Optalitix Selected for the 2021 MassChallenge FinTech Programme
Optalitix joins the 2021 MassChallenge FinTech programme, gaining the opportunity to expand into the US market and build relationships with leading financial services organisations.

Optalitix Joins the 2021 MassChallenge FinTech Programme
Enabling efficient scale and growth are key strategic objectives for Optalitix, so we were delighted to secure a place on the 2021 MassChallenge FinTech programme.
Launched in 2018, MassChallenge FinTech helps build partnerships between startups and established enterprises, supporting innovation and growth across the financial services industry.
Expanding into the US market
Joining the programme gives Optalitix the opportunity to increase its exposure to the US market and test its products and services in a new environment.
This includes exploring new use cases, working within different regulatory conditions and gaining insight into the needs of US financial services organisations.
Selected from more than 330 applicants
MassChallenge received applications from more than 330 companies around the world, with only 30 selected to join the 2021 cohort.
Optalitix's enterprise readiness and its potential to work with large organisations such as John Hancock, MassMutual and Putnam Investments will provide valuable experience as we plan the next stage of the company's growth.
Supporting the next stage of Optalitix's growth
Jonathan Shapiro, one of Optalitix's founders, commented:
"We were confident that Optalitix was enterprise ready and that, as a company, we had the right team strength, market fit and customer traction. Our inclusion in MassChallenge 2021 validates our belief."
Participation in the programme represents another important step in Optalitix's growth, providing opportunities to build new relationships, test its technology in new markets and strengthen its position as an enterprise-ready technology provider.
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