Petal
Venture Round in 2023
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.
Pasito simplifies employee benefits enrollment through its intelligent platform. It uses advanced algorithms and data to provide personalized guidance for each individual, helping them make informed decisions about their HSA plans, supplemental medical insurance, voluntary insurance, and retirement accounts year-round.
Addition Wealth
Seed Round in 2022
Addition Wealth is a digital platform that empowers employees to make informed financial decisions. It combines online tools, educational resources, expert content, and access to financial professionals, making personalized financial advice accessible to all employees. The company partners with employers to improve their workforce's financial well-being.
Chapter operates a Medicare navigation platform that provides advisory services to help seniors select health coverage. The service presents comprehensive plan comparisons, enrollment assistance, and ongoing support, tailoring recommendations to individual needs, cost considerations, and coverage preferences. The platform is designed to align incentives between Medicare advisors and consumers by delivering independent guidance that is not influenced by economic relationships. Through digital tools and personalized guidance, Chapter enables older adults to navigate Medicare options efficiently, supporting informed decision-making and long-term healthcare security.
ATM.com is a technology company that helps consumers control and monetize the value of their data. It develops Ant Transaction Machines to track data and give users immediate control over what can be used, enabling self-monetization of digital actions. The company also operates an embedded financial platform that makes micro-investing and participation in rewards programs more accessible, allowing users to open investment accounts and build small, recurring investments. Founded in 2018 in Newport Beach, California by Walter Cruttenden and Mike Gleason, ATM.com focuses on capturing data-driven value and facilitating revenue sharing with data aggregators and micro-investment partners while simplifying access to investment opportunities for individuals.
Chapter operates a Medicare navigation platform that provides advisory services to help seniors select health coverage. The service presents comprehensive plan comparisons, enrollment assistance, and ongoing support, tailoring recommendations to individual needs, cost considerations, and coverage preferences. The platform is designed to align incentives between Medicare advisors and consumers by delivering independent guidance that is not influenced by economic relationships. Through digital tools and personalized guidance, Chapter enables older adults to navigate Medicare options efficiently, supporting informed decision-making and long-term healthcare security.
One is a financial mobile application headquartered in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of banking and fintech solutions. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on enhancing users' financial capabilities by providing services such as online payments, cash transactions, and digital wallet functionalities. The app is designed to increase users' spending power by optimizing their earnings and helping them achieve financial goals more efficiently. Additionally, One enables users to share money easily with family and friends while promoting faster growth of their finances. Through its innovative offerings, One aims to bridge financial gaps for its users.
Kikoff is a personal finance platform that helps users build credit histories and improve credit scores. Through a web and mobile app, it provides tools to build credit, save, monitor credit scores and reports, and access funds by paying back monthly to establish a payment history. The platform emphasizes turning credit builders into reliable borrowers and offers AI-powered products to help users build credit, reduce debt, save on bills, and access money, enabling individuals to take control of their financial future. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco.
SeedFi operates an online platform offering payroll loans to consumers, focusing on those living paycheck to paycheck. Founded in 2019 by fintech veterans, the company aims to provide lower-cost access to capital and improve financial health for vulnerable members of society.
Yotta Technologies Inc., established in 2019 and based in New York, operates a savings platform that combines elements of banking and gaming. It offers users the opportunity to save money and enter weekly prize draws, with the interest portion from banks funding these prizes.
Jiko is a fintech company that offers debit cards and a digital money platform designed to combine everyday payments with treasury-based investing. Its debit product includes cash back on purchases, single-use virtual cards, and no minimum balance, delivered through a mobile app. Jiko positions itself as a bank-like service built on safe assets, notably U.S. Treasury bills, enabling users to hold cash and earn yield while maintaining liquidity. The platform supports direct investing in treasury bills and provides an embedded finance API that facilitates sending, receiving, and spending money digitally, effectively serving as a financial portal for users to manage and grow their money. The company focuses on safety and speed, integrating banking and brokerage functions to custody cash in Treasuries and offer scalable, accessible financial services.
Pando has developed a financial platform aimed at individuals in high-volatility careers, such as professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and MBA graduates. The platform enables users to connect with others who have similar expected earnings, allowing them to pool a fraction of their future income. This innovative approach not only helps mitigate financial risks associated with unpredictable income but also allows participants to benefit from potential upside. By providing these tools, Pando empowers its clients to better manage their financial futures and protect their earnings.
One is a financial mobile application headquartered in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of banking and fintech solutions. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on enhancing users' financial capabilities by providing services such as online payments, cash transactions, and digital wallet functionalities. The app is designed to increase users' spending power by optimizing their earnings and helping them achieve financial goals more efficiently. Additionally, One enables users to share money easily with family and friends while promoting faster growth of their finances. Through its innovative offerings, One aims to bridge financial gaps for its users.
Kikoff
Venture Round in 2020
Kikoff is a personal finance platform that helps users build credit histories and improve credit scores. Through a web and mobile app, it provides tools to build credit, save, monitor credit scores and reports, and access funds by paying back monthly to establish a payment history. The platform emphasizes turning credit builders into reliable borrowers and offers AI-powered products to help users build credit, reduce debt, save on bills, and access money, enabling individuals to take control of their financial future. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco.
Kikoff is a personal finance platform that helps users build credit histories and improve credit scores. Through a web and mobile app, it provides tools to build credit, save, monitor credit scores and reports, and access funds by paying back monthly to establish a payment history. The platform emphasizes turning credit builders into reliable borrowers and offers AI-powered products to help users build credit, reduce debt, save on bills, and access money, enabling individuals to take control of their financial future. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco.
SeedFi operates an online platform offering payroll loans to consumers, focusing on those living paycheck to paycheck. Founded in 2019 by fintech veterans, the company aims to provide lower-cost access to capital and improve financial health for vulnerable members of society.
Blast, established in 2017 and based in Newport Beach, California, operates a digital wallet enabling users to earn, store, and spend money within its platform. The company facilitates saving and earning by offering financial rewards for gaming activities, such as playing popular titles or trying new ones. Users can accumulate funds through small monetary increments while engaged in gameplay, with the option to make in-app purchases using their earned balance. Blast aims to harmonize gaming and finance, making wealth accumulation more accessible and enjoyable.
Blast, established in 2017 and based in Newport Beach, California, operates a digital wallet enabling users to earn, store, and spend money within its platform. The company facilitates saving and earning by offering financial rewards for gaming activities, such as playing popular titles or trying new ones. Users can accumulate funds through small monetary increments while engaged in gameplay, with the option to make in-app purchases using their earned balance. Blast aims to harmonize gaming and finance, making wealth accumulation more accessible and enjoyable.
Blueprint Income
Seed Round in 2018
Blueprint Income is a New York-based company that operates a platform connecting pension planners with insurance companies. Founded in 2014, the firm offers a direct-to-consumer service that assists users in saving and planning for retirement by selecting annuity and pension products tailored to their personal circumstances. The company's digital platform enables consumers to compare and purchase retirement income products easily. Blueprint Income aims to make guaranteed, lifelong income accessible to anyone, regardless of employer, age, or wealth, by simplifying the process of obtaining an income annuity.
Jiko is a fintech company that offers debit cards and a digital money platform designed to combine everyday payments with treasury-based investing. Its debit product includes cash back on purchases, single-use virtual cards, and no minimum balance, delivered through a mobile app. Jiko positions itself as a bank-like service built on safe assets, notably U.S. Treasury bills, enabling users to hold cash and earn yield while maintaining liquidity. The platform supports direct investing in treasury bills and provides an embedded finance API that facilitates sending, receiving, and spending money digitally, effectively serving as a financial portal for users to manage and grow their money. The company focuses on safety and speed, integrating banking and brokerage functions to custody cash in Treasuries and offer scalable, accessible financial services.
Trim is a personal finance assistant that aims to enhance the financial health of Americans through its automated services. The application analyzes users' spending habits, negotiates bills for services such as cable and internet, cancels unwanted subscriptions, and provides spending insights and recommendations. By leveraging these features, Trim has successfully saved its users over $60 million. The company is supported by a team with extensive experience from renowned organizations and backed by notable venture investors. As Trim continues to expand its offerings, it remains focused on helping individuals manage their finances more effectively and achieve greater financial stability.
Honest Dollar
Seed Round in 2015
Honest Dollar, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing an online platform designed to offer transparency and information related to finances and retirement plans. As a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management, Honest Dollar aims to simplify the financial planning process for individuals, making it easier for them to prepare for retirement. The company leverages innovative technology to enhance user experience and deliver accessible financial solutions, although specific details of its offerings remain under wraps as part of its stealth startup phase.
NerdWallet
Series A in 2015
NerdWallet, Inc. is a financial technology company that offers online tools and resources designed to empower consumers in making informed personal finance decisions. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, NerdWallet provides insights and personalized advice across various financial areas, including credit cards, banking, mortgages, insurance, loans, investing, and education. The platform allows users to compare options, access expert content, and receive tailored guidance, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence. By offering free access to these resources, NerdWallet aims to simplify financial decision-making, enabling consumers to save time and money while achieving their financial goals.
Founded in 2005, Oportun is a digital banking platform that empowers members with responsible credit options, savings tools, and budgeting capabilities. It has provided over $15 billion in affordable credit, saving members approximately $2.3 billion in interest and fees.