Walkabout Ventures

Walkabout Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in investing in startups within the financial services and information technology sectors. Its focus is on supporting innovative companies that are shaping the future of these industries.

Josh Diamond

General Partner

19 past transactions

Discern

Pre Seed Round in 2024
We built Discern to automate entity management - by monitoring foreign registration nexus, entity status and standing, automating filing requirements, and acting as a Registered Agent.

Functional Finance

Venture Round in 2024
Functional Finance is a fintech platform designed to enhance the operational efficiency of the insurance industry. It provides tools that facilitate various financial operations, including billing, invoicing, payment collection, statement generation, and real-time automatic reconciliation. By enabling insurance operators to unify and automate their financial workflows, the platform allows for seamless management of billing and financing processes without the need to overhaul existing infrastructure. This approach supports insurance companies in streamlining their financial activities and improving overall service delivery.

SimplyPut

Seed Round in 2024
Trusted AI data conversations, reports, and insights. Get instant business answers and data analytics wherever work is happening. With SimplyPut, everyone has an AI analyst by their side. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Claimable

Seed Round in 2024
Claimable is an AI-driven appeals platform that helps patients quickly appeal healthcare insurance claim denials using AI technology.

HealNow

Seed Round in 2023
HealNow is a New York-based company that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to streamline the online ordering and payment process for pharmacies. Established in 2018, the company partners with pharmacies to facilitate prescription delivery and enhance patient engagement. By allowing patients to pay co-payments online, schedule deliveries, and submit necessary medical information without the need for a mobile app, HealNow significantly reduces the volume of phone calls and faxed enrollment forms that pharmacies typically handle. The platform is adaptable to various pharmacy types, including independent stores and larger grocery chains, ensuring a more efficient onboarding and outreach process for both pharmacies and their patients.

Functional Finance

Seed Round in 2023
Functional Finance is a fintech platform designed to enhance the operational efficiency of the insurance industry. It provides tools that facilitate various financial operations, including billing, invoicing, payment collection, statement generation, and real-time automatic reconciliation. By enabling insurance operators to unify and automate their financial workflows, the platform allows for seamless management of billing and financing processes without the need to overhaul existing infrastructure. This approach supports insurance companies in streamlining their financial activities and improving overall service delivery.

Renew

Seed Round in 2023
Renew is a technology company established in 2021 that focuses on enhancing the residential rental experience for tenants. Its platform serves as a navigation tool for renters, providing options for lease renewals or assisting in the search for new homes within a community's portfolio. By partnering with large institutional real estate owners, Renew aims to streamline the rental process, making it easier for individuals to manage their housing decisions, whether they are considering staying in their current apartment or relocating across the country. The company has successfully launched its services across tens of thousands of homes and has secured over $8 million in seed funding, backed by a team with expertise in both real estate and technology.

Sunfish Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Sunfish makes parenthood attainable for all types of families. Whether you're exploring surrogacy, IVF, egg freezing, or single parenthood by choice — Sunfish helps aspiring parents explore low-interest loans and financial planning tools.

Sensible Weather

Seed Round in 2021
Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company that is de-risking weather for travelers and travel partners. It offers a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that automatically reimburses travelers when bad weather impacts their in-trip experience through its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform that calculates Weather Guarantee pricing in real-time, generates new revenue for partners, and enhances experiences for travelers.

Rize

Series A in 2021
Rize develops customer-centric financial applications aimed at fintechs, established financial institutions, and non-financial brands. Its innovative technology features patent-pending Synthetic Account capabilities, which integrate checking, saving, and brokerage services into a single, flexible platform. This allows clients to create tailored products and user experiences that address the specific needs of their customers. By offering a unified application programming interface (API), Rize enables businesses to efficiently build across various account types, simplifying the development process and enhancing financial service delivery.

Moneyworld

Seed Round in 2021
Banks don’t help us save. Moneyworld does. Moneyworld is a mix between a video game and a digital bank — and brings fun, prizes, and a sense of community to the usually lonely act of saving towards a goal. Have you ever wanted to replace your bank manager with a cute talking cat named Joony? Now is your chance! Earn a return on your savings just by exploring the sights and sounds of Moneyworld, and interacting with its inhabitants. Saving can now be fun and games.

Odie Pet Insurance

Seed Round in 2021
Odie Pet Insurance offers pet insurance services designed to provide flexible financial solutions for pet wellness. By collaborating with underwriters and carrier partners, the company creates a community-focused insurance product that is both accessible and affordable. Their policies cover unexpected accidents, illnesses, and emergencies, helping pet owners avoid the financial strain associated with unexpected veterinary expenses. Odie also emphasizes convenience through a technology-driven claims process, allowing for a streamlined experience in managing pet healthcare costs.

Lithic

Series B in 2021
Lithic is a developer of a card issuing platform that enables secure online transactions for consumers and businesses. The platform focuses on prioritizing privacy and safety, allowing users to create virtual payment cards that safeguard sensitive financial information. By offering a convenient alternative to traditional credit cards, Lithic facilitates controlled spending while ensuring that users can transact securely. The company's solutions are designed to enhance privacy and protect financial data during online transactions.

Capitalize

Series A in 2021
Capitalize Money, Inc. is a fintech company based in New York that focuses on retirement savings solutions. Founded in 2019, it offers a digital platform that simplifies the process of managing retirement accounts, including the transfer of 401(k) assets into individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company aims to assist users in finding and transferring old retirement accounts while facilitating the opening of new ones. By leveraging proprietary technology, Capitalize seeks to minimize barriers in the retirement savings system, enabling individuals to make informed financial decisions and maximize their retirement savings. Capitalize is backed by prominent venture capital firms from New York, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles.

Clair

Seed Round in 2020
Clair, Inc. is a fintech company that specializes in providing instant pay access services for hourly workers and gig platforms. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Clair offers real-time wage access, allowing employees to receive their earnings immediately after completing their shifts, all without incurring fees. The company also delivers digital banking services, including debit cards and account management, to support workers' financial wellness and aid in savings and spending. Clair partners with various employers and workforce management platforms, making its services available to over 10,000 employers. This initiative aims to enhance employee retention and address challenges related to front-line worker shortages while promoting the financial health of the workforce.

Rize

Seed Round in 2020
Rize develops customer-centric financial applications aimed at fintechs, established financial institutions, and non-financial brands. Its innovative technology features patent-pending Synthetic Account capabilities, which integrate checking, saving, and brokerage services into a single, flexible platform. This allows clients to create tailored products and user experiences that address the specific needs of their customers. By offering a unified application programming interface (API), Rize enables businesses to efficiently build across various account types, simplifying the development process and enhancing financial service delivery.

Capitalize

Seed Round in 2020
Capitalize Money, Inc. is a fintech company based in New York that focuses on retirement savings solutions. Founded in 2019, it offers a digital platform that simplifies the process of managing retirement accounts, including the transfer of 401(k) assets into individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company aims to assist users in finding and transferring old retirement accounts while facilitating the opening of new ones. By leveraging proprietary technology, Capitalize seeks to minimize barriers in the retirement savings system, enabling individuals to make informed financial decisions and maximize their retirement savings. Capitalize is backed by prominent venture capital firms from New York, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles.

HMBradley

Seed Round in 2019
HMBradley is a digital banking platform designed to reward savers for developing sound financial habits, regardless of their income level. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a suite of digitized banking services that prioritize user-friendly access through a smartphone application. The platform enables users to obtain credit cards instantly while ensuring the security of their financial data through regular audits and compliance with industry standards. HMBradley’s focus on personal finance aims to make banking more rewarding for individuals by enhancing their financial management capabilities.
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