QuickFi Wins 2026 Finovate Award for Best SMB/SME Banking Solution

QuickFi, an embedded equipment-financing platform, has been honored with the 2026 Finovate Award for Best SMB/SME Banking Solution. This marks the fourth time QuickFi has won the prestigious award, following its previous victories in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The award was announced during FinovateFall, held in New York City from September 9 to 11, 2026.

QuickFi competes against a field of six finalists, including well-known names such as Visa, Fundbox, Candescent, Akbank, and ANNA Money. The company's platform allows business owners to apply for, sign, and fund equipment loans or leases in minutes from their mobile devices, at the point of sale, and at any hour. Banks and equipment manufacturers embed QuickFi under their own brand, leveraging agentic AI that supports the customer lifecycle from application through servicing.

Bill Verhelle, CEO of QuickFi, highlighted the company's mission: "Four Finovate Awards belong to a small team that decided a business owner should be able to finance a machine the way they buy everything else, on a phone, in minutes, at any hour. The banks and equipment manufacturers we serve are the ones who make that real for their customers every day. This award is as much theirs as ours."

QuickFi's platform offers a fast and transparent financing solution, reducing the time it takes for equipment lease and loan transactions from days to mere minutes. According to the 2025 ELFA Survey of Equipment Finance Activity, the cost to originate a transaction with QuickFi is $799, which is less than one-third of the $2,407 small-ticket industry average.

The company is protected by issued patents in 10 countries and holds a trademark portfolio spanning 26 countries. QuickFi's focus is on delivering nearly instant financing to small businesses, driving the US economy forward. The platform has established relationships with global equipment manufacturers, simplifying the buying experience for their business customers.

The Finovate Awards recognize the financial institutions and companies driving fintech innovation forward. Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts assembled by Finovate. The awards ceremony was held during FinovateFall, an event that brings together innovators and industry leaders to showcase the latest in financial technology.

In conclusion, QuickFi's continued success in the embedded finance space is a testament to its commitment to simplifying the financing process for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's fourth Finovate Award underscores its leadership in the fintech industry and its ability to meet the evolving needs of businesses in a rapidly changing financial landscape.