Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
In this fortnightly column, Ask the expert, we aim to provide readers with practical advice on how to grow their businesses.
Greg Watts is our resident expert. He is the founder of Demand Creation Partners, a London-based growth consultancy that helps fintechs and paytechs to scale. A visiting lecturer at the American University in Paris and regular industry speaker, he was previously head of market acceleration at Visa Europe.
Have a question? Let us know! Post it in the comments section below, email Greg Watts and/or FinTech Futures’ editor, Sharon Kimathi, or get in touch with Greg on LinkedIn.
Ask the expert: when should a company founder step aside?
When should a founder CEO step back to let their business reach the next level?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
How can I generate awareness and interest in my fintech with limited resources?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
US fintechs, do you have what it takes to succeed in your target European market?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
When is the right time for a founder to take a step back from the business?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
What are the main reasons fintechs fail, and how can I avoid them?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
How can I better understand and navigate the complexity of the financial services market?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
How to generate leads and reach the right decision-makers - refining your approach.
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
How can I generate awareness of my fintech among potential investors and target clients with limited resources?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
What's the best way to create a winning team?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
My company is undergoing hypergrowth. How can I create a culture for business success?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
How can I improve employee retention as my business grows?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
What's the best way to secure investment?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
How do I launch my company into new markets?
Ask the expert: your questions on growing the business answered
What elements of lead generation should I consider for outsourcing?
Introducing: ask the expert – your questions on growing the business answered
How to secure a meeting with a prospect, the difference between demand and lead generation, and more.
AvidXchange launches $300m private fundraising round which could reach $2bn valuation
Previous investors have included Mastercard and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel.
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US neobank Chime quadruples valuation to $5.8b, raises $500m Series E
Chime soars ahead of Brazilian challenger NuBank’s $400 million record fundraise.
Nationwide invests in charity app Percent to support local British communities
The investment is part of the UK bank’s £50 million venture fund.
Ant Financial to raise $1 billion fund for Southeast Asian and India start-ups
The fund is for payments and online finance start-ups.
Portag3 Ventures closes $320m fund for early-stage investment
Venture capital firm plans to focus on the US and Canada, as well as overseas
Fintech API platform Rapyd raises $20m and hits $1.2bn valuation
The company is gearing up to make two acquisitions.
Canada’s neobank Koho secures extra $18.8m in Series B to diversify investors
The round was led by Drive Capital and National Bank of Canada’s VC arm, NAventures.
French start-up Pixpay raises €3.1m to tap younger banking generation
The funding round was led by seed and growth investor Global Founders Capital.
UK start-up Student Finance raises €1.15m to tackle university loans
The firm will cover fees and get a future share of students’ future incomes.
