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Founder Story: Percent by Nelson Chu

Today we have interviewed an amazing startup called Percent, which has revolutionized the private credit marketplace with its cutting-edge technology.

Founded in 2018, Percent is streamlining how investments and loans are managed in the private credit sector. Their platform brings the efficiency of public markets to the previously traditional and manual private credit market.

Percent simplifies the entire process of private credit transactions, from sourcing and structuring to syndication, surveillance, and servicing. This comprehensive approach has quickly positioned Percent as a leader in the field of asset-backed and corporate lending.

Already, their platform has powered nearly $2 billion in transactions, making significant inroads into the multi-trillion-dollar industry of private credit.

Stay with us to learn more about how Percent is transforming the way investors, borrowers, and underwriters operate, making transactions quicker and more cost-effective.

Let's Hear from them directly.

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How to fund your fintech loan book with Nelson Chu

In this latest podcast, “How to Fund Your FinTech Loan Book with Nelson Chu”, Darren Franks chats with Nelson Chu, Founder and CEO at Percent.

Welcome back to Talking Success, one of the Best FinTech podcasts globally! Nelson provides valuable insights into the role of private credit in emerging markets and its potential to drive FinTech innovation and economic development. As technology continues to reshape the financial landscape, private credit investment offers new opportunities for businesses and investors to unlock growth and prosperity in emerging markets.

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The promise behind investing in private credit, with Percent CEO Nelson Chu

Lex chats with Nelson Chu, founder and CEO of Percent - the modern credit marketplace. Nelson kicks off the discussion by walking through his inspiration for building the private credit marketplace and the challenges of operating in the fintech industry. He explains that Percent aims to provide a better alternative investment platform for credit investors by offering shorter durations and lower minimum investments. Nelson also discusses the importance of infrastructure in the private credit market and the need for technology to streamline processes.

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Private credit’s time to shine with Nelson Chu

In this podcast episode, listeners are joined by Nelson Chu, the experienced serial entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of Percent, a modern credit marketplace. Nelson's journey began with his recognition of inefficiencies in private credit markets, sparking his mission to revolutionize the industry.

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