Oxygen Fund Data

The Problem

Oxygen Fund Data, a Fintech startup specialising in distributing data to the financial services market, faced a series of challenges typical for early-stage companies. They needed month-to-month operational and technical support without committing to long-term overheads that could hinder growth.

For 18 months, they searched for an offshore partner who could offer flexible, cost-effective services tailored to their changing needs, while also providing consistency and reliability.

Most options on the market either lacked flexibility in service arrangements or did not inspire sufficient trust, making it difficult for Oxygen Fund Data to focus on growing their core business.

The Solution

The breakthrough came when Oxygen Fund Data discovered iO Associates. iO stood out in three key areas: cost, flexibility, and trust.

Not only were they the most cost-effective option by far, but they also allowed Oxygen to adjust their service requirements on a month-to-month basis. This flexibility meant Oxygen could scale support according to evolving business needs, keeping overheads lean.

Trust was further established through iO’s UK-based operations in Bristol, personal meetings with the local and offshore teams, and a hands-on due diligence visit to their team in Chandigarh, India. Crucially, iO guaranteed that the same team members would support Oxygen every month, ensuring operational consistency and eliminating the inefficiency of frequent retraining.

The Results

By leveraging iO Associates’ model, Oxygen Fund Data was able to concentrate on its core priorities: driving sales, focusing on data quality, and developing new technology. The adaptable engagement kept costs manageable and allowed the startup to avoid unnecessary overhead growth.

Over two years of partnership, Oxygen experienced seamless support and built a strong, trusting relationship with the iO team. The peace of mind provided by iO’s professionalism and continuity empowered Oxygen Fund Data to scale confidently and achieve their business objectives.