Executive Summary: CityMapper is a transportation app that allows users to compare travel options in real-time across a variety of transport modes. CityMapper makes money via subscriptions, referral fees, as well as licensing fees from its enterprise product. Founded in 2011, CityMapper has become one of the world’s most popular navigation apps. Its founder has … Read more
Executive Summary: Strike is an online real estate agency that allows users to purchase and sell a home without paying the associated agent fees. Strike makes money via premium services as well as from referral fees paid out by the companies it partners with. Founded in 2007, Strike is now one of the biggest online … Read more
Executive Summary: Zilch is a FinTech company that offers ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) solutions to both merchants and customers. Zilch makes money by charging fees to both customers and merchants as well as via interchange fees from its debit card. Founded in 2018, Zilch has become one of the fastest-growing startups out there. Its … Read more
Executive Summary: The Cash App is a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment application that enables people to send money to each other at no cost. The Cash App makes money via merchant fees, payments for order flow and trading fees, interchange and ATM withdrawal fees, instant deposit and paycheck fees, and referral fees. Launched in 2013, the … Read more
Executive Summary: FitOn is a personalized fitness application on which trainees can find workout and meal plans as well as guided meditations. FitOn makes money via subscription fees, a corporate wellness program, as well as from selling its own branded fitness gear. It operates under a freemium business model. Founded in 2018, FitOn has quickly … Read more
Executive Summary: PayBright is a FinTech company that provides ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ solutions to both customers and merchants. PayBright makes money by charging a variety of different fees to both customers as well as merchant partners. Founded in 2009, the company has managed to become one of Canada’s leading consumer financing providers. PayBright was … Read more
Executive Summary: Capsule is an online pharmacy that delivers new prescriptions as well as refills right to the customer’s address. Capsule Pharmacy makes money by selling prescription drugs. The customer (via co-pay) and the insurance provider both pay a portion of the drug’s sales price. Launched in 2016, Capsule has grown to become one of … Read more
Executive Summary: Buff is a platform that enables users to earn redeemable rewards while playing video games on their PC or mobile phone. Buff makes money from advertising, by offering a premium subscription, as well as from interchange fees. It operates on a freemium business model. What Is Buff Game? Buff is a software application … Read more
Executive Summary: Vestiaire Collective is a fashion resale platform that allows users to purchase mostly used luxury clothing, shoes, and accessories. Vestiaire Collective makes money by charging fees. Those fees have to be paid by sellers when they successfully sell something on the platform. Founded in 2009, Vestiaire Collective has grown to become one of … Read more
Executive Summary: Turo is a peer-to-peer car-sharing network that enables its users to borrow a vehicle from others or rent out their own. Turo makes money by charging various fees to both customers and hosts. The business model of Turo can be characterized as an online marketplace. The company, which was founded in 2008, has … Read more