Money Squirrel
A fintech tool that takes the stress out of managing cash flow by automating VAT calculations, expense budgeting, and account transfers.
🌍 Industry: FinTech
⏰ Timeline: 2-week build
đź“Ť Location: United Kingdom
The Challenge
Cash flow mismanagement is a leading cause of business failure, with 82% of businesses citing it as the main reason they go under. For small business owners and founders, manually handling VAT, budgeting for future expenses, and moving money between accounts is time-consuming and stressful.
Money Squirrel's goal?
To eliminate the hassle of managing cash flow by providing an automated tool that frees up founders to focus on what matters most - growing their businesses.
However, to bring this vision to life, they needed a fast, affordable, and scalable MVP to prove the concept to investors and potential customers.
Why Verticode?
As a founder with nearly a decade of experience in software, Money Squirrel’s founder was well-connected with tech vendors and freelancers. Yet, Verticode stood out.
“Verticode’s focus on budget- and time-friendly MVP products was exactly what we needed, when we needed it."
Unlike other providers, Verticode offered a rare combination of technical expertise and business acumen, making them a perfect fit for a fintech MVP that needed to be both functional and commercially viable.
The Experience
From the initial scoping call to the final delivery, Money Squirrel’s experience with Verticode was overwhelmingly positive.
“It was almost suspiciously positive - until we saw the MVP delivered! The proof is in the [MVP]udding."
Verticode’s flexible and transparent approach stood out. There were no hard sales tactics, hidden costs, or clock-watching, just genuine support and expertise.
Throughout the build process, Verticode tackled challenges head-on, particularly with the integration of a third-party Open Banking provider (Moneyhub). The project was kept on track and issues were resolved quickly and efficiently.
The Results
The Money Squirrel MVP has already had a significant impact on their business trajectory:
The MVP has turned a well-researched idea into a live product, breaking the catch-22 of moving from concept to reality.
What They Said
“When we soft launched, any bugs or niggles were addressed and resolved in real time. It felt like our launch was a priority for all the right reasons.”
Why Money Squirrel Chose Verticode
âś… Business-focused approach: Not just tech knowledge - Verticode brought valuable business acumen to the table.
âś… Practical problem-solving: Verticode handled third-party integrations with ease and realism.
âś…Responsive support: Post-launch fixes and adjustments were made quickly, ensuring a smooth rollout.
In Their Words:
"Better than I expected—and I already had high expectations!"
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