Chip Mahan

Chairman & CEO /Founder

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Apiture

Venture Round in 2022
You have always been told “they can’t do it“ or “it’s going to take a year.“ Legacy technology should not be your obstacle; now you can transform development processes that would take years into hours. They don’t wrap old technology with an API layer. They create everything as an API, so they can help you innovate faster. Their engineers, ex-bankers and fintech-savvy leaders are pursuing an ambitious goal: to change the future of banking with their solutions. They are headquartered in Wilmington, NC, with an office in Austin, TX.

Enable Dental

Debt Financing in 2022
Enable Dental Group is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing portable dental care solutions. It aims to deliver dental services to underserved populations across multiple states, including Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and California. By empowering dental clinicians, Enable Dental focuses on reaching individuals and organizations that require essential dental care, ensuring that those in need receive the attention and treatment necessary for their oral health.

Greenlight

Series B in 2019
Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. is a financial services company that offers debit card solutions designed specifically for children, enabling parents to instill financial literacy from an early age. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Greenlight provides a mobile application that allows parents to manage their children’s spending by designating specific stores where the Greenlight debit card can be used. This patent-pending technology empowers families to create teachable moments around earning, saving, spending, and giving. By focusing on convenience and safety, Greenlight aims to help parents raise financially savvy children while also expanding its network across the United States.

DefenseStorm

Angel Round in 2015
DefenseStorm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing a cloud-based management platform tailored for financial institutions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes management oversight, reporting, smart threat response, and community intelligence. By integrating real-time threat detection and compliance, DefenseStorm enables banks to effectively manage cybersecurity and adhere to regulatory requirements. The platform leverages big data analytics to unify detection, investigation, and reporting, helping financial organizations safeguard against digital privacy attacks while ensuring cost-effective management of their security needs. DefenseStorm was previously known as Praesidio, Inc. before rebranding in June 2016.

Malauzai Software

Venture Round in 2012
Malauzai was incorporated in 2009 in response to the growing demand for a technology company that could provide innovative mobile solutions for community financial organizations. As a cool company in a cool town with a focus primarily on community financial institutions, Malauzai provides Consumer, Small Business, Employee SmartApps, SmartwebApps and SmartwearApps that enhance the customer experience for mobile and Internet banking, ultimately resulting in increased value for financial institutions.