Experian and SFA Unveil Accelerator to Nurture Fintech Innovation in Southeast Asia

Experian and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) have launched an accelerator programme to help startups expand into new markets, form business partnerships, and strengthen their presence across Southeast Asia.

The Experian SFA Accelerator Programme will begin with an information session on 8 September.

It will identify fintechs working on solutions such as digital onboarding, alternative data scoring, open banking, and electronic Know-Your-Customer and Know-Your-Business processes.

Applications and evaluations will run through September, with one to three companies to be shortlisted in October.

The selected firms will then enter partnership discussions and go-to-market activities, leading to a wrap-up and results announcement in April 2026.

Applicants must be international fintechs with a presence in Singapore and demonstrate proven product-market fit with real customer deployments.

Preference will go to early-stage companies with market traction and strong strategic alignment with Experian’s core capabilities.

Selected firms will gain access to Experian’s client network across Southeast Asia, opportunities for joint commercial projects and revenue growth, and a higher profile through collaborative marketing.

Kabir Khanna, General Manager of Experian Credit Services Singapore, said,

“This partnership with SFA is more than just a collaboration—it’s a commitment to nurturing the next wave of fintech innovation in Southeast Asia.

By combining Experian’s data and analytics expertise with the agility of emerging fintechs, we aim to unlock new possibilities for financial inclusion and smarter decisioning.”

Holly Fang, President of the Singapore Fintech Association, added,

“SFA is proud to partner with Experian to create a platform that empowers  fintechs to scale faster and smarter. This initiative reflects our shared belief in the power of ecosystem collaboration to drive innovation and impact.

We see this program as a launchpad for fintechs to gain visibility, validate their solutions, and build lasting partnerships that can transform the financial services landscape in the region.”