KBC Group - Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series
Summary
KBC Group NV (KBC) is a financial holding company that offers banking and insurance solutions. Its banking offerings comprise current accounts, savings accounts, pension savings accounts, term deposits, payment solutions, discretionary investments, and non-discretionary investments. It provides payment guaranty; financing and mortgages including savings, home, and vehicle financing; market research; hedging services; working capital; and online banking and self-banking. KBC also offers life insurance, non-life insurance, and health-related insurance services. It primarily serves retailers, private banking, SMEs, and mid-cap clients in its core markets of Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, and Slovakia.
In 2015, KBC launched a startup accelerator called ‘Start it @KBC’, to provide startups with mentorship support from industry experts, helping them build internal skills, enter strategic collaborations with leading players in the market, and gain investor support in order to grow their business.
In 2016, KBC Securities launched the KBC Start it Fund, a venture capital fund that provides seed and growth capital to startups participating in the Start it @KBC accelerator program. The fund supports startups from the idea stage to initial public offering, leveraging its M&A, Corporate Finance, and Research & Sales departments.
In 2017, KBC Innovation Hub was established as part of the group’s EUR1.5 billion ($1.5 billion) investment program for digital transformation.
This report provides insight into KBC’s fintech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, innovation programs, technology initiatives, estimated ICT budget, and major ICT contracts.
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