Our Financial Journey

From a simple idea in Brisbane to becoming Australia's trusted fintech education platform — discover how we're reshaping financial literacy one milestone at a time.

2018
Foundation Years

The Spark That Started Everything

Picture this: two finance graduates sitting in a cramped Brisbane café, frustrated by how disconnected traditional banking felt from real people's lives. That conversation over terrible coffee became the foundation of marenquivosal. We weren't trying to reinvent finance — we just wanted to make it actually useful.

Those early days were a mix of excitement and pure terror. Working from a shared desk space in South Brisbane, we spent months talking to everyday Australians about their money struggles. The feedback was consistent: people wanted financial tools that spoke their language, not corporate jargon.

First office in Mt Louisa Initial team of 3 100+ user interviews
2022
Growth & Recognition

Breaking Through the Noise

By 2022, something remarkable happened. Word-of-mouth started doing the heavy lifting for us. Users weren't just using our platform — they were recommending it to friends, family, even strangers on Reddit. That's when we knew we were onto something special.

This period taught us that sustainable growth comes from solving real problems, not flashy marketing campaigns. We expanded our team carefully, bringing on people who shared our vision of making finance accessible without dumbing it down. Each new feature was tested with our community first.

15,000+ active users Australian Fintech Award finalist Series A funding secured Team expanded to 18
2025
Present Day

Leading the Education Revolution

Today, marenquivosal has evolved into something we're genuinely proud of — a platform that bridges the gap between complex financial concepts and practical application. We're not just another fintech company; we're educators who happen to build technology.

Our focus has shifted toward comprehensive financial literacy programs. Working with universities, community centers, and corporate partners across Queensland and beyond, we're helping Australians develop the skills they need for long-term financial wellbeing. It's rewarding work that goes far beyond traditional metrics.

50,000+ students educated Partnership with 12 universities Award-winning mobile app

Meet the People Behind marenquivosal

Every successful venture needs people willing to take risks on unproven ideas. Ours started with two friends who believed financial education shouldn't require a degree in economics. Today, our leadership team combines decades of experience in finance, technology, and education.

What drives us isn't just building better tools — it's watching someone gain confidence in their financial decisions, seeing families plan for their futures, or helping young adults understand investing without fear.

Chief Executive Officer
Priya Thornfield
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Sage McKellan
Chief Technology Officer

What's Next for marenquivosal

The future of financial education isn't about more complicated tools — it's about making smart money management as natural as checking the weather. We're building toward a world where financial literacy is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or starting point.

2026
Launch comprehensive certification programs in partnership with Australian universities
100K
Australians equipped with practical financial skills through our education platform
AI
Personalized learning paths that adapt to individual financial situations and goals