Investment List

Fintech MVP: investor dashboard to full-stack platform.

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Year

2021-2024

Services

MVP & Product Strategy, Custom Web Development, UI/UX Design

Industry

Fintech, web

Three user types. One platform. Built from zero in under three years.

Overview

Investment List is a platform built to simplify how investors discover, evaluate, and fund emerging startups. The client’s goal was to create a digital space that prioritizes investors first, while giving startups a streamlined way to list and manage their funding applications.The project began with a blog-style marketing website to generate early traction through articles, insights, and announcements, paving the way for the main platform launch. Once the website was live, focus shifted to designing and developing the core product experience.

Understanding the
Vision

The client wanted more than just an investment directory, they wanted a single platform where investors could manage portfolios, track returns, and explore verified opportunities, while startups could easily apply for funding and monitor their progress.This required building:
  • A modern investor dashboard with key metrics and portfolio overviews.
  • A startup onboarding and application flow.
  • An extensible design system for future admin and analytics modules.
The challenge was to strike a balance between data-heavy content and a clean, intuitive experience that doesn’t overwhelm first-time users.

Defining the
Experience

We began by gathering detailed requirements and mapping the platform’s core journeys in FigJam. This included defining three core personas, Investor, Startup, and Admin, each with distinct goals and interaction patterns.From there, we created:
  • User flows for onboarding, browsing, and investment management
  • Information architecture to ensure scalability
  • Wireframes outlining MVP functionalities for both investors and startups
The focus remained on building an MVP that delivers value fast, while laying a strong UX foundation for future modules like admin dashboards and advanced analytics.
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Design System & Visual Direction

To ensure consistency and scalability, a custom design system was built from scratch in Figma. It included:
  • A neutral color palette emphasizing trust and professionalism
  • Modular UI components adaptable across web and mobile
  • Data visualization patterns for investment metrics and performance graphs
The design approach was minimal yet informative, ensuring every visual element supported clarity and purpose.
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The investor journey was designed to feel personalized and insightful.

Investor Experience

Key features included:
  • A dashboard showcasing total investments, ROI, and performance trends
  • Smart browsing to filter and discover startups by category or funding stage
  • Detailed startup profiles with key metrics, team background, and traction data
The goal was to keep investors engaged and informed, with a visual language that communicates trust and transparency.
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For startups, the focus was simplicity and progress visibility.

Startup Experience

The design enabled them to:
  • Create detailed profiles and submit funding applications
  • Track approval stages and investor interest in real time
  • Receive clear status updates and next-step guidance
By prioritizing usability, startups could focus on their pitch, not on figuring out the platform.
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From UX to Development

Once the designs were approved, the project moved into full-stack development.The platform was built from scratch, integrating front-end precision with production-grade back-end logic.The team prioritized performance, security, and data scalability to handle future growth and complex analytics.The blog website continues to act as the public-facing layer, publishing investment articles, startup insights, and platform updates, while the main application is currently in internal testing before public launch.

Outcome

The MVP delivered three distinct user flows: investor dashboard, startup application, and admin controls.The design system is built for future modules — analytics, portfolio tracking, and admin reporting.The platform is in final internal testing ahead of public launch.
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