Insights by Paula Cristea

Paula Cristea - 16 Oct 2025

AI, Capital, And Compliance: Mapping Fintech Startup Momentum

Raising capital is just one part of the equation. For fintech founders in 2025, the real challenge lies in building products that are not only fast and secure, but also AI-native and regulatory-ready from day one. Between €5.2 and €6.3 billion has already flowed into European fintech startups this year, while U.S. firms continue to attract the lion’s share globally, capturing 60 % of all fintech investment and 71 % of mega-round funding in Q2 alone. The funding is returning, but so are the expectations.The funding is returning, while but so are the expectations.

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Paula Cristea - 25 Aug 2025

AI in Scientific Publishing - A Turning Point for Platform Builders

Generative AI has moved from the margins of academic publishing into its core infrastructure. Tools like large language models are now widely used by researchers to assist with writing, translation, and formatting. At the same time, these technologies are being misused to produce low-quality or misleading content at scale. Recent analyses reveal the scale of this shift: in biomedical publishing alone, more than 13% of 2024 abstracts likely involved AI-generated language, based on identifiable stylistic patterns.

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Paula Cristea - 4 Jun 2025

Why Execution Is the New Differentiator in Private Equity’s Tech Deals

In 2025, access to capital is table stakes. What distinguishes private equity sponsors now is execution. With deal volume returning and transaction size trending upward, value creation depends less on financial engineering and more on the ability to deliver results. Traditional levers such as cost reduction, integration, and restructuring have hit their limits, particularly in technology sectors marked by fast-moving innovation and systemic complexity. Execution has become the decisive edge. Strategy still matters, but it's the speed and precision of implementation that define outcomes.

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Paula Cristea - 16 Apr 2025

Thinslices Partners with Salt Edge

Our partnership with Salt Edge is officially underway - by combining their expertise in financial data aggregation with our strengths in system integration and front-end development, we’re making it easier for businesses to access and integrate financial data seamlessly and leverage open banking payments.

Press Releases Featured
Paula Cristea - 1 Apr 2025

Thinslices Partners with Databricks

At Thinslices, we build software that lasts—smart, scalable, and ready for the future. That’s why we’re integrating Databricks' AI and data intelligence capabilities into our software development approach.

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Paula Cristea - 5 Mar 2025

Thinslices Partners with Yapily to Revolutionize Open Banking

We are excited to announce our long-term partnership with Yapily, a leader in open banking across Europe.

Press Releases Fintech Featured
Paula Cristea - 10 Feb 2025

THG Partners with Thinslices to Transform Energy Management

In June 2024, THG Energy Solutions, a recognized leader in the US energy management and data reporting industry, entered a strategic partnership with Thinslices. With a robust industry presence and backed by a strong recommendation from a previous client, our collaboration focuses on the digital transformation of their current systems into one streamlined, optimized platform.

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Paula Cristea - 8 Jan 2025

Transforming Healthcare: Thinslices Partners with Leafwell

In 2024, we formed a strategic partnership with Leafwell, one of the largest telemedicine providers in the U.S. specializing in medical cannabis consultations. The collaboration began with advisory support focused on DevOps, site reliability, scaling, and performance. As the partnership deepened, our founder, Ilie Ghiciuc, joined Leafwell's board, contributing to their organizational development and leadership strategy.

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Paula Cristea - 27 Nov 2024

Best Places to Launch Your Startup

Where should you launch your startup? The answer could shape everything—from funding and legal structure to talent access and day-to-day costs. Choosing the right location for your startup is a strategic decision beyond logistics. Your home base can attract investors, connect you with talent, and link you to a network of founders and mentors who can help realize your vision.

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Paula Cristea - 11 Nov 2024

How To Find The Right Co-Founder For Your New Venture

Imagine launching a rocket without a co-pilot or trying to sail a ship with a one-person crew—sounds challenging, doesn’t it? Building a startup is much like that. It demands a team where each member offers something different but equally critical to the journey. The secret is balance. The best founding teams don’t just have the skills; they complement each other's strengths and weaknesses to form a cohesive unit.

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