As published in Tech In Asia:
Singapore-based fintech startup Validus Capital has received US$3 million in funding from venture capital firm Vertex Ventures along with an additional US$600,000 from angel investors, it announced today.
Fintech platforms need to apply a tech-to-touch model, one that bridges offline and digital experiences. Such a model will help deliver personalised experiences that cater to and address SME owners’ day-to-day challenges bit.ly/2IW0J3c
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Cultural Awareness Is the Key to Success in New Markets
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Fintechs could accelerate digital adoption among SMEs in Indonesia—but to be successful, their approach must be culturally informed and inclusive.