As the disruptive world of Fintech teeters on the cusp of greatness, two very clear business models are emerging. The golden, growth-fuelled unicorn and the die-hard cockroach. I believe that neither are the future of Fintech. I believe that a new breed of Fintech firm is in the making. Growing into the future of […]
The power of intellectual property: how to boost your intangible business assets
Whether seeking funding or looking to secure a high valuation for exit, a business’s position will always be strengthened if it can point to its IP assets. For Fintech companies in particular, technology innovation and the associated IP rights may drive their competitive advantage. In this article, IP lawyer Suzy Schmitz gives us […]
10 ways to Enhance Fintech Valuation Multiples
Fintech valuation Part 2. This is a continuation from our last article How to Sustain Fintech Growth by avoiding “Gravity Drag” . In that article, we explored the Fintech growth trajectory using some real world examples. Using a simple model we concluded that this market started off with a “hype”, with off the scale valuations. After reaching […]
How to sustain Fintech Growth by avoiding “Gravity Drag”
Fintech growth rate has been impeccable thus far. Arguably, 2015 has been the best year for Fintech ( defined in its broadest sense – see the Fintech Taxonomy Map) . Whether its London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Amsterdam, Johannesburg or anywhere else in the world, the Fintech growth story is consistently positive. New […]