BankTech Ventures

BankTech Ventures is a strategic investment fund dedicated to enhancing community banks by investing in leading bank-enabling technology companies. By collaborating with bankers, technologists, and entrepreneurs, the firm aims to drive innovation and digital transformation within the community banking sector. Since its launch in November 2021, BankTech Ventures has attracted over 100 community banks and has a pipeline of over 1,000 companies, making it a significant player in the fintech ecosystem. The firm's unique approach emphasizes collaboration and support for community banks, ensuring that investments yield maximum value and impact. BankTech Ventures has developed an ecosystem to deliver compelling innovation with community banks at the center of all its activities. This ecosystem brings together bankers, industry organizations, and tech founders to work collaboratively to accelerate innovation in banking. The firm has made several strategic investments in fintech companies, including Vero Technologies, Equabli, Filejet, and Monit, focusing on areas such as revenue and deposit growth, security, compliance, data analysis, and customer marketing. These investments aim to address critical challenges faced by community banks and empower them to better serve their customers. BankTech Ventures' commitment to community banking innovation is further demonstrated through its partnerships with organizations like the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the American Fintech Council. These collaborations support the growing demand from community banks for reliable, safe, and innovative tools to increase efficiency, manage risk, and enhance compliance. By fostering these partnerships, BankTech Ventures continues to strengthen its position as a leader in promoting responsible growth and collaboration within the community banking sector.