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FinTech & InsurTech in Dusseldorf
Auxmoney, a unicorn, is based here alongside strong corporate partners. The focus is on B2B and lending.
At a glance
The FinTech Safari in Dusseldorf explores Corporate FinTech and lending through Auxmoney and Targobank. Designed for Board members and senior executives in insurance and banking and Innovation and digital transformation leaders.
Local perspective
Corporate FinTech and lending
Auxmoney, a unicorn, is based here alongside strong corporate partners. The focus is on B2B and lending.
Local examples and perspectives
- Auxmoney (lending marketplace, Düsseldorf)
- Targobank (Düsseldorf)
A sample day
09:30
Market overview and trends
A briefing on the FinTech market in Dusseldorf: 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
Startup Week Düsseldorf
Event
An annual platform for founders, corporates, and investors. Future Tech Fest is its highlight.
NRW.BANK
Funding
State development bank and active startup investor.
Companies in the local ecosystem
Cognigy
Enterprise AI
Enterprise conversational AI platform and a global leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant.
Auxmoney
FinTech
A digital platform for personal loans.
Metalshub
Logistics / B2B SaaS
Digital supply chain platform for raw materials, transforming the metals trade.
Trivago
Travel tech
A hotel search and price-comparison platform founded in Düsseldorf.
fashionette
E-commerce
Data-driven e-commerce platform for premium fashion and accessories.
“Reaching potential customers and strategic partners is always important when you are a fast-scaling company. We are happy that the organizers kept their promise.”
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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