Originally published in interest.co.nz
Fintech startup Emerge wants to 'fix' banking in New Zealand, starting with SMEs before launching into consumer banking.
The founders behind pocket money app SquareOne have rebranded as Emerge, a fintech company with a focus on rectifying what they perceive as a “broken landscape” within the business accounts and expenses market.
Jovan Pavlicevic and Jamie Jermain are currently jumping from the land of pocket money to supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) through a new business costs management app, with the pair’s long term goal to become a challenger bank later down the track.
Both Emerge & SquareOne have been accepted into the Financial Market Authority’s regulatory sandbox. This a massive step forward for financial innovation in Aotearoa, giving our customers faster access to smarter, safer products.
Twelve months ago, we launched Emerge. Hard and fast—because small businesses didn’t have time to wait. And we didn’t just say we were different—we proved it.
Guests came for the insights, and stayed for the vibes.