TAMPA, Fla.— Velera has announced an expansion of its Fintech Engagement Program, introducing an inaugural cohort of six fintech partners offering exclusive benefits, including discounted pricing and waived fees, to credit unions participating in the program.
Velera said the program was originally launched in 2024 to help credit unions move beyond reactive, legacy partnerships and toward more strategic collaborations aligned with long-term growth goals.
Under the expanded program, Velera said participating credit unions can access a broader network of fintech providers at no additional cost, along with support designed to streamline the process of identifying and vetting potential partners.
‘Trusted Guidance’
“In a crowded market of fintech providers, credit unions need trusted guidance to identify the right partners and gain a competitive edge,” Chris Corse, principal of emerging partnerships, said in a statement. “By expanding the Fintech Engagement Program, Velera is making it easier for credit unions to access vetted, high-impact solutions at reduced cost — helping them innovate faster, strengthen their position and deliver more value to their members.”
Velera said the inaugural cohort includes six fintech firms offering a range of capabilities aimed at improving innovation and operational efficiency:
- Coverbase: AI-native third-party risk and procurement platform
- InvestiFi: Integrated digital investing platform
- Larky: Proactive account holder engagement tools
- Spiral: Personalized savings and giving programs designed to grow deposits
- Swaystack: Gamified onboarding and engagement platform
- Union Credit: Embedded lending marketplace
Part of Solution Showcase
The company said the fintech partners will participate in the Solution Showcase at VeleraLIVE 2026, scheduled for April 13-15 in Orlando, where credit unions will have an opportunity to engage directly with providers and explore available solutions.
Velera said it plans to continue expanding the program with additional partners and offerings. The company said the initiative reflects broader industry trends indicating that credit unions working with fintech partners can accelerate innovation and scale more effectively.
Citing the January 2026 PYMNTS Credit Union Innovation Readiness Index, Velera said 56.2% of credit unions reported that external partners help them innovate more efficiently than internal resources alone.
More information on the program is available at velera.com/emerging-services.
