Viktor Hendelmann 
The internet (and the world, for what it’s worth) is a messy place. Many industries oftentimes have hundreds or even thousands of businesses competing against each other. That, in turn, creates a lot of complexity for customers. Just imagine having to sift through dozens of websites, trying to uncover the information you need, and then … Read more
Executive Summary: Skyscanner is a travel aggregator that pulls data from a variety of sources to allow customers to compare car, flight, and hotel prices. Skyscanner makes money whenever a user clicks on an offer (CPC), buys one of those offers (CPA), via sponsored placements, fees from its Travel API, as well as referral fees … Read more
Executive Summary: Nubank is a neobank that offers a variety of financial products, including savings accounts, loans, or insurances, to either individual or small business customers. Nubank makes money via interchange fees, interest on customer deposits, overdraft fees, ATM withdrawal fees, subscriptions, referral fees, interest from loans, as well as insurance premiums. Founded in 2013, … Read more
Executive Summary: Grab is a super app based in Southeast Asia which offers a variety of different products and services, ranging from food delivery all the way to investment products. Grab makes money via driver and restaurant commissions, payment processing fees, advertising on its platform, referral fees, and many more. Its business model is predicated … Read more
Executive Summary: Bolt is an app that offers various mobility-related services, including ride-hailing, food delivery, as well as e-scooter and car rentals. Bolt makes money via commission fees, e-scooter and car rentals, software subscription fees, as well as franchising fees. Bolt operates on a marketplace business model. Launched in 2013 as Taxify, Bolt has grown … Read more
Executive Summary: OnlyFans is a platform that allows content creators to produce and sell exclusive content in the form of photos, texts, or videos. OnlyFans makes money by taking a cut from subscriptions or tips as well as by selling merchandise through its e-commerce store. It largely operates on a subscription business model. Launched in … Read more
Executive Summary: Starling Bank is an online bank that provides private consumers as well as business owners with a variety of financial products. Starling Bank makes money via subscriptions, interchange fees, interest and overdraft fees, transfer fees, referral fees, licensing fees from its API, interest earned on cash, as well as a variety of additional … Read more
Executive Summary: Clubhouse is a social network where you can listen to interesting conversations with people. Users can listen to interviews and discussions happening online. Clubhouse does currently not generate any revenue. It is focusing on expanding its user base before it introduces any monetization. Founded in 2020, Clubhouse has quickly risen to become worldwide … Read more
Executive Summary: LimeWire was a peer-to-peer file-sharing program that allowed its users to download and upload music in the form of MP3 and other file formats. LimeWire was shut down in October 2010 as a result of a legal battle between the company and the Recording Industry Association of America. The company rebranded back in … Read more
Executive Summary: Shopee is an online marketplace that connects sellers with buyers who can purchase products in several categories, including electronics or fashion. Shopee makes money via marketplace commissions, transaction fees, CPC advertising on its platform, fulfillment services, payment fees, as well as commissions paid by restaurants. Shopee operates on a marketplace business model. Launched … Read more