Background
Origin Markets is a London-based leading player in the financial technology sector, that sought to revolutionise the way investment banks and issuers connect in the debt capital markets. Their vision was to create a seamless, efficient, and transparent platform that would address the inefficiencies in the traditional bond issuance process.
The Challenge
Despite their innovative vision, Origin Markets faced several challenges:
- Lack of a robust technological infrastructure to support their platform.
- Difficulty in integrating complex financial data and ensuring real-time updates.
- The need for a user-friendly interface that caters to both issuers and investors.
The Solution
Geekeno partnered with Origin Markets to bring their vision to life. Working closely with their in-house team, we took a collaborative approach to address the challenges and deliver a robust solution. Key aspects of the collaboration included:
- Writing backend code and APIs in Python to ensure seamless data processing and integration.
- Assisting with decision-making processes, including technical architecture and strategic planning.
- Supporting internal hiring efforts to build a strong technical team within Origin Markets.
- Managing infrastructure and occasionally contributing to frontend development to ensure a cohesive and reliable platform.
Working with an agency in a different time zone came with its own set of challenges. Our team lead worked during UK hours in order to coordinate with Origin and reduce friction. Use of tools like Slack and Figma helped with communication and ideation.
Results
The collaboration between Geekeno and Origin Markets led to significant achievements:
- A fully functional platform that streamlined the bond issuance process.
- Increased efficiency and transparency in the debt capital markets.
- Positive feedback from users, highlighting the platform's ease of use and reliability.
- Growth in the number of clients using Origin’s platform.
- Several integrations with 3rd-parties in the debt issuance pipeline.
Of course, this has been achieved through combined efforts by both teams working together as one, and is not something we could have done without all the in-house resources they had working on different aspects of their business. Nonetheless, it has been a testament to our ability to work across time zones and with diverse teams to achieve a shared goal, as the success of our clients is what leads to our success at Geekeno.
Conclusion
The partnership with Origin Markets exemplifies how innovative technology solutions can transform traditional industries. By addressing key challenges and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we helped Origin Markets achieve its vision and set a new standard in the financial technology sector. This case study underscores Geekeno's commitment to collaboration, technical excellence, and delivering impactful results for its partners.