859 Results from /startups
Roman Eloshvili Founder and CEO at XData Group
The global SaaS market is expected to surpass an impressive $702 billion by 2030. Considering the number, it becomes unsurprising that many entrepreneurs wish to ride the wave of launching a successful SaaS startup. However, it can entail a number of challenges that funders have to be prepared for. In this article, I will explore the important fa...
31 January 2025 /startups /predictions
Nikunj Gundaniya Product manager at Digipay.guru
As a growing retailer, you constantly look for innovative ways to enhance the shopping experience while keeping costs in check. The retail environment is dynamic and is pulling in different directions. Customers want fast, easy, and efficient service. Luckily, the mobile self-checkout is a mobile solution that lets your customers scan, pay, and le...
31 January 2025 /startups
Katherine Chan CEO at Juice
After spending over 15 years in banking, I witnessed the ongoing challenges SMEs face when seeking funding. Traditional high street banks often fail to meet the needs of these businesses, especially digital-first and B2C companies, leaving them unable to secure the capital needed to scale. This persistent gap in funding, which amounts to £22b in t...
28 January 2025 /startups /inclusion Fintech
Alex Kreger Founder & CEO at UXDA
Despite a significant investment of $150 million in its development, HSBC's international cross-border payments app, Zing, launched in January 2024, is slated for closure. Zing, HSBC's Fintech venture, launched with the ambitious goal of disrupting the international payments market and rivaling established Fintech players like Wise and Revolut. An...
24 January 2025 /retail /startups Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
Ritesh Jain Founder at Infynit / Former COO HSBC
There’s a phrase I’ve come to live by: “Customer experience is not part of the game; it’s the game.” In today’s world, where products and services can be easily replicated, the real differentiator is how businesses treat their customers. It’s not just about solving problems—it’s about how they make people feel during those moments of need. I learn...
24 January 2025 /people /startups Fintech
The fintech sector has undeniably undergone a transformative period over the past year. After a booming few years, 2023 presented challenges for fintech funding, with significant drops in key markets like the US, UK, and India. However, in a surprising twist, Europe has proven resilient, marking a 10% rise in fintech funding during 2024. Let me ta...
23 January 2025 /startups /markets Fintech
The closure of Zing, HSBC's international payments app launched just last year, is both disappointing and unsurprising. In an era where Wise and Revolut continue to disrupt traditional banking, Zing’s failure highlights several important lessons for banks trying to remain relevant in the evolving fintech landscape. Let’s break this down. The Challe...
23 January 2025 /payments /startups Fintech
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
A few weeks ago, my LinkedIn feed was flooded with opinions on Jaguar’s rebranding. Faced with declining sales, the iconic automaker decided to reinvent itself with a radical new identity: a sleek, modern logo without the signature jaguar, an audacious pink color palette and advertisements aimed at younger, diverse audiences. While I am neither a
20 January 2025 /people /startups Fintech World
Vasyl Soloshchuk CEO & Founder at INSART Fintech Business Accelerator
Exploring how startups can focus on real-world applications to drive value instead of chasing trends. Everyone knows AI can power chatbots to handle customer queries or churn out generic content. But what about fintech? In 2023, the market for AI in fintech was valued at $42.83 billion, and by 2029, with a steady growth rate, it will surpass the ...
20 January 2025 /ai /startups Fintech
Scott Smith Co-founder at Fizz
In the wake of the 2009 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act, college students found themselves in a peculiar financial predicament. While the intention behind the Act was good—protecting young adults from predatory lending practices and mounting credit card debt—it inadvertently created a significant barrier for s...
16 January 2025 /payments /startups Financial Inclusion
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