FinTech Ventures Fund
Fintech Ventures Fund, founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in technology-driven financial services. The firm primarily targets start-up and growth-stage companies that cater to underbanked or unbanked customers, focusing on sectors such as alternative lending, payments, insurtech, and data analytics. It aims to support businesses within the NAFTA region—specifically the U.S., Mexico, and Canada—by making investments ranging from $1 million to $10 million, and up to $30 million per transaction. Fintech Ventures Fund typically seeks minority stakes or control positions, often acting as the lead investor to drive growth and innovation in the fintech landscape.
Artis Technologies, Inc., doing business as Artis Credit, develops an embedded financial services platform for digital, point-of-need lending, and real-time payments. The company's application program interface (API) based consumer lending platform enables financial institutions to participate in point-of-need financing, connects consumers with financing offers, and enables merchants to offer financing options to the consumers. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
IOU Financial Inc., through its subsidiary IOU Central Inc., operates a commercial lending business in North America, specializing in providing capital to small businesses across various sectors including medical and dental practices, retail stores, restaurants, and manufacturing companies. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company has funded over $200 million in small business loans, showcasing its extensive experience in the field. IOU Financial originates and services commercial loans, retaining a portfolio of loans receivable while also selling loans to third-party purchasers on a non-recourse basis. This approach allows the company to offer flexible lending solutions tailored to the growth opportunities of its diverse clientele.
Artis Technologies, Inc., doing business as Artis Credit, develops an embedded financial services platform for digital, point-of-need lending, and real-time payments. The company's application program interface (API) based consumer lending platform enables financial institutions to participate in point-of-need financing, connects consumers with financing offers, and enables merchants to offer financing options to the consumers. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
FinTech focused on the unbanked in emerging markets.
MaxRewards, Inc. is a technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2016. It provides an application designed to help users manage their credit card accounts effectively and maximize their rewards. The MaxRewards app allows individuals to track rewards, monitor credit scores, and review all their credit cards in one centralized platform. Users can search, sort, and save deals across connected cards, ensuring they always know the best card to use for each purchase. Additionally, the application offers personalized, real-time recommendations to enhance rewards and savings on transactions, making it a comprehensive tool for credit card management.
IOU Financial Inc., through its subsidiary IOU Central Inc., operates a commercial lending business in North America, specializing in providing capital to small businesses across various sectors including medical and dental practices, retail stores, restaurants, and manufacturing companies. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company has funded over $200 million in small business loans, showcasing its extensive experience in the field. IOU Financial originates and services commercial loans, retaining a portfolio of loans receivable while also selling loans to third-party purchasers on a non-recourse basis. This approach allows the company to offer flexible lending solutions tailored to the growth opportunities of its diverse clientele.
IOU Financial Inc., through its subsidiary IOU Central Inc., operates a commercial lending business in North America, specializing in providing capital to small businesses across various sectors including medical and dental practices, retail stores, restaurants, and manufacturing companies. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company has funded over $200 million in small business loans, showcasing its extensive experience in the field. IOU Financial originates and services commercial loans, retaining a portfolio of loans receivable while also selling loans to third-party purchasers on a non-recourse basis. This approach allows the company to offer flexible lending solutions tailored to the growth opportunities of its diverse clientele.
Groundfloor Inc. is an online financing platform that facilitates funding for commercial and residential real estate projects. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company allows property developers to raise capital from a diverse pool of investors, including both accredited and non-accredited individuals. Groundfloor specializes in providing construction and acquisition loans, focusing on the residential fix-and-flip and new construction markets. It offers borrower-friendly loan terms, such as deferred payment options, to enhance developers' cash flow management. By being the first company qualified by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission to offer direct real estate debt investments via Regulation A, Groundfloor remains unique in providing customizable real estate debt portfolios that yield short-term, high returns, thus democratizing access to private capital markets for a wider audience.
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