Hard Yaka

Hard Yaka, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2010 and located in Crystal Bay, Nevada. The firm focuses on making early-stage investments in startups within the exchange space, particularly those that operate in specific market verticals or provide essential services across various exchange sectors, such as messaging and payments. Hard Yaka specializes in buyout and distressed investments, aiming to acquire majority stakes in companies involved in portable identity, payments, marketplaces for digital transformation, and regulatory technology. Through its investment strategy, Hard Yaka seeks to support the growth and development of innovative technologies and businesses.

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Indicio

Seed Round in 2022
Indicio is a developer of a decentralized identity technology platform aimed at assisting companies in creating and sharing verifiable data while fostering secure relationships. The company provides comprehensive professional services to support clients in transitioning from outdated legacy identity systems to more efficient, decentralized solutions. Indicio's technology is applicable across various industries, including travel, hospitality, government, financial services, agriculture, and education, among others. By offering effective data verification systems, Indicio enables organizations to streamline operations, save time, and reduce reliance on cumbersome paper-based processes.

Mask Network

Venture Round in 2022
Dimension offers a series of products in advocatory for social liberty in the ever-realistic era of cyberspace, among which the most fundamental ones are Right of Cryptography and Freedom of Interpretation.

Unifimoney

Seed Round in 2022
Unifimoney is an innovative personal finance platform that simplifies money management by integrating various financial services into a single mobile account. It combines a high-interest checking account, a credit card, and a Robo investment platform, allowing users to automate their financial activities effortlessly. Designed to optimize everyday money management, Unifimoney enables customers to maximize their passive income and build long-term investment funds without requiring significant effort. The platform also offers trading in equities, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals, along with insurance and credit services, all within a low-cost model. By streamlining financial management, Unifimoney aims to empower individuals to take control of their finances and achieve their financial goals.

MOVii

Series C in 2022
Developer of a digital financial payment application designed to make financial transactions convenient. The company offers a rechargeable debit card managed through an application and can work on any smartphone device through which users can buy digital content, pay utility bills, recharge mobile voice and data services, transfer money to other users as well as purchase online, enabling users to manage their money safely.

MOVii

Series B in 2021
Developer of a digital financial payment application designed to make financial transactions convenient. The company offers a rechargeable debit card managed through an application and can work on any smartphone device through which users can buy digital content, pay utility bills, recharge mobile voice and data services, transfer money to other users as well as purchase online, enabling users to manage their money safely.

DoinGud

Seed Round in 2021
DoinGud operates an online marketplace for companies that use non-fungible tokens. It allows various users to join, from artists that wants to promote their works, collectors that searches for new products, and businesses that aim for sustainable goals. DoinGud is based in Zug, Switzerland.

TransferGo

Series C in 2021
TransferGo Ltd. is a London-based payment service provider, established in 2012, that specializes in international money transfers. The company caters primarily to migrant workers, allowing them to send money to their relatives without incurring high bank fees. Operating under a digital account-to-account model, TransferGo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often ensuring same-day delivery of funds to the designated recipient. As a licensed payment institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, TransferGo is recognized for its secure financial transactions. The company charges a fixed fee for transfers, along with a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% per transaction, making it an attractive option for both personal and commercial money transfers.

AnChain.AI

Series A in 2021
AnChain.ai Inc. specializes in blockchain data analytics and cryptocurrency transaction monitoring, providing solutions for public and private blockchain networks. Its offerings include Blockchain Ecosystem Intelligence, which connects wallet addresses and transactions to real-world entities, ensuring compliance with KYC and AML regulations while quantifying risk. The Transaction Analytics Platform delivers insights for day-to-day operations, featuring automated alerts, anomaly detection, and user profiling. Additionally, the company offers a Smart Contract Auditing Sandbox to assess the security of Solidity-based contracts and a Crypto Ransom Response service to track adversaries and mitigate financial losses from theft. AnChain.ai caters to a diverse clientele, including blockchain exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and enterprises involved in cybersecurity and innovation. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and is recognized by leading blockchain firms and industry committees for its contributions to security and trust in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Blockdaemon

Series A in 2021
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. The company provides tools for exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and developers to operate nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed for easy portability, allowing users to switch between networks seamlessly without the need for complex configurations. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Trak Inc., Blockdaemon has its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and Ireland. The company supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert advice in development operations.

ZELF

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zelf is a neobank focused on serving Gen Z by integrating financial services into messaging platforms. It provides a streamlined onboarding process that allows users to issue a card and conduct transactions in under 60 seconds, all without leaving their preferred messaging app. The platform offers AI-powered voice control for various financial operations, catering to the growing preference for voice interactions among younger users. Additionally, Zelf enables users to create and manage invoices, as well as track and send reminders for unpaid bills, ensuring a convenient and efficient approach to managing finances.

Aeldra

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Aeldra - the world's first truly global consumer bank. Aeldra’s vision is provide access to global financial opportunities to customers all over the globe. Through a single App, customers will be able to seamlessly access all the financial products they need – interest bearing insured bank account, debit card, saving account, investment platform, credit card, home loans and other loans, insurance financial advice, and a lot more. Aeldra launched in 2020 with a focus on bridge banking between India and the U.S. Indians can now open an FDIC-insured U.S. bank account with a Mastercard Debit Card from India on their mobile. All customers needs to apply is a valid Indian Passport and Aadhaar number. Account opening takes less than 10 minutes through the mobile. Money can be transferred into the Aeldra account from India through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme of the Government of India, as to any other U.S. bank. In addition to transacting with the global Mastercard Debit Card, customers can do account-to-account transfers, real-time Peer-to-peer transfers, deposit checks, lock/unlock the Debit Card with one click, review transactions, and a lot more through the Aeldra mobile banking App. Within the next three years, we will offer universal banking services in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia to overseas customers and residents. Aeldra offers unmatched safety and security: • Customers’ funds are FDIC-insured up to USD $250,000 per customer • Mastercard Zero Liability against “unauthorized transactions.” • Mastercard Identity Check: EMV® 3-D Secure (replacing 3DS 1.0) TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST: The Aeldra Founders have more than 2 decades of experience in leading banks and global companies such as Goldman Sachs, ANZ Bank, Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Co. and Booz & Co. They bring deep expertise in regulatory and compliance. Their motivation for starting Aeldra is to make financial services ethical, easy and accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world.

Olyn

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of asset registry platform designed to remove barriers and connect individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive on the web3. The company's platform focuses on value exchange and helps in tracking the assets that are owned by the users and empowers ownership and identity in this new era, enabling investors to track NFT integration, registration on a chain, and asset registry list.

Puma Browser

Seed Round in 2020
Puma is a browser and developer platform focused on seamless payments for creators and mobile games. It is a new link in browser evolution that focuses on two key areas: micro-payments and privacy. For micro-payments, users can pay a flat fee every month through Coil. Coil then sends money to content creators while users browse their content. It is transparent and with no paywalls or subscriptions required. Web monetized sites can then provide access to exclusive content for the end-users who support them. This way, users can support all kinds of web content creators simply by visiting their sites and browsing their content. For privacy, Puma's ad-free model means it does not collect the user's data or track browsing habits. Without ads, there is no need for invasive tracking and data collection common with other web browsers. The San Francisco, California-based company was founded by Yuriy Dybskiy in 2019.

EMQ

Series B in 2020
Headquartered in Hong Kong, EMQ is a financial technology startup that is building a financial network across Asia with a focus on remittance. With a footprint across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, the company partners with financial institutions and other strategic partners in each country to enable and settle cross-border remittance via banks and various modes for top-up and cash pickup. The company received its Money Service Operator license from the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department in September 2014 and its Fund Transfer Operator license from Bank Indonesia in March 2017.

Verified

Seed Round in 2020
Unum ID, Inc. offers a shared and verified identity solution that consolidates multiple verifications about a user into a single identity accessible across different companies. Their software employs cryptography to link a user’s mobile device to their online identities, enabling multi-factor authentication and enhancing security by eliminating the need for passwords. The company provides a virtual ID card, Unum ID, which displays appropriate information for various situations and is usable across all devices and environments, both online and offline. With a focus on user privacy, all personal data is stored solely on the user's mobile device, ensuring consent and security are prioritized. This innovative approach streamlines the onboarding process, allowing companies to verify users rapidly, transforming identity management into a strategic asset while reducing the risk of behavioral fraud.

TransferGo

Venture Round in 2020
TransferGo Ltd. is a London-based payment service provider, established in 2012, that specializes in international money transfers. The company caters primarily to migrant workers, allowing them to send money to their relatives without incurring high bank fees. Operating under a digital account-to-account model, TransferGo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often ensuring same-day delivery of funds to the designated recipient. As a licensed payment institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, TransferGo is recognized for its secure financial transactions. The company charges a fixed fee for transfers, along with a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% per transaction, making it an attractive option for both personal and commercial money transfers.

Coinme

Venture Round in 2020
Coinme Inc. is a blockchain financial technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that operates a network of bitcoin ATMs and provides digital wallet services. Established in 2014, Coinme became the first state-licensed Bitcoin ATM operator in the United States and has since expanded its reach through a partnership with Coinstar, creating the largest bitcoin kiosk network globally. The company's offerings include automated teller machines for cryptocurrency, a proprietary API that enables existing financial infrastructure to support digital currency transactions, and solutions for digital currency IRAs and 401(k)s. Coinme's services aim to facilitate easy access to the digital currency economy, allowing users to buy, sell, and exchange virtual currencies securely.

StandardC

Pre Seed Round in 2020
FOR BUSINESS CLIENTS - Access to depository accounts, insurance, and credit facilities - StandardC certification simplifies and streamlines the account application process - Electronic vendor and tax payments - Our platform allows businesses to stage B2B payments and taxes for online payments - Built-in compliance and fraud protection - StandardC protects companies from unlicensed grey market transactions. HOW WE HELP FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Lifecycle management for compliance intensive customers opens new markets - StandardC opens new markets to financial institutions and insurers by providing an integrated, scalable, and cost-effective way to conduct initial and ongoing due diligence - Qualified prospects delivered - Comprehensive pre-populated customer profiles, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) pre-qualify applicants for business development and compliance assessment - Ongoing pre-transaction, KYC, Know Your Customer’s Customer (KYCC), CDD, Anti Money Laundering (AML) testing, and alerts protect financial institutions before a transaction occurs - Fraud Prevention - We find the bad actors before they find you - Burner phone identification, sanctioned IP addresses, foreign intermediaries, and blacklist entity testing are just a few of the measures that stop bad actors at the StandardC border - Streamlined Loan Processing - Simplified loan processing streamlines operations - Credit applications and credit memos are built into our platform for easy use by your clients and underwriting teams - Exam Analytics- CDD and transaction analytics streamline exam and audit prep - Our Blockchain Distributed Ledger assures data integrity and privacy. Compliance and transaction histories are encrypted in a fully auditable and searchable format to facilitate audit prep.

Cogni

Seed Round in 2019
Cogni is a digital banking platform based in New York that offers a comprehensive suite of financial services for businesses across Europe. The platform provides multi-currency business accounts and integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver advanced financial tools. Cogni's services are designed to automate and simplify virtual payments, making it easier for users to manage their finances. Additionally, the platform supports various lifestyle features, allowing customers to book hotels, flights, and movie tickets, thereby enhancing the overall user experience by merging banking, commerce, and lifestyle functionalities into a single application.

Planetary

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Planetary is a humane decentralized social network. We've built an open protocol and platform for social media and software. A place where you control your data and relationships. This new platform does for social media what open source did for software, creating a common platform for all to build upon secure scuttlebutt. Social media is the public sphere and it needs to be owned and controlled by the people who create it.

Xertify

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Xertify is a certified network where people and institutions people can exchange trusty digital credentials using blockchain technology. The users and institutions decide in which language to issue the certificates, this facilitates their consultation without borders. They digitize any type of document or process that requires documentary registration with legal validity. Xertify was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

Everykey

Venture Round in 2019
Everykey, Inc. is a technology company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2015. The company specializes in a Bluetooth device that replaces traditional keys and passwords. This device not only stores and generates secure passwords for various online accounts but also facilitates automatic logins when users visit websites. By streamlining access to both physical and digital spaces, Everykey aims to enhance security and convenience for its users.

Reby

Angel Round in 2019
Reby Inc is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in micro-mobility solutions for urban commuters. Founded in 2018, Reby has developed a software application that enables users to locate and ride electric scooters conveniently. The application is available for both Android and iOS devices, allowing users to search for the nearest electric scooter and unlock it using a QR code. Reby's focus is on enhancing urban transportation options and promoting sustainable commuting practices through its innovative electric scooter platform.

TransferGo

Series B in 2019
TransferGo Ltd. is a London-based payment service provider, established in 2012, that specializes in international money transfers. The company caters primarily to migrant workers, allowing them to send money to their relatives without incurring high bank fees. Operating under a digital account-to-account model, TransferGo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often ensuring same-day delivery of funds to the designated recipient. As a licensed payment institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, TransferGo is recognized for its secure financial transactions. The company charges a fixed fee for transfers, along with a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% per transaction, making it an attractive option for both personal and commercial money transfers.

Amun

Seed Round in 2019
Amun is a technology company that creates financial on-ramps to acquire, trade, and secure crypto assets. Individual customers and institutions can use our products to get crypto exposure in a safe, regulated, and easy manner.

TangoTrade

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a trade finance platform designed to expand global trade for small and medium-sized businesses. The company's platform leverages smart contracts and blockchain technology to provide low costs, simple processes and secure tools, enabling clients to take advantage of global trade opportunities with confidence.

Kava

Seed Round in 2019
Kava Labs Inc. is a developer of the Kava DeFi Platform, which offers decentralized finance services such as stablecoins, bonds, and lending across multiple blockchain networks. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Kava focuses on enhancing interoperability and liquidity for blockchains, wallets, and exchanges through its cross-chain collateralized debt position platform. The platform is secured by over 100 professional validators, ensuring the safety of users' assets. Kava Labs leverages its blockchain expertise, having previously collaborated with notable projects like Ripple, Tendermint/Cosmos, Tezos, and MakerDao, to deliver innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.

Uphold

Series C in 2019
Uphold, Inc. operates a cloud based money platform for moving, converting, transacting, and holding money or commodities. Its platform allows users to add funds to their account through bank transfers, credit and debit cards, or bitcoins; send or receive money to or from various members; convert their money in various currencies or precious metals; and hold funds in the currency of their choice for safe keeping, long-term investment, or everyday use. The company serves individuals, businesses, and developers, as well as charities, including nonprofits and non-governmental organizations worldwide. Uphold, Inc. was formerly known as Bitreserve, Inc. and changed its name to Uphold, Inc. in October 2015. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California with operations in Braga, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Mumbai, Portland, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, and Shanghai.

TransferGo

Series B in 2018
TransferGo Ltd. is a London-based payment service provider, established in 2012, that specializes in international money transfers. The company caters primarily to migrant workers, allowing them to send money to their relatives without incurring high bank fees. Operating under a digital account-to-account model, TransferGo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often ensuring same-day delivery of funds to the designated recipient. As a licensed payment institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, TransferGo is recognized for its secure financial transactions. The company charges a fixed fee for transfers, along with a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% per transaction, making it an attractive option for both personal and commercial money transfers.

Cogni

Seed Round in 2018
Cogni is a digital banking platform based in New York that offers a comprehensive suite of financial services for businesses across Europe. The platform provides multi-currency business accounts and integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver advanced financial tools. Cogni's services are designed to automate and simplify virtual payments, making it easier for users to manage their finances. Additionally, the platform supports various lifestyle features, allowing customers to book hotels, flights, and movie tickets, thereby enhancing the overall user experience by merging banking, commerce, and lifestyle functionalities into a single application.

Yoyo

Series C in 2018
Yoyo Wallet Limited is a mobile wallet provider based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. The company offers a digital payment platform that facilitates customer transactions through smartphones, allowing users to pay for goods while simultaneously collecting loyalty rewards. Yoyo Wallet serves a variety of clients including retailers, universities, and corporate locations across the UK. The platform processes over 150,000 monthly in-store transactions and features a marketing component that enhances digital customer engagement. By leveraging purchasing patterns, Yoyo enables retailers to deliver personalized rewards and offers, transforming anonymous shoppers into identifiable customers. This approach helps retailers better target their audience and improve customer loyalty. Yoyo Wallet was previously known as JustYoyo Limited until its name change in April 2015.

SMBX

Pre Seed Round in 2018
SMBX, Inc. operates an online funding portal, which offers a small business marketplace network for buying and selling small business financial securities and bonds. The company’s portal enable users to discover and invest in businesses and enables small businesses to offer bonds directly to the public without banks and standard regulatory fees. It also operates a mobile application to provide its services. SMBX, Inc. was formerly known as Peerhood, LLC. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

GlobaliD

Series A in 2018
GlobaliD is a developer of secure identity applications that focuses on creating a decentralized identification system. The platform emphasizes privacy and security, allowing individuals full ownership and control over their digital identities, which they consider a fundamental human right. By utilizing biometrics and encrypted technology, GlobaliD enables users to manage their portable identities securely. The company aims to empower individuals with the ability to navigate an increasingly global market while safeguarding their personal data and privacy.

BallotReady

Seed Round in 2018
BallotReady, Inc. develops an online and mobile voter guide for local elections. The company aggregates content from sources, such as candidates' Websites, League of Women Voters questionnaires, news articles, campaign finance records, and legislative roll calls; and provides nonpartisan background information on every candidate and referendum on a voter’s ballot. It allows users to compare all candidates on the Illinois ballot; find the information they need on all the candidates they will see in the voting booth; see where candidates stand on the issues that matter to them; and save selected candidates to their mobile device or research candidates in the voting booth. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Trim

Series A in 2018
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.

Hal-Cash

Seed Round in 2018
Hal-Cash is a digital wallet platform that facilitates money withdrawals from ATMs using mobile phones. It aims to provide an efficient payment system, allowing users to send and receive money both nationally and internationally. The company's technological infrastructure supports a vast network of affiliated entities in various countries, making it easier and more affordable for individuals to engage in global remittances. Hal-Cash's innovative approach addresses the needs of the remittance market by enhancing convenience and accessibility for users worldwide.

Empyr

Venture Round in 2018
Empyr, Inc. operates an online to offline advertisement platform that enables publishers and advertisers to track online advertisements leading to offline purchases in real-time. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, California, the company specializes in card-linked offers that help retain customers. By leveraging trusted data insights, Empyr provides a diverse portfolio of advertiser-funded offers, allowing advertisers to create tailored promotions aimed at fostering long-term customer loyalty. The platform enhances the connection between advertisers and consumers through everyday purchases, redefining engagement in the advertising space.

Finerio

Seed Round in 2017
Finerio is an automated personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers users a free and efficient way to manage their finances. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major Mexican banks, providing insights for effective financial planning and saving. Finerio focuses on personal finance management by enabling users to create custom budgets, monitor and track expenditures, and analyze their consumption patterns. Through its open finance and data analysis capabilities, Finerio empowers users to gain control over their financial information, ultimately helping them plan their expenses and enhance their savings.

GlobaliD

Seed Round in 2017
GlobaliD is a developer of secure identity applications that focuses on creating a decentralized identification system. The platform emphasizes privacy and security, allowing individuals full ownership and control over their digital identities, which they consider a fundamental human right. By utilizing biometrics and encrypted technology, GlobaliD enables users to manage their portable identities securely. The company aims to empower individuals with the ability to navigate an increasingly global market while safeguarding their personal data and privacy.

Dropel Fabrics

Seed Round in 2017
Dropel is the performance-based yarn and cotton fibers company. Dropel’s patent-pending technology applies material science and cotton processing technology to make clothing “life proof”, including stain proof and spill proof. Dropel won Demo China’s Silicon Valley Summit in 2016 and was named Apparel magazine’s 2016 Top Innovator. At SXSW Interactive, Dropel was a World Technology finalist, wowing the audience with its presentation at SXSW’s Innovative World Technology forum.

Castle

Seed Round in 2016
Castle provides advanced fraud detection and prevention solutions tailored for online businesses of all sizes. By offering technology that was once exclusive to banks and large financial institutions, Castle enables various customer-facing applications—including e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and cryptocurrency services—to safeguard user accounts against unauthorized access. The company's APIs facilitate account hijack protection by monitoring user behavior through device fingerprinting, keystroke analysis, browsing history, and numerous other indicators. In the event of suspicious activity, both administrators and account owners receive immediate alerts, empowering them to respond swiftly and effectively to potential threats.

ShapeShift

Seed Round in 2016
ShapeShift AG, founded in July 2014 and based in Zug, Switzerland, operates a web and API platform that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins with a focus on consumer protection and efficiency. The platform allows users to exchange a range of cryptocurrencies, including Litecoin, Peercoin, and Dogecoin, among others. In 2019, ShapeShift enhanced its services to enable users to self-custody their crypto assets, providing the capability to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive digital currencies without relying on third-party trust. Additionally, ShapeShift offers several tools and services such as the ShapeShift Lens Extension for payments, a mobile application for asset exchanges, and the Shifty Button for businesses to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The company also operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017.

Aircall

Venture Round in 2015
Aircall, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based phone support software designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, Aircall offers a SaaS application that enables companies to easily set up and manage phone support online. Its innovative voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, facilitating seamless communication and enhancing customer support and sales engagement. The software also allows businesses to monitor individual and team performance metrics in real-time, enabling them to make measurable improvements in their operations. Aircall has established a strategic partnership with Telarus Inc. to further enhance its service offerings.

Trim

Seed Round in 2015
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.

Alloy

Seed Round in 2015
Alloy Online is a prominent digital media and marketing company based in New York, catering primarily to the 12-34 demographic. It operates as an e-commerce destination site and apparel cataloger for teens, combining a robust online shopping experience with a highly trafficked community platform that features interactive elements such as email, chat, and social networking. Additionally, Alloy's services include nontraditional media programs that effectively reach targeted consumer segments through various channels, including interactive and display advertising, direct mail, content production, and educational programming. By focusing on entertainment and lifestyle trends, Alloy Online provides its audience with inspiration and recommendations across a range of interests, including shows, movies, health, and fitness.

ID DataWeb

Series A in 2015
ID Dataweb, Inc. is a provider of cloud broker services focused on identity security, catering to various sectors including education, energy, entertainment, finance, healthcare, government, retail, and transportation. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, the company operates the Attribute Exchange Network (AXN), which serves as a gateway for organizations to access verified online identity credentials and attributes from third-party identity providers. This platform facilitates real-time identity proofing by continuously authenticating and updating individual identities, thereby addressing the needs of underserved online markets. The AXN supports various trust-elevation methods, including interoperability with OpenID credentials and government-issued identification, enhancing the security and reliability of online identity verification.

MONI

Seed Round in 2015
MONI Nordic Oy, based in Helsinki, Finland, offers prepaid MasterCards that enable users to make online and offline payments. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing accessible personal banking tools that allow individuals to pay for purchases, send and receive money, access credit, withdraw cash, and manage their accounts via mobile devices. MONI aims to bridge traditional banking with emerging technologies, incorporating cryptocurrencies into its services. By simplifying financial processes and reducing costs, MONI enhances user experience while minimizing the risk of fraud. Its technology is designed to be universally accessible, functioning on any smartphone or feature phone, thereby providing essential financial services to a broad audience worldwide.

Enter

Seed Round in 2015
Enter is a payments platform for the world's leading emerging market businesses.

Verse

Seed Round in 2015
Verse is the payments technology platform that takes the friction out of storing, spending and sharing money. The mobile app allows you to share payments easily, instantly and with no hidden fees and also allows you to choose whether your transactions are private or public so that you can have fun while keeping track of your financial activities. Verse is available for both Android and iOS-based phones and transactions are completed in less than two business days. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Kickpay

Seed Round in 2015
Kickpay Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that operates a marketplace facilitating the sale of invoices from businesses to investors at a discount. This innovative platform is particularly beneficial for hardware companies, as it utilizes client data to provide access to financing options that were previously out of reach. By enabling businesses to convert invoices into immediate cash, Kickpay supports their growth and helps improve their financial flexibility.

Roomi

Seed Round in 2015
Roomi, Inc. operates a mobile application that facilitates connections between individuals seeking roommates, focusing on providing flexible and affordable co-living solutions. Incorporated in 2013 and based in New York, the platform allows users to post listings for available rooms, browse potential roommates based on lifestyle preferences, and communicate through an in-app chat feature. Unlike many rental platforms, Roomi emphasizes a peer-to-peer model where all listings are user-generated and verified by their team, ensuring a safer browsing experience. The platform streamlines the process by enabling users to apply for rooms and manage rental payments directly within the application, thereby enhancing convenience and accessibility in the shared housing market.

Bitso

Seed Round in 2015
Bitso SAPI de CV is a prominent online trading platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2014, that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As Mexico's first Bitcoin exchange, Bitso allows users to trade Bitcoin with the Mexican Peso, providing a secure and professional environment for cryptocurrency transactions. Users can fund their accounts through various options, including in-person deposits at designated locations across Mexico. The platform operates with a central limit order book, similar to traditional currency exchanges, ensuring efficient trade execution. Additionally, Bitso offers an API that enables third-party applications, such as trading and charting tools, to integrate with its platform, along with a dedicated mobile application for seamless trading activities.

MessageUs

Series A in 2015
Imagine if every business, department, product, & service was available in real-time, from one place.

Savvy.is

Seed Round in 2015
Savvy is a global platform where learners and teachers connect for live, one on one video learning sessions. One on one learning is the most effective way to learn anything, from how to manage your personal finances to how to put on makeup. Savvy gives anyone with expertise the ability to teach, and makes it easy for learners to book, learn, and pay for sessions whenever and wherever they want.

Betable

Series A in 2015
Betable is the world’s first platform that enables any developer to legally offer real-money play in their games and apps on any platform or device. Betable is licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and Alderney Gambling Control Commission to offer support and infrastructure to developers to legally integrate real-money gambling into their mobile and social games and applications. Betable provides world-leading security, fraud protection, player location, identity and age verification and account monitoring to keep players’ funds safe and to ensure responsible gaming. Betable was founded in 2008 in London, United Kingdom. It also is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

AppZen

Venture Round in 2015
AppZen Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that focuses on automating back office functions, particularly in the areas of expense reporting and compliance auditing. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an office in Pune, India, AppZen's platform utilizes advanced technologies such as deep learning, computer vision, and semantic analysis. It reviews expense report data in real-time, cross-referencing it with external sources and social media to identify compliance issues and potential fraud. By offering automated solutions, AppZen helps enterprises, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500, to reduce expenses, ensure compliance with regulations, and streamline financial processes. The technology is designed to detect both accidental and intentional fraud while adhering to IRS rules and company policies.

Grand Junction

Angel Round in 2015
Grand Junction, Inc., based in San Francisco, California, is a transportation technology company that specializes in providing same-day delivery solutions through its Software-as-a-Service platform. Founded in 2000 and acquired by Target Corporation in 2017, Grand Junction serves a diverse clientele, including small to medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, and individual consumers across the United States and Canada. The company manages nearly 100 million deliveries to date, leveraging a network of 700 local carriers. Its comprehensive platform allows users to customize delivery services, offering options such as on-demand, scheduled, and two-person delivery. Additionally, Grand Junction's technology enhances operational efficiency by providing tools for route optimization, delivery tracking, and performance monitoring, ultimately reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction.

37coins

Venture Round in 2014
37coins is a bitcoin startup based in Sunnyvale, California, participating in the Plug and Play Tech Center's bitcoin accelerator program. The company offers an SMS bitcoin wallet service aimed at the unbanked and underserved populations in developing economies that lack Internet access. This service enables individuals to send and receive money using their mobile phones, facilitating transactions without the need for online connectivity. Moreover, users with Internet access can register as gateway operators, mediating transactions and earning fees in the process. Since its launch in March, 37coins has established partnerships in countries like Singapore and the Philippines, striving to enhance the accessibility of bitcoin through its innovative SMS technology.

Bitso

Venture Round in 2014
Bitso SAPI de CV is a prominent online trading platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2014, that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As Mexico's first Bitcoin exchange, Bitso allows users to trade Bitcoin with the Mexican Peso, providing a secure and professional environment for cryptocurrency transactions. Users can fund their accounts through various options, including in-person deposits at designated locations across Mexico. The platform operates with a central limit order book, similar to traditional currency exchanges, ensuring efficient trade execution. Additionally, Bitso offers an API that enables third-party applications, such as trading and charting tools, to integrate with its platform, along with a dedicated mobile application for seamless trading activities.

Faraday Bicycles

Venture Round in 2014
Faraday Bicycles, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, focuses on designing and manufacturing high-quality electric bicycles. The company aims to provide a sustainable and enjoyable transportation alternative for riders of all skill levels. Faraday's electric bicycles are lightweight, allowing users to easily adjust their speed and effort, making them suitable for both novice and experienced cyclists. By emphasizing health, wellness, and environmentally friendly transportation, Faraday Bicycles positions itself as a leader in the electric vehicle market.

Filecoin

Venture Round in 2014
Filecoin is a data storage network that enables users to rent disk space for file storage. It operates as a decentralized platform, allowing participants to buy and sell storage services using its native electronic currency, which can also be exchanged for other currencies such as Bitcoin and USD. The company is headquartered in the United States and aims to provide a secure and efficient method for managing data storage needs.

Roost

Seed Round in 2014
Roost enables push notifications for websites. With the decline of RSS and the death of services like Google Reader, Roost fills a vacuum for readers who want to stay engaged with their favorite websites. Roost enables readers to receive up to the minute, light touch reminders whenever their preferred web publishers post new content, but without crowding their inbox or overwhelming them with heavy messaging. Roost, in turn, allows web publishers to identify their most loyal readers and consistently create new interactions with them. Apart from Roost, desktop push notifications are too cost and resource prohibitive for publishers to integrate with their websites. Roost solves this problem. With the emergence of mobile apps, push notifications quickly became the preferred method of content consumption within apps. Roost is applying this communication channel to the web. Founded in 2009 as Notice Software, Roost began to earnestly pursue a mobile web push in 2012.

Knox Payments

Venture Round in 2014
Knox Payments Inc. operates an online payment processing platform that facilitates ACH payments, allowing customers to pay merchants directly from their bank accounts. Founded in 2013 and based in Richmond, Virginia, the company offers a service called Connexus, which enables users to complete transactions using their existing online banking credentials, simplifying the checkout process without the need for creating new user accounts. This focus on speed and ease of use distinguishes Knox Payments from its competitors, positioning it as a convenient tool for fast online transactions.

TradeBlock

Seed Round in 2014
TradeBlock, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2013 that specializes in developing trading tools for institutional investors in the digital currency market. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes market analytics, blockchain insights, order management, trade execution, team communication, and compliance automation. TradeBlock serves as a global data source, providing detailed analyses on various aspects of the cryptocurrency landscape, including market data, trading regulations, mining, protocol updates, and economic developments. By equipping financial institutions and cryptocurrency traders with advanced analytical tools, TradeBlock enables them to effectively leverage the opportunities presented by blockchain technologies.

LedgerX

Series A in 2014
LedgerX LLC operates an online institutional derivatives exchange platform specifically for digital currencies. Founded in 2013 and based in Vail, Colorado, the company has sought registration with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to function as a swap execution facility and derivatives clearing organization. Formerly known as NYBX INC, LedgerX is focused on providing a regulated environment for trading digital currency futures and options. The platform features physical settlement of contracts, block trading, and algorithmic trading, enabling both individual traders and institutions to transact in cryptocurrencies efficiently. As a subsidiary of NYBX LLC, LedgerX is positioned to enhance the trading landscape for digital assets.

Authy

Venture Round in 2014
Authy specializes in two-factor authentication solutions, offering a smartphone application for consumers, a REST API for developers, and a comprehensive authentication platform for enterprises. The service allows users and organizations to customize their security settings and rules, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access. Authy supports a wide range of applications, including popular platforms like Facebook, Gmail, and Dropbox, and provides various login verification methods, such as unique verification codes, text messages, and security questions. The company adheres to stringent compliance standards, including PCI, HIPAA, and FIPS 140, ensuring its services meet regulatory requirements across different regions. By integrating two-factor authentication into websites and applications, Authy helps organizations reduce security risks while improving user experience.

Shift

Seed Round in 2014
Shift Technologies, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of new and used cars, offering a range of vehicle types including sedans, SUVs, and trucks. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and Portland, Shift aims to simplify the car purchase experience. The company provides a comprehensive service that includes detailing vehicles, listing them on multiple platforms, managing test drives, and connecting sellers with potential buyers. Customers receive a detailed 150-point concierge report that encompasses vehicle specifications, high-resolution images, and history reports. Shift also offers financing options and additional support services throughout the car ownership lifecycle, making the process more accessible and enjoyable for consumers.

Pay By Group

Venture Round in 2014
Pay By Group's white-label checkout solution is the fastest way for any merchant to integrate group-payment and installment capabilities into their online checkout. Our clients span travel, e-commerce, and healthcare and love the fact we increase conversions by 27% or more for this highly lucrative business segment.

AirHelp

Venture Round in 2014
AirHelp is an online legal service dedicated to assisting air passengers in obtaining compensation from airlines for canceled, delayed, or overbooked flights. Established in 2013 by Greg Roodt, Henrik Zillmer, and Nicolas Michaelsen, the service simplifies the claims process by managing all necessary paperwork and communications with airlines on behalf of passengers. Users can access AirHelp's services through its official Facebook page or its mobile app available on iOS and Android devices. The compensation amounts range from $170 to $650, depending on the flight distance and delay duration. AirHelp charges a service fee of 25% of the compensation received, ensuring that passengers can assert their rights under passenger rights laws without having to navigate the legal complexities themselves.

chat.center Inc

Seed Round in 2014
Chat Center is the best way to help customers or friends connect with you for Chat. Once you install the app you can claim a Chat Name. This name can be expressed as a URL. For example, the Chat Name for Chat Center Customer Care is http://chatcenter.me/cc. Anybody who clicks on the name is instantly in a chat with you. Because the name is a URL it can be shared anywhere. -- Businesses can put it on a web site to enable "Click to Chat" for customers. -- It can be placed in an email signature. -- Social Network members can place it in their profile to enable "Click to Chat" from the social network to the name owner. This works great on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Ello for example. -- Including it in blog posts or other web pages, -- Share it in Tweets or Instagram messages, -- Or just share it with customers, friends and family privately. Our vision is that every business and individual on earth can have a Chat Name that links to their iPhone, allowing each of us to be connected to each other through a simple name. This approach means that those trying to chat with you do not need to have the Chat Center App. All they need is the name or a link. Most Names are Free. However we do have Premium Names for $1.99 a month or $19.99 annually. These are short names and familiar names, including Brands and Trademarks, Places, Common Names. But we have gone one step further. We have made every mobile number on earth a Chat Address for outbound messaging. Chat Center imports your contacts from your address book into the app. From the very start, and with no effort, you can start a chat with any of your contacts for whom you already have a mobile number. They will reply to you right in chat center. This is Free outbound messaging. No SMS bills. By installing Chat Center on your iPhone or iPad you will get alerts and notifications for all inbound chats. Of course you can choose to answer or block any chat request.

Casetext

Seed Round in 2013
Casetext, Inc. is an automated legal research company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It develops an AI-powered research platform designed for lawyers and legal firms to enhance their information services. The company offers CARA, an advanced research assistant that utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze uploaded documents and perform algorithmic queries on its extensive legal database. This technology enables users to quickly find relevant cases, including those that may be overlooked through traditional search methods. Casetext has gained widespread adoption across the legal market, from large law firms to solo practitioners, thanks to its innovative approach that combines conventional search capabilities with contextual analysis. Founded by former litigators and data scientists, Casetext aims to streamline legal research, making it more efficient and accessible.

Summon

Series A in 2013
Summon is an on-demand transportation service operating in San Francisco that connects riders with taxis and vetted drivers through its mobile application. Users can easily request a ride by entering their credit or debit card information, which is used to pay for fares and tips after reaching their destination. The service emphasizes fair pricing for riders and transparent policies for drivers, enhancing the overall experience for both parties. Summon was inspired by a personal experience of its founder, who faced significant delays while waiting for public transportation, ultimately leading to the creation of a more efficient ride-hailing solution.

Boosted USA

Seed Round in 2013
Boosted, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing electric skateboards that feature wireless handheld controls. Established in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, the company markets its products across the United States, Canada, and internationally. Boosted's electric skateboards are characterized by their powerful performance and lightweight design, making them suitable for both recreational use and commuting. The product line includes various models equipped with multiple ride modes, advanced belt drive systems, two battery options, and robust braking systems, allowing customers to customize their riding experience. The company also operates battery recycling centers in the United States to support sustainable practices.

3scale

Venture Round in 2013
3Scale Networks, S.L. operates an application programming interface (API) management platform. The company provides solutions to open, package, distribute, control, and monetize APIs that enables to Share company data, content, or services through Web or mobile applications; transform an API into a business, or promote internal innovation between departments; and avoid the hassle and constant maintenance of building a solution from scratch. Its platform features API traffic control, APIcast cloud hosted gateway, access control and security, developer portal, ActiveDocs, analytics, and monetization. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Barcelona, Spain. As of June 24, 2016, 3Scale Networks, S.L. operates as a subsidiary of Red Hat, Inc.

Coin

Venture Round in 2013
Coin is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing a smart payment device designed to consolidate multiple payment cards into a single, convenient format. Its flagship product, Coin 2.0, is an electronic device that stores various card information, including debit, credit, gift, loyalty, and membership cards, allowing users to make purchases using magnetic stripe or NFC tap-to-pay technology. Coin also offers a Developer Program in collaboration with major payment networks, enabling manufacturers of wearable devices, such as fitness trackers and smartwatches, to integrate secure payment capabilities. Founded in 2012, Coin focuses on delivering a user-friendly and secure payment solution that enhances the payment experience through innovative technology.

AngelList

Seed Round in 2013
AngelList is a platform that connects startups, angel investors, and job-seekers, aiming to democratize the investment process. Founded in 2010 by Babak Nivi and Naval Ravikant and headquartered in San Francisco, AngelList facilitates fundraising, recruitment, and product launches for startups. The platform has a significant impact on the startup ecosystem, having funded numerous companies and made hundreds of thousands of introductions between job-seekers and startups. It operates several subsidiaries, including AngelList Venture and AngelList Talent, and has a portfolio that includes over 20 unicorns. Additionally, AngelList has supported the launch of more than 100,000 products, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of technology.

Marqeta

Series B in 2013
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

Balanced

Venture Round in 2013
Balanced is the first payment system designed for marketplaces from the ground up. We provide a feature-rich, fully integrated api that allows marketplaces to charge cards, escrow funds, deposit next day via ACH direct, and collect their own marketplace fees.

Ribbon

Venture Round in 2013
Ribbon Payments, Inc. operates a platform that allows users to sell and purchase products by sharing a unique showcase link. The company supports various types of products from physical and digital goods to services, such as T-shirts, mp3s, and tutoring products. It process debit and credit cards for payments. Ribbon Payments, Inc. was formerly known as Kout Inc. and changed its name to Ribbon Payments, Inc. in November 2012. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Parking Panda

Venture Round in 2013
Parking Panda Corp. operates a community marketplace for parking in North America, allowing parking space owners to rent out underutilized spots to drivers through its mobile application. The platform enables users to search for, compare, and reserve guaranteed parking in over 40 cities. Additionally, Parking Panda provides a suite of parking management tools that address common industry challenges, including on-site payment processing, inventory tracking, and ticket creation. The company also offers PandaScan, a cloud-based solution that integrates hardware scanning technology with its digital parking services. Founded in 2011 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Parking Panda became a subsidiary of SpotHero Inc. in 2017.

Hailo

Series B in 2012
Hailo is a prominent taxi app operating in the UK and Ireland, providing users with an efficient platform to connect with taxi services. The app allows passengers to request rides with just two taps, facilitating quick and easy access to transportation. In July 2016, Hailo merged with mytaxi, which later rebranded as FREE NOW, enhancing its position in the mobility market. Currently, FREE NOW operates in several major cities including London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, making it one of the leading mobility providers in Europe. The joint venture between BMW and Daimler, established in 2019, further strengthens FREE NOW's market presence and capabilities in the evolving landscape of e-hailing services.

Wizpert

Venture Round in 2012
Wizpert, Inc. operates an online social advisory platform that connects users with qualified experts for real-time, one-on-one conversations on various topics, including nutrition, relationships, technology, and more. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the platform allows individuals seeking advice to instantly engage with knowledgeable professionals, facilitating customized guidance tailored to their needs. This service also provides a unique opportunity for bloggers and content creators to monetize their expertise by integrating a customized button on their blogs, thereby expanding their reach and enhancing their income potential.

Geeklist

Venture Round in 2012
Geeklist Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops social communication tools tailored for developers and those seeking to hire them. Founded in 2011, the company operates Geekli.st, a platform that enables developers to create achievement-based social portfolios. This platform allows users to highlight their accomplishments, share resources, collaborate with others, and enhance their professional credibility within the developer community. By focusing on community engagement, Geeklist aims to foster connections and provide a space where developers can showcase their skills and achievements effectively.

MightyText

Venture Round in 2012
MightyText is a technology company based in the Bay Area, California, founded by a team with backgrounds in prominent companies such as Google, Zynga, and Cisco. The company focuses on enhancing the experience of users who send and receive SMS text messages and phone calls. By leveraging the capabilities of the Android platform, MightyText aims to provide innovative products and features that facilitate communication for consumers worldwide.

Coinbase

Seed Round in 2012
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.

Visible Market Inc.

Seed Round in 2012
Visible Market Inc. is a financial data visualization platform that offers financial information products for mobile devices. The company was formerly known as Related Market LLC. Visible Market Inc. was launched in 2010 and is based in New York, United States.

Milkster

Venture Round in 2012
Milkster is an online marketplace that enables designers, craftspeople, and interior design enthusiasts to connect with one another. Founded by Sal Matteis in 2014, the company is based in London, England.

Lovely

Venture Round in 2012
Lovely is the first real rental marketplace that helps renters land their homes quickly and easily and helps property owners and managers find the best tenants. We are a passionate 15 person startup operating out of a shared workspace in San Francisco, California. We know from personal experience just how painful it can be to rent an apartment, and we think it should be faster, easier, and more transparent. For renters, we built Lovely and Lovely for iPhone, a simple, fast, and complete set of rental search tools at your desktop or on the go to help you find the perfect place to call home. www.livelovely.com For property owners and managers, we built Lovely Pro, a complete professional suite of tools to help you find the perfect tenant for your home. www.pro.livelovely.com

Startup Stock Exchange

Seed Round in 2012
SSX provides securities exchange related services such as brokerage and listing advisory for its clients. It enables the owners of startups and small businesses to attract global investors to buy shares of their companies on a public stock exchange. The company uses the Dutch exchange as the legal framework for the trading, but all interactions by investors and companies are with SSX, which is a licensed listing adviser, broker, and shareholder for the exchange. SSX, which was founded in 2011, is recommended solely for investors and companies that understand the high risks of startup investments and make their own decisions.

Mobidigger

Venture Round in 2012
MobiDigger, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, operates in the Social/Platform Software industry. The company focuses on enhancing user privacy and identity protection by providing mobile users with a unique nickname for their mobile phone and email address. This service aims to facilitate safer communication while safeguarding personal information in an increasingly connected world.

Proven

Venture Round in 2012
Proven is a hiring tool tailored for small businesses, providing an employment application software that simplifies the recruitment process. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows employers to manage hiring tasks directly from their smartphones or tablets. Users can post job openings on platforms like Craigslist, as well as review resumes, respond to candidates, and contact them efficiently. Proven's fully native apps for iOS and Android enhance the hiring experience by making it accessible and convenient for busy employers.

Kabbage

Series B in 2011
Kabbage, Inc. is a financial technology company that offers small businesses automated access to funding through its online lending platform. Founded in 2008 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Kabbage simplifies the loan application process by allowing businesses to submit their financial data online, enabling rapid approval and funding, often within minutes. The platform assesses business health using various data sources, including revenue and transaction history, to determine credit lines that can reach up to $250,000. Kabbage also provides tools like the Kabbage card, which allows users to make purchases directly from their credit lines at point-of-sale locations, and a mobile app for convenient account access. The company has evolved its services since initially catering to online merchants, extending its offerings to all small businesses by 2014. Kabbage has garnered recognition for its innovative approach and has secured significant funding to support its growth and technological advancements in the lending industry.
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