Eric Van der Kleij, the visionary behind Canary Wharf’s tech community Level39 and former head of the Tech City (Tech Nation) initiative appointed by David Cameron, has joined forces with Gokce Gizer Clover, who previously led the Extreme Tech Challenge, the largest startup competition of its kind, to launch TransformBase.
13.10.2023
Auquan helps companies make faster decisions by extracting hidden insights from unstructured data, faster than anyone else. Paul Ferretti met Chandini Jain at the CogX Festival last month, to speak about how can AI help professionals in various financial institutions find hidden value in an overwhelming amount of noisy, seemingly worthless data.
02.10.2023
Algbra, the global ethical and sharia compliant technology platform with its UK finance app, has been awarded B Corp status after demonstrating its credentials of the highest ESG standards.
07.09.2023
Every startup founder envisions a future where their dream soars to the skies, funded and supported by investors who believe in their mission. One morning, I found myself in a hotel room, nestled in the heart of London, overlooking the scenic Tower Bridge. My dream was about to take a significant detour. The 6:45 AM call that informed us of our anticipated funding (which was due that day) wouldn’t be coming through. It was a gut-punch, leaving me with a heavy heart like an elephant perched upon my chest.
06.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Kriya Patel, CEO of Tap Global about traditional bank's reluctance to engage with crypto users, the critical importance of regulation and trust and why you need to find time to enjoy the ride.
29.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sadra Hosseini, CEO of Ryft about microtransactions, PSD2 compliance and a forthcoming Series A round.
26.08.2023
The Lagos startup scene is on the up. It's the #1 ranked startup ecosystem in the best funded country in Africa. One of the leading commercial cities in an emerging market crying out for tech solutions to infrastructural deficits, Lagos is an exciting prospect in the global startup scene. To learn more about the Nigerian startup ecosystem, I spoke to Nigerian digital banking app, Kuda, and VC Target Global.
23.08.2023
As part of our QFQ - or Quick Founder Questions - series we spoke to Babs Ogundeyi, co-founder and Group CEO at Kuda, the full service money app for Africans about providing accessible and affordable financial services, serving the majority, and opening over 6 million bank accounts.
22.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Daniel Baeriswyl, CEO and founder of Science Card, about the responsibility banks have in society, emphasising focus, and offering customers the chance to fund groundbreaking scientific research through everyday spending.
15.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to John Downie, CEO of SteadyPay about income smoothing, growing in the fintech ecosystem and the difficulties of finding the founder work-life balance.
12.08.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Max Faldin, founder of Silverbird about online banking for international SMEs, the critical importance of customer discovery and the potential for global trade.
03.08.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Peter Briffett, CEO of Wagestream about tackling injustice for frontline workers, financial wellbeing and eradicating the need for payday loans.
26.07.2023
Fintech has changed how we transact, from digital payments and cross-border transfers to market-stall traders taking card, it has revolutionised the world in uncountable ways. Everything from proptech platforms to personal investment portals, they are all fintechs, they manage money - quickly, cheaply and efficiently.
26.07.2023
AI is taking over the spotlight. And unlike many fleeting hype trends, it will stay for long disrupting numerous industries and Fintech is no exception.
14.07.2023