Expanding into the U.S. often takes more than just a great product. It also requires the right network, real market exposure, and a clear strategy.

That’s exactly what the Canadian Fintech Accelerator, delivered by SOSA in partnership with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, was designed to provide to top Canadian Fintech startups.

After two months of virtual programming, the cohort landed in NYC for an intensive immersion week, designed to facilitate their expansion to New York, the financial capital of the U.S. market. Here in New York, the seven startups met with financial executives, pitched to investors, learned from corporate innovation leaders, and spoke with seasoned NY-based Fintech founders. The NY immersion offered the cohort both insightful mentorship as well as commercial and fundraising opportunities. From stepping onto the NYSE trading floor to pitching to a room full of 15+ active Fintech investors, every session focused on real opportunities and market entry strategies.

A highlight of the immersion week was a lively panel discussion at Rise, Barclays’ Fintech incubator. Moderated by Kange Kaneene and featuring insights from Bruno de Roquefeuil, Laura Rowson, and Toan Huynh, the session offered practical advice for fintech founders entering the U.S. market. The panelists emphasized the importance of building strong investor-founder relationships early, being transparent about the startup's current status and future prospects, maintaining a consistent focus on revenue generation, and becoming adept at tailoring their story to different audiences.

We're proud to introduce the talented startups that participated in this impactful week:

• NovaceneAI, turning unstructured data into actionable insights for better business decisions.
• Uplinq, empowering lenders with real-time credit-risk assessments for small businesses.
• BlueMind.App, automating compliance workflows for financial advisors, enhancing efficiency.
• Oxia Initiative, simplifying ESG reporting and sustainability tracking for financial institutions.
• jumppoint.ai, modernizing insurance brokerage operations with AI-driven solutions.
• Sibli, providing AI-powered investment analysis and financial forecasting.
• Happly.Ai, streamlining access to non-dilutive funding through intelligent automation.

We can't wait to see how the connections made this week in New York materialize into tangible outcomes for these innovative founders.

We’re grateful to work alongside government agencies around the world that are investing in their local startup ecosystems. With over 380 global startups already accelerated, we’re excited to keep building programs that turn global ambition into real opportunities.

SOSA's unique positon

SOSA’s New York accelerator is uniquely positioned to help international startups break into the U.S. market. Our programs, designed for both startups and governments, provide tailored support through bootcamps, accelerators, and one-on-one advisory. By leveraging our deep network of corporates, investors, and public sector partners, we help international companies secure strategic partnerships, validate their market fit, and navigate the complexities of scaling in the U.S. We’ve collaborated with government entities worldwide to design programs that drive economic growth, connect local startups with global markets, and create long-lasting impact.

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