Core Innovation Capital

Core Innovation Capital, established in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles with an additional office in San Francisco, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. The company focuses on financial services and technology-related startups, particularly those serving underbanked consumers and empowering small businesses and everyday Americans. Their portfolio companies aim to deliver efficient, well-designed solutions that create upward mobility, drive profit margins, and enhance consumer value.

Chris Bishko

General Partner

Arjan Schütte

Managing Partner

Zev Wexler

CFO and COO

Past deals in Panama

PayJoy

Series B in 2019
PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in providing smartphone-enabled financing solutions, primarily targeting underbanked individuals in emerging markets. By leveraging mobile security technology, PayJoy allows customers to select a smartphone, make an initial deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. The financed smartphone serves as collateral, unlocking its full functionality once the purchase is complete. PayJoy's mission is to enhance access to credit for underserved populations, helping them navigate financial challenges and improve their economic standing. The company has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, and continues to show solid profitability and growth.

PayJoy

Series A in 2016
PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in providing smartphone-enabled financing solutions, primarily targeting underbanked individuals in emerging markets. By leveraging mobile security technology, PayJoy allows customers to select a smartphone, make an initial deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. The financed smartphone serves as collateral, unlocking its full functionality once the purchase is complete. PayJoy's mission is to enhance access to credit for underserved populations, helping them navigate financial challenges and improve their economic standing. The company has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, and continues to show solid profitability and growth.
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