A graduate of Oxford University, Eric Fornell has nearly four decades of experience in the finance and energy sectors. Today, Eric Fornell applies this experience in his role as the vice chairman of investment banking and capital markets for Wells Fargo Securities in New York City.
In recent years, financial technology, also known as fintech, has become a focus of many entrepreneurs across the world. Harnessing the power of the fintech startup and further fueling the development of innovative banking technologies, Wells Fargo announced its intention to launch its own startup accelerator in 2014.
Since its commencement, the program has earned recognition as a leading accelerator, one that currently offers qualifying participants an investment of up to $500,000 for minority equity. Those startups chosen for the program also participate in a half-year program that helps acclimate entrepreneurs to the world of corporate banking.
Wells Fargo primarily looks to work with young companies that have developed technology designed to improve the business processes, infrastructure, and customer experience that it provides. Among the company’s particular interests are startups focused on areas like big data, authentication, and the Internet of Things.
In recent years, financial technology, also known as fintech, has become a focus of many entrepreneurs across the world. Harnessing the power of the fintech startup and further fueling the development of innovative banking technologies, Wells Fargo announced its intention to launch its own startup accelerator in 2014.
Since its commencement, the program has earned recognition as a leading accelerator, one that currently offers qualifying participants an investment of up to $500,000 for minority equity. Those startups chosen for the program also participate in a half-year program that helps acclimate entrepreneurs to the world of corporate banking.
Wells Fargo primarily looks to work with young companies that have developed technology designed to improve the business processes, infrastructure, and customer experience that it provides. Among the company’s particular interests are startups focused on areas like big data, authentication, and the Internet of Things.