Yes Bank Launches Yes Fintech Accelerator
A leading Indian bank, Yes Bank has announced the launch of its new Yes Fintech accelerator for startups working on blockchain and financial technology space. Yes Bank, a progressive Indian bank has partnered with leading names in the country’s startup ecosystem to launch a fintech and business accelerator. The accelerator program, Yes Fintech is powered by T-Hub startup engine, Anthill Ventures, and LetsTalkPayments. The 15-week program is distributed among two facilities, one in Mumbai and another in Hyderabad. Designed for banking and fintech startups, the key focus areas of the program....
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