Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in seed-stage and early-stage investments in technology companies. Founded in 2008, the firm primarily targets opportunities in sectors such as enterprise IT, educational technology, legal informatics, and internet-enabled services. Ulu Ventures focuses on investments in the Bay Area, leveraging the market opportunities created by the Stanford and Silicon Valley communities. The firm typically co-invests with other investors, aiming for cumulative investments between $500,000 and $1 million. Ulu Ventures utilizes a disciplined decision-making process that emphasizes risk-reward trade-offs and logical principles of portfolio construction, distinguishing itself from other venture capital firms. Its investment strategy includes a preference for companies with viable exit strategies in subsequent stages of growth.

Andrea Bogarin

Senior Associate

Kathy Chen

Partner

Kevin Hoffberg

Venture Partner

Clint Korver

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Stephen Malinak Ph.D

Venture Partner

Nancy Torres

Partner

Past deals in FinTech

Cenoa

Seed Round in 2023
Cenoa is a financial technology company that offers a borderless superwallet application aimed at improving access to dollar-based products in emerging markets. The platform allows users to purchase dollars at real exchange rates and earn competitive yields without incurring any fees. By partnering with various payment providers, Cenoa enables users to convert their assets into digital forms and withdraw their funds at any time. This approach seeks to enhance financial inclusion and provide users with secure and convenient access to essential financial services.

FounderNest

Seed Round in 2022
FounderNest is an AI company born out of Stanford whose mission is to leverage artificial intelligence to connect founders and investors in a neutral, efficient, and transparent way. The most prominent founders and investors worldwide are already using our product and trusting our proprietary technology on a daily basis. Co-founded by Stanford, Wharton, and Columbia grads, FounderNest is based in California and Madrid and is backed by top Silicon Valley investors who have also invested in Paypal, Waze, Palantir, Square or Pinterest.

Finalis

Seed Round in 2022
Finalis is a modern broker-dealer and deal technology platform based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on enhancing private market transactions. Founded in 2017, the company provides compliance and technology solutions tailored for investment banks, placement agencies, and fintech firms. By streamlining the deal execution process, Finalis enables M&A professionals to efficiently manage due diligence, track checklists, and access pertinent information at any time. Its innovative approach aims to significantly improve the efficiency of deal-making for a range of financial services professionals, including investment bankers, fund managers, and corporate executives, ultimately saving them time and money.

Banyan Infrastructure

Series A in 2022
Banyan Infrastructure is a blockchain-based platform that focuses on financing, developing, and managing sustainable infrastructure projects. The company's purpose-built project finance software aims to simplify and accelerate the financing process throughout the entire project life cycle. By replacing traditional methods such as spreadsheets and emails with a digitized system, Banyan facilitates the automation of data aggregation and compliance tracking. This innovative approach allows clients to streamline the origination and securitization of renewable energy loans and investments, achieving higher volumes and reduced costs. Through its technology, Banyan Infrastructure seeks to optimize the overall efficiency of project finance in the renewable energy sector.

Formally

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Formally is a legal collaboration company seeking to use intelligent technology and accessible design to simplify legal processes and increase access to justice.

CoreChain Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
CoreChain Technologies operates a business-to-business payments network that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate transactions. The company's digital payment platform automates the exchange of transaction data and funds in a secure environment, significantly reducing the need for manual reconciliation processes. By streamlining B2B payments, CoreChain Technologies enhances the efficiency and safety of financial interactions between businesses, allowing them to conduct transactions with greater accuracy and reliability.

Ugami

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a financial mobile application designed to offer financial rewards services for gamers. The company provides virtual card purchases made on debit and credit cards to earn users points that can be redeemed in its store to purchase gaming merchandise, digital goods, hardware, software, exclusive game sessions and esports event preferred access, enabling gamers to play games for rewards, learn more about personal finance and manage their funds safely.

Onuu

Seed Round in 2022
Onuu, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a developer of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) financial platform aimed at enhancing financial stability for individuals lacking access to essential financial products. The platform offers personalized life insurance, savings options, and credit card products, along with a tailored financial literacy experience. By providing individualized guidance and resources, Onuu seeks to empower its members with the knowledge and tools necessary for achieving financial security and resilience.

Sika Health

Seed Round in 2022
Sika Health is a New York-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in payment solutions for the healthcare sector. The firm focuses on developing technology that facilitates the integration of health wallets, allowing users to manage expenses related to medical bills, dental services, and medications. By partnering with health and wellness brands, Sika Health's technology aims to enhance the customer experience at the point of sale, helping individuals discover and qualify for wallet purchases seamlessly. This approach not only minimizes the risk of cart abandonment but also encourages consumers to utilize their health benefits in a manner that aligns with their personal health needs and goals.

UPTIQ

Seed Round in 2022
Cion Digital’s proprietary Blockchain Orchestration Platform allows institutions to build innovative finance solutions quickly, and to seamlessly connect their legacy systems with the complex and ever-changing world of decentralized finance. We help clients grow and protect revenue opportunities by expanding and integrating their existing financial systems to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital asset economy.

FarmRaise

Seed Round in 2021
FarmRaise Inc. operates a digital fundraising platform designed to assist farmers and ranchers in accessing financial resources for on-farm improvements. Founded in 2020 and based in California, the platform connects users with various funding opportunities, including grants, loans, cost-sharing programs, and disaster relief initiatives. By providing tools for tracking cash flow and managing farm business, FarmRaise aims to enhance profitability and sustainability for agricultural operations. The platform allows farmers to register for free, match with relevant grants, and apply for federal programs, thereby facilitating their ability to secure necessary capital for growth and long-term planning.

Pontoro

Seed Round in 2021
Pontoro operates a digital asset securitization and liquidity platform aimed at addressing the significant shortfall in infrastructure debt financing, estimated at $20 trillion. By leveraging its blockchain-based technology, Pontoro facilitates the flow of infrastructure loans from major bank originators to institutional investors, enhancing access to these typically private market assets. The company has developed an initial infrastructure loan pipeline valued at $500 million through relationships with large banks. In addition to expanding its offerings, Pontoro is in discussions with several prominent financial institutions to explore distribution opportunities for its digital assets, targeting registered investment advisors, family offices, and ultra-high net worth investors. With a team experienced in underwriting and managing over $100 billion in large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide, Pontoro aims to foster broader investor participation and improve liquidity and price transparency in this sector.

SUMA, LLC

Seed Round in 2021
SUMA, LLC is a financial wellness company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company focuses on promoting financial inclusion within the Latino community by providing a comprehensive platform that combines digital media, financial technology, and virtual experiences. SUMA aims to educate and empower individuals by offering culturally relevant content and tools that simplify complex topics such as investment and debt management. Its mission is to help Latinos navigate financial challenges, enhance their economic knowledge, and build sustainable wealth, ultimately positioning itself as a trusted resource for fostering financial well-being and prosperity.

CoreChain Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CoreChain Technologies operates a business-to-business payments network that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate transactions. The company's digital payment platform automates the exchange of transaction data and funds in a secure environment, significantly reducing the need for manual reconciliation processes. By streamlining B2B payments, CoreChain Technologies enhances the efficiency and safety of financial interactions between businesses, allowing them to conduct transactions with greater accuracy and reliability.

CoreChain Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CoreChain Technologies operates a business-to-business payments network that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate transactions. The company's digital payment platform automates the exchange of transaction data and funds in a secure environment, significantly reducing the need for manual reconciliation processes. By streamlining B2B payments, CoreChain Technologies enhances the efficiency and safety of financial interactions between businesses, allowing them to conduct transactions with greater accuracy and reliability.

Savvy

Seed Round in 2021
Savvy operates as a versatile platform that enhances both the rental application process and cryptocurrency transactions. For the rental market, Savvy streamlines the application experience for renters and landlords by utilizing open banking technology. This approach provides a more transparent, secure, and efficient application process, allowing renters to build credit through their rent payments and access a wider range of housing options. For landlords, the platform simplifies tenant screening with a comprehensive end-to-end solution that saves time and reduces the risk of tenant defaults. In addition, Savvy features a cryptocurrency wallet that enables users to send, receive, and exchange various currencies securely. This wallet is designed with industry-standard encryption and includes a unique feature that consolidates dispersed ERC-20 token balances, making it easier for e-commerce merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments with minimal transaction fees.

Cheres

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cheres is a New York-based company that offers a digital platform designed to enhance investment transparency among users by allowing them to view their friends' investment activities. The platform seamlessly integrates with users' existing accounts on various investing platforms. Additionally, Cheres operates a cross-functional collaboration tool that aims to eliminate silos between departments within organizations. By consolidating data from various operational sources, the platform provides an assistant that helps clients analyze crucial business metrics related to revenue, customers, expenses, products, marketing, and financial performance.

Plentina

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of financial software designed to unlock financial services for people in emerging markets via alternative credit scores and microloans. The company uses machine learning algorithms to build an alternative credit score and application that provides store credit financing to buy essentials like food and medicine, enabling users to access essential goods and financial services easily.

CapConnect+

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a centralized intuitive platrform intended to optimize offerings for investors and streamlining dealer operations for enhanced productivity. The company's platform platform simplifies deal initiation and book building with instant rules-based allocations and straight-through processing to deliver a dramatically simplified deal day, enabling issuers and help with corporate bond issuance, dealers and investors to bring simplicity and transparency to the fixed income markets and digitize the investment process.

Figure

Series D in 2021
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

Figure

Series D in 2021
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

Backer

Venture Round in 2021
Backer is a social savings platform that enables users to set up a tax-free 529 account where family and friends can contribute. It is backed by leading edtech and fintech venture firms, Princeton University, Dartmouth University, USC’s Marshall School of Business, and founders of SoFi, Facebook, Quizlet, CircleUp, AltSchool, Patreon, and LendingHome. Backer was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Plentina

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of financial software designed to unlock financial services for people in emerging markets via alternative credit scores and microloans. The company uses machine learning algorithms to build an alternative credit score and application that provides store credit financing to buy essentials like food and medicine, enabling users to access essential goods and financial services easily.

Nowsta

Seed Round in 2021
Nowsta, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company offers an all-in-one software platform designed for hourly and event-based workforces, which includes features for scheduling, time tracking, and financial technology solutions. By leveraging advancements in machine learning and payment technologies, Nowsta aims to enhance the management capabilities of employers, enabling them to efficiently oversee their hourly workforce. The platform focuses on improving communication and payment processes for hourly wage employees, thereby transforming the way companies manage labor.

TomoCredit

Seed Round in 2021
TomoCredit LLC, established in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on providing innovative credit solutions tailored for Millennials, particularly those with no credit history or credit score. The company manufactures electronic smart and credit cards that enable users to build credit and qualify for loans by utilizing a proprietary algorithm to analyze alternative data sources. In addition to its credit card offerings, TomoCredit has developed a mobile application that allows users to manage their accounts effectively. The founding team, composed of immigrant founders, aims to address the challenges faced by foreign nationals in accessing credit, drawing on their backgrounds from notable institutions such as Coinbase, The Kenetic Hedge Fund, and Google, as well as prestigious educational establishments like MIT and UC Berkeley.

Savvy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Savvy operates as a versatile platform that enhances both the rental application process and cryptocurrency transactions. For the rental market, Savvy streamlines the application experience for renters and landlords by utilizing open banking technology. This approach provides a more transparent, secure, and efficient application process, allowing renters to build credit through their rent payments and access a wider range of housing options. For landlords, the platform simplifies tenant screening with a comprehensive end-to-end solution that saves time and reduces the risk of tenant defaults. In addition, Savvy features a cryptocurrency wallet that enables users to send, receive, and exchange various currencies securely. This wallet is designed with industry-standard encryption and includes a unique feature that consolidates dispersed ERC-20 token balances, making it easier for e-commerce merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments with minimal transaction fees.

Savvy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Savvy operates as a versatile platform that enhances both the rental application process and cryptocurrency transactions. For the rental market, Savvy streamlines the application experience for renters and landlords by utilizing open banking technology. This approach provides a more transparent, secure, and efficient application process, allowing renters to build credit through their rent payments and access a wider range of housing options. For landlords, the platform simplifies tenant screening with a comprehensive end-to-end solution that saves time and reduces the risk of tenant defaults. In addition, Savvy features a cryptocurrency wallet that enables users to send, receive, and exchange various currencies securely. This wallet is designed with industry-standard encryption and includes a unique feature that consolidates dispersed ERC-20 token balances, making it easier for e-commerce merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments with minimal transaction fees.

Oyster

Seed Round in 2020
Oyster Financial, Inc. is a financial services company that offers an online application designed to manage capital and simplify financial management for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mexico City and Kathmandu, Oyster provides a comprehensive digital platform that allows business owners to conduct various financial tasks directly from their mobile devices. Services include a Mastercard debit card, fee-free fund transfers, bill payments to over 70 service providers in Mexico, invoice management, and access to discounts at numerous locations. By streamlining these processes, Oyster aims to empower entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals and make informed financial decisions.

RealBlocks

Series A in 2020
RealBlocks is a financial technology platform designed to enhance the capital-raising capabilities of real estate and alternative investment managers. Traditionally limited to local markets, these managers can now access global investment opportunities through connections with institutional and intermediary channels. RealBlocks aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency while enhancing the investor experience. The platform offers a white-label solution that integrates various service providers, facilitating a seamless transition to tokenized product structures. This innovation allows for improved liquidity and fractionalization, positioning RealBlocks as a valuable resource for both investment managers and their clients.

RealBlocks

Series A in 2020
RealBlocks is a financial technology platform designed to enhance the capital-raising capabilities of real estate and alternative investment managers. Traditionally limited to local markets, these managers can now access global investment opportunities through connections with institutional and intermediary channels. RealBlocks aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency while enhancing the investor experience. The platform offers a white-label solution that integrates various service providers, facilitating a seamless transition to tokenized product structures. This innovation allows for improved liquidity and fractionalization, positioning RealBlocks as a valuable resource for both investment managers and their clients.

Bridge Money

Seed Round in 2020
Bridge is a developer of a banking platform used to help achieve financial freedom. It aims to provide a path towards upward financial mobility for the millions of people left behind by the traditional banking system. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

FastForward.ai

Seed Round in 2020
FastForward.ai is a social media engagement and commerce platform that empowers enterprises to connect with customers and facilitate transactions within social media and messaging applications. Founded in Mountain View, California, the company offers a software-as-a-service platform that modernizes digital marketing, commerce, and payment processes. Its patented technology enables businesses to engage users effectively with one-click digital commerce options, allowing customers to access personalized offers, make purchases, and review their transaction history seamlessly. By integrating with popular messaging apps, FastForward.ai aims to enhance user experiences and drive brand awareness, catering to the increasing time consumers spend online. The company was established in 2016 and continues to innovate in the realm of social retail marketing.

TomoCredit

Seed Round in 2020
TomoCredit LLC, established in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on providing innovative credit solutions tailored for Millennials, particularly those with no credit history or credit score. The company manufactures electronic smart and credit cards that enable users to build credit and qualify for loans by utilizing a proprietary algorithm to analyze alternative data sources. In addition to its credit card offerings, TomoCredit has developed a mobile application that allows users to manage their accounts effectively. The founding team, composed of immigrant founders, aims to address the challenges faced by foreign nationals in accessing credit, drawing on their backgrounds from notable institutions such as Coinbase, The Kenetic Hedge Fund, and Google, as well as prestigious educational establishments like MIT and UC Berkeley.

Backer

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Backer is a social savings platform that enables users to set up a tax-free 529 account where family and friends can contribute. It is backed by leading edtech and fintech venture firms, Princeton University, Dartmouth University, USC’s Marshall School of Business, and founders of SoFi, Facebook, Quizlet, CircleUp, AltSchool, Patreon, and LendingHome. Backer was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Wisetack

Series A in 2019
Wisetack, Inc. operates a technology platform that facilitates real-time consumer lending at the point of sale. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Wisetack enables businesses to enhance their sales by providing consumer-friendly financing options. The platform allows customers to make purchases through installment payments, ensuring a transparent process without hidden fees. Wisetack's technology is designed for scalability and speed, featuring an easy API integration that checks customer eligibility and streamlines the payment experience for businesses and consumers alike. The company combines expertise in finance, payments, and technology to offer fair financing solutions.

Provenance Blockchain

Seed Round in 2019
Provenance Blockchain, Inc. is a company that develops and manages blockchain solutions tailored for the financial services sector. Established in 2018 and based in San Francisco, it oversees the Provenance.io blockchain platform, which facilitates transactions for financial institutions. To date, over $1 billion in assets have been transacted on this platform, leading to significant cost savings of more than 130 basis points in areas such as loan origination, financing, and trading. Through its innovative use of blockchain technology, Provenance Blockchain aims to enhance operational efficiency and transparency within the financial industry.

Nowsta

Series A in 2019
Nowsta, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company offers an all-in-one software platform designed for hourly and event-based workforces, which includes features for scheduling, time tracking, and financial technology solutions. By leveraging advancements in machine learning and payment technologies, Nowsta aims to enhance the management capabilities of employers, enabling them to efficiently oversee their hourly workforce. The platform focuses on improving communication and payment processes for hourly wage employees, thereby transforming the way companies manage labor.

Provenance Blockchain

Initial Coin Offering in 2019
Provenance Blockchain, Inc. is a company that develops and manages blockchain solutions tailored for the financial services sector. Established in 2018 and based in San Francisco, it oversees the Provenance.io blockchain platform, which facilitates transactions for financial institutions. To date, over $1 billion in assets have been transacted on this platform, leading to significant cost savings of more than 130 basis points in areas such as loan origination, financing, and trading. Through its innovative use of blockchain technology, Provenance Blockchain aims to enhance operational efficiency and transparency within the financial industry.

Ellevest

Series A in 2019
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm based in New York City, established in 2014, that focuses on providing tailored financial services specifically for women clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to manage diverse, client-focused portfolios across various global asset classes. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that incorporates a proprietary algorithm, taking into account factors such as women's salary peaks and financial goals to create customized investment plans. This approach aims to empower female investors by offering an engaging user experience and a thoughtful selection of investments, ensuring that their financial aspirations are prioritized and met effectively.

Figure

Series B in 2019
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

Wisetack

Seed Round in 2019
Wisetack, Inc. operates a technology platform that facilitates real-time consumer lending at the point of sale. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Wisetack enables businesses to enhance their sales by providing consumer-friendly financing options. The platform allows customers to make purchases through installment payments, ensuring a transparent process without hidden fees. Wisetack's technology is designed for scalability and speed, featuring an easy API integration that checks customer eligibility and streamlines the payment experience for businesses and consumers alike. The company combines expertise in finance, payments, and technology to offer fair financing solutions.

RealBlocks

Seed Round in 2019
RealBlocks is a financial technology platform designed to enhance the capital-raising capabilities of real estate and alternative investment managers. Traditionally limited to local markets, these managers can now access global investment opportunities through connections with institutional and intermediary channels. RealBlocks aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency while enhancing the investor experience. The platform offers a white-label solution that integrates various service providers, facilitating a seamless transition to tokenized product structures. This innovation allows for improved liquidity and fractionalization, positioning RealBlocks as a valuable resource for both investment managers and their clients.

Finalis

Seed Round in 2018
Finalis is a modern broker-dealer and deal technology platform based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on enhancing private market transactions. Founded in 2017, the company provides compliance and technology solutions tailored for investment banks, placement agencies, and fintech firms. By streamlining the deal execution process, Finalis enables M&A professionals to efficiently manage due diligence, track checklists, and access pertinent information at any time. Its innovative approach aims to significantly improve the efficiency of deal-making for a range of financial services professionals, including investment bankers, fund managers, and corporate executives, ultimately saving them time and money.

Figure

Series A in 2018
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

Figure

Series A in 2018
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

SnapCheck

Seed Round in 2018
SnapCheck, based in San Francisco, California, is a developer of a digital check payment platform that offers mobile check deposit services for banks and credit unions. The company aims to eliminate the reliance on paper checks, which number around 18 billion annually in the United States. By providing a secure and efficient solution, SnapCheck's platform allows businesses, consumers, and financial institutions to write and send digital checks, thereby reducing costs associated with check processing and significantly minimizing the risk of check fraud. The innovative approach not only streamlines payment processes but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing paper usage.

Figure

Series A in 2018
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

EarnUp

Series A in 2017
EarnUp is a consumer-first fintech platform that intelligently automates loan payments for the more than 200 million Americans with debt. They help you put a few dollars aside for your loans when you can afford it – then they make your loan payments for you, allocating funds in the way that gets you out of debt faster. They are dedicated to giving control back to everyone who is frustrated managing their finances

EarnUp

Series A in 2017
EarnUp is a consumer-first fintech platform that intelligently automates loan payments for the more than 200 million Americans with debt. They help you put a few dollars aside for your loans when you can afford it – then they make your loan payments for you, allocating funds in the way that gets you out of debt faster. They are dedicated to giving control back to everyone who is frustrated managing their finances

TeachFX

Seed Round in 2017
TeachFX, Inc. develops an application that gives teachers feedback on the dialogue that happens in classroom. The application uses machine learning to analyze and visualize for teachers what portions of their class are teacher talk vs. student talk. The company develops smartphone and web application that provides automated feedback and help students and teachers to identify problem areas and resolve the issues. TeachFX, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Ellevest

Series A in 2017
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm based in New York City, established in 2014, that focuses on providing tailored financial services specifically for women clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to manage diverse, client-focused portfolios across various global asset classes. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that incorporates a proprietary algorithm, taking into account factors such as women's salary peaks and financial goals to create customized investment plans. This approach aims to empower female investors by offering an engaging user experience and a thoughtful selection of investments, ensuring that their financial aspirations are prioritized and met effectively.

Ellevest

Series B in 2016
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm based in New York City, established in 2014, that focuses on providing tailored financial services specifically for women clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to manage diverse, client-focused portfolios across various global asset classes. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that incorporates a proprietary algorithm, taking into account factors such as women's salary peaks and financial goals to create customized investment plans. This approach aims to empower female investors by offering an engaging user experience and a thoughtful selection of investments, ensuring that their financial aspirations are prioritized and met effectively.

Juntos

Seed Round in 2013
Juntos Finanzas, Inc. is a company that provides a mobile communication solution aimed at enhancing the engagement between financial institutions and low-income consumers, particularly in emerging markets. Founded in 2010 in San Carlos, California, the company develops digital tools that empower individuals to manage their finances effectively and achieve their financial goals. By collaborating with banks and financial service providers, Juntos delivers engaging conversations through SMS, which helps build trust and confidence among customers entering the financial system for the first time. The company emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural and behavioral insights to motivate increased account usage and foster financial stability for low-balance customers.

SoFi

Series A in 2011
SoFi is a finance company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that provides a diverse range of lending and wealth management services. Established in 2011, it primarily serves early-stage professionals by offering various financial products, including personal loans, mortgage refinancing, and MBA loans. Additionally, SoFi offers services such as estate planning, credit cards, and small business financing. The company's aim is to help individuals achieve financial independence and reach their goals, whether that involves homeownership, retirement savings, or managing student debt. By creating modern financial solutions, SoFi seeks to assist its customers in borrowing, saving, spending, investing, and protecting their money effectively.

ProFounder

Convertible Note in 2011
ProFounder Financial, Inc. is a crowdfunding platform established in 2007 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The platform facilitates entrepreneurs in raising investment capital from their personal networks, including friends, family, and community members. By leveraging these connections, ProFounder aims to provide accessible funding opportunities for individuals looking to launch or expand their businesses.

Taulia

Series A in 2010
Taulia Inc. is a technology company specializing in supply chain management and financing software solutions, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a range of services for businesses, including dynamic discounting, supply chain finance, cash forecasting, invoice automation, and supplier management. Its platform enables organizations to convert invoices into revenue opportunities by facilitating early payments and providing access to electronic invoicing without imposing fees on suppliers. Additionally, Taulia empowers suppliers through self-service tools, enhancing their operational efficiency. With a presence in various global locations, including offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, Taulia has formed a strategic alliance with KPMG to strengthen its offerings in the financial technology sector.

Trefis

Angel Round in 2008
Trefis is a stock analysis service that focuses on evaluating stock prices by assessing the contributions of a company's key products and business segments. Its innovative model allows users to adjust underlying assumptions through an interactive interface, enabling them to forecast future prices and market shares by simply manipulating visual charts. This capability facilitates real-time updates to price targets based on user-defined changes. In addition to stock analysis, Trefis offers data analytics technology that supports investors and business decision-makers in sharing and collaborating on strategic analyses, thereby enhancing their ability to understand risks and develop future strategies.
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