COO · Founder, Thriday

Ben Winford

Role	Organisation	Sources
COO · Founder	Thriday	Startup Daily (16 Dec 2025), Startup Daily (26 Sep 2022)

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ASX-listed payments platform Tyro is buying NAB-backed rising star fintech Thriday

ASX-listed Tyro is acquiring AI financial-admin startup Thriday for an undisclosed sum, with the deal tipped to close in January 2026. Thriday cofounder and CEO Michael Nuciforo will move across to Tyro.

Startup Daily 16 Dec 2025 Thriday ANZ LaunchVic Lloyd's Bank MYOB RBS Tyro Payments Xero NAB Ventures Ben Winford Emma Burke Michael Nuciforo

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Fintech Thriday lands $6 million pre-Series A led by NAB Ventures

SME financial admin platform Thriday has raised a $6 million pre-Series A led by NAB Ventures, with existing backer Lempriere Capital also taking part, after a $3 million crowdfunding raise in 2021.

Startup Daily 26 Sep 2022 Thriday Birchal NAB Lempriere Capital NAB Ventures Andrew Irvines Ben Winford Michael Nuciforo

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Ben Winford

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ASX-listed payments platform Tyro is buying NAB-backed rising star fintech Thriday

Fintech Thriday lands $6 million pre-Series A led by NAB Ventures