

Peer-to-peer lending platforms, such as Lending Club, facilitated direct lending between individuals, bypassing traditional intermediaries. The second wave of fintech saw the introduction of brand-new solutions that had not been offered previously by banks. Online payment platforms like PayPal laid the foundation for a new era of financial innovation. Enabled by the deployment of automation and integrated infrastructures, banks released early editions of internet banking and mobile apps.Į-commerce led to a massive need for payment gateways that were naturally unfilled by banks. In a historical context, the early 2000s marked the rise of fintech as a disruptive force in the financial sector. Mustafa Baltaci, co-founder of KOOP Ventures 20 years of financial innovation

Here he discusses the interplay between fintech and government technology (govtech), highlighting how govtech solutions facilitate access to finance through initiatives such as regulatory sandboxes, KYC requirements, e-invoicing services, and digital platforms for loans and credit scoring. Mustafa Baltaci is the co-founder of KOOP Ventures, a diverse consulting boutique with a focus on financial technologies as well as Web3. Fintech has democratised as well as revolutionised the way we manage and access financial services, empowering individuals and businesses through innovative solutions. Over the past two decades, the financial services industry has witnessed a significant transformation driven by the emergence of financial technologies, commonly known as fintech.
