Meet the Fundtap Team
Fundtap’s articles, guides, and resources are written by the people behind the platform — specialists in invoice finance, small business cashflow, credit risk, and fintech across Australia and New Zealand. Every piece of content is designed to give business owners, accountants, and advisors clear, practical information about managing cash flow and accessing working capital.
Matthew Peacey
Founder & Director at Fundtap
Matthew Peacey is the Founder and Director of Fundtap, an innovative fintech he built to give small businesses across Australia and New Zealand fast, flexible access to the cash tied up in their invoices. A scientist by training, Matt brings a problem-solving and experimentation mindset to everything he does. He is passionate about small businesses and the talented entrepreneurs behind them, seeking quick and efficient solutions that support business growth without the complexity and lock-ins of traditional lenders.
Matt founded Fundtap on a simple belief: that cash flow timing should never be the reason a small business can’t grow. He writes about invoice finance, small business strategy, and the future of fintech for SMEs across Australia and New Zealand.
Shane Laurence
Head of Growth at Fundtap
Shane Laurence is Head of Growth at Fundtap, where he focuses on helping small businesses access working capital by unlocking capital tied up in their accounts receivable. His work sits at the intersection of fintech infrastructure, embedded finance, and the evolving ecosystem supporting SME growth across Australasia.
Shane is particularly interested in how technology can reduce friction in business lending and help small businesses compete more effectively. He writes on embedded finance, SME working capital, and fintech trends across Australia and New Zealand.
Jess Heslop
Product Manager at Fundtap
Jess Heslop is Product Manager at Fundtap, combining accounting expertise with technology innovation to build meaningful products for small businesses. She is passionate about creating tools that make complex financial processes simple and accessible for business owners across Australia and New Zealand.
Jess writes on invoice finance product development, cashflow solutions, and fintech for small businesses — with a focus on practical, product-led thinking.
David Stephens
Credit & Modelling Manager at Fundtap
David Stephens is Credit and Modelling Manager at Fundtap, passionate about solving data-related challenges using credit risk and statistics expertise. With a background spanning banking and fintech, David brings a rigorous analytical perspective to the world of small business lending.
He writes on credit risk assessment, financial modelling, and invoice finance for Australian and New Zealand businesses — making complex topics accessible for business owners and advisors alike.