BayCoast Bank is proud to announce its partnership with MassChallenge FinTech.

Launched in 2018, MassChallenge FinTech accelerates outcome-driven partnerships between startups and enterprises to fuel innovation across banking, insurance, asset management and other financial sectors.

“MassChallenge Fintech is excited to welcome its latest challenge partner and first community bank partner, BayCoast Bank, which has served the people and businesses of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode island since its charter in 1851,” said Devon Sherman, Managing Director of MassChallenge FinTech.

Some 30 startups will join the organization’s 2021 cohort list, each bringing a range of solutions and perspectives, diversity in background and innovative business models.

“BayCoast is proud to be partnering with MassChallenge and continuing our commitment to product offerings in the fintech space,” said Dan DeCosta, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer with BayCoast Bank. “By leveraging expertise and start-up relationships fostered through the MassChallenge Fintech program, we have the unique opportunity to collaborate with many different fintech providers; the insight gained through this partnership will help the Bank adapt to changing technologies in our industry and in a manner that aligns with our core philosophies.”

About BayCoast Bank

BayCoast Bank is mutually owned, serving the needs of consumers, businesses, non-profits and municipalities through 21 branches and three loan offices throughout southeastern MA and RI. Additional services are offered through the Bank’s affiliates: BayCoast Financial Services, Plimoth Investment Advisors, Partners Insurance Group, LLC, BayCoast Mortgage Company, LLC, and Priority Funding LLC. Nicholas Christ is the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Visit www.BayCoastBank.com or call 508-678-7641 or 888-806-2872.