Fintech Association of Kenya (FINTAK): price, who can join and alternatives
FINTAK is the umbrella body for Kenyan fintech, founded in 2020, with a dedicated startup tier for early-stage and growth-stage fintechs. Startup members get regulatory briefings, curated introductions and a directory profile, and it publishes Precursor.
Fintech Association of Kenya (FINTAK) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Early-stage and growth-stage fintech companies | fintechassociation.africa |
| Where | Kenya | fintechassociation.africa |
| Price | KES 50,000 a year for the startup tier | fintechassociation.africa |
| Introductions | Two curated introductions a year | fintechassociation.africa |
| How to join | Online application, answered within five working days | fintechassociation.africa |
| Founded | 2020 | fintechassociation.africa |
| Events calendar | No upcoming events listed on 28 October 2026 | fintechassociation.africa |
| Activity | Precursor article dated 27 October 2026 | precursor.africa |
Who it suits
- Kenyan fintech founders who want regulator engagement
- Startups that want curated investor and client introductions
- Founders who value regulatory briefings over social events
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a busy events calendar right now
- Teams with no Kenyan or East African operations
- Founders looking for a free online community
Alternatives to Fintech Association of Kenya (FINTAK)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AEFI (Asociación Española de Fintech e Insurtech) | 380 € a year for 1 or 2 employees (Spanish CIF) | Application reviewed by the admissions committee |
| Cámara Argentina Fintech | Fintech Startup $78.000 a month (currency not named); foreign startups US$ 80 a month | Initial meeting, registration form and review |
| Copenhagen Fintech | DKK 5,000 a year for 1 to 10 employees | Contact the community team; membership included for Lab residents |
| FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) | Not published | Apply through the Join Us page |
| FinTech Australia | From $550 a year for founding teams (currency not named) | Apply for a tier based on team size and HQ location |
| FinTechNZ | Start-up tier NZ$200 a year excluding GST | Online membership form; start-up tier is for NZ-owned firms under 3 years and under NZ$1m revenue |
| France FinTech | Early stage 600 €, Start-up 1200 € a year | Application reviewed by a selection committee |
| Innovate Finance | Not published | Apply for the FinTech membership package |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Fintech Association of Kenya (FINTAK)
- How much is FINTAK membership for a startup?
- The Innovator Member (Startup) tier is KES 50,000 per year.
- How do I join FINTAK?
- Apply on the membership page. The secretariat reviews applications and responds within five working days.
- Does FINTAK run events?
- Its events page said no events were scheduled yet when checked on 28 October 2026.
- What does the startup tier include?
- Regulatory briefings, a directory profile and two curated introductions to investors, clients or partners each year.
- Website
- fintechassociation.africa
- Price
- Innovator Member (Startup) KES 50,000 a year
- Entry rule
- Online application; secretariat replies within five working days
- Format
- Industry association with policy work, matching and training (Kenya)
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