
Reavo
Dallas, Texas
FinTech
Seed
A payment optimization app that recommends the best credit cards based on location, helping to maximize every transaction.
Services utilized
Scope of work
01. Overview
Reavo partnered with OAK'S LAB, bringing a 43-page business proposal filled with innovative ideas, but lacked a clear product direction. We helped them transform their broad vision into a focused payment optimization mobile app that intelligently recommends the best credit and loyalty cards based on location. Through a comprehensive product strategy, rebranding, and full-stack development, we delivered a complete MVP in just five months, positioning Reavo to capture the growing market of consumers struggling to manage multiple payment options.
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02. Client background
Reavo is a payment optimization mobile application designed to help consumers maximize rewards and benefits from their credit cards and loyalty programs. The platform addresses a common pain point for busy consumers who have multiple payment options but lack the time or knowledge to optimize their usage.
For users, Reavo provides intelligent recommendations on which credit card and loyalty program to use at specific merchants based on their location and available rewards. The app serves as a comprehensive wallet for both credit and loyalty cards while offering educational content to help users build better financial habits. The target audience comprises busy consumers, particularly those with multiple credit cards, who want to save money and earn rewards but lack the time to manually track and optimize their spending across different programs.


03. Challenge
Reavo's founders came to OAK'S LAB with passionate personal stories about family members struggling with multiple payment cards, not knowing how to maximize their potential rewards or loyalty benefits across various merchants. Still, their initial business proposal was scattered across too many different areas without a clear product focus.
They had identified pain points but lacked the specific knowledge about how the rewards and loyalty program industry operates. Without a defined product strategy or technical expertise, they needed a partner to help them navigate from a broad concept to a market-ready MVP, while providing information about industry realities and technical constraints.


04. Solution
Starting with in-depth discovery and competitor research, we helped Reavo transform their broad 43-page concept into a clear, focused payment optimization product. Our work spanned product strategy, design, branding, and full-stack mobile development to deliver a ready-to-launch app.
Strategic product definition
Conducted two months of discovery, including competitor mapping, user interviews, and quantitative research, to validate problem hypotheses and define a clear product scope.
Comprehensive feature development
Built a React Native mobile app with geolocation-based recommendations, card libraries, financial goal planning, and daily educational tips.
Scalable technical architecture
Delivered a flexible backend designed for future AI-driven recommendations, Plaid connectivity, and additional integrations beyond the initial release.
Product-ready design system
Developed a cohesive UI/UX framework that supports both immediate usability and long-term feature expansion.
Our team provided end-to-end services, including product management, UX/UI design, mobile development, QA testing, and guidance on go-to-market strategy throughout the 5-month engagement.

05. Outcome
Successful product definition and MVP delivery
Reavo launched as a fully defined fintech product with a trusted brand identity, investor-ready positioning, and a scalable foundation for future growth. In just five months, the company went from an unfocused business proposal to a product ready to compete in the financial services space.
Clear market positioning
Delivered a focused value proposition that differentiates Reavo in the crowded payments market.
Trusted fintech brand
Rebranded from “Shark Fin” to “Reavo,” establishing a professional identity that resonates with consumers and partners.
Faster path to traction
Provided a go-to-market strategy and product roadmap that position Reavo to capture early users and data critical for AI-driven recommendations.
Foundation for scale
Equipped with mobile apps on iOS and Android, widget support, and extensible architecture, Reavo is ready to expand features and explore B2B opportunities.
Business momentum
Enabled Reavo to demonstrate a complete product to stakeholders and investors, validating the vision and unlocking future funding potential.
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