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Bankuish from Colombia was selected following an electric on-stage pitching competition judged by a panel of experts from the investor community, taking place in front of a live audience of industry professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials and the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4yfn.com\/\">4YFN<\/a> featured this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4yfn.com\/4yfn-awards\">Top 20 startups<\/a> in the 4YFN Awards zone (Hall 8.0), giving attendees an opportunity to experience the cutting-edge AI solutions shaping the future of fintech, sustainability, health tech, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Five exceptional finalists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Five finalists were chosen from a shortlist of the Top 20 startups, judged on criteria including innovation, traction, market potential and fit, and impact. 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This year, we\u2019ve seen an extraordinary level of innovation, particularly in how startups are using the power of AI to drive real revenue, reshape industries, and reset the future of the economy. 4YFN continues to act as a testament to the transformative potential of entrepreneurship, and I\u2019m excited to see how these visionary startups make a lasting impact on business, society, and our daily lives<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship at 4YFN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an innovation showcase for investors to discover top-tier creativity, 4YFN is a dynamic hub where AI disruptors, visionary VCs, and corporate change-makers converge to shape the future of the startup ecosystem. 4YFN sees even greater opportunities in the startup ecosystem, with AI XL its defining theme this year to reflect AI&#8217;s influence on business and society. <ins><br \/><br \/><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4YFN empowers a wide range of stakeholders, including startups using AI to scale rapidly, corporates looking to adopt AI to enhance their reputation, and investors seeking early-stage opportunities with high returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcshanghai.com\/\">MWC25 Shanghai<\/a> is the next stop for 4YFN, as the event makes its comeback appearance with its own conference track and exhibition showcasing some of the most innovative companies and entrepreneurs in the ecosystem. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcshanghai.com\/passes\">Registration is now open<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4yfn.com\/4yfn-awards#awardsreport\">click here<\/a> to download the 4YFN Awards Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-ENDS-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><strong>About GSMA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach. This activity includes advancing policy, tackling today\u2019s biggest societal challenges, underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work, and providing the world\u2019s largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to find out more at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/\">gsma.com<\/a> <em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GSMA Press Office<br \/><a href=\"mailto:pressoffice@gsma.com\">pressoffice@gsma.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona, 5 March 2025: Bankuish was announced as winner of the esteemed 4YFN25 Awards during a ceremony held today on the Banco Sabadell Stage at MWC25 Barcelona. 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