Plaid FinRise has been rebranded as Plaid Accelerate, emphasizing its commitment to accelerating equity within the financial ecosystem. The program supports founders of color and is now accepting applications for its third cohort. Plaid Accelerate offers tailored programming, mentorship, access to industry leaders, and support from a strong partner network. The five-month intensive program targets startups with seed funding or preparing to raise a seed round, having a product in the market with customer traction, and looking to accelerate their growth.