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: how can I convince a retailer’s CFO to work with us?
You've had a successful first meeting with a prospect. How do you persuade them to sign a partnership?
Ask the expert: how do I increase usage and engagement rates among my customers?
Tips on how to deepen engagement and create case studies for future growth.
Ask the expert: have you got the “H Factor”? Perfecting the art of the hustle
You too can embrace and hone your inner H Factor.
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.
Pine Labs becomes Indian unicorn after Mastercard investment
Pine Labs valued at $1.5 billion after latest financing.
API provider Currencycloud raises $80m in Series E funding
The round was co-led by Visa and SAP’s venture arm Sapphire.
Catalyst Fund raises $15m from JP Morgan and UK Aid for emerging market fintechs
Thirty fintech start-ups from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, India and Mexico will get funding.
Liberis raises £32m to boost growth plans
The funding for the SME finance provider was led by investment firm FTV Capital.
Tokopedia lines up $1.5bn funding from Alibaba and Softbank
The $1.5bn funding would value Tokopedia at between $8bn and $9bn.
Barclays signs tech partnership with invoice insurance firm Nimbla
UK bank to offer Nimbla technology to one million SME customers.
Digital broker Stake releases UK beta app ahead of February launch
The app plans to expand across Europe “in the coming months”.
Nigerian paytech Flutterwave raises $35m, partners with Worldpay
Flutterwave has become Worldpay’s only African payments partner.
GetVantage debuts with India’s first revenue-based financing platform
The alternate funding model is gaining significant traction in foreign markets.
Monese becomes UK’s latest fintech unicorn
The challenger aims to close £100m funding in the first half of this year.
