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Fintech sits where software, finance and regulation meet. A well-balanced founding team usually combines a strong engineer, someone who deeply understands the financial product, and enough regulatory awareness to avoid building something that cannot legally launch.

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In short

To find a fintech co-founder, publish your project on EasyCofounder and specify the missing profile: a CTO used to security and financial APIs, a partner from banking or insurance, or someone with compliance experience. Filter talent by skills and location, and map out the licences your activity may require together.

On EasyCofounder, fintech founders meet developers, former bankers, product managers and compliance specialists open to joining an early-stage project. State your stage, your target market and what you offer, and use the messaging to qualify candidates quickly.

Building a Fintech startup: what matters

  • Regulation first

    Depending on the activity, payments, lending, investment or crypto-assets may require a licence or registration with the national regulator. A co-founder who knows the rules saves months.

  • Security at the core

    Payment data, fraud prevention and strong authentication are part of the product, not an afterthought. Your CTO should be comfortable with all three.

  • Key skills

    Back-end development, security, compliance, corporate finance and selling to banks, insurers or small businesses.

Find your co-founder in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Create your free profile

    Describe your skills, your availability and what you bring to a founding team.

  2. 2

    Publish your project

    Say which role you are looking for (CTO, CEO, CMO…), the commitment expected and the equity on offer, in Fintech.

  3. 3

    Let the matching work

    Filter talent by skill and location, or get suggestions of compatible profiles from the AI matching.

  4. 4

    Talk, then meet

    Chat through the built-in messaging, test your collaboration on a first project and put your agreement in writing in a shareholders’ agreement.

Frequently asked questions

What co-founders does a fintech startup need?

Typically a CTO at ease with security and banking APIs, plus a partner who knows the financial product and its regulation. A sales profile becomes essential once you target businesses.

Do I need a licence to launch a fintech?

It depends on what you do. Payments, credit, investment services and crypto-assets are regulated in most European countries. Check early with the relevant regulator or a specialised lawyer.

Where can I find a co-founder with a finance background?

On EasyCofounder, filter talent by experience and skills in banking, insurance or corporate finance, and explain clearly what role and equity you are offering.

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