X Innovative fintech companies that disrupt traditional financial business models

When you think of fintech, you are likely to think about upstarts like LendingClub or Acorns, the robo-advisors that offer an alternative to mainstream financial services. Or if you are a progressive millennial, you might think of one that makes it so simple for a group of your friends to split lunch tab with a few clicks on your cell phone. Fintech startups have emerged over the last decade in various forms. While some of the startups below may not be household names yet, they have been working under the radar with some of the largest banks and financial institutions in the world. Here are 10 innovative fintech companies that disrupt traditional financial business models.