Proven Outcomes for Clients
In Fintech Value Creation and Governance
DNYC Ltd, founded by Daniela Sozzi in 2018, provides world-class fintech strategy and fintech advisory to a diverse portfolio of high-growth and regulated entities across the UK, Europe, and international jurisdictions, including Canada and the Cayman Islands.
Scaling past product-market fit, post-merger integration (PMI), and operational synergy.
- Nexi Group (BIT: NEXI) – Delivered a €15m post-merger synergy plan.
- FTSE 250 Payments Group – Achieved £5m+ in operational synergies through Target Operating Model redesign across 6 business units.
- Client Verticals: Challenger Banks, Multi-service PSPs, and Marketplace Platforms.
Corporate Governance & Regulatory Strategy
Stress-testing business models, independent value assessment, and licensing.
- Binance Europe – Designed the regulatory framework and provided EMI licensing advisory.
- Independent accompaniment through equity events (M&A, IPO) and risk appetite definition.
- Client Verticals: Tier-1 Financial Institutions, E-Money Institutions (EMIs), and Venture Capital-owned entities
Responsible AI implementation, board-level accountability, and blockchain strategy.
- Thought Leadership: Highlight your Innovate Finance Powerlist consecutive win and Thinkers360 rankings in AI Governance.
- Scope: Identifying AI products that support and enhance regulatory compliance (e.g. anti-fraud and AML screening), while maintaining fiduciary duty.
- Client Verticals: Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs), Stablecoin OTC desks, and Digital Wallet operators.
DNYC’s past clients include fintech companies across various verticals such as card acquirers and card issuers, alternative payment method providers (APMs), digital wallets, Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers, stablecoins OTC desks and brokers, e-money issuers (EMIs) and payment service providers. Among those there are FTSE250 and NYSE and NASDAQ listed entities.
This proven track record in fintech strategy demonstrates the firm’s ability to manage high-stakes engagements for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) and traditional payment service providers alike.
For boards seeking to align technical innovation with fiduciary duty, DNYC Ltd offers a legacy of excellence in driving value across the global financial ecosystem.
Client Overview
B2B or B2C, Card Issuers or Acquirers, Alternative Payment Methods, Challenger Banks, Crypto Assets Service Providers
Daniela operates confidently at board level, where her opinions are highly respected across the industry. Her ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution is exceptional: she delivers high-level advisory services and takes ownership of complex assignments requiring precision and depth
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Daniela in the fintech space, and I can confidently say she is a true professional. Her expertise in MiCA and VASP regulations is exceptional, and she combines deep regulatory knowledge with a solid understanding of real world business needs.
Beyond regulatory expertise, Daniela provides strong strategic guidance that helps shape and refine the overall direction of the company.
Highly recommended to any organization looking for a knowledgeable, strategic, and reliable professional in the fintech space.
Daniela takes the time to hear from all stakeholders (i.e. management, Board, legal counsel) and tailors action plans that enable organisations to achieve strategic objectives and scale effectively. Her regulatory expertise and industry connections are invaluable.
Daniela is incredibly knowledgeable across payment platforms including merchant acquiring, payment processing, financial analytics, FinTech and corporate strategy. Daniela has been essential in supporting my understanding of the payments sector, which companies have competitive moats and ultimately guiding me to interesting business opportunities. It has been a pleasure working together and I look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.
Strong regulatory and legal expertise paired with a practical, solution-focused approach. Daniela delivered extremely valuable support across operational structuring, compliance processes, and advisor coordination.
Highly recommend for regulatory strategy engagements. She takes the time to hear from all stakeholders (i.e. management, Board, legal counsel) and tailors action plans that enable organisations to achieve strategic objectives and scale effectively. Her regulatory expertise and industry connections are invaluable.
Extremely knowledgeable, professional, and highly efficient.
Daniela delivered critical documentation with a speedy turnaround whilst maintaining high quality outputs. A pleasure to collaborate with.
Daniela consistently demonstrates the ability to influence strategic direction and provide tailored, bespoke solutions that ensure business objectives are achieved with integrity and impact. She brings strategic insight, ethical judgement, and the ability to deliver tangible impact to every engagement.
Excellent collaboration!
Without any exaggeration, Daniela has been one of the best product and strategy consultants that I have worked with.
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