Venture Development and Exit Management for AI Fintech Startup
Building, scaling, and exiting an AI fintech venture specializing in automated credit scoring for private Italian companies
Challenge
As founder, I aimed to create an AI-driven credit scoring platform addressing the lack of accessible credit data for private firms. The key challenge was demonstrating commercial traction and credibility in a market dominated by established financial data providers.
Our Aprroach
I built the product architecture and machine learning models, led go-to-market execution, and secured partnerships with financial institutions and data providers. I managed investor and acquirer negotiations, including valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution, while overseeing operations and strategic direction from inception to exit.
The Outcome
The startup achieved market adoption and was acquired by Italy’s leading credit scoring provider. The exit validated the business model and technology, delivering both financial returns and industry recognition for innovation in automated credit assessment.
