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IMPACT Funders & Founders Forum
September 11, 2026
New York Marriott MarquisNew York
September 11, 2026|New York Marriott Marquis, New York

The Breakthrough Event for Fintech Startups and Investors

Where fintech innovation meetings investor opportunity—connect, collaborate, and create the future of financial technology.

Welcome to the IMPACT Funders & Founders Forum

The first-ever event bridging capital and innovation in the fintech arena.

Join us on September 11 for curated investor-startup meetings, extensive expertise across all growth stages and investment strategies, dynamic discussions in curated, small-group roundtables, and select pitches showcasing breakthrough ideas and innovations.

Whether you're a visionary founder seeking funding, a VC searching for the next transformative opportunity, or an industry changemaker exploring the fintech ecosystem, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful impact.

Join us in shaping the future financial landscape!

Your IMPACT Experience: Key Event Highlights

Start Strong with a Breakfast Networking Reception: Meet attendees over breakfast and exhibiting organizations at their IMPACT stands before the opening remarks.

Jump Into 80 Minutes of Tailored One-to-One Meetings: Experience tailored matchmaking between fintech startups, scaleups, and investors to build valuable connections.

Dive Deep with Dual Content Stages: Listen in on specialized stages for fintechs and investors, featuring industry-leading speakers and expert panels.

Join Interactive Roundtables: Rotate among focused discussions on emerging markets, crypto frameworks, GP-LP partnerships, storytelling, scaling, and customer acquisition. Three dedicated roundtables for investors and three tailored for founders and startups.

Discover Tomorrow’s Innovations at Startup Pitches: Experience the next big idea as fintechs present their vision to a panel of investors, unveiling the roadmap to tomorrow's financial landscape.


Multiply Your Connections: With FinovateFall running alongside IMPACT Funders & Founders Forum on September 11, connect with hundreds of additional attendees from banks, credit unions, payment service providers, fintechs, media, and more in the shared Exhibit Hall.