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

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

LAS VEGAS, August 19, 2026--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.

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