Shane Laurence
Head of Growth at FundTap
Shane Laurence is Head of Growth at FundTap, specialising in embedded finance, fintech infrastructure, and solutions that help small businesses unlock working capital across AU/NZ.
Connect with Shane on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shane-laurence/
Published: 15 May 2026 · Updated: 15 May 2026
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 finance is becoming integrated directly into business platforms and workflows, enabling faster access to capital and better financial decision-making for operators. His background spans business ownership, accountancy, corporate sales, and financial services, giving him a practical perspective on the challenges small businesses face managing cashflow and growth.
Shane's Expertise
Embedded Finance
SME Financial Infrastructure & Working Capital
Platform Partnerships & Ecosystem Strategy
Speaking, webinars and media
- Xerocon 2023 (Sydney), panel on compliance to advisory and technology in SME advisory
- Accountex 2024 (Sydney), panel discussion
- NZQBA Bookkeeping Conference, 2023, 2024 and 2025, panel and speaking slots
- ATAINZ Auckland workshop, 2026
- Finance NZ Conference 2025, speaking slot
- SBA Conference 2024, speaking slot
- FBAA webinars (Australia)
- Webinars to major finance brokerages across New Zealand and Australia
- Webinars to NZQBA membership
Work with Shane
Embedded finance, SME working capital, platform partnerships, capital advisory. Pick the channel that suits you.
External references and appearances
A curated set of public-facing places where Shane has written, presented, or contributed.
- Shane Laurence on LinkedIn
- Cashflow stagnation, Groundhog Day lessons for SMEs (GoodCX guest article)
- Unlock your cashflow webinar (My Two Cents)
- Invoice finance, a working capital solution for savvy business owners (Finance NZ)
- FundTap customer story on GoCardless
- Pursuing payments 2025 (GoCardless blog)
- NZQBA 2025 Bookkeeping Conference
- QuickBooks GetConnected event (Australia)
- FundTap YouTube channel
- FundTap on Spotify
Related FundTap resources
- FundTap platform partnerships and partner programme
- Invoice finance referrals and capital advisory for brokers
- Helping clients with working capital, for accountants and bookkeepers
- Invoice finance for AU and NZ small businesses
- FundTap pricing and fees
- Accounting software integrations (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Reckon)
- FundTap customer reviews and proof
Frequently asked questions
What does Shane Laurence do at FundTap?
Shane is Head of Growth at FundTap, where he leads platform partnerships, broker and accountant channel development, and embedded finance initiatives across Australia and New Zealand. His work focuses on how working capital can be embedded directly into the software and workflows that small businesses already use.
Where can I read Shane's content?
Shane writes for the FundTap blog on embedded finance, SME working capital, fintech infrastructure, and platform partnerships. He also contributes to industry publications and partner blogs across AU/NZ. The Featured writing section on this page links to the most recent pieces, and the External references list points to guest articles, webinars, and podcast appearances.
How can FundTap partner with my fintech, software platform, or finance brokerage?
FundTap partners with fintech platforms, software providers, accountants, bookkeepers, brokers, and advisers across AU and NZ. The platform partnerships work covers embedded finance integrations, referral programmes, and joint go-to-market activity. Visit the partner programme page to start a conversation, or connect with Shane directly on LinkedIn.
Does Shane Laurence speak at industry events?
Yes. Shane has spoken at Xerocon (Sydney), Accountex (Sydney), the NZQBA Bookkeeping Conference, ATAINZ workshops, Finance NZ, SBA, FBAA, and partner webinars to broker and accountant audiences across AU and NZ. For speaking and webinar enquiries, contact FundTap directly or message Shane via LinkedIn.
Who reviews FundTap's working capital and invoice finance content?
Shane Laurence reviews FundTap's content on embedded finance, SME working capital, platform partnerships, and compliance-to-advisory topics. Specialist content on credit policy and eligibility is authored or reviewed by David Stephens, Credit and Modelling Manager. Product and onboarding content is authored or reviewed by Jess Heslop, Product Manager.
How is FundTap positioned in the AU/NZ working capital market?
FundTap provides invoice finance to small businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2018, FundTap focuses on on-demand access to working capital tied up in unpaid invoices, with no lock-ins, no debtor notification, selective invoicing, and same-day funding. Shane writes about how this fits the broader shift toward embedded finance and platform-led capital advisory.
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