American Express

American Express is a multinational financial services corporation headquartered in New York, established in 1850. The company specializes in charge and credit card products, operating a profitable global merchant payment network in approximately 130 countries. American Express offers a range of services categorized into three main segments: Global Consumer Services, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Its offerings include payment and financing solutions, expense management tools, travel-related services, merchant acquisition and processing, and fraud prevention services. The company also designs customized loyalty programs and provides data analytics and consulting services. American Express markets its products to consumers, small businesses, and large corporations through various channels, including mobile applications, direct mail, and partnerships. Additionally, American Express Ventures, the company's investment arm, focuses on startups in consumer commerce and B2B services, enhancing its core capabilities in areas such as mobile payments and security.

Sara Bartynski

Portfolio Manager

Sarah Kreifus

Principal

Anatoly Kvitnitsky

Principal

Margaret Lim

Managing Director

Mona Pezeshki

Investor

Parin Shah

Investment Director

Stephen J. Squeri

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Managing Director

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Cardless

Venture Round in 2022
Cardless, founded in February 2019 and based in San Francisco, is a credit card company that specializes in helping brands launch custom co-branded credit card products. The company manages all aspects of the program, including card underwriting, lending, issuance, and customer service, allowing brands to concentrate on providing valuable rewards to their loyal cardholders. Cardless employs an analytics dashboard to optimize the rewards programs and extract insights from program data, enhancing the overall customer experience. The company was established by Michael Spelfogel and Scott Kazmierowicz, who have backgrounds in computer science, data science, and experience at major firms such as Lyft and Visa. Cardless is supported by prominent venture capital firms and notable founders from various successful companies.

Trellis

Venture Round in 2022
Developer of fintech platform intended to make insurance easy for everyone, from consumers to partners to insurers. The company's platform provides a safe and easy way to share private insurance information and for developers to replace complex user journeys with personalized experiences, enabling clients to get suitable insurance at a proper price.

Glean AI

Seed Round in 2022
Glean Analytics Inc. specializes in providing an AI-powered spend management solution designed for small and mid-market companies. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Glean offers a comprehensive platform that helps finance teams track their spending in real time, compare expenses against budgets, and identify cost drivers. The solution provides proactive alerts for potential savings and irregular spending patterns, enabling users to gain insights into their expenditures at a granular level. By analyzing expense data, Glean assists organizations in uncovering overlooked opportunities for cost reduction and optimizing their vendor spending.

Airbase

Venture Round in 2022
Airbase, Inc. develops software designed to streamline financial processes through automated pre-approval, payment, and accounting workflows. The company offers an all-in-one platform for spend management that integrates approval workflows, corporate cards, bill payments, and accounting automation, thereby enhancing financial control and visibility for organizations. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Airbase aims to simplify the complexities of spend management, allowing companies to reduce the time spent on manual tracking of expenditures and focus more on strategic decision-making. The software includes features such as pre-approval management, vendor payment capabilities, and comprehensive reporting, making it a comprehensive solution for modern financial operations.

Finmark

Seed Round in 2022
Finmark Financial Group specializes in developing financial planning and modeling software tailored for startups. Founded in 2020 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers a platform that simplifies the management of financial metrics, enabling businesses to efficiently handle their runway, hiring, and cash flow. By transforming complex financial concepts into an easy-to-use interface, Finmark allows companies to update, inspect, and share their financial data seamlessly. The software serves a wide range of businesses, from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, helping teams align on financial goals, enhance collaboration, and optimize resources.

Philanthropi

Venture Round in 2021
Philanthropi utilizes technology to implement, manage, and measure philanthropic initiatives for organizations. Its technology provides turnkey solutions that foster internal and external charitable giving across all acts of philanthropy. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Firework

Venture Round in 2021
Firework is one of the fastest growing interactive video platforms on mobile.

Plaid

Series D in 2021
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various applications, aiming to democratize financial services through innovative solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Plaid provides a suite of APIs that allow developers to create financial products that connect consumers with traditional financial institutions. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction history, authenticating bank accounts, verifying identities, and checking real-time account balances and income. These products are utilized across various sectors, including personal finance, consumer payments, lending, banking, and brokerage. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, from startups to Fortune 50 companies, facilitating the development of modern financial services and applications.

Lockstep

Series A in 2021
Lockstep Network, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in accounts receivable and payable management software for businesses. Founded in 2019, Lockstep aims to enhance the efficiency of accounting teams by transforming traditional methods of maintaining financial records. Currently, many accounting teams rely on manual processes, such as transcribing information from paper documents and emails into their accounting systems, which can be slow and prone to errors. Lockstep addresses these challenges by creating trusted connections between accounting systems, allowing for more accurate and timely financial management. By streamlining these processes, Lockstep improves cash flow and enables accounting staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks, ultimately re-imagining how accounting teams operate.

FalconX

Series C in 2021
FalconX, Ltd. is a digital asset trading platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing trading solutions using data science and blockchain technology. Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself in the market, achieving $7 billion in global trading volume over a recent ten-month period, with a quarterly growth rate exceeding 600%. FalconX caters to a diverse clientele, including over 100 financial institutions such as hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, payment gateways, and cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform is designed to offer reliable execution for mid-to-large size trades, employing machine learning to optimize trade execution by smart routing orders across various liquidity sources. This approach helps clients minimize slippage and eliminate hidden fees, facilitating efficient currency exchange and transfer within the cryptocurrency markets.

Glean AI

Venture Round in 2021
Glean Analytics Inc. specializes in providing an AI-powered spend management solution designed for small and mid-market companies. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Glean offers a comprehensive platform that helps finance teams track their spending in real time, compare expenses against budgets, and identify cost drivers. The solution provides proactive alerts for potential savings and irregular spending patterns, enabling users to gain insights into their expenditures at a granular level. By analyzing expense data, Glean assists organizations in uncovering overlooked opportunities for cost reduction and optimizing their vendor spending.

Bodeswell

Convertible Note in 2021
Developer of automated financial planning tools and software designed to track budgets and investments. The company's software helps to track and manage financial activities as they relate to financial milestones like buying a home, investing in a child's college fund, business, holidays, education, unemployment and retirement, enabling users to align their finances with the future they want.

Trulioo

Series D in 2021
Trulioo Information Services Inc. is a global leader in identity verification, providing an online portal tailored for the online payments industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Dublin and San Francisco, Trulioo operates a Digital Identity Network that enables businesses to verify identities efficiently and securely. Their GlobalGateway solution offers access to a vast array of data sources, covering over 5 billion individuals and 250 million companies, facilitating compliance with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations. The platform employs both traditional data, like public records and credit files, and alternative data from social networks and mobile applications to ensure accuracy and reliability in identity verification. Trulioo serves a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, finance, banking, retail, insurance, gaming, and social media, while adhering to stringent security and privacy standards.

Candex

Series A in 2021
Candex Ltd. provides innovative recruitment solutions and payment management applications for organizations worldwide. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a sourcing and vendor management tool that helps employers manage their recruitment supply chain for permanent positions. Its Candex Rollout platform operates seamlessly with existing Applicant Tracking and Enterprise Resource Planning systems, requiring no integration. Additionally, Candex leverages blockchain technology to facilitate secure and efficient payment transactions between companies and their vendors, making it easier for users to manage payments through a chat interface. Trusted by prominent corporations, Candex enhances operational efficiency by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, improving employee management, and increasing visibility into spending, ultimately supporting better decision-making for its clients.

Orum

Series A in 2021
Orum develops a financial platform that creates instant payment wallets and enables money movement. Its solution includes Foresight, an automated programming interface that enables banks and financial institutions to move money in real time. The platform uses machine learning and data science to predict availability of funds and fraud patterns. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in New York, New York.

Philanthropi

Convertible Note in 2021
Philanthropi utilizes technology to implement, manage, and measure philanthropic initiatives for organizations. Its technology provides turnkey solutions that foster internal and external charitable giving across all acts of philanthropy. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Codat

Venture Round in 2021
Codat Limited is a technology company based in London, with an additional office in New York, that specializes in financial and accounting software integrations. Founded in 2016, Codat provides a platform that enables banks and fintech companies to seamlessly access real-time customer data from small businesses and their software systems. The platform supports various sectors, including banking, insurance, and e-commerce, allowing over 60 clients worldwide to enhance their services without the complexities of data integration. By building an ecosystem of connected datasets, Codat facilitates efficient access to critical financial information, enabling providers to concentrate on improving their offerings for small businesses.

Codat

Convertible Note in 2021
Codat Limited is a technology company based in London, with an additional office in New York, that specializes in financial and accounting software integrations. Founded in 2016, Codat provides a platform that enables banks and fintech companies to seamlessly access real-time customer data from small businesses and their software systems. The platform supports various sectors, including banking, insurance, and e-commerce, allowing over 60 clients worldwide to enhance their services without the complexities of data integration. By building an ecosystem of connected datasets, Codat facilitates efficient access to critical financial information, enabling providers to concentrate on improving their offerings for small businesses.

Mirato

Seed Round in 2021
Mirato is the first company to provide both an orchestration and automation of bank’s TPRM program across all risk domains, from initial assessment to continuous monitoring and much beyond. Through machine-learning-based NLP models and sophisticated data harvesting, Mirato realized its vision of third party risk management as a business enabler. A holistic tool that reduces risk, operational costs and heightens corporate performance. Mirato’s TPRM platform integrates into existing TPRM programs and replaces much of the manual work that makes up and complicates it, replacing it with automated smart processes. Funneling all risk silos into a single data lake allows us to flush out integrated risk, including aggregation/concentration risk. Mirato saves subject matter experts a considerable amount of work and allows them to make the most of their time and intellect.

Melio

Series C in 2021
Melio Payments Inc., known as Melio, offers a digital bill payment solution specifically designed for small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Melio provides a comprehensive digital accounts payable and receivable dashboard that enables small businesses to efficiently transfer and receive payments. The platform processes transactions and facilitates payments to vendors and suppliers through options such as mailed paper checks or bank deposits. By streamlining the payment process, Melio helps small businesses manage their cash flow more effectively, reducing the likelihood of late payment costs and enhancing overall financial control.

Dastkar

Grant in 2021
Dastkar is a private not-for-profit NGO established in 1981, working to support traditional Indian craftspeople, many of them women and village-based, with the objective of helping craftspeople regain their place in the economic mainstream, in a country where the craft sector is second only to agriculture in providing employment.

Even Financial

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, Even Financial is an NYC based fintech company focused on evolving how financial institutions connect with consumers and provide them the best product recommendations at the right moment, facilitating an on-demand and personalized customer acquisition experience across the entire financial services ecosystem. The Even platform serves as a trusted intermediary for financial institutions - including Prosper, Lending Club, and Marcus by Goldman Sachs - that helps find consumers and distribute their products digitally. Even’s industry-leading search, comparison, and recommendation API is an infrastructure layer that enables hundreds of diverse partners - including Credit.com, Transunion, Money Under 30, Credit Sesame, and The Penny Hoarder - to power comprehensive personal finance websites, mobile apps, and other offerings with a modern platform that is proven to accelerate customer acquisition through optimal product recommendations, lowering cost of acquisition and maximizing monetization. Even Financial is based in New York.

FalconX

Venture Round in 2020
FalconX, Ltd. is a digital asset trading platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing trading solutions using data science and blockchain technology. Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself in the market, achieving $7 billion in global trading volume over a recent ten-month period, with a quarterly growth rate exceeding 600%. FalconX caters to a diverse clientele, including over 100 financial institutions such as hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, payment gateways, and cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform is designed to offer reliable execution for mid-to-large size trades, employing machine learning to optimize trade execution by smart routing orders across various liquidity sources. This approach helps clients minimize slippage and eliminate hidden fees, facilitating efficient currency exchange and transfer within the cryptocurrency markets.

Truework

Series B in 2020
Truework is a platform for employment and income verification that puts consumers in control of their personal data. The system digitizes the verification process for HR departments, banks, and others, to make it fast and secure for employees to get verified when applying for a loan, jobs, or apartment rental. Truework’s network of over 40,000 lenders, and background check companies, and other verifiers completes thousands of employment and income verifications every day. The employer network includes nearly 100 enterprise companies and more than 20,000 small businesses across all industries, from healthcare to technology, including The College Board, The Real Real, Oscar Health, The Motley Fool, and Tuft & Needle.

Boom Supersonic

Venture Round in 2020
Boom Supersonic is focused on revolutionizing passenger air travel by developing a supersonic airliner called Overture, which is designed to achieve speeds of Mach 2.2. Founded in 2014 and based in Englewood, Colorado, the company aims to make supersonic flights accessible and affordable for business travelers, while also promoting sustainability in aviation. Overture features advanced aerodynamics and engines that support the use of next-generation sustainable alternative fuels, enhancing safety and efficiency. Boom Supersonic is committed to overcoming the challenges associated with supersonic flight, with the ultimate goal of establishing routine supersonic travel for passengers worldwide.

Better.com

Series D in 2020
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

EverC

Series B in 2020
EverC provides cyber intelligence that enables acquiring banks and payment service providers to manage merchant-based fraud and cyber risk. The startup company uses artificial intelligence to look into its client’s portfolios and identify links with potential criminals using its cyber intelligence capabilities. It is engaged in providing a range of solutions that give acquirers and payment service providers with the necessary relevant information to check ongoing and newly boarded merchants while guiding them through the process of managing online risk, detecting transaction launderers, hidden transaction tunnels, and fraud detection. EverC's products include MerchantView for detecting online money laundering and MarketView for keeping marketplaces clean from illegal products. Founded in 2008 by Ron Teicher, Noam Rabinovich, and Raz Abramov, the firm is headquartered in New York, New York.

Melio

Series C in 2020
Melio Payments Inc., known as Melio, offers a digital bill payment solution specifically designed for small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Melio provides a comprehensive digital accounts payable and receivable dashboard that enables small businesses to efficiently transfer and receive payments. The platform processes transactions and facilitates payments to vendors and suppliers through options such as mailed paper checks or bank deposits. By streamlining the payment process, Melio helps small businesses manage their cash flow more effectively, reducing the likelihood of late payment costs and enhancing overall financial control.

Finix

Series B in 2020
Finix Payments, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides a payment infrastructure platform designed to help businesses manage and monetize their payment processes effectively. Founded in 2015, Finix offers a range of services, including a payment facilitator platform that includes features such as tokenization, merchant onboarding, reporting, reconciliation, settlements, and chargeback management. The company enables businesses to avoid the complexities and costs associated with developing an in-house payment system. Additionally, through a partnership with Visa, Finix facilitates real-time push-to-card payments, enhancing the efficiency of disbursements. Finix's solutions aim to improve the payment experience for both businesses and their customers, recognizing the critical role that effective payment technology plays in driving revenue.

Kabbage

Acquisition in 2020
Kabbage, Inc. is a financial technology company that offers automated funding solutions to small businesses through its innovative online lending platform. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Kabbage simplifies the loan application process, allowing businesses to apply for lines of credit up to $250,000 online and receive approvals within minutes. The platform utilizes various business data, including revenue and transaction history, to assess creditworthiness. Kabbage also provides a mobile application for on-the-go access to accounts and funding, as well as the Kabbage Card, which enables businesses to make purchases directly from their credit lines at point-of-sale locations. Since expanding its services to all small businesses in 2014, Kabbage has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovative approach to providing working capital. The company has raised substantial funding to support its operations and has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its lending capabilities.

FalconX

Convertible Note in 2020
FalconX, Ltd. is a digital asset trading platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing trading solutions using data science and blockchain technology. Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself in the market, achieving $7 billion in global trading volume over a recent ten-month period, with a quarterly growth rate exceeding 600%. FalconX caters to a diverse clientele, including over 100 financial institutions such as hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, payment gateways, and cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform is designed to offer reliable execution for mid-to-large size trades, employing machine learning to optimize trade execution by smart routing orders across various liquidity sources. This approach helps clients minimize slippage and eliminate hidden fees, facilitating efficient currency exchange and transfer within the cryptocurrency markets.

Splyt

Series B in 2020
Splyt Technologies Ltd. is a B2B mobility marketplace that facilitates the connection between supply and demand for ground-based transportation. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company offers a unified solution that allows drivers and passengers to interact seamlessly. Splyt provides tools such as the Splyt widget and Splyt API, enabling demand-side partners to access a wide range of mobility inventory without requiring their users to download or register with multiple suppliers. This streamlined approach enhances the user experience and simplifies the process of accessing transportation services.

BioCatch

Series C in 2020
BioCatch offers a range of behavioral authentication and threat detection solutions for web and mobile applications. Available as a cloud-based solution, BioCatch collects and analyzes more than 2000 cognitive parameters to generate unique user profiles. Organizations use the platform to continuously authenticate users during their online sessions, protecting against cyber threats and fraudulent activity, such as account takeover and RAT-in-the-Browser (RitB), remote access, and automated account manipulation. BioCatch was founded in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts,

Albert

Series B in 2020
Albert Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Culver City, California, provides accessible and affordable financial advisory services through its mobile application. The company offers a range of services including loans, saving policies, credit cards with rewards, retirement plans, and insurance services. A key feature is Albert Genius, which allows customers to communicate directly with financial experts for personalized advice and planning. In addition, users benefit from automated investing through Portfolio by Genius at no extra cost. Albert's free features encompass automatic savings, financial health monitoring, budgeting tools, and detailed spending reports. The platform also includes Albert Instant, providing cash advances against paychecks to help customers avoid overdraft fees.

Melio

Series B in 2020
Melio Payments Inc., known as Melio, offers a digital bill payment solution specifically designed for small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Melio provides a comprehensive digital accounts payable and receivable dashboard that enables small businesses to efficiently transfer and receive payments. The platform processes transactions and facilitates payments to vendors and suppliers through options such as mailed paper checks or bank deposits. By streamlining the payment process, Melio helps small businesses manage their cash flow more effectively, reducing the likelihood of late payment costs and enhancing overall financial control.

Melio

Series B in 2020
Melio Payments Inc., known as Melio, offers a digital bill payment solution specifically designed for small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Melio provides a comprehensive digital accounts payable and receivable dashboard that enables small businesses to efficiently transfer and receive payments. The platform processes transactions and facilitates payments to vendors and suppliers through options such as mailed paper checks or bank deposits. By streamlining the payment process, Melio helps small businesses manage their cash flow more effectively, reducing the likelihood of late payment costs and enhancing overall financial control.

Glean AI

Venture Round in 2020
Glean Analytics Inc. specializes in providing an AI-powered spend management solution designed for small and mid-market companies. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Glean offers a comprehensive platform that helps finance teams track their spending in real time, compare expenses against budgets, and identify cost drivers. The solution provides proactive alerts for potential savings and irregular spending patterns, enabling users to gain insights into their expenditures at a granular level. By analyzing expense data, Glean assists organizations in uncovering overlooked opportunities for cost reduction and optimizing their vendor spending.

Flow Commerce

Series B in 2019
Flow provides a turn-key platform for e-commerce companies to go global, capturing international demand for their products. The platform enables merchants to simply configure their cross-border supply-chain requirements and immediately fulfill their overseas demand. Flow can be used by e-commerce companies of any size and both as a complete, end-to-end solution or as a modular unbundled product. Using the Flow platform the experience of buying and selling internationally is as easy as domestic for both merchants and consumers.

Voca.ai

Convertible Note in 2019
VOCA AI LTD. develops artificial intelligence-powered voice assistant platform. It offers Voca Agents that use emotional intelligence to provide natural, intelligent, and empathetic spoken conversations. The company handles workflows by using end-to-end speech neural models allowing companies to automate conversations. It offers NVR, debt collection, lead qualification, customer service, and survey solutions. The company serves banking, lending, telecommunication, insurance, and legal service industries. VOCA AI LTD. was founded in 2017 and is based in Herzliya, Israel with additional office in New York, New York.

Candex

Convertible Note in 2019
Candex Ltd. provides innovative recruitment solutions and payment management applications for organizations worldwide. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a sourcing and vendor management tool that helps employers manage their recruitment supply chain for permanent positions. Its Candex Rollout platform operates seamlessly with existing Applicant Tracking and Enterprise Resource Planning systems, requiring no integration. Additionally, Candex leverages blockchain technology to facilitate secure and efficient payment transactions between companies and their vendors, making it easier for users to manage payments through a chat interface. Trusted by prominent corporations, Candex enhances operational efficiency by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, improving employee management, and increasing visibility into spending, ultimately supporting better decision-making for its clients.

Next Insurance

Series C in 2019
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing affordable insurance products and services tailored to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a variety of insurance options, including general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, business insurance, and workers' compensation. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, beauty, therapy, and education. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance streamlines the insurance purchasing process, eliminating the need for agents and reducing costs for clients. The company is committed to transparency, with efficient claims investigation processes that often yield decisions within 48 hours.

MishiPay

Series A in 2019
MishiPay Limited is a technology company that specializes in mobile self-checkout solutions for retail environments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, MishiPay's application enables in-store shoppers to easily select products, scan barcodes, and make secure payments directly through their smartphones. This innovative solution eliminates the need for traditional checkout lines, allowing customers to shop efficiently and reducing wait times. The technology integrates RFID and cloud computing to enhance user experience while providing security measures against theft. MishiPay serves a diverse range of retail sectors, including fashion, consumer electronics, DIY, sports, and specialty retailers.

Drum

Seed Round in 2019
Drum Technologies, Inc. develops and operates gig economy platform and mobile application to earn money by promoting businesses. The company’s application, Drum, enables drummers to earn commissions by sharing offers created by businesses, signing businesses, and building network of drummers. The buyers can discover offers shared by drummers. It serves personal services, retail, food and drink, automotive, health and fitness, travel, business services, home service, and utilities industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Trulioo

Series C in 2019
Trulioo Information Services Inc. is a global leader in identity verification, providing an online portal tailored for the online payments industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Dublin and San Francisco, Trulioo operates a Digital Identity Network that enables businesses to verify identities efficiently and securely. Their GlobalGateway solution offers access to a vast array of data sources, covering over 5 billion individuals and 250 million companies, facilitating compliance with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations. The platform employs both traditional data, like public records and credit files, and alternative data from social networks and mobile applications to ensure accuracy and reliability in identity verification. Trulioo serves a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, finance, banking, retail, insurance, gaming, and social media, while adhering to stringent security and privacy standards.

Even Financial

Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2015, Even Financial is an NYC based fintech company focused on evolving how financial institutions connect with consumers and provide them the best product recommendations at the right moment, facilitating an on-demand and personalized customer acquisition experience across the entire financial services ecosystem. The Even platform serves as a trusted intermediary for financial institutions - including Prosper, Lending Club, and Marcus by Goldman Sachs - that helps find consumers and distribute their products digitally. Even’s industry-leading search, comparison, and recommendation API is an infrastructure layer that enables hundreds of diverse partners - including Credit.com, Transunion, Money Under 30, Credit Sesame, and The Penny Hoarder - to power comprehensive personal finance websites, mobile apps, and other offerings with a modern platform that is proven to accelerate customer acquisition through optimal product recommendations, lowering cost of acquisition and maximizing monetization. Even Financial is based in New York.

Abra

Convertible Note in 2019
Abra is a digital cash, peer-to-peer money transfer network that enables users to buy, sell, and hold bitcoin, as well as send both bitcoin and fiat currencies to any bitcoin wallet or other Abra users. Founded in 2014 by Bill Barhydt, the company leverages bitcoin and blockchain technology to facilitate transactions in over 50 currencies. Abra aims to provide a secure and instant method for transferring money, allowing users to do so without incurring fees through its mobile platform. Based in Silicon Valley, Abra is focused on transforming the way money moves globally.

Acompay

Acquisition in 2019
Acompay is a digital payment automation platform that helps companies make supplier payments and improve cash flow.

DataGrail

Series A in 2019
DataGrail, Inc. is a privacy management platform designed to help companies comply with various privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform integrates with over 300 business systems such as Salesforce and Adobe, allowing organizations to quickly discover and map personal data. This capability enables companies to streamline privacy request workflows and manage communication preferences efficiently. By facilitating these processes, DataGrail aims to simplify compliance for both businesses and consumers while enhancing the overall management of personal data privacy.

Menlo Security

Series D in 2019
Menlo Security, Inc. offers a cloud-based isolation platform designed to protect organizations from cyberattacks by removing the threat of malware associated with websites, documents, and emails. By isolating and executing all web content in the cloud, the platform allows users to safely engage with online materials. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions, through a network of resellers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Menlo Security has expanded its operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions. The company was previously known as Surfcrew, Inc., changing its name in November 2014.

Resy

Acquisition in 2019
Resy is a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the dining experience by simplifying restaurant reservations. Serving approximately 5,000 restaurants worldwide, Resy connects diners with quality establishments through its content-rich website and mobile app. The platform caters to food enthusiasts who appreciate fine dining but prefer to avoid the challenges of securing reservations. By leveraging innovative technology, Resy aims to redefine hospitality and create a seamless experience for both restaurants and their patrons.

Pilot

Series B in 2019
Pilot.com, Inc. is a financial services company that specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services tailored for startups and small businesses. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Pilot pairs each client with a dedicated account manager to ensure personalized bookkeeping support. The company utilizes an advanced platform that automates accrual basis bookkeeping, providing clients with accurate financial reports on demand. In addition to bookkeeping, Pilot offers CFO services that include annual budgeting, ongoing financial support, pitch assessments, and fundraising strategies. Formerly known as Zapgram, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2017 to reflect its focus on delivering high-quality financial solutions for growing businesses.

Abra

Series C in 2019
Abra is a digital cash, peer-to-peer money transfer network that enables users to buy, sell, and hold bitcoin, as well as send both bitcoin and fiat currencies to any bitcoin wallet or other Abra users. Founded in 2014 by Bill Barhydt, the company leverages bitcoin and blockchain technology to facilitate transactions in over 50 currencies. Abra aims to provide a secure and instant method for transferring money, allowing users to do so without incurring fees through its mobile platform. Based in Silicon Valley, Abra is focused on transforming the way money moves globally.

Abra

Series B in 2019
Abra is a digital cash, peer-to-peer money transfer network that enables users to buy, sell, and hold bitcoin, as well as send both bitcoin and fiat currencies to any bitcoin wallet or other Abra users. Founded in 2014 by Bill Barhydt, the company leverages bitcoin and blockchain technology to facilitate transactions in over 50 currencies. Abra aims to provide a secure and instant method for transferring money, allowing users to do so without incurring fees through its mobile platform. Based in Silicon Valley, Abra is focused on transforming the way money moves globally.

LoungeBuddy

Acquisition in 2019
LoungeBuddy, Inc. is a mobile application that enables travelers to access airport lounges on a short-term basis, enhancing their travel experience. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company operates as a subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. LoungeBuddy allows users to discover, book, and access lounges worldwide, addressing the significant excess capacity in the airport lounge industry, which currently accommodates fewer entries than available space. This gap represents an annual excess capacity value exceeding $3.5 billion. As a technology-focused entity in the airport lounge sector, LoungeBuddy has developed a patent-pending, real-time inventory management platform designed to optimize passenger flow and facilitate transactions for various partners, including online travel agencies and airlines. This innovative approach aims to generate additional revenue for lounge operators while providing valuable offers to travelers.

Cloud Elements

Series C in 2019
Cloud Elements is a developer of an API integration platform used to integrate and manage digital products and applications. It features end-to-end functions such as data transformations, API provisioning, usage monitoring, events, and notifications for tracking and troubleshooting that enables developers to integrate multiple apps into different CRM and marketing automation platforms in an easy manner. Cloud Elements was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Better.com

Series C in 2019
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

Better.com

Series C in 2019
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

Albert

Series A in 2018
Albert Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Culver City, California, provides accessible and affordable financial advisory services through its mobile application. The company offers a range of services including loans, saving policies, credit cards with rewards, retirement plans, and insurance services. A key feature is Albert Genius, which allows customers to communicate directly with financial experts for personalized advice and planning. In addition, users benefit from automated investing through Portfolio by Genius at no extra cost. Albert's free features encompass automatic savings, financial health monitoring, budgeting tools, and detailed spending reports. The platform also includes Albert Instant, providing cash advances against paychecks to help customers avoid overdraft fees.

Decision Engines

Convertible Note in 2018
Decision Engines, Inc. designs and develops cloud platform that provides end-to-end process automation by using artificial intellingence engine. The company's solution allows users to design, build, and deploy bots and processes; autoscaling resources; and data extractoion. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Cloud Elements

Corporate Round in 2018
Cloud Elements is a developer of an API integration platform used to integrate and manage digital products and applications. It features end-to-end functions such as data transformations, API provisioning, usage monitoring, events, and notifications for tracking and troubleshooting that enables developers to integrate multiple apps into different CRM and marketing automation platforms in an easy manner. Cloud Elements was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Freebird

Series A in 2018
Freebird is a first-of-its-kind mobile rebooking tool that empowers travelers to skip the line and instantly book a new ticket – on any airline at no additional cost – in the event of a flight cancellation, four-hour delay, or missed connection. Freebird provides travelers with instant notifications in the event of a flight disruption, and offers the ability to rebook in less than 30 seconds with only three taps on their mobile device.

Divido

Series A in 2018
Divido is a global white label consumer lending platform for financial institutions and multinational retailers. Rapidly build new revenue streams, improve the customer experience and increase conversion by offering finance at the point-of-purchase with Divido. The platform is omnichannel, available online, in-store and via mobile, and works across multiple countries through one integration. Over 1000 partners work with Divido including Nordea Finance, BNP Paribas, BMW, Lenovo and last minute. Divido offers financial services for merchants, lenders, and intermediaries that want to offer instant new credit as a payment option to their end-consumers and corporate clients. Backed by the investors behind Skype, WorldPay, and TransferWise the company launched late 2015 and currently has 300+ partners using its platform including some of the world's well-known brands. By the end of 2017. Divido will operate in 9 countries. Divido was founded in 2014 and is based in London, England, United Kingdom

Next Insurance

Series B in 2018
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing affordable insurance products and services tailored to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a variety of insurance options, including general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, business insurance, and workers' compensation. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, beauty, therapy, and education. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance streamlines the insurance purchasing process, eliminating the need for agents and reducing costs for clients. The company is committed to transparency, with efficient claims investigation processes that often yield decisions within 48 hours.

IndiaLends

Series B in 2018
IndiaLends is digital lending and borrowing marketplace that connects consumers and small businesses looking for low rate loans with institutional lenders looking for good returns. Available on both the web and mobile, the company also provides value-add services such as big-data analytics, credit risk assessment and verification, and automated work-flows for loan origination and management to lenders while borrowers can apply for unsecured personal loans online, get access to their credit reports for free and manage their daily spends via the IndiaLends Mobile App. Launched in 2015, the company is based in New Delhi, India.

Signifyd

Series D in 2018
Signifyd, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based API designed to help e-commerce businesses detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in London, Signifyd offers solutions such as E-Commerce Assurance and Chargeback Recovery. These services enable online retailers to manage chargebacks effectively and automate fraud prevention processes. By simplifying fraud detection through a financial guarantee, Signifyd allows businesses to increase sales while minimizing losses related to fraudulent transactions. The company's solutions address common challenges faced by e-commerce businesses, including significant losses from chargebacks and customer dissatisfaction due to erroneous transaction declines. Signifyd's clientele includes numerous Fortune 1000 companies and top Internet retailers.

Albert

Seed Round in 2018
Albert Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Culver City, California, provides accessible and affordable financial advisory services through its mobile application. The company offers a range of services including loans, saving policies, credit cards with rewards, retirement plans, and insurance services. A key feature is Albert Genius, which allows customers to communicate directly with financial experts for personalized advice and planning. In addition, users benefit from automated investing through Portfolio by Genius at no extra cost. Albert's free features encompass automatic savings, financial health monitoring, budgeting tools, and detailed spending reports. The platform also includes Albert Instant, providing cash advances against paychecks to help customers avoid overdraft fees.

Cake Technologies

Acquisition in 2018
CAKE is revolutionizing the way restaurants and bars engage with their customers. We are expanding rapidly throughout London through our mobile payment app, which seamlessly connects customers with the restaurant, allowing people to discover, book, pay and earn loyalty. Cake not only eliminates the hassle of cash and card payments, but also provides invaluable and actionable data back to the venue to drive revenue and increase loyalty and retention.

BioCatch

Series B in 2018
BioCatch offers a range of behavioral authentication and threat detection solutions for web and mobile applications. Available as a cloud-based solution, BioCatch collects and analyzes more than 2000 cognitive parameters to generate unique user profiles. Organizations use the platform to continuously authenticate users during their online sessions, protecting against cyber threats and fraudulent activity, such as account takeover and RAT-in-the-Browser (RitB), remote access, and automated account manipulation. BioCatch was founded in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts,

EverC

Corporate Round in 2018
EverC provides cyber intelligence that enables acquiring banks and payment service providers to manage merchant-based fraud and cyber risk. The startup company uses artificial intelligence to look into its client’s portfolios and identify links with potential criminals using its cyber intelligence capabilities. It is engaged in providing a range of solutions that give acquirers and payment service providers with the necessary relevant information to check ongoing and newly boarded merchants while guiding them through the process of managing online risk, detecting transaction launderers, hidden transaction tunnels, and fraud detection. EverC's products include MerchantView for detecting online money laundering and MarketView for keeping marketplaces clean from illegal products. Founded in 2008 by Ron Teicher, Noam Rabinovich, and Raz Abramov, the firm is headquartered in New York, New York.

Capillary Technologies

Series D in 2018
Capillary Technologies Pvt Ltd. specializes in cloud-based software solutions designed for retail marketers to effectively manage and analyze customer data. The company's Intelligent Customer Engagement suite enables retailers to connect with customers through personalized communication and insights, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. Key offerings include Campaign Manager for marketing automation, Lifecycle Marketer for targeted offers, and Loyalty Manager for loyalty program management. Additionally, Capillary provides tools for in-store and online engagement, mobile marketing, and social media integration, which help retailers enhance customer experiences across various channels. With a presence in over 30 countries and a client base featuring prominent brands such as Pizza Hut and Walmart, Capillary supports over 300 million consumers through its platform. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company has expanded its operations internationally, maintaining a focus on innovation to help brands stay attuned to consumer needs.

Even Financial

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Even Financial is an NYC based fintech company focused on evolving how financial institutions connect with consumers and provide them the best product recommendations at the right moment, facilitating an on-demand and personalized customer acquisition experience across the entire financial services ecosystem. The Even platform serves as a trusted intermediary for financial institutions - including Prosper, Lending Club, and Marcus by Goldman Sachs - that helps find consumers and distribute their products digitally. Even’s industry-leading search, comparison, and recommendation API is an infrastructure layer that enables hundreds of diverse partners - including Credit.com, Transunion, Money Under 30, Credit Sesame, and The Penny Hoarder - to power comprehensive personal finance websites, mobile apps, and other offerings with a modern platform that is proven to accelerate customer acquisition through optimal product recommendations, lowering cost of acquisition and maximizing monetization. Even Financial is based in New York.

Mezi

Acquisition in 2018
Mezi, based in Sunnyvale, California, is an AI-based virtual travel assistant that revolutionizes the travel experience through a text message interface. The company, acquired by American Express in 2018, helps users plan and book trips by providing personalized assistance with tasks such as booking flights and hotels, managing online check-ins, and offering destination recommendations. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Mezi aims to simplify travel for users, making it more efficient and enjoyable. Its innovative travel-as-a-service application provides a seamless experience, allowing travelers to have an assistant readily available for all their travel needs, ensuring they can navigate their journeys with ease and confidence.

Even Financial

Convertible Note in 2018
Founded in 2015, Even Financial is an NYC based fintech company focused on evolving how financial institutions connect with consumers and provide them the best product recommendations at the right moment, facilitating an on-demand and personalized customer acquisition experience across the entire financial services ecosystem. The Even platform serves as a trusted intermediary for financial institutions - including Prosper, Lending Club, and Marcus by Goldman Sachs - that helps find consumers and distribute their products digitally. Even’s industry-leading search, comparison, and recommendation API is an infrastructure layer that enables hundreds of diverse partners - including Credit.com, Transunion, Money Under 30, Credit Sesame, and The Penny Hoarder - to power comprehensive personal finance websites, mobile apps, and other offerings with a modern platform that is proven to accelerate customer acquisition through optimal product recommendations, lowering cost of acquisition and maximizing monetization. Even Financial is based in New York.

Menlo Security

Series C in 2017
Menlo Security, Inc. offers a cloud-based isolation platform designed to protect organizations from cyberattacks by removing the threat of malware associated with websites, documents, and emails. By isolating and executing all web content in the cloud, the platform allows users to safely engage with online materials. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions, through a network of resellers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Menlo Security has expanded its operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions. The company was previously known as Surfcrew, Inc., changing its name in November 2014.

TrueAccord

Series B in 2017
TrueAccord Corp. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in providing an automated platform for debt recovery. The company leverages machine learning and behavioral analytics to personalize communication with customers across various digital channels. This approach not only enhances recovery rates for businesses but also aims to maintain positive relationships with their customers. By optimizing outreach strategies, TrueAccord delivers a customer experience designed to foster long-term brand loyalty, thereby redefining the traditional dynamics between creditors and debtors.

VISOR ADL

Seed Round in 2017
Visor ADL, S.A.P.I. de C.V. is a Mexico City-based company that specializes in developing a loan originator and customer management platform tailored for financial institutions. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of services including customer management, dynamic risk analytics, proactive loan placement, and dynamic portfolio management. Visor ADL aims to empower enterprises by offering data and insights to facilitate critical financing and trade decisions related to private companies. The company is focused on building a comprehensive Enterprise Health Bureau in e-invoicing countries and operates in both Mexico and Brazil. It is backed by several venture capital firms, highlighting its commitment to innovation in the financial sector.

Abra

Series B in 2017
Abra is a digital cash, peer-to-peer money transfer network that enables users to buy, sell, and hold bitcoin, as well as send both bitcoin and fiat currencies to any bitcoin wallet or other Abra users. Founded in 2014 by Bill Barhydt, the company leverages bitcoin and blockchain technology to facilitate transactions in over 50 currencies. Abra aims to provide a secure and instant method for transferring money, allowing users to do so without incurring fees through its mobile platform. Based in Silicon Valley, Abra is focused on transforming the way money moves globally.

Signifyd

Series C in 2017
Signifyd, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based API designed to help e-commerce businesses detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in London, Signifyd offers solutions such as E-Commerce Assurance and Chargeback Recovery. These services enable online retailers to manage chargebacks effectively and automate fraud prevention processes. By simplifying fraud detection through a financial guarantee, Signifyd allows businesses to increase sales while minimizing losses related to fraudulent transactions. The company's solutions address common challenges faced by e-commerce businesses, including significant losses from chargebacks and customer dissatisfaction due to erroneous transaction declines. Signifyd's clientele includes numerous Fortune 1000 companies and top Internet retailers.

Next Insurance

Series A in 2017
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing affordable insurance products and services tailored to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a variety of insurance options, including general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, business insurance, and workers' compensation. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, beauty, therapy, and education. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance streamlines the insurance purchasing process, eliminating the need for agents and reducing costs for clients. The company is committed to transparency, with efficient claims investigation processes that often yield decisions within 48 hours.

InAuth

Acquisition in 2016
InAuth is a digital device intelligence company for a mobile-first world. It delivers the most advanced device identification, risk detection, and analysis capabilities possible to help organizations limit risk, remove friction, and reduce fraud within their digital channels. With safer digital transactions, banks, payment networks, merchants, healthcare providers, governments, and other organizations are better positioned to capture new revenue opportunities and compete more effectively in an “always-on” world.

IndiaLends

Series A in 2016
IndiaLends is digital lending and borrowing marketplace that connects consumers and small businesses looking for low rate loans with institutional lenders looking for good returns. Available on both the web and mobile, the company also provides value-add services such as big-data analytics, credit risk assessment and verification, and automated work-flows for loan origination and management to lenders while borrowers can apply for unsecured personal loans online, get access to their credit reports for free and manage their daily spends via the IndiaLends Mobile App. Launched in 2015, the company is based in New Delhi, India.

Tapzo.

Series C in 2016
Tapzo (formerly Helpchat) is an All in One App for high frequency use cases. This could be anything from finding best offers, deals & coupons, booking cabs/taxis & autos, ordering food, recharging prepaid mobile & DTH, paying postpaid mobile bills, reading news, following & sharing trending, funny & viral stories, checking live cricket scores and daily horoscope! Tapzo is a 500+ people company with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai. You can check out the mobile app here. Android: bit.ly/Tapzo iOS: bit.ly/TapzoApp

iZettle

Series D in 2016
iZettle is reinventing technologies and banking services that help small-business owners live better, work less and earn more. Based in Stockholm, the financial technology company revolutionized mobile payments in 2010 with the world’s first mini chip card reader and software for mobile devices. Today, small-business owners around the world use iZettle’s powerfully simple services to improve the speed and ease of payments at checkout, business management, sales analytics, customer engagement, and funding

Mezi

Series A in 2016
Mezi, based in Sunnyvale, California, is an AI-based virtual travel assistant that revolutionizes the travel experience through a text message interface. The company, acquired by American Express in 2018, helps users plan and book trips by providing personalized assistance with tasks such as booking flights and hotels, managing online check-ins, and offering destination recommendations. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Mezi aims to simplify travel for users, making it more efficient and enjoyable. Its innovative travel-as-a-service application provides a seamless experience, allowing travelers to have an assistant readily available for all their travel needs, ensuring they can navigate their journeys with ease and confidence.

Plaid

Series B in 2016
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various applications, aiming to democratize financial services through innovative solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Plaid provides a suite of APIs that allow developers to create financial products that connect consumers with traditional financial institutions. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction history, authenticating bank accounts, verifying identities, and checking real-time account balances and income. These products are utilized across various sectors, including personal finance, consumer payments, lending, banking, and brokerage. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, from startups to Fortune 50 companies, facilitating the development of modern financial services and applications.

Tradeshift

Series D in 2016
Tradeshift Inc. is a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers, streamlining digital trade transactions and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tradeshift offers a suite of solutions including Tradeshift Buy, an eProcurement tool; Tradeshift Pay, an accounts payable automation platform; and Tradeshift Risk, which focuses on risk data collection and analysis. The company also provides Tradeshift Engage, a platform for supplier collaboration, and Tradeshift Go, which offers visibility into employee spending. Additionally, Tradeshift Frontiers serves as an innovation lab, exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and distributed ledgers to transform B2B commerce and global supply chains. With a commitment to eliminating paper and manual processes, Tradeshift enables clients to optimize procure-to-pay processes securely while capitalizing on early payment discounts and minimizing risks.

Simplee

Series C in 2016
Simplee is changing how people pay for healthcare. They offer software platform to providers for a modern billing and payment experience that engages patients in a highly personalized way. Founded in 2010, the company is based in Palo Alto, California, United States.

MobiKwik

Series C in 2016
MobiKwik is a leading fintech platform in India, founded in 2009 by Bipin Preet Singh and Upasana Taku. It operates a comprehensive payments network that serves 120 million users, 3 million merchants, and over 300 billers. The platform provides a wide range of financial services, including a pre-paid digital wallet, pay-later options, money transfers, loans, and investment opportunities. MobiKwik has successfully disbursed 19 lakh loans through its Digital Credit Line, allowing users to receive instant funds in their wallets. The company has also expanded into the mutual fund sector by acquiring Clearfunds, further enhancing its financial product offerings. With a mission to make digital financial services accessible and affordable for a billion Indians, MobiKwik emphasizes its Indian ownership and commitment to serving the local market.

Trulioo

Series B in 2015
Trulioo Information Services Inc. is a global leader in identity verification, providing an online portal tailored for the online payments industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Dublin and San Francisco, Trulioo operates a Digital Identity Network that enables businesses to verify identities efficiently and securely. Their GlobalGateway solution offers access to a vast array of data sources, covering over 5 billion individuals and 250 million companies, facilitating compliance with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations. The platform employs both traditional data, like public records and credit files, and alternative data from social networks and mobile applications to ensure accuracy and reliability in identity verification. Trulioo serves a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, finance, banking, retail, insurance, gaming, and social media, while adhering to stringent security and privacy standards.

Clip

Series A in 2015
Clip is transforming card acceptance in Mexico by providing portable card-reading hardware and a digital payment platform that enables businesses to accept all credit and debit cards, including contactless payments. The company's solutions allow businesses to turn smartphones or tablets into card terminals, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for complicated paperwork or monthly fees. By focusing on empowering Mexican businesses, Clip helps them increase sales and grow by offering a user-friendly application that simplifies payment acceptance. This approach positions Clip as a vital ally for merchants seeking efficient and accessible payment solutions.

Cignifi

Convertible Note in 2015
Cignifi Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in credit and marketing analytics for mobile network operators. Founded in 2010, it utilizes mobile phone data to generate credit risk and marketing scores for consumers, particularly targeting mobile pre-pay customers who may lack access to traditional financial services. By analyzing mobile phone behavior, Cignifi provides valuable insights for credit cards, personal loans, insurance, and savings. The company aims to serve the needs of the 2.7 billion individuals globally who have mobile access but limited financial options. In addition to its core analytics platform, Cignifi offers related products such as airtime credit, handset financing, and online lending, thereby enhancing financial inclusion for underserved populations. With a presence in both Boston and Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cignifi targets telecommunications operators, retailers, lenders, and insurers to expand access to essential financial products.

SumUp

Venture Round in 2015
SumUp is a financial technology company focused on facilitating mobile payments for businesses. It offers a mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solution that allows businesses to accept card payments easily, securely, and affordably. The company's unique end-to-end EMV card acceptance solution is built on proprietary hardware and mobile applications, enabling it to operate in 16 markets, including the United States, Brazil, and Germany. SumUp's card readers support various payment methods, including magstripe, chip, and contactless transactions, making them suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive suite of software development kits (SDKs) and application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party integrations. In 2016, SumUp merged with payleven, enhancing its position as a leader in the mobile payment sector. The company has gained support from notable investors such as American Express and BBVA Ventures.

Stripe

Series C in 2015
Stripe, Inc. is a technology company that develops application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of products such as Payments for payment processing, Subscriptions for managing recurring billing, and Stripe Connect for routing and payouts to third parties. Additionally, Stripe provides tools like Stripe Radar for fraud detection, Stripe Elements for customizable payment forms, and Stripe Checkout for seamless payment acceptance across devices. The company supports various international credit and debit cards and serves a diverse clientele, including e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits across several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe aims to enhance the economic infrastructure of the internet, facilitating growth for businesses of all sizes. The company also addresses financing challenges for online businesses through Stripe Capital, which offers fast and flexible funding solutions.

RetailNext

Series E in 2015
RetailNext, Inc. specializes in providing real-time analytics for retailers, shopping centers, and manufacturers, enabling them to collect, analyze, and visualize in-store data. The company offers a range of solutions, including traffic counting, staffing optimization, shopper engagement, and loss prevention, utilizing advanced technologies such as video analytics, Wi-Fi detection, and on-shelf sensors. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform integrates seamlessly with various data sources, including promotional calendars and staffing systems, to evaluate how both internal and external factors influence customer behavior. RetailNext tracks over one billion shoppers annually through a network of more than 65,000 sensors, analyzing trillions of data points to help retailers identify growth opportunities and measure success. Headquartered in San Jose, California, RetailNext operates in over 50 countries worldwide and has established a strategic partnership with YOOBIC. The company was founded in 2007 and was previously known as BVI Networks, Inc. before rebranding in December 2011.

Enigma

Series B in 2015
Enigma Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based operational data management and intelligence company that offers a comprehensive searchable database of public records and documents. Its core offerings include Enigma Data Infrastructure, which encompasses tools for data operations and search capabilities, and Enigma Solutions, tailored products and services for industries such as financial services, healthcare, and insurance. The company provides analysis-ready public data and operates Enigma Labs to develop open data tools for public use. Additionally, Enigma offers an application programming interface (API) to facilitate application development and various data services, including entity resolution and custom data acquisition. By delivering timely and accurate insights into small businesses' identities and risk profiles, Enigma supports organizations like American Express and PayPal in making informed operational decisions. Founded in 2011, Enigma continues to bridge the gap between data and workflows, enhancing decision-making processes across sectors.

MobiKwik

Series B in 2015
MobiKwik is a leading fintech platform in India, founded in 2009 by Bipin Preet Singh and Upasana Taku. It operates a comprehensive payments network that serves 120 million users, 3 million merchants, and over 300 billers. The platform provides a wide range of financial services, including a pre-paid digital wallet, pay-later options, money transfers, loans, and investment opportunities. MobiKwik has successfully disbursed 19 lakh loans through its Digital Credit Line, allowing users to receive instant funds in their wallets. The company has also expanded into the mutual fund sector by acquiring Clearfunds, further enhancing its financial product offerings. With a mission to make digital financial services accessible and affordable for a billion Indians, MobiKwik emphasizes its Indian ownership and commitment to serving the local market.
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