CrowdTransfer is a social network for free international money transfers and currency exchanges that addresses problems with traditional services. It allows users to 1) post offers for exchanges or transfers, 2) contact others to negotiate counter-offers, and 3) verify credentials and complete the exchange. By leveraging social media verification, reviews, and a trust system, CrowdTransfer creates a collaborative economy platform that is less costly than banks or traditional money transfer services. It has seen early traction with over 150 posted offers and 50 successful exchanges totaling $50k. The founders aim to scale the network and business model to capture a share of the large markets for migrant remittances and international tourism.
2. PROBLEM
On average, 8% of the total money sent/exchanged is lost
Hidden fees and unfair exchange rates
Travel Money
USD 1.1 T Market
Send Money Abroad / Currency Exchange
Migrants
USD 600 B Market
5. We make this possible
through a powerful synergy
between fintech innovation
and the collaborative economy.
6. CrowdTransfer - A Social Network
1. Post an offer
2. Contact counter-offers
3. Check credentials
4. Exchange
7. THE COLLABORATIVE ECONOMY WORKS WITH
TRUST
Social Media Verification Offline ID
verification
In-site reviews from other users
Trust vouching system
In-site messaging service
8. Market Size
Total Migrants:
208 million
Total International
Tourists per year:
1.1 billion
Cash Exchange
UK, GER & BRA
28.4 million people
11.1 billion USD
Retail Exchange
4.6 million people
1.6 billion USD
Total Available
Market (TAM) Serviceable Available
Market (SAM)
Share of Market
9. Revenue Models
(1) CASH EXCHANGE:
Marketplace for Bureaux-de-
change
CrowdTransfer offers exchange
alternatives with exchange houses
(2) INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER:
Direct Transfer Service
CrowdTransfer will receive the
money in a Bank Account and will
deposit in the destination’s Bank
account.
IF THERE IS NO MATCH, THE USER WILL HAVE TWO PAID ALTERNATIVES
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10. Validation: Current Traction
35
clients
24 of them returning
165
offers
social media, email, in-site
79%
monthly growth
offers posted
54
succesful
exchanges
in $50k USD
400+
waiting list
12. Competitive Advantage
GREATEST FLEXIBILITY
No dependence on bank
accounts.
FIRST ONLINE
MARKETPLACE FOR
BUREAUX-DE-CHANGE
FIRST ABSOLUTELY FREE
P2P TRANSFER/
EXCHANGE SERVICE
UNFAIR ADVANTAGE
We have seen people are
willing to exchange money
with strangers, based on
references
13. Seed: Equity-free
Start-up Chile
40,000 USD
Investment
Raising $300k
Aug 2014 - Feb 2015 until March 30th 2015
Housing/Office-
20%-
Outsourcing-
4%-
G&A-
4%-
Management-
51%-
CAC-Funnel-
Op@miza@on--
12%-
CAC-Monthly-
Promo@on-
8%-
CAC-Monthly-
Maintenance-
1%-
14. The CrowdTransfer Team
Cristian, Business: A summa cum laude graduated
engineer from the University of Concepción and MSc. from the
Technical University of Munich. He has experience in very
diverse industries, from Aerospace to Telecommunications. He
speaks Spanish, English and German with professional
proficiency. Cristian returned to Chile with a clear vision of the
problem in hand and with the motivation to make a difference.
Sebastián, Legal: Holds experience in corporate
governance, regulatory compliance for public services, tax
returns, customer protection law, intellectual property rights
and technological innovation. His expertise in Latin American
regulations for financial services makes him a valuable
component of the team, preparing CrowdTransfer to become a
viable financial institution for all its operations.
Mathías, Technology: Computer
science engineer. He has more than 2 years
working experience in platforms for the
financial industry as a Back-End developer.
Mathías has worked in many projects as a
software engineer and consultant. He has the
vision and imagination to solve many of the
technological issues CrowdTransfer faces.
Carlota, Marketing: Recently completed her studies in
the University of Edinburgh and was awarded the highest level
of distinction: a First Class Degree Honours MA in International
Business. Originally from Spain, Carlota speaks English, Spanish
and French. A combination of her academic formation and an
extensive international background render a clear vision for
marketing and a natural ease with client relations.
Alberto, UX and Design: A publicist
with a major in marketing and two web
development degrees. Alberto has over 5
years of experience working as Front-End
Developer in various projects and ventures.
His skills in marketing, development, design
and creativity make of him a perfect fit for
CrowdTransfer.