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Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I run an asset-management fintech company and a lot of our clients (particularly institutional investors) are lo
by propter_hoc 9y ago
Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I run an asset-management fintech company and a lot of our clients (particularly institutional investors) are looking for a strong track record. For them, seeing we've been around for a few years adds credibility and confidence in management.
- charlesdm 9y agoMind sharing the name? I'm curious :)
- propter_hoc 9y agoSince you ask :) https://copower.me/en/ https://copower.me/en/ Green infrastructure investments; lowish risk fixed income; licensed dealer in Canada. We've also actively sought strategic investments from financial institutions (Royal Bank of Canada, a couple others) rather than raising from tech VCs. We've heard from a few clients that our brand-name shareholders made a difference in deciding whether or not to invest with us.
- toomuchtodo 9y agoVery well done.
- charlesdm 9y agoLooks great! So you're selling (up to) 5% coupon clean energy bonds? How is that working out, are you getting a lot of interest from people? I haven't done too bad investing and have a few ideas myself for a fintech business (there are some opportunities relating to tax deductible pension investments in my home market) yet wonder whether, say, a 5% yield is sufficient for the average person to even bother taking a risk. Second, if you don't mind, how's profitability? I assume it does need massive scale for the math to work out? How is sourcing users / are advertising fees working out, in terms of cost?
- propter_hoc 9y agoHappy to share some learnings - will reach out to the email in your profile. Don't want to derail the thread :)
- charlesdm 9y agoThanks! Looking forward to that.
- kornish 9y agoHey, not to butt in, but would it be possible to get in on the email discussion? Very curious about all of the above questions as well. No worries if not :)
- propter_hoc 9y agoWill do. Happy to do a Show HN at some point if there's interest.
- leesalminen 9y agoI'd read a show HN thread.
- garrybelka 9y agoAnd me, please!
- arthurcolle 9y agome too! arthur@collegroup.com
- jpster 9y agoAlso me! hi at jenieceprimus.com
- rhizome 9y agoI have to think that in the investment industries there are at least a few truisms about not being first.