Daniel Fine

Daniel Fine is the Founder and CEO of Setscale, a fintech startup that focuses on providing purchase order financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Formerly known as Float Financial, Setscale aims to address the capital gaps that many SMBs face when trying to fulfill purchase orders. Fine has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, demonstrating a strong background in business leadership.

Education and Early Career

Fine graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was also a Division 1 swimmer. His entrepreneurial journey began in high school, where he started various small businesses. Over the years, he has founded multiple companies, including NEU Brands, Solve Together, LLC, and Glass-U, among others. His experience spans diverse industries, including health tech, sanitizing solutions, and licensing and merchandising.

Setscale's Mission and Achievements

Under Fine's leadership, Setscale launched in May 2023 after raising approximately $80 million in equity and debt financing. The company aims to empower SMBs by providing them with the necessary capital to fulfill their purchase orders, thereby enabling growth and scalability. Fine's vision for Setscale was inspired by his own challenges in securing funding for his previous ventures, leading him to create a solution that specifically addresses the needs of businesses often overlooked by traditional financial institutions.134

Fine's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs is evident in Setscale's operational model, which emphasizes partnership and flexibility, allowing businesses to leverage financing options tailored to their needs.23