Citi

Citi, a global financial services holding company, operates through two primary segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment caters to retail customers, offering traditional banking services, Citi-branded cards, and retail services. The ICG segment serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, providing a wide range of banking, financial, and investment services. Citi also manages approximately $4.3 billion in equity investments and committed capital through its global emerging markets private equity arm, CVCI. Additionally, Citi Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in innovative ideas across sectors like fintech, data analytics, and digital assets, fostering growth and collaboration with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Avi Arnon

Senior Vice President

Krishna Balachanader

Managing Director

Thompson Barro

Senior Vice President, Venture Investing

Karine Ben-Simhon

VP Intelligence Partnerships and Innovation

Matt Carbonara

Managing Director, Venture Investing

Kateryna Chupryna

Director

Cagla Kaymaz

Senior Vice President

Ian Lee

Director, Innovation Network

Everett Leonidas

Director

Robert Li

Vice President, Citi Ventures

Paul Marshall

Director, Global Finance Product Transformation

Blaze O'Byrne

Senior Vice President

Vibhor Rastogi

Director, Venture Investing

Meredith Shields

Managing Director

Ornit Shinar

Director and Head, Venture Investing

Cece Stewart

President

Kate Sullivan

COO

Avery Tiras

Equity Research Senior Associate

Luis Valdich

Managing Director, Venture Investing

Jelena Zec

Director

Past deals in FinTech

Belvo

Venture Round in 2025
Belvo is an open finance API platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company enables financial innovators to connect their users' accounts to various applications, facilitating the access and interpretation of financial data in a straightforward and scalable manner. Belvo's platform allows developers to gain insights into user behavior and manage financial transactions efficiently, thus helping businesses to streamline operations and create new revenue opportunities through a unified open finance solution.

Atomic

Venture Round in 2025
Atomic is a technology company focused on enhancing consumer engagement within financial services through innovative product development. It aims to launch a series of financial products, beginning with a balance transfer solution for credit cards, home equity lines of credit, and potentially auto loans. Atomic's platform streamlines the connection of payroll accounts using secure credentials, significantly reducing the risk of fraud and minimizing manual processes through multi-step verification. This allows for more efficient and secure banking transactions for both employees and businesses. By improving transaction speed and user experience, Atomic addresses significant pain points faced by financial institutions and fintech companies, moving beyond the limitations of current manual systems.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series C in 2025
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that specializes in modernizing the equity capital markets. Based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle, CMG offers a platform that provides real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. Founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2017 by a team of experienced professionals, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiencies in capital raising activities. It enables users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration between stakeholders. Currently, CMG's platform is utilized by over 100 buy-side firms and 10 investment banks, supporting a substantial amount of assets under management.

Nammu21

Venture Round in 2025
Nammu21, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a digitization and analytics platform. This platform is designed to deconstruct, digitize, and analyze complex interconnected transaction documents within the finance ecosystem. By facilitating access to and extraction of data, Nammu21 enables stakeholders to generate new value from previously inaccessible information. The company's tools aim to bridge the gap between traditional business practices and the evolving digital landscape, enhancing the transaction experience and process for clients by transforming intricate data structures into easily accessible formats.

Capital on Tap

Debt Financing in 2025
Capital on Tap is a provider of a comprehensive small business credit card and spend management platform designed to meet the needs of small business owners. The company offers a user-friendly application process that takes just two minutes, allowing most applicants to receive instant credit decisions. Capital on Tap enables businesses to manage employee cards, access funding, and earn cashback, travel, and gift card rewards on every purchase. With over 200,000 customers and more than $5 billion spent on its business credit cards, the company has established itself as a significant player in the market. It has been recognized by notable publications as one of Europe’s fastest-growing businesses, reflecting its commitment to simplifying business funding and spending. Capital on Tap provides high credit limits and unlimited employee cards at no additional cost, helping business owners save time and money while ensuring efficient financial management.

Finmo

Series A in 2025
Finmo is a developer of a cloud-native financial payment platform that aims to simplify global payments and financial operations for businesses of all sizes. Its integrated platform facilitates cross-border payments, manages multi-currency funds, and automates cash flow, allowing users to hold, pay, and receive funds in multiple currencies from a single account. By connecting directly to local endpoints across key markets, Finmo enables businesses to access relevant payment methods that enhance growth, speed, convenience, and cost-efficiency. The platform's user-friendly interface and APIs support companies in optimizing operations, entering new markets, and scaling effectively, all while maintaining real-time expense tracking and cash flow forecasting capabilities.

Proxymity

Venture Round in 2025
Proxymity Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a digital platform for proxy voting and investor communications. Founded in 2017, Proxymity's platform connects issuers, intermediaries, and investors in real-time, streamlining the proxy voting process and enhancing the flow of information among parties. By automating shareholder disclosure requests and responses in regulatory-compliant formats, Proxymity improves the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of investor communications. Its digital solution facilitates the real-time exchange of meeting data, votes, and other critical information, eliminating the need for manual data entry and paper-based processes.

Kanastra

Series A in 2025
Kanastra is a technology-driven company specializing in back-office solutions for alternative investments, particularly in private credit and private equity. It has developed an asset management platform aimed at addressing inefficiencies in the securitization market. The platform provides a range of services, including banking, debt issuance, bookkeeping, distribution, and passive management, while also offering real-time analytics and structured data. This allows investors and originators to streamline their investment processes, reducing friction and minimizing the time required for transactions. Kanastra's focus on leveraging technology enhances the overall investment experience, facilitating more effective decision-making in the alternative investment landscape.

Quantifind

Venture Round in 2025
Quantifind, Inc. is a data science company that specializes in developing advanced analytical platforms aimed at enhancing decision-making in various sectors. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a suite of tools including signum Analysis, signum Voice, and signum Impact. These tools facilitate insights into brand performance, revenue drivers, and the effectiveness of sponsorships across multiple industries such as automotive, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, financial services, pharmaceuticals, retail, and telecommunications. Additionally, Quantifind provides AI-driven solutions for anti-money laundering and fraud detection, which integrate internal financial data with public domain information to identify risks and streamline compliance efforts. The company's innovative approach aids organizations and law enforcement in mitigating financial crimes, thus enhancing overall security and operational efficiency. Quantifind also maintains a strategic partnership with Oracle Financial Services to further bolster its offerings.

Validis

Venture Round in 2025
Validis Holdings Ltd. is a FinTech company based in London, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, that specializes in financial data transmission software. Its primary product, Validis, facilitates secure and efficient access to clients' financial data, specifically targeting accountancy firms, financial institutions, and commercial businesses. The software connects directly to mid-tier accounting packages, allowing for high-speed data retrieval and automated extraction of financial information. Validis generates standardized reports and detailed analytics, enabling lenders to review client data quickly and accurately. This streamlined process not only accelerates the onboarding of clients for funding applications but also enhances the ongoing monitoring of client performance and compliance. Established in 2007, Validis aims to improve the efficiency of financial data management and support lenders in making informed decisions.

Pylon

Venture Round in 2024
Pylon is a mortgage-lending-as-a-service platform headquartered in New York, NY. The company offers a comprehensive digital mortgage experience that allows developers to integrate mortgage lending into their products through its APIs and pre-built user interface components. Pylon's platform facilitates the entire mortgage process, including origination, underwriting, processing, funding, and closing of loans. By providing customizable infrastructure, Pylon enables its clients to streamline the lending process and deliver a modern, integrated experience to their customers.

Capitolis

Funding Round in 2024
Capitolis Inc. is a financial technology company that provides an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of capital markets. Its platform allows financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the rapid sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting global banks with institutional investors, Capitolis enables access to diversified capital and investment opportunities, ultimately transforming the efficiency of market participants and supporting their growth objectives.

SeQura

Venture Round in 2024
SeQura is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in eCommerce payment solutions for retailers. The company enhances conversion rates and ensures secure payments by offering a variety of payment options, including "Pay Now," "Buy Now Pay Later," and "Pay in 3." SeQura's platform is designed to improve customer acquisition and retention by providing flexible credit payment services tailored to diverse industry needs. It incorporates innovative risk scoring techniques to broaden credit access for underserved shoppers, facilitating engaging payment experiences such as interest-free credit and installment plans. By optimizing sales performance, SeQura caters to value-conscious consumers seeking convenient payment methods.

iwoca

Debt Financing in 2024
Iwoca Ltd. is a London-based company that provides credit finance services to small businesses in the United Kingdom. Established in 2011, iwoca specializes in offering unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans to help businesses manage cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities. Its clients include a diverse range of sectors such as retail, hospitality, and service industries. The company offers flexible repayment options that span from one day to 24 months, allowing businesses to repay early without incurring penalties. Through its online platform, iwoca facilitates a streamlined application process, enabling businesses to secure funding for various needs, including inventory, technology, and employee expenses.

Finix

Series C in 2024
Finix is a developer of a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payment transactions. The platform features a modular, workflow-driven architecture accompanied by a real-time interface that allows users to track transactions and consolidate data from various payment processors. It also supports the underwriting of merchant accounts, thereby facilitating efficient and secure push payments over debit cards. Finix serves banks, acquirers, and enterprises, providing them with the tools necessary to send money globally.

DailyPay

Debt Financing in 2024
DailyPay is a worktech company based in New York City that specializes in providing earned wage access solutions. Through its award-winning technology platform, DailyPay helps top employers enhance their relationships with employees by offering a voluntary benefit that allows workers to access their earnings on demand. This service aims to motivate employees to work harder and stay longer with their employers while supporting their financial well-being outside of the workplace. The company's digital wallet system enables employees to send their money directly to any bank account or use it to purchase goods and services, thereby promoting financial wellness across various sectors.

Versana

Venture Round in 2024
Versana is a company that specializes in providing a loan data platform designed to enhance transparency and efficiency within the syndicated loan market. By offering real-time insights into loan-level details and portfolio positions, Versana enables its clients to eliminate discrepancies through direct digital access to agent banks' reference data. The company focuses on various aspects of the financial market, including loan syndication, corporate credit, leveraged finance, and investment-grade and high-yield loans. Through its innovative financial technology and data management solutions, Versana aims to streamline processes and improve overall market dynamics for its clients.

Paywatch

Debt Financing in 2024
Paywatch is a company that has developed a platform allowing employees to access their earned wages before the official payday. By partnering with major banks, Paywatch facilitates low-cost financing for workers seeking immediate access to their earnings. The platform assesses how much work an employee has completed and allows them to withdraw funds accordingly. This service not only provides quick financial relief but also aids employees in becoming banked, establishing credit, and achieving financial stability. Through its innovative approach, Paywatch aims to empower workers to lead healthier financial lives.

Numerated

Venture Round in 2024
Numerated is a fintech company that simplifies business banking for financial institutions and their clients through its innovative digital lending platform. This platform enables banks and credit unions to enhance customer experience by leveraging data to streamline the origination of various business banking products, facilitating the entire process from application to decision and closure. The software includes features such as pre-filled digital applications, decision automation, and sales and marketing tools, thereby making it easier for businesses to obtain financial products. With over 400,000 businesses and 30,000 financial institution associates utilizing the platform, Numerated has processed $50 billion in lending. Financial institutions with a collective asset base of $1 trillion employ Numerated's solutions, which have garnered recognition in the fintech industry for their effectiveness and innovation.

Colendi

Series B in 2024
Colendi GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, specializes in blockchain-based credit evaluation services. The company offers decentralized microcredit scoring solutions, aiming to provide financial inclusion regardless of users' banking status or financial history. By leveraging artificial intelligence and efficient digital infrastructure, Colendi's platform aims to deliver affordable financial services through simple, user-friendly products. Currently, the company is planning a Series C funding round targeting over USD 150 million by late 2024.

Cicada

Venture Round in 2024
Cicada is a fintech company that specializes in developing a bond trading platform aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and fairness in financial systems. By leveraging technology and intuitive design, Cicada offers a user-friendly trading solution that transforms how market participants connect and conduct transactions. The platform facilitates connectivity and access to bond securities in emerging markets, simplifying the investment process for investors interested in these assets. Through its innovative approach, Cicada seeks to redefine the bond trading experience and provide greater opportunities for market engagement.

iwoca

Debt Financing in 2024
Iwoca Ltd. is a London-based company that provides credit finance services to small businesses in the United Kingdom. Established in 2011, iwoca specializes in offering unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans to help businesses manage cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities. Its clients include a diverse range of sectors such as retail, hospitality, and service industries. The company offers flexible repayment options that span from one day to 24 months, allowing businesses to repay early without incurring penalties. Through its online platform, iwoca facilitates a streamlined application process, enabling businesses to secure funding for various needs, including inventory, technology, and employee expenses.

Abound

Debt Financing in 2024
Abound is a consumer lending startup based in London, United Kingdom, that aims to provide low-cost personal credit as an alternative to expensive payday loans. Founded in 2020, the company leverages the UK’s Open Banking standard to analyze consumers' historical bank statement data. This approach allows Abound to develop a detailed understanding of customers' financial situations, enabling them to assess affordability more accurately while reducing dependence on traditional credit reference agency scores. By focusing on individuals with low credit scores, Abound seeks to expand access to affordable credit, thereby promoting financial inclusion.

Thinkive

Venture Round in 2024
Thinkive is a financial technology company that specializes in providing online and networked solutions for the financial sector, particularly in China. The company offers a comprehensive platform that delivers data analysis and decision support services tailored for securities, banks, funds, and trusts. With a strong emphasis on technology and innovation, Thinkive has developed over 200 financial solutions, serving more than 80% of brokers and over 20 banks in the industry. By enabling financial institutions to make informed and profitable decisions, Thinkive positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of financial services.

Tuum

Series B in 2024
Tuum is a cloud-native banking platform that is spearheading the next generation of digital innovation in the financial services industry. Built around a microservices architecture, the platform consists of flexible and independent modules covering all retail and business banking capabilities. The platform is API-based for quick and easy integration and can run on all major cloud providers, as well as on private clouds. Founded by a team of banking and technology experts in 2019, Tuum combines technological excellence with in-depth banking knowledge and packages it into a sophisticated, cutting-edge platform. Tuum currently employs over 60 people with offices in Tallinn, Berlin and Malaga.

PPRO

Private Equity Round in 2024
PPRO is a fintech company specializing in digital payments infrastructure, enabling businesses and banks to streamline their payment processes through a single connection. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes credit card processing, alternative payment methods, local cash collection, e-money accounts, and e-wallet facilities. PPRO's solutions allow payment platforms, acquirers, and merchants to access essential services, such as fraud screening tools, without the need for complex coding. Its orchestration layer efficiently manages process flows and data, ensuring that partners can deliver seamless end-to-end services to their customers. Notable clients, including Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, utilize PPRO's infrastructure to enhance their operations, improve conversion rates, and simplify the complexities associated with digital payments.

CapStack Technologies

Venture Round in 2024
CapStack Technologies is a financial technology company that provides an integrated operating system for banks and financial services providers. Its platform facilitates collaboration among these institutions, enabling them to manage loan and deposit exposure more effectively, mitigate risks, and ultimately drive profitability and asset diversification.

United Fintech

Corporate Round in 2024
United Fintech is a global acquisition and growth platform focused on acquiring and scaling innovative fintech companies within the capital markets sector. The company aims to create a comprehensive solution for banks, hedge funds, and asset managers to facilitate their transition to digital finance. By partnering closely with the founders of acquired fintech firms, United Fintech optimizes their operations and collaborates with financial institutions to streamline workflows, enhance onboarding processes, and improve overall efficiency while reducing costs. The platform combines fintech, regtech, and captech solutions, providing clients with direct access to advanced financial technologies. United Fintech's mission is to foster a productive relationship between financial service providers and data-driven innovations, promoting a collaborative ecosystem that benefits customers and enhances the efficiency of the financial services industry.

Exponential Markets

Seed Round in 2024
Exponential Markets is a fintech company developing innovative financial instruments for hedging risks across various asset classes. Its debut product, the Exponential Used Vehicle Index (AUTO), enables businesses like rental car companies and auto insurers to hedge against price fluctuations in used vehicles. The company aims to create cash-settled index derivatives for new markets and explore smart market applications, with a vision to build a modern exchange for tomorrow's assets.

Sunbit

Debt Financing in 2024
Sunbit, Inc., incorporated in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in financing services that allow consumers to split purchases into manageable payments. The company develops a pay-over-time platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to approve a majority of applicants, making financial services accessible to a broad audience. Sunbit offers point-of-sale lending technology applicable to various service sectors, including auto dealership service centers, optical practices, dental offices, and specialty healthcare services. Their commitment to reducing financial stress for consumers is reflected in the convenience of their services, which are also accessible through mobile applications on both major platforms. Additionally, Sunbit provides tablets, scanners, signs for stores, and informational sheets for customers to enhance their offerings in retail environments.

DailyPay

Debt Financing in 2024
DailyPay is a worktech company based in New York City that specializes in providing earned wage access solutions. Through its award-winning technology platform, DailyPay helps top employers enhance their relationships with employees by offering a voluntary benefit that allows workers to access their earnings on demand. This service aims to motivate employees to work harder and stay longer with their employers while supporting their financial well-being outside of the workplace. The company's digital wallet system enables employees to send their money directly to any bank account or use it to purchase goods and services, thereby promoting financial wellness across various sectors.

ZILO

Series A in 2024
ZILO is a fintech company dedicated to transforming the global asset management sector through innovative technology solutions. Focused on modernizing the industry, ZILO offers a comprehensive platform that integrates transfer agency, fund platforms, and fund accounting into a unified global solution. By replacing outdated legacy systems, ZILO's technology enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and minimizes risk for firms in the asset and wealth management space. The company emphasizes a design-driven, people-first approach, fostering strong partnerships with clients to expand their product and service offerings. With a team composed of experienced professionals, ZILO aims to lead the market in asset management solutions while facilitating compliance and operational tasks through secure, efficient digital processes.

Ampla

Debt Financing in 2023
Ampla Technologies is a financial technology company that specializes in delivering tech-enabled financial solutions aimed at fostering business growth. Its comprehensive platform offers a range of services including growth capital solutions, modern banking services, and data analytics. By streamlining access to capital and providing essential financial tools, Ampla addresses the cash flow challenges faced by omnichannel businesses. The company's focus is on facilitating efficient growth through brand-friendly services that support operational needs and enhance financial management.

SellersFi

Venture Round in 2023
SellersFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing funding and financial solutions for online marketplace sellers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a platform that offers automated working capital tailored specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Utilizing machine-learning models, SellersFi analyzes data generated from the business activities of online sellers, enabling them to gain access to growth capital and actionable insights. This approach not only facilitates easy access to funding but also helps improve cash flow and streamline operations for e-commerce businesses.

SellersFi

Debt Financing in 2023
SellersFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing funding and financial solutions for online marketplace sellers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a platform that offers automated working capital tailored specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Utilizing machine-learning models, SellersFi analyzes data generated from the business activities of online sellers, enabling them to gain access to growth capital and actionable insights. This approach not only facilitates easy access to funding but also helps improve cash flow and streamline operations for e-commerce businesses.

Supra

Venture Round in 2023
Supra is a fintech company that specializes in providing cross-border payment and treasury solutions for businesses engaged in international trade. Its platform caters to companies of all sizes, enabling seamless transactions in multiple currencies. By offering services that facilitate foreign exchange and manage international treasury operations, Supra supports small and medium-sized businesses in navigating the complexities of global commerce. The company's focus on streamlined payment processes allows its clients to efficiently pay or receive payments across borders, enhancing their ability to operate in a competitive international market.

Transcend Street Solutions

Venture Round in 2023
Transcend Street Solutions Inc. is a technology company focused on developing real-time inventory and collateral management optimization solutions for the capital markets. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes global inventory optimization, digitized eligibility management, transfer pricing models, and intraday liquidity management. It serves a diverse clientele of leading banks and financial institutions, positioning itself as a standard-bearer in the optimization of firm-wide management of inventory, funding, and liquidity. With a workforce of over 75 employees globally, Transcend Street Solutions effectively addresses various regulatory and capital challenges in the financial industry through its user-friendly Software as a Service (SaaS) and on-premises solutions.

Defacto

Series A in 2023
Defacto is a fintech company that specializes in providing credit infrastructure through an API aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an invoice financing platform that addresses the working capital needs of businesses engaged in B2B transactions. This platform enables companies to finance their invoices and offers the flexibility to repay loans when their customers settle their payments. By facilitating early payments to suppliers and automating payout and reconciliation processes, Defacto helps businesses manage their cash flow efficiently and streamline their financial operations.

BondbloX

Series B in 2023
BondbloX is a Singapore-based fintech company specializing in the Asian bond markets. It addresses the longstanding challenges in bond trading by offering a blockchain-based digital bond exchange that enables investors to access live prices and trade bonds in smaller denominations. This platform allows users to create and manage their bond portfolios while monitoring daily performance through real-time tracking of gains or losses. By leveraging advanced technology, BondbloX aims to enhance transparency in bond trading and provide a more accessible and convenient experience for investors, particularly those who have been underserved in traditional markets.

Arch

Series A in 2023
Arch manages private investment operations for leading investors and investment advisors, reinventing private portfolio management through a digital solution that replaces traditionally paper based processes.

Volante Technologies

Debt Financing in 2023
Volante Technologies, Inc. is a global financial technology company specializing in payments and financial messaging automation. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company provides a suite of services including VolPay, which accelerates payments innovation and digital transformation, and Volante Designer, aimed at simplifying financial messaging and data integration. Volante's solutions encompass payments modernization, real-time payment processing, message translation, and financial messaging services, addressing the complexities involved in these areas. With over 85 clients across 26 countries, Volante Technologies enables financial institutions and corporates to enhance their business agility, respond effectively to evolving market demands, and complete projects rapidly while minimizing disruptions to their core systems. Its extensive library of international and domestic message standards further supports clients in navigating the landscape of digital payments and financial messaging.

Volante Technologies

Venture Round in 2023
Volante Technologies, Inc. is a global financial technology company specializing in payments and financial messaging automation. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company provides a suite of services including VolPay, which accelerates payments innovation and digital transformation, and Volante Designer, aimed at simplifying financial messaging and data integration. Volante's solutions encompass payments modernization, real-time payment processing, message translation, and financial messaging services, addressing the complexities involved in these areas. With over 85 clients across 26 countries, Volante Technologies enables financial institutions and corporates to enhance their business agility, respond effectively to evolving market demands, and complete projects rapidly while minimizing disruptions to their core systems. Its extensive library of international and domestic message standards further supports clients in navigating the landscape of digital payments and financial messaging.

Vega

Seed Round in 2023
Vega is to change wealth management through the application of cutting-edge technology. We aim to bring together the private and institutional sectors with a platform that streamlines wealth creation for high-net-worth individuals and their advisors by using our team's financial and technical knowledge.

Fleximize

Debt Financing in 2023
Fleximize is a UK-based alternative business lender established in 2013 by Peter Tuvey. The company provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with access to flexible funding options ranging from £5,000 to £500,000, with terms extending from one to sixty months. Fleximize's funding solutions are designed to accommodate the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors, including professional services and hospitality. Each financing facility features flexible terms such as repayment holidays, top-ups, and no early repayment fees. To ensure personalized service, each client is assigned a dedicated relationship manager who collaborates with them to create a tailored funding package that aligns with their specific growth plans.

Rextie

Corporate Round in 2023
Rextie is a specialized currency exchange service that focuses on facilitating the buying and selling of dollars online. The company's platform allows individuals to register their dollar exchange transactions and execute them through bank transfers quickly and efficiently. Rextie offers competitive exchange rates, enabling users to safely exchange currency without the need for cash, thereby reducing the risks associated with robberies and counterfeit bills.

Exponential Markets

Seed Round in 2023
Exponential Markets is a fintech company developing innovative financial instruments for hedging risks across various asset classes. Its debut product, the Exponential Used Vehicle Index (AUTO), enables businesses like rental car companies and auto insurers to hedge against price fluctuations in used vehicles. The company aims to create cash-settled index derivatives for new markets and explore smart market applications, with a vision to build a modern exchange for tomorrow's assets.

Defacto

Debt Financing in 2023
Defacto is a fintech company that specializes in providing credit infrastructure through an API aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an invoice financing platform that addresses the working capital needs of businesses engaged in B2B transactions. This platform enables companies to finance their invoices and offers the flexibility to repay loans when their customers settle their payments. By facilitating early payments to suppliers and automating payout and reconciliation processes, Defacto helps businesses manage their cash flow efficiently and streamline their financial operations.

Silvr

Debt Financing in 2023
Silvr is a Paris-based company that transforms the funding landscape for entrepreneurs, particularly in the e-commerce sector. By utilizing digital business data to forecast future revenues, Silvr offers quick, equity-free financing solutions to e-merchants who typically face challenges in securing traditional bank loans. Its platform allows these businesses to access funding in as little as 24 hours, enabling them to invest in growth and marketing initiatives while repaying the funding based on their sales performance. Silvr aims to make financing more accessible and scalable for European entrepreneurs, deploying millions of euros each month to support their growth.

Prodigy Finance

Debt Financing in 2023
Prodigy Finance Limited is an online platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that facilitates education loans for international postgraduate and MBA students. Established in 2006, the company connects student borrowers with a community of lenders, including alumni, institutional investors, and qualified private investors. Prodigy Finance specifically targets students pursuing master's degrees across 18 countries, aiming to enhance access to higher education for those who may lack traditional financing options. In addition to its loan services, the company offers a mobile app that allows users to manage and access their loan information conveniently. Through its community funding model, Prodigy Finance addresses the financial barriers that students face, making it easier for them to pursue their academic aspirations at premium business schools.

Unlimited

Series A in 2023
Unlimited specializes in democratizing alternatives through return replication technology. It employs machine learning to create solutions that mimic alternative investment index returns.

Hokodo

Series B in 2023
Hokodo Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in developing insurance and financing solutions tailored for B2B marketplaces and digital platforms such as cloud accounting and e-invoicing systems. Founded in 2018, Hokodo offers a user-friendly digital platform that integrates easily with existing systems, streamlining the order-to-cash process. Their services include Invoice Protection, which safeguards businesses against unpaid invoices, and Secure Freight, which protects goods during transit or storage. Additionally, Hokodo enables real-time credit assessments, allowing merchants to make informed decisions regarding credit terms, protect themselves against bad debt, and access working capital financing options. Through these innovations, Hokodo aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of B2B transactions across Europe.

Clerkie

Series A in 2023
Clerkie is an AI-driven financial planning company that focuses on helping individuals manage their debt more effectively. It offers a proprietary financial automation platform that leverages conversational AI to create detailed financial knowledge graphs. This technology enables users to receive personalized answers and actionable plans tailored to their financial situations. By combining expert financial advice with automated processes, Clerkie aims to simplify the management of debt for its users, making it easier for them to take proactive steps towards alleviating their financial burdens. The platform serves both consumers seeking financial guidance and creditors looking to manage loan losses effectively.

Versana

Venture Round in 2023
Versana is a company that specializes in providing a loan data platform designed to enhance transparency and efficiency within the syndicated loan market. By offering real-time insights into loan-level details and portfolio positions, Versana enables its clients to eliminate discrepancies through direct digital access to agent banks' reference data. The company focuses on various aspects of the financial market, including loan syndication, corporate credit, leveraged finance, and investment-grade and high-yield loans. Through its innovative financial technology and data management solutions, Versana aims to streamline processes and improve overall market dynamics for its clients.

Masttro

Venture Round in 2023
Masttro is a multinational financial technology company founded in 2010, specializing in advanced solutions for ultra-high-net-worth families, family offices, and financial advisors. Established by asset owners with extensive experience in managing diversified, multi-generational wealth, Masttro aims to redefine wealth management platforms by providing open, user-friendly access to critical financial information. The company's wealth tech platform offers a comprehensive overview of both liquid and illiquid investments, as well as liabilities and passion assets. Its features include direct data aggregation and AI-driven document data extraction, facilitating interactive real-time analysis and reporting. This empowers wealth owners and their advisors to make informed, data-driven decisions while ensuring the highest standards of protection and confidentiality for their information.

Abound

Debt Financing in 2023
Abound is a consumer lending startup based in London, United Kingdom, that aims to provide low-cost personal credit as an alternative to expensive payday loans. Founded in 2020, the company leverages the UK’s Open Banking standard to analyze consumers' historical bank statement data. This approach allows Abound to develop a detailed understanding of customers' financial situations, enabling them to assess affordability more accurately while reducing dependence on traditional credit reference agency scores. By focusing on individuals with low credit scores, Abound seeks to expand access to affordable credit, thereby promoting financial inclusion.

Quantifind

Venture Round in 2023
Quantifind, Inc. is a data science company that specializes in developing advanced analytical platforms aimed at enhancing decision-making in various sectors. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a suite of tools including signum Analysis, signum Voice, and signum Impact. These tools facilitate insights into brand performance, revenue drivers, and the effectiveness of sponsorships across multiple industries such as automotive, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, financial services, pharmaceuticals, retail, and telecommunications. Additionally, Quantifind provides AI-driven solutions for anti-money laundering and fraud detection, which integrate internal financial data with public domain information to identify risks and streamline compliance efforts. The company's innovative approach aids organizations and law enforcement in mitigating financial crimes, thus enhancing overall security and operational efficiency. Quantifind also maintains a strategic partnership with Oracle Financial Services to further bolster its offerings.

Anyfin

Series C in 2023
Anyfin AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2017. It offers a loan refinancing platform that helps users improve the terms and rates of their existing loans. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and mobile technology, allowing users to refinance by simply taking a photo of their loan statements. By leveraging consumer data and payment history, Anyfin aims to help clients, particularly those with good credit ratings, reduce their interest costs without extending their repayment periods. The company focuses on providing fair and transparent financial services, initially addressing high interest and fees associated with loans and credit cards. Since its inception, Anyfin has expanded its offerings to include tools for tracking subscriptions and budgeting, enhancing users' overall financial management and encouraging better financial futures.

Finsemble

Venture Round in 2023
Finsemble is a technology company specializing in interoperability solutions for the finance industry. Its no-code and low-code smart desktop platform enables seamless connectivity between various types of applications, including native, web, in-house, and third-party software. By facilitating information sharing and synchronization, Finsemble allows clients to create customized, automation-assisted workflows that enhance operational efficiency. The platform significantly improves trading processes, achieving notable outcomes such as ten-minute time savings per trade and a 33% reduction in request-for-quote response times. Finsemble's offerings have garnered the trust of major financial institutions, including Citi, Pictet Asset Management, and Charles River Development, due to its commitment to high-quality US-based support and collaborative partnerships.

Acin

Series B in 2022
Acin is a fintech company dedicated to enhancing the safety of banks and transforming the financial sector's management of non-financial risk. It has developed a non-financial risk intelligence data network that utilizes digitization technology to connect firms. By focusing on data standardization and advanced technology, Acin enables organizations to digitize and consistently assess, manage, and mitigate non-financial risks. This industry-wide network facilitates collaboration among users both within and across different organizations, promoting a unified approach to risk management in the financial industry.

Greenwood

Series B in 2022
Greenwood is a financial technology firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that operates a digital banking platform tailored specifically for Black and Latinx individuals and business owners. Founded in 2020, Greenwood offers a range of financial services designed to empower its clients, including savings and spending accounts, peer-to-peer transfers, mobile deposit capabilities, and access to a global network of automated teller machines. The platform emphasizes community reinvestment and innovative features, such as early pay options, all delivered through a user-friendly mobile banking experience. With a commitment to serving underrepresented communities, Greenwood aims to provide best-in-class digital banking services while fostering economic growth and support for its customers.

Banked

Series A in 2022
Banked is a global payments network company founded in 2018 with offices in Palo Alto, London, Sydney, Melbourne, and Vilnius. It develops a payment platform that connects people's bank account data to third-party applications via secure APIs, enabling real-time, transparent, and secure payment processes. The platform offers features such as bank account connections, spending analysis, balance and income verification, and low-cost payments. By leveraging modern banking infrastructure, Banked aims to eliminate costly fees and enhance financial fluidity for consumers, businesses, and banks.

Lentra

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2019, Lentra is a technology company that provides a SaaS platform aimed at democratizing digital lending for banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The platform utilizes an artificial intelligence-driven, modular architecture that allows financial institutions to create customized loan products and enhance customer experiences. Lentra's services support over 50 banks and facilitate the processing of approximately 2 million loan applications each month, totaling over $20 billion in processed loan applications. The company's solutions enable clients to expand their market reach, minimize non-performing assets, and optimize operational efficiencies, all while offering a flexible pay-as-you-go pricing model to support their growth.

TRM Labs

Series B in 2022
TRM Labs Inc. is a blockchain intelligence company that provides a platform focused on token relationship management, utilizing machine learning to assist clients in managing customer relationships and detecting suspicious activities. The platform offers solutions for on-chain anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and relationship management specifically tailored for digital asset firms. Additionally, TRM Labs develops enterprise applications and tools that enable organizations to launch blockchain-based products aimed at identifying fraudulent activities such as money laundering and market manipulation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, cryptocurrency businesses, and government agencies, and has established partnerships with notable organizations such as PayPal, Visa, and federal agencies. TRM Labs is committed to enhancing the safety of the financial ecosystem through advanced data engineering and threat intelligence, backed by a team of experts with extensive experience in law enforcement and technology.

Nammu21

Series A in 2022
Nammu21, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a digitization and analytics platform. This platform is designed to deconstruct, digitize, and analyze complex interconnected transaction documents within the finance ecosystem. By facilitating access to and extraction of data, Nammu21 enables stakeholders to generate new value from previously inaccessible information. The company's tools aim to bridge the gap between traditional business practices and the evolving digital landscape, enhancing the transaction experience and process for clients by transforming intricate data structures into easily accessible formats.

xalts

Seed Round in 2022
Xalts is a technology platform designed to enhance the efficiency of treasury and finance teams by automating various financial operations. The platform utilizes AI agents that execute time-consuming tasks such as data management, reconciliation, banking queries, and complex trade finance processes, thereby enabling finance teams to manage revenue, liquidity, and trade finance operations more effectively. Xalts also offers a connectivity network with banks, payment providers, and logistics partners to streamline end-to-end treasury processes. Users can access its solutions through the Contour Network Hub or integrate them with third-party ERP and TMS systems. Trusted by leading Fortune 500 companies, Xalts is supported by notable investors including Accel, Citi Ventures, Bangkok Bank, and CTBC Capital.

Quassar Capital

Venture Round in 2022
Quassar Capital is a firm with a broad presence in the US, founded in 2012, which manages $23.6 billion in assets. Our people have extensive experience in various fields such as applied mathematics, statistical methods, financial markets, as well as advanced programming with a quantitative approach, which has allowed a sustained growth in recent years always betting on the most innovative technology and which is reflected in the excellent results towards our investors. Delivering high-quality returns requires unwavering focus, continuous adaptation to dynamic conditions, and the active pursuit of market opportunities. To achieve this, we invest significantly in technology and infrastructure and bring together diverse perspectives and approaches. Quassar Capital, L.P. a Cabrera Capital Markets, LLC company.

SeQura

Debt Financing in 2022
SeQura is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in eCommerce payment solutions for retailers. The company enhances conversion rates and ensures secure payments by offering a variety of payment options, including "Pay Now," "Buy Now Pay Later," and "Pay in 3." SeQura's platform is designed to improve customer acquisition and retention by providing flexible credit payment services tailored to diverse industry needs. It incorporates innovative risk scoring techniques to broaden credit access for underserved shoppers, facilitating engaging payment experiences such as interest-free credit and installment plans. By optimizing sales performance, SeQura caters to value-conscious consumers seeking convenient payment methods.

Access Fintech

Series C in 2022
Access Fintech Limited is a fintech company that specializes in providing risk management services to banks and buy-side firms within the global financial services industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, the company has developed a platform that aggregates data from various internal systems, vendors, and outsourcers. This technology enables users to visualize the entire trade lifecycle and prioritize risks effectively. By offering a unified portal, Access Fintech allows financial institutions to analyze exceptions, understand associated risks, and adjust their priorities according to market conditions. The platform facilitates collaboration among teams by enabling the sharing of business exceptions and tracking usage patterns, while also connecting firms with fintech providers for software trials. Overall, Access Fintech enhances transparency and control within financial institutions, streamlining their operational models and improving risk management processes.

Belvo

Venture Round in 2022
Belvo is an open finance API platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company enables financial innovators to connect their users' accounts to various applications, facilitating the access and interpretation of financial data in a straightforward and scalable manner. Belvo's platform allows developers to gain insights into user behavior and manage financial transactions efficiently, thus helping businesses to streamline operations and create new revenue opportunities through a unified open finance solution.

Genesis Global

Venture Round in 2022
Genesis Global Technology Limited specializes in developing custom software and solutions tailored for the capital markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company provides a range of platforms designed to enhance trading and operational efficiency. Its offerings include an automated quoting system for managing requests for quotes, an order execution management system, and a trade allocation manager that facilitates various trading processes. Additionally, Genesis Global offers tools for data management and reconciliation, such as a short/long code manager and a matcher. The company is led by a team of industry veterans with substantial experience in trading technologies across multiple asset classes, aiming to deliver innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of clients in the financial sector.

Illuminate Financial Management

Venture Round in 2022
Illuminate Financial Management, established in 2014, is a London-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in the Fintech sector. It focuses on areas such as compliance, regulation, and connectivity within financial institutions, primarily in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million to $3 million, aiming for a 5% to 20% stake in its portfolio companies. Illuminate Financial Management provides deep domain expertise and industry network, acting as a trusted partner to guide its investments through their early stages.

MQube

Series A in 2022
MQube is a technology-driven company focused on transforming the UK mortgage market by addressing the challenges faced by lenders, brokers, landlords, and home buyers. Established with a commitment to enhancing user experience, MQube launched its MPowered Mortgages and MPowered platform in 2021. The company utilizes artificial intelligence, unique document extraction technology, and smart data management to automate lending decisions, thereby providing borrowers with greater certainty and control over the mortgage process. Its platform ensures the accuracy of customer data and facilitates the retrieval of relevant data points from documents supplied by mortgage brokers. This innovation enables customers to secure mortgages more easily while allowing lenders to make quicker lending decisions and improve overall customer outcomes.

Crowdz

Convertible Note in 2022
Crowdz is a company focused on modernizing the traditional trade finance industry through innovative technology. Its invoicing software automates product search and sourcing, streamlines commercial transactions, and enhances predictive data analytics. By digitizing receivables on-chain, Crowdz enables small and midsize enterprises to access business financing, fostering their ability to compete both locally and globally. The company has auto risk-rated $4.2 billion in receivables, allowing funders to make informed decisions that align with their investment strategies. To date, over $93 million has been financed through Crowdz's platform. The firm's customer and investor base includes notable entities such as Citibank, Barclays, and Meta, contributing to its total investment of over $28 million.

Lev

Series B in 2022
Lev Inc is a financial services company based in New York, founded in 2019, that specializes in lending and capital management solutions for commercial real estate transactions. The company has developed a technology platform that digitizes the process of finding and closing loans for property transactions. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, Lev's platform analyzes historical data and lender activity to identify optimal financing scenarios for each deal. It also facilitates communication by contacting and negotiating with lenders on behalf of clients, thereby streamlining the financing process and helping clients secure the most suitable financing for their projects.

Proxymity

Series B in 2022
Proxymity Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a digital platform for proxy voting and investor communications. Founded in 2017, Proxymity's platform connects issuers, intermediaries, and investors in real-time, streamlining the proxy voting process and enhancing the flow of information among parties. By automating shareholder disclosure requests and responses in regulatory-compliant formats, Proxymity improves the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of investor communications. Its digital solution facilitates the real-time exchange of meeting data, votes, and other critical information, eliminating the need for manual data entry and paper-based processes.

Nubank

Post in 2022
Nubank is a prominent digital bank revolutionizing finance with its customer-centric approach. It provides a variety of services, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payments, all accessible through a simple mobile app. Known for transparency, ease of use, and low fees, Nubank aims to empower users with innovative solutions for better financial management.

Fidel API

Series B in 2022
Fidel API is a financial infrastructure platform that allows developers to create programmable experiences during transaction events on payment cards. Established in 2018 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Lisbon and New York, Fidel API provides tools that enhance interactions between merchants and consumers by facilitating real-time, event-driven engagements. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with major payment networks, such as Visa and Mastercard, to deliver detailed transaction data, including amount, location, date, and merchant. This capability supports improved marketing strategies and customer engagement through tailored loyalty and rewards programs, as well as streamlined processes for reimbursements and expense management. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises, and has established partnerships with prominent firms across various sectors.

Octaura

Seed Round in 2022
Octaura is an electronic trading solution created by the industry – for the industry. Backed by eight major US financial institutions, Octaura has reimagined the way the syndicated loan and the CLO markets trade. Efficiency, transparency and simplicity are at the heart of what we do.

Proxymity

Series B in 2022
Proxymity Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a digital platform for proxy voting and investor communications. Founded in 2017, Proxymity's platform connects issuers, intermediaries, and investors in real-time, streamlining the proxy voting process and enhancing the flow of information among parties. By automating shareholder disclosure requests and responses in regulatory-compliant formats, Proxymity improves the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of investor communications. Its digital solution facilitates the real-time exchange of meeting data, votes, and other critical information, eliminating the need for manual data entry and paper-based processes.

Capitolis

Series D in 2022
Capitolis Inc. is a financial technology company that provides an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of capital markets. Its platform allows financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the rapid sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting global banks with institutional investors, Capitolis enables access to diversified capital and investment opportunities, ultimately transforming the efficiency of market participants and supporting their growth objectives.

ChargeAfter

Series B in 2022
ChargeAfter Ltd is a financing platform founded in 2017, headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York, New York. The company specializes in connecting retailers with multiple lenders to provide consumers with personalized, responsible financing options at the point of sale. Its platform utilizes a data-driven decisioning engine to streamline the approval process, enabling merchants to deliver relevant financing offers based on individual credit profiles. ChargeAfter's solution allows retailers to implement financing options quickly across both online and in-store channels, enhancing customer experiences while improving conversion rates and average order value. The platform also features an easy-to-use merchant dashboard, detailed transaction reporting, and options for white-label integration, thereby supporting lenders in expanding their reach within new retail markets.

Penelope

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Penelope is a self-service retirement platform tailored for small and micro businesses. The company offers a technology-driven solution that simplifies the process of establishing and managing retirement plans for busy entrepreneurs and business owners. By automating employee investing and reducing administrative burdens, Penelope streamlines costs and minimizes paperwork. Additionally, the platform provides educational resources to help employees better understand their retirement options, fostering informed decision-making.

SIMON Markets

Corporate Round in 2022
SIMON Markets LLC is a financial technology company headquartered in New York City that specializes in providing an online distribution platform tailored for financial professionals. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on structured investments and has developed a comprehensive suite of digital wealth management tools. The platform features on-demand education, intuitive marketplaces, real-time analytics, and lifecycle management capabilities. This innovative approach aims to simplify complex financial challenges and streamline the delivery of structured investment and annuity solutions for professionals in the financial sector.

Sharegain

Series B in 2022
Sharegain Ltd. is a fintech company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in a securities lending platform aimed at pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers. Founded in 2015, Sharegain seeks to democratize the securities lending industry, which is valued at $3 trillion, by providing an automated solution that allows financial institutions to generate additional income from their existing assets, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs. The platform offers enhanced revenue opportunities while ensuring full control and transparency with minimal overhead costs. By enabling online brokers, private banks, wealth managers, and custodians to lend their securities, Sharegain helps these institutions unlock hidden value within their portfolios and deliver improved financial performance for themselves and their clients.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2022
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that specializes in modernizing the equity capital markets. Based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle, CMG offers a platform that provides real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. Founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2017 by a team of experienced professionals, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiencies in capital raising activities. It enables users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration between stakeholders. Currently, CMG's platform is utilized by over 100 buy-side firms and 10 investment banks, supporting a substantial amount of assets under management.

Contour

Series A in 2021
Contour is developing a decentralized trade finance network aimed at simplifying collaboration within the global trade ecosystem. By utilizing advanced technologies, the company seeks to eliminate barriers that hinder seamless trade, facilitating the instant flow of trusted data among banks, corporations, and various service providers. Contour's platform integrates with leading digital document systems and other digital networks, promoting a frictionless exchange of information across fragmented trade routes. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and transparency in trade finance, ultimately supporting a more interconnected global market.

Proxymity

Series B in 2021
Proxymity Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a digital platform for proxy voting and investor communications. Founded in 2017, Proxymity's platform connects issuers, intermediaries, and investors in real-time, streamlining the proxy voting process and enhancing the flow of information among parties. By automating shareholder disclosure requests and responses in regulatory-compliant formats, Proxymity improves the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of investor communications. Its digital solution facilitates the real-time exchange of meeting data, votes, and other critical information, eliminating the need for manual data entry and paper-based processes.

Qupital

Debt Financing in 2021
Qupital Limited is a fintech company that operates an online invoice trading platform designed to facilitate financing for businesses by allowing them to raise funds against their receivables. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong, the platform connects Hong Kong-registered businesses with a diverse range of professional investors, including institutional investors and family offices. By enabling these businesses to upload invoices, Qupital allows investors to evaluate individual invoices and propose discount rates for advancing cash, thereby enhancing liquidity in the market. This innovative approach not only helps businesses reduce their financing costs but also provides investors with access to a new asset class of accounts receivables. Through its self-developed risk control model and strategic partnerships, Qupital aims to improve the efficiency of the financing process for cross-border e-commerce sellers.

Doconomy

Venture Round in 2021
Doconomy AB is a fintech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2018, that specializes in digital banking services. It has developed the DO application, which allows users to track and measure their carbon dioxide emissions and ecological footprint resulting from online purchases. One of its notable offerings is DO Black, a credit card that incorporates a carbon limit, encouraging users to engage in sustainable consumption. Doconomy's mission is to inspire behavioral change and reduce carbon emissions by connecting consumers, producers, retailers, and influencers within a circular ecosystem. The company provides tools that enable users to visualize the environmental impact of their financial transactions and offers insights and incentives for reducing consumption, thereby promoting a sustainable lifestyle for all.

DriveWealth

Series D in 2021
DriveWealth is a fintech company based in Chatham, New Jersey, founded in 2012. It operates a mobile investing platform designed for individual investors, offering a range of exchange-traded funds, U.S.-listed stocks, and educational content to help users understand financial basics. DriveWealth's technology enables partners worldwide to provide branded investing experiences, facilitating customer acquisition, loyalty, retention, and revenue growth. The company specializes in fractional equities trading and offers cloud-based, API-driven brokerage infrastructure, allowing global partners to access the U.S. equities market through real-time fractional share investments.

Quassar Capital

Venture Round in 2021
Quassar Capital is a firm with a broad presence in the US, founded in 2012, which manages $23.6 billion in assets. Our people have extensive experience in various fields such as applied mathematics, statistical methods, financial markets, as well as advanced programming with a quantitative approach, which has allowed a sustained growth in recent years always betting on the most innovative technology and which is reflected in the excellent results towards our investors. Delivering high-quality returns requires unwavering focus, continuous adaptation to dynamic conditions, and the active pursuit of market opportunities. To achieve this, we invest significantly in technology and infrastructure and bring together diverse perspectives and approaches. Quassar Capital, L.P. a Cabrera Capital Markets, LLC company.

Daylight

Seed Round in 2021
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight offers a range of services including prepaid cards, financial tools, and advice tailored to the unique needs of its members. The platform not only facilitates smarter financial habits but also provides cashback rewards for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. By fostering a supportive community, Daylight aims to empower individuals to navigate the financial system effectively and build a secure future without compromise.

SmartAsset

Series D in 2021
SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, facilitating connections between consumers and financial advisors through its SmartAdvisor marketplace. The company reaches approximately 75 million individuals monthly with its educational content, personalized calculators, and financial tools designed to guide users in making informed personal finance decisions related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being named one of the fastest-growing private companies and receiving accolades for its financial planning technology. The company recently completed a significant funding round, further solidifying its valuation and position in the financial technology sector.

Contour

Series A in 2021
Contour is developing a decentralized trade finance network aimed at simplifying collaboration within the global trade ecosystem. By utilizing advanced technologies, the company seeks to eliminate barriers that hinder seamless trade, facilitating the instant flow of trusted data among banks, corporations, and various service providers. Contour's platform integrates with leading digital document systems and other digital networks, promoting a frictionless exchange of information across fragmented trade routes. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and transparency in trade finance, ultimately supporting a more interconnected global market.

BondbloX

Series A in 2021
BondbloX is a Singapore-based fintech company specializing in the Asian bond markets. It addresses the longstanding challenges in bond trading by offering a blockchain-based digital bond exchange that enables investors to access live prices and trade bonds in smaller denominations. This platform allows users to create and manage their bond portfolios while monitoring daily performance through real-time tracking of gains or losses. By leveraging advanced technology, BondbloX aims to enhance transparency in bond trading and provide a more accessible and convenient experience for investors, particularly those who have been underserved in traditional markets.

Komgo

Series B in 2021
Komgo SA is a Swiss-based technology company that operates a distributed ledger platform aimed at digitalizing the trade and commodities finance sector. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Geneva, the company has expanded its presence with offices in Singapore, London, New York, and Houston. Komgo's platform streamlines trade finance processes by eliminating manual and paper-based methods, thereby reducing the risk of fraud and enhancing efficiency. It provides a secure environment for peer-to-peer transactions, which allows banks, traders, and other participants to easily access the liquidity necessary for global trade. By offering innovative workflow solutions and a benchmark data reference for the industry, Komgo is committed to simplifying trade finance and creating a more transparent and efficient marketplace.

Capitolis

Series C in 2021
Capitolis Inc. is a financial technology company that provides an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of capital markets. Its platform allows financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the rapid sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting global banks with institutional investors, Capitolis enables access to diversified capital and investment opportunities, ultimately transforming the efficiency of market participants and supporting their growth objectives.

Socure

Series D in 2021
Socure Inc. is a provider of digital identity verification solutions, focusing on real-time identity authentication through its Socure ID+ platform. This predictive analytics platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate identities by analyzing a multitude of online and offline data sources, including email, phone numbers, addresses, IP addresses, and social media profiles. Socure's offerings include Aida, an AI-driven bot for validating digital identities, Docv, an omnichannel document verification solution, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which tackles synthetic identity fraud. The company addresses the needs of various sectors, including software, consulting, and financial firms, through compliance initiatives such as customer identification programs, know your customer requirements, and anti-money laundering measures. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure has established partnerships with key industry players to enhance its service delivery.

Genesis Global

Series B in 2021
Genesis Global Technology Limited specializes in developing custom software and solutions tailored for the capital markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company provides a range of platforms designed to enhance trading and operational efficiency. Its offerings include an automated quoting system for managing requests for quotes, an order execution management system, and a trade allocation manager that facilitates various trading processes. Additionally, Genesis Global offers tools for data management and reconciliation, such as a short/long code manager and a matcher. The company is led by a team of industry veterans with substantial experience in trading technologies across multiple asset classes, aiming to deliver innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of clients in the financial sector.

Solidatus

Series A in 2021
Solidatus is a leading provider of data lineage and conceptual modeling solutions, focused on helping organizations manage their metadata, data, and processes effectively. The company offers software that enables businesses to visualize data flows within their systems, facilitating regulatory compliance, improving governance, and optimizing data landscapes. Solidatus builds interconnected digital maps of organizations, which simplifies complexity and enhances operational efficiency. Its unique approach validates the integrity of AI-generated data and supports transformational change initiatives, making it an essential tool for data-rich and regulated sectors such as finance, pharmaceuticals, and utilities. With a growing global presence, Solidatus operates from its headquarters in London and an office in Singapore, with plans for expansion into the US, Europe, and the Middle East.
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