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    Empowering Fintech Start-Ups to Reach their Full Potential

    Regardless of whether you're in the pre-seed stage, seeking funding, or amidst the listing process, Nasdaq is eager to discover your story and support your growth.

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    We believe in innovators who dare to think differently

    In 1971, Nasdaq began operations as the world’s first electronic stock market, supporting the first wave of tech start-ups and transforming Wall Street in the process. In the decades since, we’ve been relentless in supporting companies that are disrupting their respective markets to challenge the status quo.

    Accelerate your Growth with the Nasdaq Fintech Trailblazer Contest

    In 2022, Nasdaq launched the Fintech Trailblazer Contest in collaboration with Workweek's Fintech is Femme to shine a spotlight on an emerging fintech company.

    Following its success, we are excited to bring back the Fintech Trailblazer Contest for 2023. If your fintech is empowering the investors of tomorrow, enter for a chance to win a series of high-visibility marketing opportunities at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

    The 2023 contest is now closed for submissions. 

    In 2022, Nasdaq launched the Fintech Trailblazer Contest in collaboration with Workweek's Fintech is Femme to shine a spotlight on an emerging fintech company.

    Following its success, we are excited to bring back the Fintech Trailblazer Contest for 2023. If your fintech is empowering the investors of tomorrow, enter for a chance to win a series of high-visibility marketing opportunities at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

    The 2023 contest is now closed for submissions. 

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    The journey from ideation to creation is difficult. We empower fintechs to bring their ideas to life by providing them with the essential tools for success, be it through data or our listing process.

    Brandis DeSimone, Head of Data Sales, Nasdaq

    Our Winners

    Arta Finance

    2023

    Founded with the mission of unlocking the ‘financial superpowers’ of the ultra-wealthy and making them available to many more people, Arta Finance unites deep tech and high finance to help you build the future you want.

    Founded with the mission of unlocking the ‘financial superpowers’ of the ultra-wealthy and making them available to many more people, Arta Finance unites deep tech and high finance to help you build the future you want.

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    Step

    2022

    Step believes that everyone deserves access to banking that helps them become financially independent. That’s why they built a financial platform that empowers people under 18 and adults to build credit history, invest, save, and spend.

    Step believes that everyone deserves access to banking that helps them become financially independent. That’s why they built a financial platform that empowers people under 18 and adults to build credit history, invest, save, and spend.

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    The VIP Trailblazer Experience at Nasdaq MarketSite

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    See your Company on the Nasdaq Tower

    There's nothing quite like seeing your hard work shine! Receive a photoshoot as your logo is broadcast on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square.

    There's nothing quite like seeing your hard work shine! Receive a photoshoot as your logo is broadcast on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square.

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    Be our guest with Nasdaq’s Global Markets Reporter, Jill Malandrino

    On an exclusive episode of TradeTalks, you'll share a panel with industry leaders, steering the conversation with a topic of your choice.

    On an exclusive episode of TradeTalks, you'll share a panel with industry leaders, steering the conversation with a topic of your choice.

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    Experience the thrill of the Bell Stage

    After viewing a live opening or closing bell ceremony, seize the moment with a photo opportunity at our signing podium.

    After viewing a live opening or closing bell ceremony, seize the moment with a photo opportunity at our signing podium.

    Nasdaq Marketsite Gallery Space

    Take a tour of Nasdaq’s Re-Imagined Marketsite

    Discover Nasdaq’s state-of-the-art broadcast studio, dedicated IPO and Market Intelligence Centers, and a gallery space celebrating Nasdaq-listed companies.

    Discover Nasdaq’s state-of-the-art broadcast studio, dedicated IPO and Market Intelligence Centers, and a gallery space celebrating Nasdaq-listed companies.

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    Meet Nasdaq Executives

    Learn from our team about Nasdaq’s data business, fintech solutions, and the steps to going public. We’re here to support your growth.

    Learn from our team about Nasdaq’s data business, fintech solutions, and the steps to going public. We’re here to support your growth.

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    Feature on the Humans of Fintech podcast.

    Sit down with host Nicole Casperson to discuss how your company’s vision is reshaping the industry.

    Sit down with host Nicole Casperson to discuss how your company’s vision is reshaping the industry.

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    Next Gen Solutions

    Nasdaq NextGen Solutions offers the real-time, historical, and alternative data needed to help creators, innovators, and disruptors succeed.

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    #TradeTalks: Arta Finance

    Caesar Sengupta, CEO of Arta Finance, Emily Schlosser, COO of BNY Mellon | Pershing, and Dan Vene, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of iCapital, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss how tech is contributing to wider accessibility of private banking and wealth management services and modernizing financial services.

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    #TradeTalks: Step

    Step Founder & CEO CJ MacDonald joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss how Step helps to prepare parents and their teens so they can start investing responsibly.

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    #TradeTalks: Aura Finance

    Aura Finance Co-Founders Kelsey Willock & Courtney Cardin joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss bringing financial wellness to traditional wealth management.

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