HopDrive is a provider of automated car moving services designed for auto dealers and rental car companies. The company's offerings include on-demand short-distance moves, non-disruptive delivery, and access to trusted drivers, all of which facilitate increased shipping efficiency. Additionally, HopDrive provides real-time tracking, allowing clients to monitor their vehicles during transit. By streamlining the logistics of car transportation, HopDrive helps businesses automate workflows while maintaining full transparency throughout the process.
Through the application of its secure, patented SaaS technology, Champ Titles (www.champtitles.com) digitizes the process of vehicle titling between state government, insurance carriers, financial institutions, vehicle sellers, consumers, and others. Champ Titles, founded in 2018, is focused on creating efficiencies and benefits for all vehicle title ecosystem members. Champ Titles has developed several solutions, all of which are built on a shared platform that serves different industry verticals. This common chassis has allowed the company to adapt its technology for insurance carriers, automotive retailers, and state governments, resulting in lower costs, increased security, and the easy transfer of ownership, benefiting all members of the vehicle title ecosystem.
Fair Square Financial
Acquisition in 2021
Fair Square Financial Holdings LLC specializes in offering competitive credit card products to consumers, primarily under the Ollo brand. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, the company provides various credit cards, including the Platinum MasterCard, which offers credit, and the Rewards MasterCard, which enables customers to earn cash back on purchases. Fair Square Financial employs advanced technology, data analytics, and modeling techniques to evaluate credit risk at an individual level, allowing for the identification of specific customer segments. This data-driven approach enables the company to deliver unique and differentiated credit products while effectively targeting its market through established marketing channels, including direct mail and digital affiliates.
Through the application of its secure, patented SaaS technology, Champ Titles (www.champtitles.com) digitizes the process of vehicle titling between state government, insurance carriers, financial institutions, vehicle sellers, consumers, and others. Champ Titles, founded in 2018, is focused on creating efficiencies and benefits for all vehicle title ecosystem members. Champ Titles has developed several solutions, all of which are built on a shared platform that serves different industry verticals. This common chassis has allowed the company to adapt its technology for insurance carriers, automotive retailers, and state governments, resulting in lower costs, increased security, and the easy transfer of ownership, benefiting all members of the vehicle title ecosystem.
Car IQ Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway tailored for auto dealer groups, car sharing services, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an automotive-grade payment solution that allows vehicles to initiate payments directly to merchants without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, Car IQ's platform provides detailed insights into fleet operations, enabling clients to monitor transactions and prevent fraud effectively. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing technologies, consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, and facilitates management of spending, customer service, and inventory.
Deserve, Inc. is a financial services company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in providing credit cards and other financial products tailored for international students in the United States. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Tremus, Inc., the company leverages machine learning and alternative data to assess creditworthiness, allowing individuals without a traditional credit history to access fair credit products. Deserve utilizes various predictive attributes, such as education and future employability, to evaluate a student's ability to repay. Additionally, the company operates a mobile-first, cloud-native platform, enabling partnerships with financial institutions, fintechs, lenders, and merchant co-brands to enhance the customer experience.
Better.com
Series D in 2020
Better.com democratized the home-financing ecosystem, replacing it with a digitized process that eliminates commissions, fees, unnecessary steps, and time-wasting branch appointments. In addition to providing mortgage rates in seconds, Better.com’s platform offers a digital marketplace featuring competitive quotes from an array of insurance providers for the seamless purchase of a homeowner's insurance policy and instant access to leading real estate agents across the country. To date, Better.com has done $7.9B in home loans and $1B in insurance.
StreetShares
Venture Round in 2020
StreetShares, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer small business lending marketplace that connects small business owners with retail and institutional investors. Founded in 2014 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company provides a lending-as-a-service platform that enables community banks and credit unions to offer small business loans efficiently. Its product offerings include term loans, business bonds, and both secured and unsecured small business loans. The platform supports financial institutions in delivering loans with a streamlined, digital experience, featuring rapid underwriting processes. StreetShares has gained recognition for its innovative approach in the financial technology sector, facilitating greater access to capital for small businesses.
StreetShares
Venture Round in 2020
StreetShares, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer small business lending marketplace that connects small business owners with retail and institutional investors. Founded in 2014 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company provides a lending-as-a-service platform that enables community banks and credit unions to offer small business loans efficiently. Its product offerings include term loans, business bonds, and both secured and unsecured small business loans. The platform supports financial institutions in delivering loans with a streamlined, digital experience, featuring rapid underwriting processes. StreetShares has gained recognition for its innovative approach in the financial technology sector, facilitating greater access to capital for small businesses.
Lively, Inc. is a health savings account (HSA) platform designed for both employers and individuals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Lively offers a user-centric solution that enhances the experience of managing HSAs. The platform aims to help consumers optimize their healthcare spending, maximize savings, and improve their overall well-being. By providing an intuitive interface, Lively facilitates easier access to HSA-compatible plans, making healthcare management more straightforward for users.
Status Money
Convertible Note in 2019
Status Money Inc. is a personal financial management company based in New York, founded in 2016. It offers a platform that connects users with their peers to share financial insights and tips, enabling them to track their credit profiles and manage their personal finances, including account balances, spending, and income. The app allows users to compare their financial status with others, providing cash and crypto rewards for engaging with targeted offers aimed at improving their financial well-being. Additionally, Status Money is expanding its services with the introduction of new financial products, including a credit card, to further support users in achieving upward financial mobility.
Fair
Debt Financing in 2019
Fair is a car leasing company headquartered in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a mobile application that facilitates vehicle leasing services, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car directly from their smartphones using only a driver's license and a bank account. Fair's platform offers customers the flexibility to choose their desired vehicle, select mileage options, and manage payments all within the app. This innovative approach embodies the car-as-a-service (CaaS) model, providing individuals with the freedom to drive the car they want for as long as they wish, while also allowing them the option to return the vehicle at any time without the long-term commitments typically associated with traditional vehicle financing or leasing.
Health Credit Services
Acquisition in 2019
At the core of HCS is their belief that more individuals should have access to quality-of-life procedures – it’s what motivated the HCS founders to transition from jobs in banking to careers in healthcare financing. It’s also why we specialize in only healthcare financing and are committed to devising new ways for patients to receive care. Simply put, they are driven to invent smart, simple solutions that not only make healthcare financing more affordable, but also deliver a seamless customer experience. They recognize and empathize with the barriers to care that impact providers and patients daily. It is this fact that impassions us to embrace the bold ideas of many, both internally and externally, to deliver creative financing solutions. Ownership of the end-to-end lending process gives us the freedom to implement immediate change. They are invested in the future of the industry and therefore, feel it is imperative to adapt to the needs of their customers – doctors, office managers, schedulers and patients alike. Their team is accessible, knowledgeable and prepared to listen. From practices delivering more care to patients successfully managing their health, they take pride in empowering and equipping their customers to take charge of both their physical and financial well-being.
MobiTV
Venture Round in 2019
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
Modal
Venture Round in 2019
Modal is a developer of digital commerce solutions focused on enhancing the auto-buying experience for dealerships, banks, and automotive brands in the United States. Its platform integrates seamlessly into existing dealership websites and showrooms, allowing for transparent digital transactions. Modal's offerings include a transaction layer that enhances user interactions, Checkout for digital transactions, a connected sales tool called Shop, and a trade tool that supports the buying journey. By simplifying the complexities of auto transactions, Modal aims to elevate customer satisfaction and drive higher sales volumes for automotive retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company is backed by prominent investors and comprises a team with experience from leading technology firms.
Better.com
Series C in 2019
Better.com democratized the home-financing ecosystem, replacing it with a digitized process that eliminates commissions, fees, unnecessary steps, and time-wasting branch appointments. In addition to providing mortgage rates in seconds, Better.com’s platform offers a digital marketplace featuring competitive quotes from an array of insurance providers for the seamless purchase of a homeowner's insurance policy and instant access to leading real estate agents across the country. To date, Better.com has done $7.9B in home loans and $1B in insurance.
Carvana
Debt Financing in 2017
Carvana Co. operates an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars in the United States, revolutionizing the traditional dealership model. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Carvana allows customers to research vehicles, inspect them using advanced 360-degree imaging technology, secure financing, and purchase vehicles online. Customers can also trade in or sell their current vehicles, sign contracts, and choose delivery or pickup options, including at automated Car Vending Machines. The company's revenue primarily comes from retail vehicle sales, supported by additional income from wholesale vehicle sales, financing services, vehicle service contracts, and GAP waiver coverage. Carvana aims to enhance the car buying experience through technology and exceptional customer service.
Carvana
Debt Financing in 2016
Carvana Co. operates an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars in the United States, revolutionizing the traditional dealership model. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Carvana allows customers to research vehicles, inspect them using advanced 360-degree imaging technology, secure financing, and purchase vehicles online. Customers can also trade in or sell their current vehicles, sign contracts, and choose delivery or pickup options, including at automated Car Vending Machines. The company's revenue primarily comes from retail vehicle sales, supported by additional income from wholesale vehicle sales, financing services, vehicle service contracts, and GAP waiver coverage. Carvana aims to enhance the car buying experience through technology and exceptional customer service.
BlueYield
Acquisition in 2016
BlueYield facilitates an automotive financial community that serves the interests of lenders, lead sources, affinity groups and consumers. Our objective is to bring efficiency and order to the direct auto finance marketplace allowing all participants to access the market effectively, while confident in the integrity of the process.
West Star Aviation
Private Equity Round in 2016
West Star Aviation, Inc. is a provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the business aviation industry. Founded in 1952 and based in Grand Junction, Colorado, the company specializes in a variety of offerings including airframe and engine repair, major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, and paint services. In addition to technical maintenance, West Star Aviation offers fuel and ramp services such as engine preheat, hangar storage, and gourmet catering. The company also provides complete Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services for transient aircraft at its facilities in East Alton, Illinois, Aspen, Colorado, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Formerly known as Monarch Aviation, West Star Aviation has established itself as a comprehensive solution for the diverse needs of its clients in the aviation sector.
TradeKing
Acquisition in 2016
TradeKing is a provider of equity and options trading services that emphasizes social engagement among its users. The company offers low-cost trading options, with a flat fee for trades and an additional charge for options contracts. To enhance the trading experience, TradeKing provides daily financial market blogs and facilitates collaboration among users who share similar trading strategies or research interests. Founded by Don A. Montanaro, who previously established one of the earliest electronic trading operations, TradeKing aims to create a community-driven platform that not only caters to individual trading needs but also fosters interaction and shared learning among its members.
SheMedia
Debt Financing in 2016
SheMedia is an e-commerce platform. They parenting to pop culture, fashion to food, DIY to décor.
Marco
Private Equity Round in 2015
Marco was founded in 1973 and serves over 25,000 customers nationally. Marco provides copiers/printers, business IT services, managed services, hosted/cloud services, carrier services, phone systems, document management and audio/video systems