# Money-Pooling Finance Apps The 'Braid' Group Financing Platform Offers Users a Shared Wallet By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-financing-platform References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/braid-group-wallet-to-share-money-with-friends/) & [braid.co](https://braid.co)  [Splitting expenses with friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitr) usually consists of sending amounts through third-party services, so the 'Braid' group financing platform has been created to change this with a far more collaborative approach. The platform works by having users set up Braid [Pool's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-smart-pool-mylo) and sending the link to those who might be interested in contributing. The pool could be for funding a group trip, covering [shared expenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomyledger) and much more. The money in the pool will go directly into the wallet where the creator can manage it themselves or with the help of participants. The 'Braid' group financing platform aims to take the stress out of shared money experiences and is perfect for a wide range of users for a less invasive approach to finances. Image Credit: Braid ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Money-pooling Finance Apps:** New finance apps allow for collaborative money management among friends and groups. - **Shared Wallet Platforms:** Platforms like Braid create shared wallets for easy money management among groups. - **Less Invasive Finances:** New finance tools aim to take the stress out of shared money experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Finance:** Money-pooling apps can disrupt personal finance management, making it easier for friends to manage expenses together. - **Travel and Tourism:** Shared wallet platforms can be applied to the travel and tourism industry, simplifying group trip planning and budgeting. - **Retail:** Money-pooling finance apps can disrupt the retail industry by providing an easy way for groups to make purchases together. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Group Finances-Centered Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-payment-app.md) - [Simplified Expense Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expense-managers.md) - [Simplified Expense Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easysplit.md) - [Shared Expense Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paymates.md) - [Powerful Cost-Splitting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splittool.md) - [Fair Expense Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heypenny.md) - [Group Expense Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-expense.md) - [Bill Splitting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitit.md) - [Friendship-Focused Finance Agreements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-over-money.md)