Weak Free Cash Flow GenerationSharp negative FCF growth and low conversion of net income to free cash flow limit the company's ability to self-fund investments, marketing, or buffer credit losses. Over months this constrains expansion and may necessitate external funding or slower organic growth.
Business Model Exposure To Credit & Funding RiskRelying on short-term advances and fee income ties profitability to customer repayment behavior and wholesale funding costs. Structural rises in delinquencies or funding spreads would directly compress margins and require tighter underwriting or higher fees, risking growth and market competitiveness.
Small Operating ScaleA small headcount limits capacity for rapid scaling, product development, compliance, and sophisticated risk management compared with larger fintech competitors. Over time this can raise unit acquisition costs, slow feature rollout, and increase dependency on third-party partnerships.