Immigrant fintech builder in Cascais. Founder of FinBox Solutions and FinTech of the Day. 2x exited, building toward the third. Daily startup picks, plus builder notes and honest lessons from the journey.
FinTech of the Day
PayZen.ai transforms hospital bills into personalized, 0% interest payment plans, easing medical debt burdens and boosting cash flow for providers by assuming repayment risk, all while offering patients fee-free terms and extended payment options.
FinTech of the Day
Flinks offers a seamless data-sharing solution for fintechs and banks, tackling Canada's open banking trust issues with robust APIs. Backed by National Bank of Canada, it's paving the way for consumer-driven banking advancements.
FinTech of the Day
Settle streamlines inventory and finance operations for CPG and ecommerce teams, integrating procurement, bill pay, and landed cost tracking. Offering non-dilutive capital, Settle helps brands manage cash flow and improve margins effortlessly.
FinTech of the Day
Felix Pago streamlines remittances for U.S. Latinos by enabling money transfers via WhatsApp, eliminating costly branch visits and complex apps. Families receive funds through bank deposits or digital wallets, backed by stablecoin technology to reduce fees.
FinTech of the Day
Fragment AI transforms procurement and accounts payable by automating exception handling, reducing labor costs by $5–10M. Their AI-driven agents manage invoice exceptions, supplier disputes, and more, ensuring seamless financial operations and compliance.
FinTech of the Day
Paytient offers an interest-free line of credit for healthcare expenses through a Health Payment Account, helping employees manage out-of-pocket costs. Employers benefit by reducing financial stress and improving care access without upfront costs.
FinTech of the Day
Airbase streamlines company spending by centralizing non-payroll expenses, offering finance teams a reliable system for approvals, payments, and accounting syncs, eliminating the chaos of juggling multiple tools.
FinTech of the Day
Retool Pay offers fintech and marketplaces a streamlined solution for payment workflows, enabling teams to manage payouts, refunds, and audit tasks efficiently without overhauling their back office systems.
FinTech of the Day
PayEm is a comprehensive spend and procurement platform helping finance teams streamline approvals and automate processes, reducing chaos and enhancing control with integrated corporate cards and ERP connections for a seamless financial workflow.
FinTech of the Day
Highnote streamlines payments by providing a real-time, ledger-first platform for issuing cards and managing money movements. This approach reduces vendor reliance and simplifies reconciliation, benefiting platforms across vertical SaaS, marketplaces, and fintechs.
FinTech of My Choice
Theia Insights is creating a dynamic map of the global economy, connecting companies, industries, and supply chains in real time. This curated FinTech pick empowers banks and asset managers to identify risks before they escalate.
FinTech of the Day
Kikuo transforms frontline recruiting by quickly finding and screening candidates, streamlining high-volume hiring for sectors like retail and hospitality. With automation, it cuts time-to-hire, making it a vital tool for businesses with seasonal demands.