Flyp Financial Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2022 Showcase Company

ATLANTA – September 20, 2022 – Flyp Financial, Inc. announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 450-plus applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to be showcased at Venture Atlanta FORWARD 2022 on October 19-20. For 15 years, the annual conference has been selecting the most promising tech companies and bringing in the top investment firms from across the nation to hear them pitch. Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 700 companies and raise $6.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.

“Venture Atlanta is a huge achievement for us, and we are excited and honored to be selected as one of the top tech firms in the Southeast,” said BJ McAndrews, CEO of Flyp Financial.  “We are looking forward to participating in the conference, collaborating with other founders, and sharing the Flyp story with the largest gathering of venture capitalists in the Southeast.”

Flyp launched earlier this year with a mission to leverage gamification as a delivery mechanism to improve financial literacy, incent good financial behavior, and improve user experience.  They offer a mobile digital wallet banking solution with no hidden fees, a Visa® branded debit card, signup bonuses, early access to wages, no credit check, automatic direct deposit of paychecks and a unique gamified rewards program that provides rewards for every swipe of the card (up to 110% cash back on each purchase), which is rare for a debit card offering.

As in previous years, Venture Atlanta FORWARD 2022 is anticipated to be a sold-out event, with over 1,200 entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and business leaders expected to be in attendance. A new venue for this year’s Venture Atlanta—the Woodruff Arts Center at 1280 Peachtree Street—reflects the growing intersection of art and technology.

“Venture Atlanta has established itself as the authority for recognizing technology innovation across the Southeast and beyond, connecting the best and brightest innovators with top-tier, national investors and other leaders in the tech ecosystem,” said Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman. “We again set a new record with nearly 500 applicants for Venture Atlanta Forward 2022—it’s our most competitive year yet. With an impressive slate of 87 presenting and showcase companies, a record number of sponsors, and a brand-new venue, we’re continuing to raise the bar for what will be our 15th anniversary event.”

Venture Atlanta boasts a roster of highly successful alumni, including CallRail, Car360, Flock Safety, Florence Healthcare, Kabbage, ParkMobile, Pindrop Security, Salesforce Pardot, Salesloft, SingleOps, Stax, and Terminus.

To learn more about Flyp Financial, visit www.flypmoney.com. For additional information about Venture Atlanta, to register for the event, or to view the conference schedule, please visit www.ventureatlanta.org.

Flyp is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Sutton Bank, member FDIC. The Flyp Classic Debit Card is issued by Sutton Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa, U.S.A. Inc. All other trademarks and service marks belong to their respective owners. Read the Flyp Rewards Official Terms before participating. Rewards Program provided by Flyp Financial. No account opening or payment is necessary to enter or win. See Terms for ways to enter.

About Venture Atlanta

Venture Atlanta, the Southeast’s technology innovation event, is where the region’s most promising tech companies meet the country’s top-tier investors. As the Southeast’s largest investor showcase helping launch more than 700 companies and raise $6.5 billion in funding to date, the event connects the region’s top entrepreneurs with local and national investors and others in the technology ecosystem who can help them raise the capital they need to grow their businesses. The annual nonprofit event is a collaboration of the Atlanta CEO Council, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). For more information, visit www.ventureatlanta.org. For updates, follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn, and visit our blog.

About Flyp Financial

Flyp Financial (“Flyp”) is a financial technology company headquartered in Charlotte, NC that offers a modern, mobile, social way for users to manage their finances. Flyp currently offers a digital wallet and debit card with no credit check, gamified rewards with every swipe of the card, financial literacy education, sweepstakes, and plans to offer additional financial products, NFTs, crypto and more. For more information, visit www.flypmoney.com. For updates, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.