Cult-like culture with surface perks but deeper issues - Anonymous employee FundApps Employee Review

1.0
17 Aug 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some colleagues are supportive and collaborative.

Cons

Culture feels cult-like: employees are encouraged to see themselves as “FundAppers” rather than individuals, with perks used as a distraction from deeper issues. • Often targets younger hires who can be moulded into this way of working, which is unhealthy and unsustainable • Leadership lacks inclusivity and authenticity; senior management operates more like an old boys’ club, often disconnected from the reality of new starters. • Culture feels cliquey, with progression often dependent on which team you’re in • Poor management in some departments — more focused on personal career advancement than team support. • High turnover due to burnout and lack of long-term investment in people • Workforce lacks diversity and balance, with limited focus on developing local talent or building a truly inclusive environment • Biased behaviour are minimised or brushed aside, leaving some employees unsupported.

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FundApps Response
9mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry that parts of your experience at FundApps didn’t feel as inclusive as we strive for. To address some of the points you raised: * Leadership: The idea of an “old boys’ club” doesn’t reflect who we are today. We’re 40+ nationalities, and women make up almost 40% of our team, including in leadership roles across multiple functions. The average age across the company is 35, with interns and grads working alongside experienced colleagues. Diversity and inclusivity have been and remain central to how we run FundApps. * Team development: For the past 3 years, every people leader at FundApps has taken part in our annual leadership training program. We always strive to do more, but this initiative builds robust management capability and ensures leaders can effectively guide their teams. In addition, we run company-wide training throughout the year to support continuous learning and development for everyone. We believe numbers speak louder than words. A few that matter to us: * <15% turnover — below the industry average * 3.5+ years average tenure — people stay longer than is typical in tech scale-ups * 20%+ promoted in the last two review cycles, across all departments. Our promotion process is transparent and published internally, with decisions made by a group rather than just a line manager, to avoid bias and personal relationships (what you may refer to as cliques). * eNPS 43–59 — consistently well above the industry benchmark of 18 Our aim has always been to create a place where people can do meaningful work towards shared goals while being themselves, growing with us and forming the social connections that make work more engaging and rewarding. This balance is what makes our culture distinctive. We know no workplace is the perfect fit for everyone, and we hope you’ve found a role where you can thrive.

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