ScratchWorks Launches “Season 3”; Increases Investments in Past ScratchWorks Finalists
Summary
ScratchWorks, a leading FinTech accelerator, announced today the launch of “Season 3” of its annual program to connect innovative tech companies with investment and wealth management luminaries to advance the digital transformation of the financial services industry. “We were extremely impressed with the caliber of the FinTech companies that participated in both Seasons 1 and 2,” said Marty Bicknell, CEO of Mariner Wealth Advisors. “So much so, that we have increased the initial ScratchWorks investment of $100,000 in Season 1 Finalist, marketing automation firm Snappy Kraken, with a subsequent $3.5 million investment to further fuel their growth.” Season 2 featured three additional fintech darlings, including AdvicePay, the financial planning, fee-for-service billing platform from famous advisors Michael Kitces and Alan Moore. Continuing their support of the ScratchWorks program for the third season as sponsors are Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions and the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business. " Founded by leading independent RIAs, ScratchWorks is a FinTech Accelerator that connects innovative tech companies with investment and wealth management luminaries to advance the digital transformation of the financial services industry.