Welcome to CAFE
Where fintech innovators & industry leaders come together to advance transformative technology solutions that improve people’s lives.
In 2024, 70% of Americans struggled to maintain financial health, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts to improve financial wellness.
CAFE is leading the way, here’s how to get involved.
Join our Accelerator
Be part of a program that connects tech startups with industry leaders and resources to scale your fintech
innovation.
Partner with Us
Join our community of financial
institutions and investors to connect
with innovative tech companies
and shape the future of
inclusive finance.
Meet our Innovators
Explore how our accelerator
companies are already shaping
the future of financial wellness.
Improving Financial Wellness & Unlocking Marketing Potential
At CAFE, we envision a financial system that empowers individuals and communities to thrive.
Financial security is a foundation for better physical, mental, and social well-being, and we believe technology and innovation hold the key to achieving it.
Addressing financial wellness for underserved communities won’t be solved in siloes.
That’s why we bridge the gap between financial institutions, investors, fintech innovators, regulators, academics, and other changemakers.
Our community believes in profit and purpose.
Together, we collaborate to develop, scale, and accelerate technology solutions that drive financial health and inclusion for low- to moderate- income (LMI) people.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CAFE connects mission-driven innovators with the expertise, partnerships, and resources needed to create lasting impact. Through our flagship CAFE Fintech Accelerator and strategic initiatives, we empower solutions that uplift financial well-being, unlock market potential, and build a more equitable financial system.
Hear from the CAFE Community
“CAFE has created connective tissue and helped us meet partners across the ecosystem that we would never have the opportunity to collaborate with otherwise. The program has thought outside of the box on the value it can provide to startup founders and allowed us to have more impact.”
Alex McLeod
Co-Founder/CEO
Parlay
“[We’re] excited to partner with CAFE to identify fintechs that are solving real operational challenges for banks and also supporting LMI communities. We’ve been impressed by the quality of the participants and look forward to finding more areas for collaboration and engagement with our bank members.”
Brooke Ybarra
SVP Innovation
American Bankers Association
“CAFE has been a tremendous connector for us… our engagement with key financial institutions has accelerated our speed to market, enriching our commitment to support low-to-moderate income communities. We’ve also encountered potential customers, further enhancing our impact and reach.”
Busayo Ogunsanya
Co-founder/COO
Muse
Stay Connected with the CAFE
The best way to stay updated about our Accelerator dates and other CAFE programs is to follow us on LinkedIn.
If you are interested in learning more about mentorship, financial sponsorships, or other partnership opportunities, email [email protected] or reach out to our Managing Director Kristen Castell at [email protected].
