Our Mission Statement: Enable a powerful network of community financial institutions to re-establish themselves as the go-to-place for banking products and services and win the war.
Since 2004, BancVue has led the charge to reclaim market share for community financial institutions nationwide. During that time, we have helped over 1,300 community banks and credit unions achieve controlled growth through new accounts, non-interest income, higher profitability, and increased retention. In the past year, heavy regulations have imposed industry-wide changes that greatly affect how our clients conduct business. In short, these are tough, challenging times that require a firm commitment to short-term and long-term solutions.
But in light of all this, I am more optimistic about the future than ever before. As people's trust in megabanks reaches all-time lows, community banks and credit unions are poised to once again claim their proper place. With product innovation that meets the changing needs of our industry, we are ready to face the new decade with enthusiasm and a drive to win. I look forward to partnering with your institution, as we look to a better, brighter future for community banking.
Sincerely,
Gabe Krajicek
Chief Executive Officer
BancVue
Timeline
2004
2005
2006
FIRST ROI® is formed (now BancVue Interactive™)
John Waupsh is named CEO of FIRST ROI
BancVue offers Consulting as a value added service
2007
2008
REALSaver™ & REALGiving® are launched
First major consumer research project launched
AWARDS
- CheckingFinderSM is named Best in Show at Finovate Startup 2008 by an audience of financial industry executives, industry analysts, and financial media representatives
- BankNews awards CheckingFinder with the Innovative Solutions Award for Best Online/Remote/Mobile Solutions in 2008
- Online Banking Report names CheckingFinder as one of The 10 Most Significant Innovations & Trends of 2008
- Western Independent Bankers Service Corporation endorses REWARDChecking® & FIRSTBranch®
2009
Kasasa® is introduced to the world
REALChecking® deposits top $10B
BancVue® Ranks #23 on Inc. 500's "Fastest Growing" list
INMO is the fastest selling online account opening platform
AWARDS
- Inc. 500 ranks BancVue #2 among financial services firms in Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, 2009
- BancVue is awarded Best of Show At Finovate 2009 for Kasasa®
- BankNews gives Kasasa and INMO® honorable mentions in the 2009 Innovative Solutions Awards
- Austin Business Journal ranks BancVue #19 in Best Places to Work
- Austin Business Journal honors BancVue with The Fastest Growing Company in Central Texas Award
- BancVue CEO, Gabriel Krajicek, honored as a finalist in The Ernst & Young, Entrepreneur of The Year Award
- CheckingFinder is recognized as a 2009 Best Money Saving Tools Award from Wise Bread, a community of bloggers who are picked up by the New York Times, MSN, NPR & more
2010
MoneyIsland™ financial literacy is acquired
FIRST ROI® officially becomes BancVue Interactive™
BancVue® partners with Yodlee
BancVue acquires Silverton credit card portfolio
BancVue launches Choice Checking
BancVue partners with TSYS
Received patent for merchant-funded rewards program
AWARDS
- Fast Company names BancVue one of the 8 companies to give hope to the finance industry
- BancVue CEO, Gabriel Krajicek, honored as a finalist in The Ernst & Young, Entrepreneur of The Year Award for the second year in a row
- Inc. 500 ranks BancVue #8 among financial services firms in Fastest Growing Private Companies, 2010 (#117 in complete list)
- Austin Business Journal names BancVue as a Fastest Growing Company, for the second year in a row
- CheckingFinderSM is named an Official Honoree in the 2010 Webby Awards for Banking/Bill Paying
2011
Wolters Kluwer becomes official compliance partner
AWARDS
- MoneyIsland wins Best of Show at FinovateSpring 2011
- Fast Company names BancVue one of the 10 most innovative companies in finance
- BancVue's Chairman and CEO, Don Shafer and Gabriel Krajicek, named joint finalists in this year's Ernst & Young Awards
- BancVue honored as a finalist for the 2011 Ethics in Business Award
- BancVue ranks #95 in the FinTech 100 by American Banker, Bank Technology News and IDC Financial Insights
