Kindrik Partners is delighted to be appointed as the legal partner to the newly launched Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator, powered by Lightning Lab and run through Creative HQ.

“Lightning Lab wanted to ensure that participants in the newly launched Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator are able to access specialist lawyers who can provide mentorship and advice to the participants as they develop through the programme.  Kindrik Partners is a massive supporter of the startup and tech community and it’s great to have them on board as the Accelerator’s partner,” said Brett Holland, Lightning Lab’s Head of Acceleration.

Lee Bagshaw, one of the Kindrik Partners partners leading the initiative, said:

“Given our deep involvement in the tech sector, we’re excited to help develop New Zealand’s first FinTech accelerator.  We already advise a number of successful venture-backed FinTech companies both here in NZ and in SouthEast Asia, and will look to share our experience with the teams during the programme.  There’s a lot of competition internationally, but we think the New Zealand tech ecosystem has the skills and entrepreneurs to develop New Zealand into a successful FinTech hub.”

The accelerator programme starts in February next year.