Class 5 Global

Class 5 Global is a venture capital investment firm established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies across a variety of sectors, including consumer products, consumer services, information technology, e-commerce, and software as a service. Class 5 Global aims to support emerging market entrepreneurs, seeking opportunities in regions such as Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Through its investments, the firm looks to foster innovation and growth in the technology-driven landscape.

Joel Ayala

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Zachary Finkelstein

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Caio Franco

Venture Partner

37 past transactions

BRKZ

Series A in 2025
BRKZ is a construction technology company that empowers contractors by offering a one-stop solution for purchasing building materials. It provides features such as registration, quotation management, and material procurement to streamline the construction process.

Invygo

Series A in 2024
Invygo is MENA's leading car subscription service, offering consumers accessible mobility options via an all-inclusive monthly subscription through its mobile app. It provides dealers with a new revenue-generating business model that reduces depreciation and operational costs.

Caliza

Seed Round in 2024
Caliza develops global financial infrastructure to facilitate borderless commerce. It enables businesses to offer instant cross-border settlements and regulated digital dollar accounts to their customers, powered by stablecoins.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2024
Penny Software, established in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializes in developing and providing Penny, a comprehensive cloud-based procure-to-pay system. This platform streamlines the full procurement cycle, from request to approval, enabling users to manage RFQs, compare quotations, send purchase orders, and facilitate payments. Key features include an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline management, product comparison, customizable reporting, and role-based privileges. Designed for mid-sized enterprises, Penny Software aims to consolidate spending needs into a single intelligent system, simplifying the procurement process.

BRKZ

Seed Round in 2023
BRKZ is a construction technology company that empowers contractors by offering a one-stop solution for purchasing building materials. It provides features such as registration, quotation management, and material procurement to streamline the construction process.

Prota Games

Seed Round in 2022
Prota Games is a developer of cryptocurrency-based computer games, focusing on the play-to-earn genre. Its platform facilitates buying, selling, and trading in-game goods with instant liquidity, enabling players to potentially earn money through console-based casual games.

Koban

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Koban is a fintech company dedicated to simplifying finance and transforming how money works in Latin America. It offers user-friendly digital financial services, including payments, transfers, savings tools, and credit facilities, all securely accessible through its platform.

SoBanHang (Finan Pte.)

Seed Round in 2022
SoBanHang is a company that provides digital solutions for small and micro businesses, enabling them to create online stores and effectively manage their cash flow. The company's software facilitates the development of websites and the management of sales transactions, allowing businesses to reach a broader customer base through mobile platforms. By offering tools for online storefronts and financial management, SoBanHang aims to enhance revenue generation and streamline sales processes for its users.

Vest

Seed Round in 2022
Vest is an app-based brokerage that wants to provide Latin American savers with access to American assets that are differentiated by product, pricing, and content. Latin Americans are known for saving, but many prefer to do so in cash or in zero-interest savings accounts.

Field Materials

Funding Round in 2022
Field Materials is an innovative AI procurement platform tailored for the construction industry. The company offers web and mobile applications that enhance inventory management, material purchasing, and equipment rentals by automating the processing of quotes, invoices, packing slips, and receipts. This automation helps users save between 5-10% on material costs. The platform facilitates the comparison of vendor quotes, manages orders and deliveries, and centralizes vendor communications, while also automatically generating essential project documentation and streamlining invoice verification and payments. By providing these integrated solutions, Field Materials enables contractors and vendors to standardize their procurement processes, reduce costs, and maintain budgetary control. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs, the company is supported by notable venture capital and industry executives.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2022
Penny Software, established in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializes in developing and providing Penny, a comprehensive cloud-based procure-to-pay system. This platform streamlines the full procurement cycle, from request to approval, enabling users to manage RFQs, compare quotations, send purchase orders, and facilitate payments. Key features include an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline management, product comparison, customizable reporting, and role-based privileges. Designed for mid-sized enterprises, Penny Software aims to consolidate spending needs into a single intelligent system, simplifying the procurement process.

Zarya App

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zarya operates an online reselling platform that allows small sellers to source a diverse range of products, including apparel for women and children, electronics, and home goods. The platform provides a catalog of quality products, enabling sellers to offer these items within their networks. In addition to facilitating product access, Zarya encourages users to connect and share product recommendations, ensuring that shoppers can find a wide variety of quality products at affordable prices.

Caliza

Seed Round in 2021
Caliza develops global financial infrastructure to facilitate borderless commerce. It enables businesses to offer instant cross-border settlements and regulated digital dollar accounts to their customers, powered by stablecoins.

Zilla

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zilla is a financial service company that enables Africans to buy now and pay later across online and offline channels at 0% interest rate

SoBanHang (Finan Pte.)

Seed Round in 2021
SoBanHang is a company that provides digital solutions for small and micro businesses, enabling them to create online stores and effectively manage their cash flow. The company's software facilitates the development of websites and the management of sales transactions, allowing businesses to reach a broader customer base through mobile platforms. By offering tools for online storefronts and financial management, SoBanHang aims to enhance revenue generation and streamline sales processes for its users.

Baraka

Seed Round in 2021
Baraka is an investment application based in the UAE that aims to democratize access to stock markets for all individuals. The platform provides users with educational resources, market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to enhance their investment knowledge and confidence. Baraka enables commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing users to explore diverse investment opportunities. By focusing on accessibility and empowerment, Baraka seeks to cultivate a new generation of informed investors.

Koban

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Koban is a fintech company dedicated to simplifying finance and transforming how money works in Latin America. It offers user-friendly digital financial services, including payments, transfers, savings tools, and credit facilities, all securely accessible through its platform.

10club

Seed Round in 2021
10club acquires small e-commerce brands and scales their businesses. It targets successful startups that struggle with growth and competition, providing entrepreneurs an exit while preserving their hard work.

Telda

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Telda is a financial brand operating in the MENA region, specifically designed for Millennials and Gen Z. It aims to simplify the payment experience and facilitate peer-to-peer transfers, offering a modern alternative to traditional banking. The company has developed a money transfer application that allows users to easily send, spend, and save money. With features such as biometric identification and a 3D secure application, Telda enables users to open a free account without paperwork. The platform provides the ability to send and receive money from friends at no cost, while also offering insights into spending habits to help users manage their finances effectively.

Baraka

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Baraka is an investment application based in the UAE that aims to democratize access to stock markets for all individuals. The platform provides users with educational resources, market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to enhance their investment knowledge and confidence. Baraka enables commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing users to explore diverse investment opportunities. By focusing on accessibility and empowerment, Baraka seeks to cultivate a new generation of informed investors.

Ziina

Seed Round in 2021
Ziina is a financial services company that provides a peer-to-peer payment platform for mobile apps. The platform features bank-grade security, end-to-end encryption, and the ability to send and receive funds using just a phone number, enabling both individuals and businesses to manage money securely and efficiently.

Homebase

Seed Round in 2020
Homebase operates a real estate lending platform that facilitates homeownership by offering customized financing options. The company's services include rent-to-own real estate financing, providing an alternative to traditional mortgages that often come with rigid terms and high interest rates. By enabling potential homeowners to purchase properties without the need for significant savings upfront, Homebase aims to simplify the process of buying and owning a home.

PAYZE

Pre Seed Round in 2020
PAYZE is a payment gateway that instantly onboards online merchants. It enables marketplaces to define payment split schemes once, automating accounting processes and reducing tax-related risks.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2020
Penny Software, established in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializes in developing and providing Penny, a comprehensive cloud-based procure-to-pay system. This platform streamlines the full procurement cycle, from request to approval, enabling users to manage RFQs, compare quotations, send purchase orders, and facilitate payments. Key features include an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline management, product comparison, customizable reporting, and role-based privileges. Designed for mid-sized enterprises, Penny Software aims to consolidate spending needs into a single intelligent system, simplifying the procurement process.

Nomad Homes

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Nomad Homes is an online real estate brokerage platform headquartered in Dubai. It operates across Europe and the Middle East, empowering agents to collaborate and enhancing buyers' home purchasing journeys through its co-pilot tool.

Ziina

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ziina is a financial services company that provides a peer-to-peer payment platform for mobile apps. The platform features bank-grade security, end-to-end encryption, and the ability to send and receive funds using just a phone number, enabling both individuals and businesses to manage money securely and efficiently.

Invygo

Seed Round in 2020
Invygo is MENA's leading car subscription service, offering consumers accessible mobility options via an all-inclusive monthly subscription through its mobile app. It provides dealers with a new revenue-generating business model that reduces depreciation and operational costs.

TrueHome

Series A in 2020
TrueHome is a Mexican real estate company founded in 2017 by Raúl Villarreal and headquartered in Mexico City. The company aims to enhance real estate services by providing homeowners with a comprehensive and transparent selling experience. TrueHome manages the entire process for clients, guiding them through potentially complex and lengthy procedures, including documentation, contracts, and credit processes. In addition to these services, TrueHome features an online platform that employs an algorithm to make instant offers to homeowners, taking into account local and national housing market dynamics. This approach enables homeowners to access greater liquidity in a typically non-liquid market, facilitating the buying and selling of undervalued assets.

Dapi

Seed Round in 2020
Dapi Ltd is a fintech company that specializes in developing an open banking application programming interface (API) designed to facilitate seamless payment transactions between consumer bank accounts and businesses. Established in 2019 and based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dapi provides a suite of APIs that enable real-time access to customer bank accounts, payment initiation, and financial data retrieval. This functionality allows developers to create a variety of financial applications, including digital wallets and budget trackers, while also enabling fintech companies to offer services based on bank statement data. Operating in seven countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, and Kuwait, Dapi has experienced significant demand for its services, achieving notable growth in annual recurring revenue.

Invygo

Seed Round in 2019
Invygo is MENA's leading car subscription service, offering consumers accessible mobility options via an all-inclusive monthly subscription through its mobile app. It provides dealers with a new revenue-generating business model that reduces depreciation and operational costs.

Luminous Computing

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Luminous Computing specializes in developing photonics chips tailored for artificial intelligence workloads. Their flagship product is an AI training and inference chip that packs the power of supercomputers into a single unit, mitigating traditional processing bottlenecks.

EmCasa

Series A in 2018
EmCasa is a real estate platform based in Brazil that aims to simplify the home buying and selling process through advanced technology and a strong emphasis on customer service. The platform offers virtual tours that allow users to explore properties in detail, including wall colors, room sizes, and unique features. By providing data-driven advisory services, EmCasa helps users save time and money while minimizing stress and inefficiencies associated with real estate transactions. The company's approach focuses on making the experience enjoyable and straightforward for clients.

Beam

Seed Round in 2018
Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a micro-mobility company that offers electric scooters for rent through a user-friendly mobile application. Established in 2018 and based in Singapore, Beam aims to enhance urban mobility by providing a network of shared e-scooters that can be easily accessed on a pay-per-use basis. The company promotes responsible parking by incentivizing users to return scooters to designated parking spots, thereby minimizing clutter on city streets. By leveraging Internet of Things technology, Beam contributes to improved last-mile connectivity, helps alleviate traffic congestion, and supports environmental sustainability efforts.

Yellow

Series A in 2018
Yellow is a micro-mobility platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, offering dockless bike and e-scooter sharing services. Founded in 2017 by experienced entrepreneurs, Yellow allows users to book and drop off bikes or scooters anywhere via its mobile application, aiming to improve traffic circulation and daily commuting efficiency in urban centers. The company is a leading player in the Latin American micro-mobility market.

Yellow

Seed Round in 2018
Yellow is a micro-mobility platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, offering dockless bike and e-scooter sharing services. Founded in 2017 by experienced entrepreneurs, Yellow allows users to book and drop off bikes or scooters anywhere via its mobile application, aiming to improve traffic circulation and daily commuting efficiency in urban centers. The company is a leading player in the Latin American micro-mobility market.

Finix

Seed Round in 2017
Finix develops a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payments. The platform uses modular architecture and real-time tracking to consolidate payment data and facilitate global money transfers.

Cadre

Series C in 2017
Cadre is an online marketplace established in 2014 that connects accredited investors with opportunities in commercial real estate. Founded by Ryan Williams, Josh Kushner, and Jared Kushner, the platform leverages proprietary technology and data analytics to streamline the investment process, allowing users to analyze assets quickly, identify market trends, and make informed decisions. Cadre introduces liquidity to the real estate market by enabling investors to sell their interests on a secondary marketplace, thus enhancing transparency and efficiency. The company manages various investment funds, including the Cadre Direct Access Fund, which focuses on value-added opportunities in multi-family, industrial, hospitality, and office asset classes within the United States. By utilizing data science, Cadre aims to provide an economical approach to real estate investment, helping investors diversify portfolios and mitigate risks while targeting long-term returns.
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