France FinTech: price, who can join and alternatives
France FinTech is a non-profit association set up in 2015 by entrepreneurs to represent French fintechs. It has dedicated Early stage and Start-up fee tiers, and members join events, business clubs and policy work after a selection committee review.
France FinTech at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Fintechs at early stage, start-up and scale-up level | francefintech.org |
| Eligibility | Fintech, insurtech and regtech companies with an office in France | francefintech.org |
| Where | France | francefintech.org |
| Origins | Created in June 2015 at the initiative of entrepreneurs | francefintech.org |
| Membership length | Valid for 12 months from joining | francefintech.org |
| Entry rule | Applications are reviewed by a selection committee | francefintech.org |
| Formats | Conferences, themed meetings, business clubs and evening events | francefintech.org |
| Activity | Themed meeting report dated 14 October 2026 | francefintech.org |
Who it suits
- Founders of early-stage fintechs with a French office
- Founders who want peer clubs and policy representation in France
- Teams that want to meet French banks and partners
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders without an office in France
- Teams that do not read French, as most content is in French
- Founders who want instant entry without a review
Alternatives to France FinTech
| 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 |
| AI Growth Summit Paris | Not published | Register for each meetup on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| 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 |
| EO Paris (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | Not published | Membership application; revenue threshold applies |
| FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) | Not published | Apply through the Join Us page |
| Fintech Association of Kenya (FINTAK) | Innovator Member (Startup) KES 50,000 a year | Online application; secretariat replies within five working days |
| FinTech Australia | From $550 a year for founding teams (currency not named) | Apply for a tier based on team size and HQ location |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about France FinTech
- How much does France FinTech cost for a startup?
- The Early stage tier is 600 € and the Start-up tier is 1200 €, valid for 12 months from joining.
- Who can join France FinTech?
- Fintech, insurtech and regtech companies with an office in France.
- Is entry automatic?
- No. Membership is confirmed after the selection committee reviews the application.
- Is France FinTech active?
- Yes. Its homepage shows a themed meeting report dated 14 October 2026.
- Website
- francefintech.org
- Price
- Early stage 600 €, Start-up 1200 € a year
- Entry rule
- Application reviewed by a selection committee
- Format
- Non-profit association with events, clubs and publications (France)
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France FinTech isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check francefintech.org before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.