Money20/20 USA Unveils Expanded Startup Hub for Fintech's Rising Stars

Silicon Valley Bank Startup Banking Clients Join 1,500 Startups Meeting the Investors and Partners Defining Tomorrow's Finance

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Money20/20, the world's leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announced an expanded Startup Hub at Money20/20 USA. The Startup Hub is where the industry's most promising startups can connect with investors, banks, technology companies, enterprise partners and media. Featuring an expanded founder showcase, curated networking opportunities, special events and content from some of fintech's most influential founders and investors, the Startup Hub is designed to help emerging companies accelerate their growth and forge the partnerships that will shape the future of financial services.

This year's Startup Hub is supported by Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank and will feature four of their innovative startup banking clients.

Silicon Valley Bank is proud to feature:

• Alix, the first and only automated wealth transfer solution designed to simplify the estate settlement process.
• Odynn, an AI, fully modular platform that helps fintechs, banks, card issuers, and travel companies launch embedded travel, loyalty, and rewards programs.
• Sphere Labs (“Sphere”), a financial infrastructure company building systems for secure, efficient global money movement.
• Highbeam, an AI cash management platform built exclusively for consumer brands, combining modern financial products with AI-powered cash forecasting and financial insights

Silicon Valley Bank, which will soon be rebranded as First Citizens Innovation Banking and First Citizens Fund Banking, is a leader in providing dedicated services and solutions specifically designed to support the innovation economy.

Attracting 1500 startups each year, Money20/20 has become a launchpad for companies that have gone on to become some of fintech's best known success stories, including Airwallex, dLocal, and Feedzai.

“Some of the most transformative companies in financial services began with a bold idea and a small team,” said Jessica Blue, EVP, Money20/20 USA. “The Startup Hub exists to give founders direct access to the people who can help turn those ideas into global businesses. Whether they are looking for investment, partnerships, customers or visibility, Money20/20 brings together the right people under one roof to help make that happen.”

Attendees will hear from some of the industry's most influential founders and investors, including Brandon Millman CEO and Co-founder of Phantom and Andrew Reed, Partner at Sequoia Capital, who will share practical insights into what it takes to build, fund and scale high growth companies.

“Startups have always been the engine of innovation in financial services,” said Marc Cadieux, President, Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank. “Founders are building the technologies and business models that will define the future of financial services, and we are committed to helping them succeed by providing access to capital, expertise and meaningful connections. Money20/20 is where industry leaders come together, making it an ideal place for entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and unlock new opportunities. We are delighted to see four of the companies we support featured in this year's Startup Hub.”

Money20/20 USA will take place in Las Vegas from October 18-21 at the Venetian bringing together the companies, investors, policymakers and innovators shaping the future of money.

About Money20/20

Launched by industry insiders in 2012, Money20/20 has rapidly become the heartbeat of the global fintech ecosystem. Over the last decade, the most innovative, fast-moving ideas and companies have driven their growth on our platform. Mastercard, Airwallex, J.P. Morgan, SHIELD, GCash, Stripe, Google, Visa, Adyen, and more make transformational deals and raise their global profile with us. Money20/20 attracts leaders from the world’s greatest banks, payments companies, VC firms, regulators, and media platforms — convening to cut industry shaping deals, build world changing partnerships, and unlock future defining opportunities in Las Vegas (October 18–21, 2026), Amsterdam (June 8–10, 2027), Riyadh (September 14–16, 2026), and Bangkok (April 27–29, 2027). Money20/20 is where the world’s fintech leaders convene to grow their brands. Money20/20 is part of Informa PLC. Follow Money20/20 on X and LinkedIn for show developments and updates.

About Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of some of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial banking to companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity and venture capital industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $225 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.