Sequence is developing a new breed of FinOps stack for B2B companies, as well as APIs and other tools to enable more responsive pricing, billing, and related services.
Developer of a digital wallet designed to bring financial education through access to digital money. The company's application provides several advantages which include a free account, virtual card, and physical card that is customizable with instant transfers, enabling customers to build their financial independence.
Tecton.ai is a developer of an enterprise-ready data platform designed to facilitate machine learning for organizations. Founded in 2019 by the team behind Uber's Michelangelo platform, Tecton aims to make advanced machine learning capabilities accessible to companies of all sizes. The platform allows data scientists to transform raw data into production-ready features, addressing the unique challenges of machine learning data management. By providing a comprehensive data layer, Tecton enables the integration of batch, streaming, and real-time data, allowing organizations to automate decisions rapidly and improve customer experiences. With offices in San Francisco and New York, Tecton focuses on helping businesses efficiently deploy machine learning models at scale to drive significant outcomes.
Deel is a developer of a payroll platform used to re-imagine payouts for businesses working with remote contractors. The platform is used by remote teams that connect localized compliance and automates payments in one system of record, as well as provides contracts and templates to be used for tax forms and localized contracts, automated payment, invoicing and receipts, and customer support. It aims to offer to every company that hires remote talents a one-stop-shop that makes onboarding, global compliance, and payments easier.
The company was founded by Alex Bouaziz, Ofer Simon, and Shuo Wang in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Powering dynamic growth for NFT projects and Web3 brands.
Datanomik is an Open Finance B2B Fintech platform that enables easy access to financial data from several financial institutions in Latin America. Through a suite of solutions for all types of companies and other Fintechs, Datanomik is the most complete Open Finance platform in Latin America.
Capitolis is a technology provider addressing capital market constraints in equities and foreign exchange. It connects capital with collaborative solutions to clients all over the world.
The company connects market participants and transforms the efficiency frontiers of their businesses. It partners with clients to address their challenges and creatively build new opportunities around under-utilized capital.
Capitolis was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York.
Payrails enables high-growth companies to craft their payment experiences and financial services globally. Our ledger-based operating system Payrails OS allows enterprises to build, operate, and scale payment acceptance and embed financial services without the need for a costly and complex in-house infrastructure. We are joined in our mission by top-tier investors Andreessen Horowitz and HV Capital to enable us to solve the growing complexity of payments. Payrail was founded in 2021 and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Propel, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2014 that develops mobile software aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. Its primary product, FreshEBT, is a free smartphone application that enables users to manage their EBT benefits, check their balance, and organize grocery shopping while capitalizing on local deals. The app serves hundreds of thousands of users across the country, providing a practical tool for budgeting and food savings. Propel has gained recognition in major media outlets such as the New York Times, Bloomberg, and Forbes for its impact on financial management among underserved communities.
Fishtown Analytics Inc. develops and operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) based open-source data engineering platform. The company offers data build tool (dbt), which enables data analysts and engineers to organize, cleanse, denormalize, filter, rename, and pre-aggregate data for analysis. It offers data modeling, data warehousing, KPI measurement, event tracking, data science, and training services and data analytics consulting services. Fishtown Analytics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.
Iron Fish is a cryptocurrency that prioritizes privacy and accessibility within the blockchain space. As a Layer 1 blockchain, it ensures robust privacy protections for every transaction conducted on its platform. The company aims to create private blockchain networks that are accessible to a global audience, employing an efficient syncing technique that supports low-resource clients, including mobile devices and websites. By focusing on these aspects, Iron Fish seeks to uphold the principles of cash in an increasingly digital environment.
Forte is building economic technology for games. Its platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 20 acclaimed game developers from across the industry to reimagine the economics of games. www.forte.io
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Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.
Deel is a developer of a payroll platform used to re-imagine payouts for businesses working with remote contractors. The platform is used by remote teams that connect localized compliance and automates payments in one system of record, as well as provides contracts and templates to be used for tax forms and localized contracts, automated payment, invoicing and receipts, and customer support. It aims to offer to every company that hires remote talents a one-stop-shop that makes onboarding, global compliance, and payments easier.
The company was founded by Alex Bouaziz, Ofer Simon, and Shuo Wang in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Deel is a developer of a payroll platform used to re-imagine payouts for businesses working with remote contractors. The platform is used by remote teams that connect localized compliance and automates payments in one system of record, as well as provides contracts and templates to be used for tax forms and localized contracts, automated payment, invoicing and receipts, and customer support. It aims to offer to every company that hires remote talents a one-stop-shop that makes onboarding, global compliance, and payments easier.
The company was founded by Alex Bouaziz, Ofer Simon, and Shuo Wang in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Fivetran offers automated data integration, delivers ready-to-use connectors that automatically adapt as schemas and APIs change, ensuring consistent, reliable access to data. Fivetran improves the accuracy of data-driven decisions by continuously synchronizing data from source applications to any destination, allowing analysts to work with the freshest possible data. To accelerate analytics, Fivetran enables in-warehouse transformations and delivers source-specific analytics templates.
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.
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TrueFi is a decentralized protocol for uncollateralized on-chain lending. The aim is for TrueFi to become the ultimate market-driven, automated credit rating and lending system, freeing money to move wherever it creates the most value instantly. On TrueFi, lenders enjoy competitive rates and full transparency of how their assets are utilized. Meanwhile, borrowers get access to fast, fixed rate loans with no collateral requirements, all while building an on-chain credit history. The process of vetting borrowers for creditworthiness and approving new loans is in the hands of holders of TRU, the TrueFi platform token. TrueFi was developed by TrustToken, the same team that launched and grew TUSD and four other leading stablecoins into asset-backed tokens trusted by many, attested live on-chain and now moving billions of dollars in monthly volume across +100 trading partners and 112 countries.
Archblock, formerly known as TrustToken, Inc., operates a platform for creating asset-backed tokens that facilitate global buying and selling. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to provide a seamless way to tokenize various assets, enabling the conversion of physical assets like gold into digital tokens. Its flagship product, TrueUSD, is a stablecoin that can be redeemed on a 1-for-1 basis for US dollars. Archblock employs a team with diverse backgrounds from prestigious institutions and companies, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and major financial and tech firms. The platform is designed to align incentives among participants while ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards and creating a transparent audit trail of asset management.
Valora is a mobile-first cryptocurrency wallet built on the Celo Platform, designed to make crypto and decentralized finance accessible to a broad audience. Available on both iOS and Android devices, the application allows users to easily save, send, and spend cryptocurrency, akin to sending a text message. Valora aims to reach the approximately 6 billion smartphone users globally, including those with basic devices, by providing a user-friendly interface that simplifies financial transactions. The wallet also incorporates cryptographic security and privacy features, ensuring that users can send money across borders securely and efficiently.
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Valora is a mobile-first cryptocurrency wallet built on the Celo Platform, designed to make crypto and decentralized finance accessible to a broad audience. Available on both iOS and Android devices, the application allows users to easily save, send, and spend cryptocurrency, akin to sending a text message. Valora aims to reach the approximately 6 billion smartphone users globally, including those with basic devices, by providing a user-friendly interface that simplifies financial transactions. The wallet also incorporates cryptographic security and privacy features, ensuring that users can send money across borders securely and efficiently.
Titan is a high-quality asset manager that focuses on developing and managing investment strategies specifically tailored for retail investors. The company aims to simplify the investment process by providing clear explanations of its strategies, enabling individuals to make informed decisions. Additionally, Titan offers an email suite designed for businesses, which facilitates scheduling, follow-up reminders, and provides templates for efficient communication. This dual approach combines asset management with tools that enhance productivity, catering to the needs of both individual investors and business clients.
Fishtown Analytics Inc. develops and operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) based open-source data engineering platform. The company offers data build tool (dbt), which enables data analysts and engineers to organize, cleanse, denormalize, filter, rename, and pre-aggregate data for analysis. It offers data modeling, data warehousing, KPI measurement, event tracking, data science, and training services and data analytics consulting services. Fishtown Analytics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Airmart is a PropTech company focused on transforming real estate investment through innovative technologies. By leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain, Airmart simplifies the process of investing in real estate by tokenizing properties. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, the company aims to disrupt traditional real estate investment models, making them more accessible and efficient for investors. Through its platform, Airmart offers a modern approach to property investment, catering to a diverse range of investors looking to navigate the real estate market.
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.
Beacons AI Inc., a technology company, builds payment platform for influencers by using artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s platform allows influencers to make money through custom video responses for fans. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Beacons AI Inc., a technology company, builds payment platform for influencers by using artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s platform allows influencers to make money through custom video responses for fans. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Forte is building economic technology for games. Its platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 20 acclaimed game developers from across the industry to reimagine the economics of games. www.forte.io
Current is a leading U.S. challenger bank built to meet the needs of people with unique lives who have been overlooked by the traditional banking industry. Our proprietary Current Core technology allows us to provide premium banking services for everyone, regardless of age or income, and improve the financial outcomes of our members without overdraft fees, minimum balance requirements, or hidden fees. We give members up to two days faster direct deposit paychecks, free overdrafts up to $100 with Overdrive™ , points on purchases redeemable for cash back, access to 55,000 free ATMs worldwide as well as 24/7 member support 365 days a year.
Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. is a financial services company that offers debit card solutions designed specifically for children, enabling parents to instill financial literacy from an early age. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Greenlight provides a mobile application that allows parents to manage their children’s spending by designating specific stores where the Greenlight debit card can be used. This patent-pending technology empowers families to create teachable moments around earning, saving, spending, and giving. By focusing on convenience and safety, Greenlight aims to help parents raise financially savvy children while also expanding its network across the United States.
Deel is a developer of a payroll platform used to re-imagine payouts for businesses working with remote contractors. The platform is used by remote teams that connect localized compliance and automates payments in one system of record, as well as provides contracts and templates to be used for tax forms and localized contracts, automated payment, invoicing and receipts, and customer support. It aims to offer to every company that hires remote talents a one-stop-shop that makes onboarding, global compliance, and payments easier.
The company was founded by Alex Bouaziz, Ofer Simon, and Shuo Wang in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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.
Capitolis is a technology provider addressing capital market constraints in equities and foreign exchange. It connects capital with collaborative solutions to clients all over the world.
The company connects market participants and transforms the efficiency frontiers of their businesses. It partners with clients to address their challenges and creatively build new opportunities around under-utilized capital.
Capitolis was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York.
Fei Labs is focused on developing a decentralized stablecoin that aims to address challenges associated with existing dollar-pegged products, particularly those influenced by large holders, commonly referred to as "whales." The company has created a unique stablecoin mechanism that is undercollateralized and designed for scalability, promoting capital efficiency and equitable distribution among users. By leveraging this innovative approach, Fei Labs enables users to utilize their stablecoins to maintain liquid secondary markets, thereby enhancing overall market functionality while ensuring a fully decentralized framework.
SeedFi is building a new generation of financial products for the 100MM Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Their customers include the most vulnerable members of society and their products have a tangible impact on their financial health, providing lower-cost access to capital and the opportunity to build credit and start saving. They were founded in early 2019 by a team of fintech (and tech!) veterans. Having spent the past 10+ years lending to lower-income consumers who need better options, they’re highly attuned to the challenges people face getting access to financial services that leave them in a better place. They aim to change that. SeedFi has offices in San Francisco and New York.
Celo is an open platform focused on providing financial tools to individuals with mobile phones, aiming to foster prosperity for all. It has developed a mobile-first blockchain platform that facilitates access to financial services and aims to enhance financial stability. The platform employs alphanumeric strings for cryptocurrency transactions, allowing users to transfer money quickly, securely, and reliably. Through these innovations, Celo seeks to democratize financial access and create a more inclusive monetary system.
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Stir Money, Inc., founded in 2019 and located in San Francisco, California, operates within the technology sector. The company provides a platform designed for digital creators, allowing them to manage multiple revenue streams effectively. Stir Money's platform includes features for organizing analytics and facilitating fund sharing among collaborators, which supports creators in streamlining their financial operations and enhancing their productivity. The company recently introduced its beta product, marking a significant step in its development and commitment to serving the needs of digital creators.
Matter Labs is driven by a mission to accelerate the mass adoption of public blockchains. The company started out of scientific curiosity, the joy of engineering, and a deep conviction, the most impactful way to improve the world today is to provide an open and free alternative to its existing, deeply flawed financial system.
Tecton.ai is a developer of an enterprise-ready data platform designed to facilitate machine learning for organizations. Founded in 2019 by the team behind Uber's Michelangelo platform, Tecton aims to make advanced machine learning capabilities accessible to companies of all sizes. The platform allows data scientists to transform raw data into production-ready features, addressing the unique challenges of machine learning data management. By providing a comprehensive data layer, Tecton enables the integration of batch, streaming, and real-time data, allowing organizations to automate decisions rapidly and improve customer experiences. With offices in San Francisco and New York, Tecton focuses on helping businesses efficiently deploy machine learning models at scale to drive significant outcomes.
Fishtown Analytics Inc. develops and operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) based open-source data engineering platform. The company offers data build tool (dbt), which enables data analysts and engineers to organize, cleanse, denormalize, filter, rename, and pre-aggregate data for analysis. It offers data modeling, data warehousing, KPI measurement, event tracking, data science, and training services and data analytics consulting services. Fishtown Analytics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online discount stock brokerage that provides self-directed investors with a platform to trade a variety of financial instruments, including stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies, without incurring commission fees. Established in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, making trading more accessible to a broader audience. In addition to trading services, Robinhood also offers cash management accounts, enhancing its financial service offerings. The company operates as a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., which was incorporated the same year.
Yellow Card Financial, LLC operates an online cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies without the need for a bank account. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chamblee, Georgia, the company offers a range of services including over-the-counter cryptocurrency trading, payment solutions, and currency exchange. Additionally, Yellow Card provides gift cards for cryptocurrency, aiming to transform the traditional remittance market in Nigeria and other countries. The company also has physical locations in Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa, enhancing its accessibility for customers seeking to engage in cryptocurrency transactions.
Fivetran offers automated data integration, delivers ready-to-use connectors that automatically adapt as schemas and APIs change, ensuring consistent, reliable access to data. Fivetran improves the accuracy of data-driven decisions by continuously synchronizing data from source applications to any destination, allowing analysts to work with the freshest possible data. To accelerate analytics, Fivetran enables in-warehouse transformations and delivers source-specific analytics templates.
Brightside Benefit, Inc. operates a financial care platform designed for employers to enhance the financial well-being of their employees. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, with additional offices in Philadelphia, the company provides a comprehensive solution that combines personal assistants, smart technology, and innovative financial products. Its platform, Kickforward, offers real-time guidance and personalized financial support, enabling employees to make informed decisions that improve their financial behavior and net income. Brightside emphasizes unbiased service, ensuring that employees have access to reliable financial information and options without conflicts of interest from financial institutions. By focusing on individual needs and utilizing behavioral science, Brightside aims to alleviate employee stress, ultimately driving better productivity, retention, and diversity while reducing healthcare costs for employers.
Runway Financial, Inc. is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) financial solutions that enhance the accessibility of financial data and insights. The company focuses on modernizing the presentation of business financials through innovative design and technology, aiming to foster greater alignment among teams and facilitate improved decision-making. With its origins in San Francisco, California, Runway Financial emphasizes clarity and speed in financial information, empowering organizations to collaborate effectively. The company's offerings are designed to be user-friendly, making financial data more comprehensible and actionable for various stakeholders within a business.
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.
Deel is a developer of a payroll platform used to re-imagine payouts for businesses working with remote contractors. The platform is used by remote teams that connect localized compliance and automates payments in one system of record, as well as provides contracts and templates to be used for tax forms and localized contracts, automated payment, invoicing and receipts, and customer support. It aims to offer to every company that hires remote talents a one-stop-shop that makes onboarding, global compliance, and payments easier.
The company was founded by Alex Bouaziz, Ofer Simon, and Shuo Wang in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Tecton.ai is a developer of an enterprise-ready data platform designed to facilitate machine learning for organizations. Founded in 2019 by the team behind Uber's Michelangelo platform, Tecton aims to make advanced machine learning capabilities accessible to companies of all sizes. The platform allows data scientists to transform raw data into production-ready features, addressing the unique challenges of machine learning data management. By providing a comprehensive data layer, Tecton enables the integration of batch, streaming, and real-time data, allowing organizations to automate decisions rapidly and improve customer experiences. With offices in San Francisco and New York, Tecton focuses on helping businesses efficiently deploy machine learning models at scale to drive significant outcomes.
Fishtown Analytics Inc. develops and operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) based open-source data engineering platform. The company offers data build tool (dbt), which enables data analysts and engineers to organize, cleanse, denormalize, filter, rename, and pre-aggregate data for analysis. It offers data modeling, data warehousing, KPI measurement, event tracking, data science, and training services and data analytics consulting services. Fishtown Analytics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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.
Allset Technologies, Inc., operating as Allset, is a mobile application designed to enhance the dining experience by enabling users to locate restaurants, place orders, and make payments seamlessly. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, Allset focuses on connecting busy diners with local restaurants, specifically catering to those seeking quick meals and contactless pickup options. The platform aims to streamline everyday dining by allowing users to pre-order sit-down lunches, ensuring that their meals are ready without the need for waiting. Allset leverages advanced technology to respond to shifting neighborhood demand patterns and promote a frictionless experience for both diners and restaurants.
Compound Labs, Inc. is a company that designs and develops a decentralized finance protocol on the Ethereum blockchain, aimed at creating efficient money markets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the firm offers an open-source software platform that enables individuals, businesses, and developers to engage in borrowing and lending activities. The protocol features a web interface that dynamically adjusts interest rates based on the supply and demand of various assets, ensuring liquid and transparent financial transactions. With a significant user base and numerous applications integrating its technology, Compound serves as a foundation for innovative financial applications, promoting a more open and accessible financial system.
Instabase, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2015. It offers a platform that allows businesses to create customizable applications aimed at automating various operational tasks. The platform features tools for optical character recognition, data classification and extraction, and natural language processing, enabling companies to efficiently process and analyze documents. For instance, banks can utilize Instabase to swiftly verify customer income by analyzing submitted documents like pay stubs and tax forms. Additionally, Instabase provides an app store that hosts a variety of pre-packaged applications tailored for different industries, including Income Verification, Identity Verification, and Contract Analysis. This comprehensive suite of services is designed to empower organizations to build complex business applications that meet their specific needs.
Fivetran offers automated data integration, delivers ready-to-use connectors that automatically adapt as schemas and APIs change, ensuring consistent, reliable access to data. Fivetran improves the accuracy of data-driven decisions by continuously synchronizing data from source applications to any destination, allowing analysts to work with the freshest possible data. To accelerate analytics, Fivetran enables in-warehouse transformations and delivers source-specific analytics templates.
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.
Tally Technologies, Inc. is a financial automation company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing an application designed to help users manage multiple credit cards effectively. By unbundling the credit card experience, Tally empowers consumers to utilize their credit cards without the burden of high annual percentage rates, excessive fees, and the complexities associated with handling various cards. The founding team comprises credit experts, engineers, and designers dedicated to improving the overall credit card experience for users.
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.
SynapseFI is a banking platform that enables companies to provide financial products to their customers for a fraction of the cost of traditional banks. The company provides payment, deposit, lending. and investment products as APIs to FinTech companies who build and launch their financial innovations on top of their banking infrastructure. They help fintech companies work together to develop the technology. Founded in 2014, SynapseFI is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.
SeedFi is building a new generation of financial products for the 100MM Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Their customers include the most vulnerable members of society and their products have a tangible impact on their financial health, providing lower-cost access to capital and the opportunity to build credit and start saving. They were founded in early 2019 by a team of fintech (and tech!) veterans. Having spent the past 10+ years lending to lower-income consumers who need better options, they’re highly attuned to the challenges people face getting access to financial services that leave them in a better place. They aim to change that. SeedFi has offices in San Francisco and New York.
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.
Forte is building economic technology for games. Its platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 20 acclaimed game developers from across the industry to reimagine the economics of games. www.forte.io
AVA Labs makes it simple to launch finance applications using blockchain technology–with highly scalable and efficient networks, customizable public and private blockchains, the capability to create any digital asset, and more. We are empowering people to build an open, simple, and democratic internet of finance.
Earnin offers a mobile platform that allows employees to access their earned wages in real-time, bypassing the traditional biweekly paycheck system. Launched in 2014, the service enables users to draw on their earnings whenever needed, directly from their smartphones. Unlike conventional payroll services, Earnin does not charge fees or interest; instead, it allows users to voluntarily contribute what they consider fair for the service. The platform works by tracking the hours worked through an electronic timesheet and facilitating direct deposits, empowering users to manage their finances more effectively and avoid late or overdraft fees. By leveraging technology, Earnin is aimed at enhancing financial flexibility and control for employees.
Propel, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2014 that develops mobile software aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. Its primary product, FreshEBT, is a free smartphone application that enables users to manage their EBT benefits, check their balance, and organize grocery shopping while capitalizing on local deals. The app serves hundreds of thousands of users across the country, providing a practical tool for budgeting and food savings. Propel has gained recognition in major media outlets such as the New York Times, Bloomberg, and Forbes for its impact on financial management among underserved communities.
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.
Tecton.ai is a developer of an enterprise-ready data platform designed to facilitate machine learning for organizations. Founded in 2019 by the team behind Uber's Michelangelo platform, Tecton aims to make advanced machine learning capabilities accessible to companies of all sizes. The platform allows data scientists to transform raw data into production-ready features, addressing the unique challenges of machine learning data management. By providing a comprehensive data layer, Tecton enables the integration of batch, streaming, and real-time data, allowing organizations to automate decisions rapidly and improve customer experiences. With offices in San Francisco and New York, Tecton focuses on helping businesses efficiently deploy machine learning models at scale to drive significant outcomes.
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.
Dfinity Beacon Fund invests early in strong teams who can launch and grow the open internet services and decentralized financial systems of the future. The fund is managed by Polychain Capital with additional backing from Andreessen Horowitz and the DFINITY Foundation.
Cuenca is a FinTech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing digital financial services. Established in 2016, Cuenca operates a mobile-based application that facilitates various banking functions, including bill payments for utilities such as mobile, electricity, and water. In addition to bill payment services, the platform offers online banking features that enable users to securely deposit and withdraw funds, access savings accounts with competitive interest rates, and obtain loans tailored to their financial needs. This comprehensive digital approach allows users to manage their finances conveniently and efficiently.
OpenInvest is a Public Benefit Corporation and asset manager that uses technology to mainstream customized ethical investing. OpenInvest is a YCombinator and Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup powering the post-fund future. Their team of senior technologists from the hedge fund industry and civil society leaders is first tackling under-served markets in customized ESG asset management. With seed funding, the team has built fully integrated and proprietary direct-indexing construction, management, trading, proxy voting, and UX systems that now serve thousands of customers. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
Compound Labs, Inc. is a company that designs and develops a decentralized finance protocol on the Ethereum blockchain, aimed at creating efficient money markets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the firm offers an open-source software platform that enables individuals, businesses, and developers to engage in borrowing and lending activities. The protocol features a web interface that dynamically adjusts interest rates based on the supply and demand of various assets, ensuring liquid and transparent financial transactions. With a significant user base and numerous applications integrating its technology, Compound serves as a foundation for innovative financial applications, promoting a more open and accessible financial system.
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.
Dfinity Beacon Fund invests early in strong teams who can launch and grow the open internet services and decentralized financial systems of the future. The fund is managed by Polychain Capital with additional backing from Andreessen Horowitz and the DFINITY Foundation.
BlockTower Capital DeFi Fund is a venture capital fund managed by BlockTower Capital. The fund is located in Miami, Florida. The fund invests in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and decentralized finance sectors.
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.
Allset Technologies, Inc., operating as Allset, is a mobile application designed to enhance the dining experience by enabling users to locate restaurants, place orders, and make payments seamlessly. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, Allset focuses on connecting busy diners with local restaurants, specifically catering to those seeking quick meals and contactless pickup options. The platform aims to streamline everyday dining by allowing users to pre-order sit-down lunches, ensuring that their meals are ready without the need for waiting. Allset leverages advanced technology to respond to shifting neighborhood demand patterns and promote a frictionless experience for both diners and restaurants.
Earnin offers a mobile platform that allows employees to access their earned wages in real-time, bypassing the traditional biweekly paycheck system. Launched in 2014, the service enables users to draw on their earnings whenever needed, directly from their smartphones. Unlike conventional payroll services, Earnin does not charge fees or interest; instead, it allows users to voluntarily contribute what they consider fair for the service. The platform works by tracking the hours worked through an electronic timesheet and facilitating direct deposits, empowering users to manage their finances more effectively and avoid late or overdraft fees. By leveraging technology, Earnin is aimed at enhancing financial flexibility and control for employees.
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Instabase, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2015. It offers a platform that allows businesses to create customizable applications aimed at automating various operational tasks. The platform features tools for optical character recognition, data classification and extraction, and natural language processing, enabling companies to efficiently process and analyze documents. For instance, banks can utilize Instabase to swiftly verify customer income by analyzing submitted documents like pay stubs and tax forms. Additionally, Instabase provides an app store that hosts a variety of pre-packaged applications tailored for different industries, including Income Verification, Identity Verification, and Contract Analysis. This comprehensive suite of services is designed to empower organizations to build complex business applications that meet their specific needs.
OpenInvest is a Public Benefit Corporation and asset manager that uses technology to mainstream customized ethical investing. OpenInvest is a YCombinator and Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup powering the post-fund future. Their team of senior technologists from the hedge fund industry and civil society leaders is first tackling under-served markets in customized ESG asset management. With seed funding, the team has built fully integrated and proprietary direct-indexing construction, management, trading, proxy voting, and UX systems that now serve thousands of customers. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
Propel, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2014 that develops mobile software aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. Its primary product, FreshEBT, is a free smartphone application that enables users to manage their EBT benefits, check their balance, and organize grocery shopping while capitalizing on local deals. The app serves hundreds of thousands of users across the country, providing a practical tool for budgeting and food savings. Propel has gained recognition in major media outlets such as the New York Times, Bloomberg, and Forbes for its impact on financial management among underserved communities.
The emergence of bitcoin and subsequent blockchain technologies has generated a new digital asset class in which scarcity is based on mathematical properties. Through cryptographic verification and game-theoretic equilibrium, blockchain-based digital assets can be created, issued, and transmitted using software. Polychain Capital is committed to exceptional returns for investors through actively managed portfolios of these blockchain assets.
Allset Technologies, Inc., operating as Allset, is a mobile application designed to enhance the dining experience by enabling users to locate restaurants, place orders, and make payments seamlessly. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, Allset focuses on connecting busy diners with local restaurants, specifically catering to those seeking quick meals and contactless pickup options. The platform aims to streamline everyday dining by allowing users to pre-order sit-down lunches, ensuring that their meals are ready without the need for waiting. Allset leverages advanced technology to respond to shifting neighborhood demand patterns and promote a frictionless experience for both diners and restaurants.
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.
Affirm is a financial technology company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale, allowing them to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to provide transparent financial products that empower consumers and enhance their buying experience. Customers can select Affirm as a payment method at checkout, complete a real-time application, and choose a payment plan that aligns with their budget. The service stands out by offering upfront pricing with no hidden fees or compounding interest, unlike traditional credit options. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide consumers with a flexible alternative to credit cards. Loans are facilitated through a partnership with Cross River Bank, ensuring a reliable financing option for users.
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.
Affirm is a financial technology company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale, allowing them to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to provide transparent financial products that empower consumers and enhance their buying experience. Customers can select Affirm as a payment method at checkout, complete a real-time application, and choose a payment plan that aligns with their budget. The service stands out by offering upfront pricing with no hidden fees or compounding interest, unlike traditional credit options. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide consumers with a flexible alternative to credit cards. Loans are facilitated through a partnership with Cross River Bank, ensuring a reliable financing option for users.
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.