Malt, Build2B, and Brigad: How they're transforming payments with Aria’s API

Why API integration matters

B2B marketplaces are designed to leverage the potential of small suppliers, managing numerous minor transactions. However, processing these granular transactions efficiently while maintaining a seamless user experience can be a major challenge. This is where APIs come in.

Think of APIs as the tech world’s best multitaskers. They connect technology systems and enhance product capabilities effortlessly. They enable the seamless integration of third-party solutions, simplifying B2B transactions and countless other tasks. This offers tech players a unique opportunity to deliver an instantaneous, integrated, and accessible user experience.

For our clients, this means embedding advanced payment features directly into their platforms. Malt, Build2B, and Brigad are prime examples. These leading freelance marketplaces prioritize user experience above all. By partnering with Aria, they have transformed their operations and accelerated their growth.

Malt 

Malt is the leading freelancing platform in Europe, enabling over 70,000 companies to collaborate with a community of 700,000 independent experts across various fields.

Build2B 

Build2B is a leading platform that connects businesses with expert freelancers in the construction industry, ensuring they find the right professional within 48 hours. 

Brigad

Brigad is a dynamic platform connecting skilled professionals with temporary work opportunities in hospitality and healthcare.

Challenge

The triple challenge when integrating a third-party tool: technological compatibility, integration time, and clear documentation—all without disrupting operational flow.

We know it’s not enough to pick the right product for a successful integration. It has to fit smoothly into an already complex environment. No disruption to the user experience. Compatibility issues can mean downtime, data loss, or extra development costs.

Here’s what our clients considered prior to choosing Aria.

• The cost & perceived value

Cost always matters. But for tech and product teams, it’s really about the added value. Does the API bring a genuine advantage? Does it fit effortlessly into the existing stack, enhancing processes instead of complicating them? That’s what makes all the difference.

• The technology

Compatibility is a given. But that’s just the start. The solution needs to be flexible, adaptable to your workflows, and even customizable (white-label) to match your technical environment. It’s about finding a tool that fits around you, not the other way around.

• The reliability & support

Up-to-date, clear API documentation is essential. But it’s the human support that truly stands out. At Aria, we don’t just provide an API; we’re here to co-build tailored experiences with our clients. We guide them through the integration process to make it fast, efficient, and most importantly, suited to their needs. That’s what ensures long-term success.

Solution

With Aria’s integration, sellers across the three B2B marketplaces get fast invoice financing – just a few clicks, and it’s done.

The power of API integrations:

• They expand your product’s possibilities. By integrating payment features, our clients enrich their offering with ease.
• They streamline the user experience by improving communication between internal systems, automating workflows.

For Malt, Brigad, and Build2B, the priority was clear: to integrate this payment advance into their existing workflows without disrupting everything. Aria ensured a smooth, frictionless integration into their tech environment.

And that’s not all. Unlike traditional providers, Aria offers granular payment processing, even for the smallest invoices. The result? Enhanced automation and the guarantee that even the smallest suppliers get their financing. It’s a powerful new selling point for tech platforms.

Here’s how Aria is blending the financial and tech world to provide a top-tier API-integrated solution. 

• Python, cURL, Java, Ruby, or any other language: Aria’s documentation covers them all. It ensures compatibility across a wide range of development environments.
• API integration can seem complex at first. But with Aria’s documentation and support, it’s straightforward. The API is designed to be accessible, with clear guides and white-label options to tailor each payment experience.
• Aria’s API fits seamlessly into your existing platforms and workflows, requiring minimal adjustments. Getting started is easy – just like our fast payments.
• Aria’s integration is built to grow with you. Need to handle multi-currency transactions? No problem. Expanding to new international markets? We’ve got you covered. Plus, with real-time analytics and predictive analysis, you’ll always stay ahead, no matter where you operate. 
• At Aria, the support doesn’t end at integration. We keep things up-to-date, with regular updates and constant support to make sure your API always runs smoothly.

Results

Working with Aria goes beyond just handling freelancer payments. The integration of Aria’s API adds value across all internal teams. For tech teams, it automates payment and credit processes, freeing up time for other priorities. For finance teams, credit evaluations are simplified. And for sales teams? They get to focus on growth, with transparent and controlled financial flows. In short, Aria offers a complete solution that streamlines operations at every level.

Integrating an API can be a challenge. But with Aria, the process was smooth, quick, and straightforward for the tech teams at Malt, Build2B, and Brigad. Implementation can take anywhere from 2 days to a few weeks, depending on factors like the number of engineers, team experience, and specific needs. The difference? Clear documentation and responsive support every step of the way.

One of the key results of those easy integrations and the dedicated support-received is the strong relationships they created with all teams. Each tech team knows who to talk to when they need to. The consistent and reliable support from Aria’s team has been instrumental in building and maintaining a foundation of trust. 

Key results include:

• For Build2B: streamlined payment processes, ensuring freelancers are paid instantly upon task completion. 
• For Malt: enhanced payment and credit evaluation processes, reducing manual intervention and errors.
• For Brigad: optimized workflow, ensuring timely payments to temporary workers, which has greatly improved user satisfaction. 

At Aria, we believe that payment solutions should encompass more than just cash management. It’s about payments as a whole. This is why we are offering platforms like Malt, Brigad and Build2B a holistic payment infrastructure encompassing risk analysis, anti-fraud measures and KYB/KYC services. We’re on a journey to empowering all tech actors to focus on their growth, while we handle the rest.