Globally, fintech investment reached over US$12 billion in 2014. Specifically in the Asia Pacific region, investment growth is expected to be the highest in the world. Hong Kong will capture a large share of this growing market and is already leading the way, with the government recently reporting over 74 Hong Kong based fintech companies of which 41 are ranked in the world's top 100. Strategically located in Hong Kong, the SuperCharger is the first fintech accelerator program dedicated to both startups and more established global fintech companies aiming to capture the Asian growth market. The program leverages Hong Kong’s traditional strength as Asia’s finance and technology gateway. We’re happy to announce that Ynext will be adding SuperCharger to its International Acceleration Program, extending Yodlee® Interactive's industry-leading APIs to fintech companies in Hong Kong. This new partnership strengthens Ynext’s already robust International Acceleration Program that boasts top accelerators from around the globe such as: Blue Chilli, Level39, Y Combinator, Tyro, techUK, FINTECH Circle and Eaglewood Capital. This step into the Asian market demonstrates Ynext’s vision of empowering fintech companies around the world with the tools they need to succeed. Through this partnership with SuperCharger, fintech companies will be given free access to Yodlee Interactive’s secure and robust API sets, along with 1,000 free users each. SuperCharger has 3 strategic founding sponsors. Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group and one of the Hong Kong’s three note-issuing banks. Baidu, China’s leading internet search engine, will make available its API platform to connect fintech providers and developers. TusPark Global Network (TGN), originated from Tsinghua University, brings with it over 20 years of expertise in operating technology parks and accelerator programs. The Supercharger fintech accelerator program will begin on January 11th, 2016 at Tuspark Global Network’s dedicated fintech innovation hub in Hong Kong. It concludes on April 8th, 2016 with a demo day in Hong Kong. Are you a fintech entrepreneur looking to expand your startup in Asia? Visit the website http://www.FinTechSuperCharger.com for more information and apply for Supercharger fintech accelerator program by November 20th.
