Introducing Plaid Accelerate's Second Cohort Plaid’s mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone by supporting founders who reflect the diversity of consumers who can benefit from innovative financial services. The program aims to provide tactical assistance and a supportive community for early-stage BIPOC founders, helping them impact the future of financial services. Plaid Accelerate has expanded its program to include two new cohorts in 2022, welcoming four promising companies that span critical problems with innovative technology, including digital lending platforms, APIs for cross-border financial services, and open-source performance monitoring software. The first cohort begins a bootcamp tomorrow, while the second cohort will take place from July to December, supporting startups with products released in GA or beta. Plaid Accelerate is grateful for the support of its partners, who have dedicated countless hours helping founders optimize for success.