech or FinTech?

Cologne for InsurTech, Düsseldorf for corporate FinTech, and Frankfurt for banking and RegTech. We also organize tours in other cities.

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