Canapi

Canapi Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2018, with its headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina. The firm specializes in investing in early to growth-stage fintech companies, focusing on those that utilize API-driven technology to enhance financial services. By forming strategic partnerships and providing capital, Canapi Ventures aims to support innovative alternatives to outdated financial business models and technologies. The firm is backed by regulatory experts and financial institutions in the United States, allowing it to offer not only financial resources but also valuable guidance and customer connections to founders who are shaping the future of digital financial services.

Michael Burns

Investor

Lulu Chang

Investor

Tom Davis

General Partner

Walker Forehand

Co-Founder, President and General Partner

Harry Kioko

Investor

Eugene Ludwig

Managing Partner

Gene Ludwig

Managing Partner

Chip Mahan

Managing Partner

Keenan McCarthy

Vice President, Platform

Richard Miller

Vice President

Jeffrey Reitman

General Partner

Sara Shackelford

CFO

Greg Thome

Principal

Gregory Thome II

Principal

Neil Underwood

Co-Founder and General Partner

25 past transactions

Able

Series A in 2022
Able is the best way to collect and process borrower information. Commercial lenders use Able to quickly collect information from borrowers, streamline the loan process, and book loans faster.

Middesk

Series B in 2022
Middesk, Inc., founded in 2018 and located in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing comprehensive contextual information about businesses. The company assists organizations in conducting background checks and centralizes essential data needed for risk and compliance assessments. Middesk's services are particularly valuable for companies that need to verify and screen their customers to meet regulatory requirements. Additionally, B2B companies utilize Middesk's information to establish and manage credit limits and determine payment terms for both new and existing customers.

Codat

Series C in 2022
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.

Capitolis

Series D in 2022
Capitolis Inc. is a technology provider that offers an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions to enhance their capital management and improve economic performance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on addressing constraints in capital markets, particularly in equities and foreign exchange. The platform enables financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting market participants, Capitolis seeks to transform business efficiency and create collaborative solutions that allow clients to leverage under-utilized capital, ultimately capturing new growth opportunities.

Posh

Series A in 2021
Posh is a conversational AI and NLP technology development company that enables developers to deliver a new way to interact with users. With Posh, website actions that takes minutes to complete can be sped up to just seconds with a simple message from bots. Companies in finanical services, healthcare, utilities, and beyond are using the Posh platform to re-create call centers and automate routine requests for both customers and staff while saving time and money. The company wants to make the internet experience easier and more enjoyable. Posh was launched on 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Fireblocks

Series E in 2021
Fireblocks Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in blockchain-based security solutions for managing digital assets. Founded in 2018, it offers a platform that safeguards the transmission of digital assets among exchanges, counter brokers, hot wallets, and cold storage. The company primarily serves financial institutions, providing a secure method for moving funds efficiently and safely. In addition to its headquarters in New York, Fireblocks has a presence in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Neuro-ID

Series B in 2021
Neuro-ID is a next-generation analytics platform passionate about putting humans at the center of the digital world. Its mission is to empower its clients to build meaningful, lasting relationships with their digital customers. With a decade of patented scientific research, Neuro-ID unlocks a rich source of behavioral data, gathered in real-time from any device, in any language. This visibility provides actionable insight that their clients need to reduce fraud while improving customer experience.

Thoropass

Series B in 2021
Thoropass develops a compliance and information security platform that assists businesses in managing their compliance needs and obtaining necessary security certifications. The platform provides tools for storing, sharing, and managing the components of a business's compliance program. Thoropass reviews clients' policies and procedures, offering guidance on compliance steps, and organizes their system of record to align with specific compliance requirements. The service also promotes collaboration on vendor security assessments, enabling companies to achieve certifications more efficiently, close larger deals, and establish scalable security practices that can withstand audits. Based in New York, Thoropass aims to help growing businesses build trust in the marketplace through effective compliance management.

Alloy

Series C in 2021
Alloy engages in helping financial institutions and fintech companies solve identity and compliance problems.

Peach Finance

Series A in 2021
Peach Finance, Inc. is a loan management platform headquartered in Oakland, California, that provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions for finance, legal, and operations teams. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in modern, end-to-end loan management and servicing software designed for lenders. The platform incorporates machine-learning algorithms that enhance repayment rates and ensure compliance, enabling organizations to launch credit instruments that reward customers. Peach Finance also offers a white-label website and tailored communications that align with a brand's identity. Additionally, the company provides tools for training, supervision, and success analysis, along with technology-driven oversight that promotes best practices in quality assurance and risk management.

Orum

Series B 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.

Blooma

Series A in 2021
Blooma is a San Diego-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the lending industry. The firm offers a loan origination platform designed to streamline the loan processing workflow through data-driven intelligent asset scoring and insights into the deal pipeline. By utilizing AI automation and configurable workflows, Blooma enables lenders to enhance their decision-making capabilities while effectively managing risk. The platform aims to simplify and expedite the loan approval process, making it a cost-effective solution for financial institutions seeking to improve efficiency and scalability in their operations.

Greenlight

Series D in 2021
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.

Notarize

Series D in 2021
Notarize, Inc. operates an online notary platform that allows individuals and businesses to have documents notarized remotely through live video calls with commissioned eNotaries. Founded in May 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Notarize provides several services, including a general notary service, Notarize for Business for organizations and developers, and Notarize for Mortgage, which streamlines the closing process by connecting lenders, title companies, and borrowers online. The platform is accessible via iOS, Android, and web applications, making it convenient for users. Notarize also offers an electronic will service, enhancing its suite of digital legal solutions. The company focuses on identity verification to ensure secure transactions, thereby helping clients protect their business and maintain compliance with notarization requirements.

Capitalize

Series A in 2021
Capitalize Money, Inc. is a fintech company focused on improving retirement savings for individuals. Established in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a platform that enables users to locate and transfer old retirement accounts while facilitating the opening of new ones. Capitalize aims to streamline the retirement savings process, addressing common barriers that hinder individuals from effectively managing their retirement funds. The company is backed by prominent venture capital investors from various regions, including New York, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles, underlining its strong financial support and commitment to enhancing the retirement experience for all Americans.

MX Technologies

Series C in 2021
MX is a fintech data company that aims to connect people with their financial data in a way that automates their money experience. It enables fintech and all financial institutions with aggregating, enhancing, analyzing, presenting, and acting on financial data. MX enables banks and credit unions to achieve record-breaking growth by winning their competitor's most profitable account holders. As one of the fastest-growing fintech providers, MX drives customer-centric banking relationships by gathering and providing data upon which online and mobile banking partners and financial institutions can create and deliver next-generation banking applications and solutions. Founded in 2010, MX delivers data aggregation, data cleansing, auto-categorization, classification, money management, custom API, data analytics, marketing, UI, and more. In addition, MX offers an extensive array of client services, ranging from training to custom marketing services. MX currently partners with more than 600 financial institutions and more than 30 digital, online, and mobile banking providers — designating MX as a proven powerhouse in the fintech space.

Neuro-ID

Series A in 2020
Neuro-ID is a next-generation analytics platform passionate about putting humans at the center of the digital world. Its mission is to empower its clients to build meaningful, lasting relationships with their digital customers. With a decade of patented scientific research, Neuro-ID unlocks a rich source of behavioral data, gathered in real-time from any device, in any language. This visibility provides actionable insight that their clients need to reduce fraud while improving customer experience.

Thoropass

Series A in 2020
Thoropass develops a compliance and information security platform that assists businesses in managing their compliance needs and obtaining necessary security certifications. The platform provides tools for storing, sharing, and managing the components of a business's compliance program. Thoropass reviews clients' policies and procedures, offering guidance on compliance steps, and organizes their system of record to align with specific compliance requirements. The service also promotes collaboration on vendor security assessments, enabling companies to achieve certifications more efficiently, close larger deals, and establish scalable security practices that can withstand audits. Based in New York, Thoropass aims to help growing businesses build trust in the marketplace through effective compliance management.

Alloy

Series B in 2020
Alloy engages in helping financial institutions and fintech companies solve identity and compliance problems.

Blend

Series F in 2020
Blend Labs, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for mortgage and consumer lending. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that enhance the customer journey, including personalized consumer experiences, flexible application intake, and automated data verification. Its platform facilitates the collection of necessary documentation and streamlines the closing process, ensuring efficient integration with customer relationship management systems and loan origination systems. By serving banks, credit unions, and mortgage bankers, Blend enables financial institutions to improve customer acquisition and deepen relationships, processing over $3.5 billion in loans daily. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Blend's digital lending platform is utilized by major financial institutions such as Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, helping millions of consumers access home financing and other essential banking products.

Nova Credit

Series B in 2020
Nova Credit Inc. is a credit reporting agency based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in assisting immigrant consumers. Founded in 2016, the company provides a unique service by translating international credit scores into U.S.-equivalent credit scores. This innovation allows newcomers to access credit in the United States, enabling them to apply for credit cards, loans, and housing without the need to establish a U.S. credit score from the ground up. Nova Credit aims to create a more inclusive financial landscape by facilitating cross-border credit reporting, thereby helping immigrants navigate their financial needs more effectively.

Built Technologies

Series B in 2019
Built Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based construction loan administration and draw management software designed to enhance risk management, productivity, and customer experience in the construction lending sector. The platform offers features such as file management, custom draw workflows, and integration capabilities, allowing lenders, borrowers, builders, developers, consultants, and inspectors to collaborate effectively. By digitizing the draw management process, Built reduces construction loan risks, increases loan profitability, and simplifies compliance for a diverse range of clients, including small, regional, and national lenders across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as DataFi, LLC before rebranding in 2015.

Greenlight

Series A in 2018
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.
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