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
Qonto provides business accounts and financial tools for freelancers and SMEs across Europe, offering integrated solutions like cards and invoicing to streamline admin tasks. With over 600,000 customers, Qonto is redefining business banking through efficiency and scale.
FinTech of My Choice
Sphinx, a London-based regtech, transforms compliance with browser-native agents, reducing manual "glue work" and cutting compliance costs by up to 4x. Discover why it's the FinTech of My Choice this week.
FinTech of the Day
KakaoBank revolutionizes banking in South Korea by transforming checking, cards, savings, and lending into a seamless mobile experience, leveraging the Kakao ecosystem for widespread adoption and offering real banking with a solid digital foundation.
FinTech of the Week
Nullify is our Fintech of the week, offering an AI-driven solution that autonomously identifies and fixes software vulnerabilities, saving companies time and resources by reducing manual security tasks and enhancing compliance.
FinTech of the Day
Fragment offers a ledger API that enables real-time customer balance tracking with double-entry accounting, eliminating the need for product teams to become accountants. Their solution helps fintechs avoid messy ledgers and costly reconciliations.
FinTech of My Choice
Advance transforms dormant insurance premiums into active capital by automating fund movement and ensuring compliance, offering intermediaries up to 3% APY. Discover why this curated FinTech pick is reshaping the insurance industry.
FinTech of the Day
Klarna revolutionizes checkout with its “pay later” option, boosting merchant sales and managing credit risk behind the scenes. This Swedish startup's edge lies in its strong brand, extensive merchant network, and innovative approach to payments.
FinTech of My Choice
Bound simplifies currency hedging for CFOs by integrating with ERPs to manage FX exposure in real time. This FinTech of My Choice streamlines operations, reducing errors and protecting margins with continuous, automated strategies.
FinTech of the Day
Griffin is revolutionizing embedded finance with a UK-licensed banking-as-a-service platform, enabling fintechs to launch accounts, payments, and more without relying on multiple vendors, ensuring robust compliance and operational efficiency.
FinTech of My Choice
Vestwell is a digital savings platform for US small and mid-sized businesses, simplifying 401(k) and other workplace plans. This FinTech of My Choice pick reduces compliance stress, making long-term savings accessible for millions.
FinTech of the Day
Panthera Platform streamlines finance operations by centralizing money movement, automating categorization, policy checks, and reporting. This modern treasury solution helps CFOs achieve faster closes and tighter spend governance with fewer tools.
FinTech of My Choice
Cashin is transforming fuel stations into financial hubs with its Riyadh-based platform, connecting pumps, payments, and analytics. This curated FinTech of My Choice pick highlights their unique approach to revolutionizing a niche industry.