Case StudiesPentech: FinTech API & Cloud Infrastructure
Transforming a wealth management algorithm into a market-ready platform
Pentech, a FinTech startup, partnered with Fibertide to productionize their optimization model via a bespoke API and scalable cloud infrastructure.
Collaboration Overview
The Client
Pentech is a FinTech startup that developed a data-driven wealth management algorithm, enabling investors to optimize asset allocation through a quantitative model.
Why did they need us?
While the algorithm was successful in a lab environment, Pentech needed to transform it into a commercially viable product capable of competing in the high-stakes FinTech sector. The solution had to satisfy investors and enterprise customers demanding high availability and security. Crucially, the architecture needed to align with the agility of an early-stage startup - supporting rapid iteration, pivoting, and massive future growth.
How did we help?
We engineered a bespoke API, an auto-scaling cloud infrastructure, and a streamlined deployment pipeline. This allowed Pentech to deliver their product with enterprise-grade reliability. Our partnership bridged the gap between prototype and product, directly enabling future funding rounds and customer acquisition
We transformed Pentech’s algorithm into a market-ready platform, equipping them with the robust API and infrastructure needed to launch with confidence
Client Insights
Company Type:
Startup
Industry:
Fintech, Data Science, AI
Technology:
Python, AWS, Django REST, Terraform, OpenAPI, GRPC
"Working with Fibertide allowed us to focus on our expertise while knowing the architectural decisions and implementation were in good hands. They were able to not only transform our product into a cloud solution, but also provided important guidance and feedback throughout the process, especially regarding the API we built, which they made cloud-native."
Oscar B.
CTO at Pentech
Needs
Bridging the gap between a raw model and a business-ready application.
Future-proof infrastructure capable of handling complex, heavy computations at scale.
A flexible architecture designed to support the dynamic early-stage startup environment.
An accessible API design that accelerates future development.
Our Solution
Implemented an intuitive API that exposes full model functionality without complexity.
Built autoscaling infrastructure ready to handle complex computations and rapid growth.
Implemented a frictionless deployment system for frequent updates.
Profiled and optimized key endpoints for maximum efficiency.
Results
A polished, modern API proving technical maturity to investors.
Robust, autoscaling cloud infrastructure, ensuring stability and availability.
Streamlined deployment system, allowing rapid feature release.
Optimized performance, delivering frictionless performance for the end-users.
Project Highlights
Cloud Infrastructure & Deployments
Compute-heavy applications require high-performance infrastructure. Leveraging our extensive experience with high-growth startups, we engineered a scalable environment that allows Pentech to run complex computations reliably. The resulting infrastructure dynamically adjusts resources to meet throughput requirements, ensuring stability during peak loads.
Computations Optimization & Planning
Dynamic models require sophisticated update policies and batching strategies. We managed end-to-end optimization, from reducing response times on critical endpoints through in-depth profiling to designing a custom computation batching engine. This guarantees computational efficiency, giving users access to the latest results despite the rapidly changing market environment.
Forward-Thinking Design
We architected the cloud infrastructure keeping in mind the readiness of startups for growth and adaptation, as well as potential vendor migration in the future. We also delivered comprehensive documentation, ensuring that future internal teams can onboard, extend, or switch the system without friction.
Bespoke API Design
A significant portion of our engagement focused on crafting an API that solved specific business challenges:
- Completeness: It exposes the full richness of the model's functionality.
- Usability: We translated the client's thorough domain knowledge into a user-friendly API.
- Longevity: Considering the startup's roadmap, we avoided rigid design patterns that would block future iterations.
Our architects analyzed the unique application specifics to build a custom solution, modifying standard patterns to fit Pentech's exact requirements.
Key Outcomes
We have delivered a robust, scalable and flexible solution that enabled client's growth.
Business Readiness
Transformed an early-stage prototype into a production-grade system ready for due diligence.
High Efficiency
Optimized computation times, ensuring algorithm recommendations reflect market dynamics without lag.
Adaptability
Engineered for flexibility, supporting the rapid iteration cycles of the FinTech market.
Cost Control
Implemented autoscaling and code optimization to ensure high performance doesn't mean high bills.
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