Independent Community Bankers of America announced the latest cohort for its ninth ICBA Think TECH Accelerator program.
The cohort represents a wide range of key areas, the organization said, and will help community bankers meet an array of customer needs. The cohort includes:
- Beta Financial Services, an AI-powered credit scoring platform;
- Clockout, an Earned Wage Access infrastructure provider;
- DeepSee, a flexible AI operating system helping bank systems integrate operations across front, middle, and back office;
- Overwatch Data, an AI-powered threat intelligence platform;
- Sardine, an AI-driven risk platform; and
- Vertice AI, an AI-driven predictive analytics provider.
“By fostering the vital connections and partnerships between community banks and innovative fintechs through our Accelerator program, we are empowering these institutions to adapt, flourish and deliver exceptional products and services in an ever-evolving market,” ICBA Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Charles Potts said. “We’re proud to introduce this latest cohort, vetted by our ThinkTECH Selection Committee, which represents ICBA’s commitment to continuing to drive the forward-thinking solutions that enhance and redefine the future of community banking.”
The companies were selected by an evaluation process that looked at overall team strength, sustainability, product maturity and product-market fit.
Community banks can register to join the 10-week program running from May 19 to July 25, where the cohort companies can collaborate with community bankers and industry leaders to refine their solutions to meet community banking’s unique needs and demands.