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German online lender Kreditech is revolutionizing the fintech landscape by using an individual’s online footprint to assess creditworthiness and provide loans. Founded in 2012 by Alexander Graubner-Müller and Sebastian Diemer, Kreditech set out with the mission of developing technology that enables credit ratings for underbanked consumers by leveraging modern machine learning and alternative data sources.

Initially, the founders recognized that applying advanced analytics to customer-provided data was the most effective way to uncover new predictors of creditworthiness. “We decided to start a consumer lending business ourselves,” recalls Alexander Graubner-Müller, CEO of Kreditech.

Kreditech’s proprietary algorithm addresses the immense potential in scoring and underwriting for underbanked customers in high-growth markets. The company uses cutting-edge technology to deliver fast and convenient consumer credit across various risk segments. “We’ve demonstrated that combining new data sources with machine learning can effectively manage credit risk for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions,” says Graubner-Müller.

Fintech Trends Reshaping the Market

The CEO notes that financial services are undergoing a gradual disaggregation, where traditional institutions are being disrupted. “As a customer, I no longer need a history with a bank because I can simply share data collected from other services I use,” explains Graubner-Müller. Companies that can transform data into meaningful value for customers are set to thrive.

Noteworthy trends shaping the fintech sector include:

  1. New Ecosystems: Fintechs will create specialized ecosystems to address verticals banks have ignored.
  2. Personalized Offerings: Highly individualized products and services will continue to gain traction.
  3. Data-Driven Insights: Big data and machine learning will deepen customer understanding and enable context-sensitive products.
  4. Data Liberalization: Open data sharing will drive innovation and empower consumers.

Kreditech’s Product Portfolio

Kreditech provides a wide range of consumer loan products through web and mobile platforms, focusing on speed and convenience. The company also offers a “Lending-as-a-Service” (LaaS) model, enabling partners to provide tailored credit products through Kreditech’s platform.

The company’s AI-driven algorithms power financial products designed to meet millennial expectations. Kreditech’s solutions are fully digitized, requiring minimal information and offering instant credit approvals within 60 seconds, followed by immediate payouts.

Traditional banks often rely on outdated or incomplete data, making it difficult to serve thin-file customers. Kreditech overcomes this by processing up to 20,000 data points per application using big data and machine learning, ensuring high-precision credit scoring.

“Our credit decisions are not based on single data points but on a holistic analysis. The more data a customer shares, the more accurate the rating and the better the loan offer,” shares Graubner-Müller.

PayU’s Strategic Investment in Kreditech

Kreditech recently secured funding from PayU, enabling the two companies to collaborate as leading players in consumer lending across high-growth markets. The partnership aligns with their shared vision of using technology and data to deliver better credit access to underserved populations.

PayU simplifies payments for merchants and consumers across various platforms, offering more than 250 payment methods globally. The investment will allow Kreditech to enhance its technology and expand into new markets, with Central Eastern Europe as the starting point. Plans are already underway to enter the Indian market, where Kreditech aims to address the financing needs of the underbanked.

“India is an exciting market with immense potential,” says Graubner-Müller. “We believe large segments of the population are underserved by traditional financial services, and our solutions can help bridge that gap.”

Kreditech’s Vision for the Future

Kreditech is built on two core principles:

  1. Revolutionary Credit Ratings: Using advanced technology to serve underbanked consumers.
  2. Seamless Customer Experience: Offering convenient, automated, and instant financial solutions with 24/7 availability.

With 2 billion underbanked consumers worldwide, Kreditech is committed to expanding its presence in existing markets while entering new territories with significant underserved populations. The company sees significant growth potential in its Lending-as-a-Service platform and plans to establish more partnerships in the coming years.

Graubner-Müller offers this advice to entrepreneurs: “Always find the right balance between ambition and focus. Identifying the right opportunity is crucial.”

Kreditech’s innovative approach to credit scoring and consumer lending sets a new standard for financial inclusivity, paving the way for a future where financial freedom is accessible to everyone.