MLC Financial Clarity Prize
BackPro AI has been awarded the inaugural MLC Financial Clarity Prize at the University of Sydney's Genesis Accelerator Finale in December 2025.
The $5,000 prize was presented by Andrew Howard, Strategy and Innovation Director at Insignia Financial/MLC, recognising BackPro AI for developing the most clear and compelling three-year financial model aligned to startup strategy and funding milestones.
About the Prize
The MLC Financial Clarity Prize is a partnership between MLC (part of Insignia Financial) and the Genesis Accelerator. It was created to help founders build confidence and capability in financial planning from the earliest stages of their entrepreneurial journey.
The award recognises that strong financial modelling is foundational to building a sustainable, investable business, particularly in regulated industries where revenue models, compliance costs, and deployment timelines require rigorous planning.
About BackPro AI
BackPro AI provides secure, on-premise AI document automation for organisations operating in regulated industries. The platform deploys entirely within client infrastructure, ensuring complete data sovereignty while automating compliance documentation, due diligence questionnaires, and regulatory reporting.
Founded by University of Sydney students Krish Singh and Ethan Dodson, with Mansh Saxena joining as a partner, BackPro AI is focused on the Australian financial services sector, serving fund managers, financial advisors, superannuation funds, and insurance companies.
About Genesis
The Genesis Accelerator is the University of Sydney's flagship startup program, supporting student and alumni founders through mentorship, funding, and access to industry networks. The December 2025 finale saw multiple startups compete across several prize categories.
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