Dutch lender BridgeFund taps Mambu for core banking upgrade

BridgeFund Selects Mambu’s Cloud Banking Platform

  • Overview:
    • Amsterdam-based BridgeFund partners with Mambu to scale its SME lending operations.
  • Objectives:
    • Replace BridgeFund’s in-house-built core banking system not designed for large-scale expansion.
    • Leverage Mambu to expand account volumes and product offerings.
    • Facilitate expansion into new markets.
  • Company Background:
    • Founded in 2018.
    • Facilitates peer-to-peer financing between merchants.
    • Issued over 6,500 loans worth more than €300 million.
  • Implementation:
    • Mambu’s quick time-to-market enabled BridgeFund to go online with deposits in six months.
    • Currently working on integrating lending operations.
  • Market Demand:
    • Mambu’s platform is in high demand.
    • Brunswick Credit Union in Canada also transitioning to Mambu’s cloud banking solution.

Key Points

  • Partnership Rationale:
    • BridgeFund’s in-house system was insufficient for large-scale growth.
    • Mambu offers a scalable cloud banking solution.
  • Expansion Goals:
    • BridgeFund aims to increase product offerings and enter new markets using Mambu’s platform.
  • Implementation Timeline:
    • Deposits went online in six months.
    • Lending integration is ongoing.
  • Market Trends:
    • Mambu is increasingly chosen by financial institutions for its robust cloud banking solutions.
    • Brunswick Credit Union’s recent transition underscores Mambu’s growing market presence.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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