Our Story
Our story is about innovation, growth, and the journey that defines us.
The Beginning
In 2016, we launched Hungary’s first fintech startup incubator and innovation lab. We scouted the local market for the most promising fintech ideas and helped bring them to life through our first Fintech Academy.
In 2017, MBH Inkubátor became one of the early shareholders of Arete Incubator, joining forces to strengthen Hungary’s emerging fintech landscape.
Armed with a growing network and deep insight into the local fintech ecosystem, we soon broadened our focus to the wider Central and Eastern European region. This expansion paved the way for attracting startups from across Europe and beyond — fostering cross-border collaboration, sharing knowledge, and bringing new energy to the regional ecosystem.
Fintechlab Today
In 2024, MBH Inkubátor became the sole owner of Arete Incubator, nearly doubling its portfolio. A year later, in October 2025, the two entities — Arete Zrt. and MBH Inkubátor Kft. – completed a legal merger to form MBH Fintechlab Zrt.
Today, MBH Fintechlab stands as Hungary’s leading fintech hub, driving digital transformation and enhancing innovation capabilities within the MBH Financial Group.
We develop cutting-edge digital products, build long-lasting partnerships with startups and innovators, organize ecosystem-shaping events, and invest in the most promising fintech ventures across the region.
Our Goals
Being the first fintech innovation lab of Hungary, our team of experts are on a mission to solve the financial sector’s main challenges and prepare the local ecosystem for the challenges of the future.
