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A startup hub with locations in Cologne and Düsseldorf.
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FinTech & InsurTech in Cologne
Cologne is a hub for corporate-startup collaboration. Through InsurLab Germany, startups work directly with AXA, Gothaer and DEVK.
At a glance
The FinTech Safari in Cologne explores InsurTech and applied FinTech through InsurLab Germany, STARTPLATZ Cologne and Virado. Designed for Board members and senior executives in insurance and banking and Innovation and digital transformation leaders.
Local perspective
InsurTech and applied FinTech
Cologne is a hub for corporate-startup collaboration. Through InsurLab Germany, startups work directly with AXA, Gothaer and DEVK.
Local examples and perspectives
- InsurLab Germany (accelerator)
- STARTPLATZ Cologne
- Virado (InsurTech, Cologne)
- Aufinity / bezahl.de (payment processing, Cologne)
A sample day
09:30
Market overview and trends
A briefing on the FinTech market in Cologne: who are the key players, and which partnership models work?
11:00
Visit a FinTech
Visit a FinTech or InsurTech company. No sales presentation; speak with the product and technology teams.
13:00
Lunch with founders
An informal lunch with founders from FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech.
15:00
Deep dive: RegTech and AI
A workshop on KYC automation, AI in claims or embedded finance, shaped around your focus.
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.
Plan a conversation →Ecosystem organisations
InsurLab Germany
InsurTech hub
The federal de:hub for InsurTech, connecting insurers, startups and research, with AI among its focus areas.
Digital Hub Cologne
Digital hub
A city-funded initiative connecting corporates and startups.
Companies in the local ecosystem
DeepL
AI / machine learning
AI-based translation products developed by a company founded in Cologne.
1NCE
IoT
Global IoT connectivity at a flat rate.
Vytal
CleanTech
Digital reusable packaging system.
Buynomics
AI pricing
AI platform for pricing and commercial decision-making.
Eyeo
AdTech
Developer of Adblock Plus.
“Cologne's InsurTech scene is surprisingly deep. The exchange at InsurLab was on equal footing and extremely valuable for our own digital strategy.”
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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