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Bank Partnerships 2.0: Why Fintech Lessons Matter for Embedded Finance With Richard Würl from Redstone

Discover the 5 partnership models Fintech startups use with banks and why these strategies are crucial for embedded finance success. Expert insights included.

By Lars Markull

/ 23 Jul 2025

Bank Partnerships 2.0: Why Fintech Lessons Matter for Embedded Finance With Richard Würl from Redstone

Richard Würl, Redstone: full podcast transcript

Richard Würl of Redstone on fintech and bank partnerships, the five cooperation models, when to approach a bank and the red flags. Full transcript.

By Lars Markull

/ 23 Jul 2025

Richard Würl, Redstone: full podcast transcript

Unit Expands Beyond Banking to Launch Embedded Lending for SaaS Providers

Unit launches embedded lending for SaaS providers like Honeybook and Homebase. Will large SaaS companies prefer all-in-one infrastructure or specialized best-of-breed providers?

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Jul 2025

Unit Expands Beyond Banking to Launch Embedded Lending for SaaS Providers

Dext adds payments, Pleo goes embedded, Unit launches lending

Dext partners with Airwallex for integrated payments, Pleo launches embedded expense management for banks, Unit expands into SaaS lending.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Jul 2025

Dext Partners with Airwallex to Launch Embedded Payments Solution

Dext partners with Airwallex to launch embedded payments solution for accounts payable automation. Analyzing the strategic implications for accounting providers.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Jul 2025

Pleo Launches Embedded Expense Management Platform for Banks and Fintech Companies

Pleo Embedded enables banks and fintech to integrate full expense management platform beyond just cards. Analyzing competition with banking-as-a-service providers.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Jul 2025

Pleo Launches Embedded Expense Management Platform for Banks and Fintech Companies

Two Embedded Finance Acquisitions Reshape European Market

Alpaca acquires Wealthkernel to accelerate European expansion while Dutch accounting platform Snelstart buys embedded banking provider Flow. Plus: ToolTime's embedded finance journey and latest fintech M&A trends.

By Lars Markull

/ 11 Jul 2025

Dutch Embedded Banking Provider Flow Acquired by Accounting Software Customer Snelstart

Dutch embedded banking provider Flow acquired by accounting software customer Snelstart. Analyzing the strategic implications when customers buy their infrastructure providers.

By Lars Markull

/ 11 Jul 2025

Alpaca Acquires Wealthkernel to Accelerate European Investment Infrastructure Expansion

Alpaca acquires UK investment infrastructure provider Wealthkernel to accelerate European expansion. Analyzing the competitive embedded investment landscape.

By Lars Markull

/ 11 Jul 2025

Peace of Mind as a Product: How ToolTime Turned Payment Friction into Their Next Revenue Stream

Discover how ToolTime built embedded finance for German craftspeople, choosing embedded banking over open banking. Real revenue insights from 20K+ users.

By Lars Markull

/ 8 Jul 2025

Peace of Mind as a Product: How ToolTime Turned Payment Friction into Their Next Revenue Stream

Marcel Mansfeld, ToolTime: full podcast transcript

Marcel Mansfeld of ToolTime on launching ToolTime Pay with Adyen, why cards stayed at 1-2% and why he skipped open banking. Full transcript.

By Lars Markull

/ 8 Jul 2025

Marcel Mansfeld, ToolTime: full podcast transcript

Three Markets, One Trend: Embedded Lending is Expanding Across Europe

Stripe Capital enters Germany, Shoper launches merchant financing, Onfy pioneers healthcare lending. How embedded finance reshapes Europe.

By Lars Markull

/ 2 Jul 2025