Written by Bertrand Théaud, Statrys Founder
20+ years in Asia as a corporate lawyer, investor, and fintech founder. I've sat on both sides of the table and seen the same avoidable mistakes hit founders again and again. The reviews and articles I write are for founders who'd rather skip the mistakes.
Last reviewed January 2026.
Bertrand Théaud was invited by InvestHK to share the motivations that led him to create a payment solution for small and medium-sized businesses in Hong Kong.
Conducting business is never easy. Many startups and SMEs find that making payments and handling currency exchange often sap time, budget, and manpower. Statrys addresses their unique concern with products and services that humanize payments, emphasize transparency and tailor the customer service experience.
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“We identified there is a gap that banks do not address some of the entrepreneurs’ needs — this translated into an opportunity for us,” said Statrys’s founder Bertrand Theaud. “When we launched Statrys, it was a tipping point where entrepreneurs were more aware of FinTechs’ reliability compared to traditional banking means.”
You can read the full interview by clicking here
