Build Your
Fintech MVP.
In New York.
New York Founders
Why New York is the
Perfect Launchpad
New York is America's largest tech hub, with unmatched strength in fintech, adtech, and media tech. The city's density of industry expertise creates unique startup opportunities.
Thriving Ecosystem
NYC ambition, UK execution
- We work while you sleep—wake up to progress
- UK engineering quality at a fraction of NYC agency costs
- Experience with US market launches and compliance
- No timezone meeting hassles—async by default
NYC is 5 hours behind London. Your morning standup is our afternoon check-in. We work while you sleep—wake up to deployments and updates.
Why Fintech MVPs Fail
And How To Avoid It
We've seen dozens of founders in fintech make these mistakes.
Over-engineering compliance from day one
Founders spend 6 months building bank-grade security for an app with zero users.
Our SolutionYou don't need PCI Level 1 compliance to validate demand. Start with Stripe, validate the model, then invest in compliance when you have revenue.
Waiting for banking licenses
Thinking you need full authorization before launching anything.
Our SolutionMost fintech MVPs can launch as an agent or under existing licenses. Test the UX and demand first, worry about your own license when you've proven the model.
Building everything custom
Custom payment rails, custom KYC, custom everything.
Our SolutionPlaid, Stripe, Onfido exist for a reason. Your competitive advantage isn't plumbing—it's the experience you build on top.
What Your MVP Actually Needs
Don't waste budget on features you don't need yet. Focus on validation.
Must Haves
- Core transaction flow (whatever your product does)
- Basic KYC integration (Onfido/Jumio)
- Stripe/payment provider integration
- Simple dashboard for users
- Audit logging (you'll thank us later)
Wait For Later
- Custom fraud detection AI
- Multi-currency support (start with one)
- Native mobile apps (web-first)
- Open banking integrations beyond MVP scope
Compliance Check
MVP Requirements
- Basic KYC
- Data encryption
- GDPR compliance
- Audit trails
Post-Revenue
- PCI DSS Level 1
- FCA authorization
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
Built to Scale.
Not Just a Demo.
We use the same stack as billion-dollar startups. Next.js + Supabase with Stripe Connect. Row-level security from day one. Add Plaid when you need bank connections.
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