Apis Partners

🚀New White Paper🚀 (download link in comments) The theme of democratisation of finance has been a key tenet of Apis’ investment strategy right from the firm’s genesis and continues to shape the way we view opportunities for investment and for impact globally. Our latest white paper on the theme of democratisation centres on the topic of Open Insurance. At its core, Open Insurance is a system that enables the secure exchange of insurance-related data between insurers, customers, third parties, and regulators via APIs. Insurance has historically been opaque and slow-moving, designed to benefit incumbents rather than customers. Open Insurance flips this model on its head, shifting control from insurers to consumers, enabling: ✨Personalised coverage   ✨Faster, fairer claims   ✨Greater competition, lower costs  The shift to Open Insurance is fuelling a wave of Insurtech innovation. Incumbents that do not embrace Open Insurance risk losing market share to agile, data-driven Insurtech that prioritise customer experience, and affordability. This is exactly where we see a widening opportunity set. 👉To download the white paper, visit the Apis website (link in comments)

Financial inclusion and financial wellness have always been at the heart of Apis Partners' activities, guiding every investment decision the firm makes. UK-based WealthTech leader Moneybox, which received investment from Apis Global Growth Fund III last year, encourages the democratisation of investing, allowing underserved demographics to invest for a financially secure future. Here’s how Moneybox is making that happen and why it aligns perfectly with Apis’ investment philosophy.

We’re delighted to share that Adam Battersby, Partner at Apis Partners, will be speaking at Innovate Finance’s flagship event, IFGS, held during UK Fintech Week. Adam's panel, 'Innovation Meets Investment: Funding the Next Big Thing' will be covering: 💡Where are the hottest investment trends driving growth in FinTech right now? 💡Where are investors placing their bets? 💡How is smart money distinguishing between hype and real opportunity? And don’t forget to register for the official UK Fintech Week closing party, hosted by Apis Partners and Goodwin 🎉🍸! It promises to be a relaxed evening of networking, drinks and celebration with the brightest minds in FinTech. Spaces are limited - registration link in comments.

🗣️Nicholas Smalle, Partner at Apis Partners, will be joining an expert panel at Money20/20 Asia later this month to discuss 'Fintech Funding Adapting to the AI Revolution'. Is AI the next gold rush in fintech, or just another bubble? Nic and fellow panelists will explore: 💡 The real impact of AI on fintech funding 💡 How smart investors are separating hype from reality 💡 The dangers of ‘AI washing’ and how to spot it 💡 Evolving investor strategies in a fast-changing landscape We’re proud to be part of this prestigious event, and the Apis team will be attending in full force. If you’re going to be there too we’d love to connect, so drop us a message.

🎉Congratulations to Apis Partners portfolio company Peach Payments on the acquisition of PayDunya, expanding Peach’s footprint into Francophone Africa! Apis is proud to back visionary teams, like those at Peach Payments, which are transforming the future of payments and driving financial inclusion.

🎙️ In this clip from his recent appearance on the c-suite podcast, Apis' Aadit Gandhi shares sharp insights on the verticalisation of payments and other emerging trends shaping the future of fintech. 👉Don’t miss the full episode ➡️ check out the link in the original post.

🎊🍸Apis Partners is very excited to be hosting this year's UK FinTech Week Closing Party alongside Goodwin and Innovate Finance! Join us at The Alchemist Bevis Marks on 1st May for an evening of networking, drinks and celebration with the brightest minds in FinTech. 👉 Spaces are limited, so ensure you register using the link in the original post. We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

🎙️During the recent Merchant Payments Ecosystem conference in Berlin, Aadit Gandhi, Vice President at Apis Partners, was interviewed by the c-suite podcast 🎙️ Aadit gives an in-depth interview discussing topics including: 💡Apis' expertise and experience in the payments world and why we're so excited about it 💡Trends and innovations in payment technology 💡How healthy the M&A space is looking 👉 Check out the podcast via Apis' website: https://lnkd.in/eeZwY-CH

For its latest women’s networking event, Apis Partners was delighted to partner with Ares Management Corporation to host a dinner for women investing in financial services. Held at the stunning Rosewood London, the evening provided a fantastic opportunity for attendees to expand their networks, engage in insightful discussions and enjoy delicious food in a memorable setting. Gender equality, whether it be in our portfolio companies, the communities they serve, within Apis, or across the wider private equity and financial services industries, has always been a priority for Apis. We are proud to contribute to building a powerful community of women supporting women, fostering collaboration and driving change in the industry. Many thanks to all those who joined us!

Aadit Gandhi, Vice President at Apis Partners, enjoyed a busy couple of days at Europe's largest merchant payments conference, Merchant Payments Ecosystem. Speaking on a panel on funding, mergers and acquisitions, Aadit discussed: 💡Effects of the crisis on small companies resulting in problematic funding Industry M&As, investments, multi-directional partnerships and their impact on the ecosystem 💡Strategic drivers behind investments 💡Challenges of tackling deals successfully Separately, Aadit was delighted to feature in the c-suite podcast series, giving an in-depth interview on Apis Partners, in particular its expertise and experience in the payments world, trends and innovations in payment technology and how healthy the M&A space is looking.