Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures, established in 2008, is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage and early-stage investments. The firm primarily focuses on technology-enabled services, educational technology, and legal informatics within the internet industry, targeting internet-enabled consumer and business services. Ulu Ventures also considers investments in digital media, mobile, IoT, EdTech, FinTech, and other emerging tech sectors. The firm typically invests in the San Francisco Bay Area, co-investing with others to cumulatively invest between $500,000 and $1 million. Ulu Ventures aims to invest where there is a viable exit strategy, with a track record of over 30 investments in the last three years.

Andrea Bogarin

Senior Associate

Kevin Hoffberg

Venture Partner

Clint Korver

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Stephen Malinak Ph.D

Venture Partner

Steve Reale

Venture Partner

Miriam Rivera JD

Co-Founder, CEO and Managing Director

Maria Salamanca

Partner

Nancy Torres

Partner

David White JD

Venture Partner

Past deals in FinTech

Novel Capital

Seed Round in 2024
Novel Capital, founded in 2018 and based in Mission, Kansas, is a fintech company that offers innovative funding solutions tailored for early-stage B2B software companies. By leveraging a tech-first approach, Novel Capital enables its customers to access non-dilutive capital based on future recurring revenue, effectively breaking down traditional growth barriers. The platform also provides online data-driven insights and curated learning resources, empowering entrepreneurs to capitalize on their momentum and scale their businesses without relinquishing equity. Through its flexible revenue-based financing and operational sales expertise, Novel Capital aims to foster a thriving startup ecosystem and support the growth of emerging businesses.

NewRetirement

Series A in 2024
NewRetirement is a company that offers a retirement planning and management platform. It serves both individual consumers directly and enterprises through white-label solutions or API integrations. The platform assists users in managing various aspects of retirement, including income, healthcare, taxes, and fees. Through content, software, coaching, classes, and advisors, NewRetirement helps users optimize their retirement strategies across multiple factors such as Social Security, Medicare, home equity, asset drawdown, relocation, work, and estate planning. Additionally, the platform provides on-demand fee-only advice to support collaborative decision-making for a better financial future.

Wisetack

Venture Round in 2024
Wisetack, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in real-time lending solutions at the point of sale. Founded in 2018, Wisetack offers a platform that enables in-person businesses to provide consumer-friendly financing options, thereby enhancing sales opportunities. By integrating its suite of APIs into existing software platforms, Wisetack streamlines the financing process for businesses, allowing them to check consumer eligibility and offer installment payment options seamlessly. This approach not only simplifies the payment experience for consumers but also supports business growth by facilitating easier access to financing at critical moments of sale.

Novel Capital

Venture Round in 2024
Novel Capital, founded in 2018 and based in Mission, Kansas, is a fintech company that offers innovative funding solutions tailored for early-stage B2B software companies. By leveraging a tech-first approach, Novel Capital enables its customers to access non-dilutive capital based on future recurring revenue, effectively breaking down traditional growth barriers. The platform also provides online data-driven insights and curated learning resources, empowering entrepreneurs to capitalize on their momentum and scale their businesses without relinquishing equity. Through its flexible revenue-based financing and operational sales expertise, Novel Capital aims to foster a thriving startup ecosystem and support the growth of emerging businesses.

Suma Wealth

Venture Round in 2024
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.

Pando

Series A in 2023
Pando has developed a financial platform aimed at individuals in high-volatility careers, such as professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and MBA graduates. The platform enables users to connect with others who have similar expected earnings, allowing them to pool a fraction of their future income. This innovative approach not only helps mitigate financial risks associated with unpredictable income but also allows participants to benefit from potential upside. By providing these tools, Pando empowers its clients to better manage their financial futures and protect their earnings.

Chantico Global

Funding Round in 2023
Chantico Global, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, specializes in providing institutional asset allocation consulting services. They offer strategic studies, tactical monitoring, and process reviews tailored for clients primarily within the fintech industry.

Pontoro

Seed Round in 2023
Pontoro Inc. is a financial technology company established in late 2018, aimed at enhancing investor access to private market assets, particularly in the realm of infrastructure debt financing. The company is developing a patented technology solution that will create an innovative private investment platform, offering liquidity typically absent in traditional investment opportunities. By utilizing a blockchain-based platform, Pontoro facilitates the flow of infrastructure loans from large banks to institutional investors, enhancing asset liquidity and providing price transparency in the private market. With an initial focus on addressing the significant shortfall in infrastructure debt finance, Pontoro is poised to transform the landscape of private investments.

Cenoa

Seed Round in 2023
Cenoa is a financial technology company that offers a borderless superwallet application aimed at enhancing access to dollar-based products in emerging markets. The platform allows users to buy dollars at real exchange rates and convert their assets into digital assets seamlessly. Cenoa's service is designed to be secure and user-friendly, with no associated fees, enabling customers to earn fair yields on their investments. Users can withdraw their funds at any time, providing flexibility and convenience in managing their financial assets.

Snowball Wealth

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Snowball Wealth, Inc. is a financial management company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized guidance for student loans and broader financial planning, focusing on debt management, retirement, and investment strategies. The company has developed a mobile platform that combines community engagement, social challenges, and AI-driven planning to assist users in addressing financial challenges. By fostering an open dialogue around debt, income, and investing, Snowball Wealth aims to alleviate the stigma associated with these topics. Its innovative approach empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions, manage their student debt effectively, and build generational wealth through tailored advice and resources.

Bridge Money

Seed Round in 2022
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a mobile banking platform designed to enhance users' financial experience. The platform offers a range of services, including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), along with zero overdraft fees. Additionally, Bridge Money provides a secure debit card without associated fees, aiming to simplify banking for its users and facilitate daily financial transactions.

Pastel

Seed Round in 2022
Pastel is a company focused on supporting African businesses by providing financial applications that enhance operational efficiency. It offers various tools, including quick receipt management, bookkeeping solutions, and financing options tailored for small businesses in developing countries. By leveraging artificial intelligence and data science, Pastel develops digital tools that empower clients to improve their financial accountability and streamline their business processes. The company's mission is to unlock the potential of these businesses, enabling them to thrive in a competitive landscape.

Novel Capital

Seed Round in 2022
Novel Capital, founded in 2018 and based in Mission, Kansas, is a fintech company that offers innovative funding solutions tailored for early-stage B2B software companies. By leveraging a tech-first approach, Novel Capital enables its customers to access non-dilutive capital based on future recurring revenue, effectively breaking down traditional growth barriers. The platform also provides online data-driven insights and curated learning resources, empowering entrepreneurs to capitalize on their momentum and scale their businesses without relinquishing equity. Through its flexible revenue-based financing and operational sales expertise, Novel Capital aims to foster a thriving startup ecosystem and support the growth of emerging businesses.

Syndicate

Venture Round in 2022
Syndicate is a decentralized asset management platform and social network that aims to democratize the investment process. By facilitating the creation of investing syndicates, it enables users to raise and invest capital with significantly reduced time and cost. The platform supports the establishment of decentralized autonomous organizations, empowering communities to collaborate effectively in value creation. Through its innovative approach, Syndicate transforms traditional investing practices, making it more accessible to a broader audience.

CoreChain Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
CoreChain Technologies is a business-to-business payments network that leverages blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency of financial transactions between companies. Its digital payment platform facilitates the seamless exchange of transaction data and funds, automating processes that are often manual and prone to errors. By creating a secure environment for these transactions, CoreChain Technologies aims to reduce reconciliation challenges and unlock working capital that may otherwise be tied up. The company's focus is on providing a streamlined solution for B2B payments, enabling businesses to engage in safe and efficient financial exchanges.

Ugami

Seed Round in 2022
Ugami is a developer of a financial mobile application that offers financial rewards services specifically tailored for gamers. The platform allows users to earn points through virtual card purchases made with debit and credit cards, which can be redeemed in its store for a variety of gaming-related items, such as merchandise, digital goods, hardware, and software. Additionally, users can gain preferred access to exclusive game sessions and esports events. Ugami aims to enhance the gaming experience by enabling players to earn rewards while also providing tools for personal finance education and safe fund management.

UPTIQ

Seed Round in 2022
UPTIQ is a financial intelligence platform that facilitates connections between wealth advisors and their clients by providing access to a wide range of financial services products. The platform leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance the advisory process, enabling investment professionals to identify and implement optimal financing solutions tailored to their clients' needs. By doing so, UPTIQ aims to help advisors protect their assets under management, enhance client wealth, and generate additional income streams, thereby transforming the wealth management experience into a more holistic and effective endeavor.

NewRetirement

Seed Round in 2021
NewRetirement is a company that offers a retirement planning and management platform. It serves both individual consumers directly and enterprises through white-label solutions or API integrations. The platform assists users in managing various aspects of retirement, including income, healthcare, taxes, and fees. Through content, software, coaching, classes, and advisors, NewRetirement helps users optimize their retirement strategies across multiple factors such as Social Security, Medicare, home equity, asset drawdown, relocation, work, and estate planning. Additionally, the platform provides on-demand fee-only advice to support collaborative decision-making for a better financial future.

Pontoro

Seed Round in 2021
Pontoro Inc. is a financial technology company established in late 2018, aimed at enhancing investor access to private market assets, particularly in the realm of infrastructure debt financing. The company is developing a patented technology solution that will create an innovative private investment platform, offering liquidity typically absent in traditional investment opportunities. By utilizing a blockchain-based platform, Pontoro facilitates the flow of infrastructure loans from large banks to institutional investors, enhancing asset liquidity and providing price transparency in the private market. With an initial focus on addressing the significant shortfall in infrastructure debt finance, Pontoro is poised to transform the landscape of private investments.

CoreChain Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CoreChain Technologies is a business-to-business payments network that leverages blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency of financial transactions between companies. Its digital payment platform facilitates the seamless exchange of transaction data and funds, automating processes that are often manual and prone to errors. By creating a secure environment for these transactions, CoreChain Technologies aims to reduce reconciliation challenges and unlock working capital that may otherwise be tied up. The company's focus is on providing a streamlined solution for B2B payments, enabling businesses to engage in safe and efficient financial exchanges.

Savvy

Seed Round in 2021
Savvy is a company focused on enhancing the rental experience for both landlords and tenants. It offers a platform that enables landlords to provide cash back rewards to residents for timely rent payments, lease renewals, and participation in community events. This initiative aims to foster tenant satisfaction and retention while simultaneously increasing leasing efficiency for property owners. Additionally, Savvy connects renters with local and online merchants, creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem that drives traffic to neighborhood businesses and offers exposure to brands targeting high-spending individuals. The company envisions a more equitable housing model that benefits over 100 million renters, landlords, and local enterprises.

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.

CapConnect+

Seed Round in 2021
CapConnectPlus is a FinTech company focused on modernizing and democratizing capital markets, particularly within the fixed income sector. It offers a centralized platform designed to optimize offerings for investors while streamlining dealer operations to enhance productivity. The platform simplifies deal initiation and book building through instant rules-based allocations and straight-through processing, significantly improving the efficiency of the deal day. By promoting simplicity and transparency, CapConnectPlus aids issuers in corporate bond issuance and facilitates better interactions among dealers and investors, ultimately digitizing the investment process in fixed income markets.

Figure

Series D in 2021
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing innovative consumer financial solutions. Founded in 2018, the company leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to offer a range of financial products, including home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back offerings. Figure aims to address consumer needs related to home improvement, debt consolidation, and retirement planning, allowing customers to access capital in as few as five days. Additionally, the company features Provenance, its blockchain platform designed for business applications, further enhancing its service offerings in the financial sector.

Backer

Venture Round in 2021
Backer is a prominent fintech company specializing in 529 college savings plans, aimed at simplifying the process of saving for education. The company offers an investment platform that enables families to establish college savings plans efficiently, facilitating contributions from family and friends. Its user-friendly gifting platform and innovative mobile application enhance the experience by allowing for seamless tax-free investments. Backer's strategic partnerships with various 529 programs further bolster its high enrollment conversion rates, distinguishing it in the education savings market. The company's focus on making education savings accessible and straightforward supports families in planning for their children's educational futures.

Plentina

Seed Round in 2021
Plentina is a financial technology company founded in 2019 that specializes in creating alternative credit scores and applications to facilitate access to store credit financing for essential purchases, such as food and medicine, in emerging markets. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Plentina aims to unlock financial services for underserved populations, enabling them to secure microloans and improve their purchasing power. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by individuals in these markets, helping them to access vital goods and financial resources more easily. Headquartered in its founding location, Plentina is committed to enhancing financial inclusion in regions where traditional credit systems may be inadequate.

Nowsta

Seed Round in 2021
Nowsta, Inc. is a technology company that offers an all-in-one software solution designed to optimize the management of hourly and event-based workforces. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform provides essential tools for scheduling, time tracking, and financial management, enabling employers to effectively oversee their hourly staff. By integrating advancements in machine learning and payment technologies, Nowsta aims to enhance communication and streamline payment processes for hourly wage employees. The company's innovative approach seeks to transform workforce management, making it easier for businesses to operate efficiently and support their employees.

TomoCredit

Seed Round in 2021
TomoCredit LLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing electronic smart and credit cards designed for millennials with limited or no credit history. The company's core product enables users to build credit and qualify for loans by analyzing alternative data sources through a proprietary algorithm. TomoCredit offers a mobile application for account management and rewards customers with cryptocurrency for their purchases, facilitating instant loan access anytime, anywhere. The founding team comprises immigrant entrepreneurs who faced credit card challenges as foreign nationals, bringing together alumni from Coinbase, Kenetic Hedge Fund, Google, MIT, and UC Berkeley.

Savvy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Savvy is a company focused on enhancing the rental experience for both landlords and tenants. It offers a platform that enables landlords to provide cash back rewards to residents for timely rent payments, lease renewals, and participation in community events. This initiative aims to foster tenant satisfaction and retention while simultaneously increasing leasing efficiency for property owners. Additionally, Savvy connects renters with local and online merchants, creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem that drives traffic to neighborhood businesses and offers exposure to brands targeting high-spending individuals. The company envisions a more equitable housing model that benefits over 100 million renters, landlords, and local enterprises.

Oyster Financial

Seed Round in 2020
Oyster Financial, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Mexico City and Kathmandu, specializes in providing financial management solutions for freelancers, startups, and small to medium-sized enterprises. The company's online application streamlines financial tasks, offering features such as a Mastercard debit card, fee-free fund transfers, bill payment services, invoice management, and real-time transaction updates. By simplifying financial management, Oyster empowers businesses to make informed decisions and focus on growth.

RealBlocks

Series A in 2020
RealBlocks is a financial technology platform designed to facilitate the online distribution of alternative investment funds by investment managers. By connecting these managers with financial advisors and institutions, RealBlocks enhances the capital-raising process across global markets. The platform offers essential tools, including built-in secondary trading, a customizable white-label onboarding experience, and an API dashboard for comprehensive management. It aims to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall investor experience, particularly within the realms of real estate and other alternative investments. By integrating various service providers, RealBlocks enables seamless transitions to tokenized product structures, promoting enhanced liquidity and fractionalization for its users.

Pando

Series A in 2020
Pando has developed a financial platform aimed at individuals in high-volatility careers, such as professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and MBA graduates. The platform enables users to connect with others who have similar expected earnings, allowing them to pool a fraction of their future income. This innovative approach not only helps mitigate financial risks associated with unpredictable income but also allows participants to benefit from potential upside. By providing these tools, Pando empowers its clients to better manage their financial futures and protect their earnings.

Cerebro Capital

Seed Round in 2020
Cerebro Capital, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a web-based portal tailored for middle-market companies seeking to utilize credit facilities for operational needs, growth, or acquisitions. The platform integrates data from over 80 lenders and employs analytics to effectively match financing types with suitable lenders, enhancing transparency in the borrowing process. By providing a comprehensive online loan management system, Cerebro Capital aims to improve the efficiency of lending for corporate borrowers and financial intermediaries. The company equips users with access to critical market expertise, detailed term sheets, and continuous monitoring of credit standing and debt capacity, ultimately transforming how financial teams evaluate and source corporate credit.

Bridge Money

Seed Round in 2020
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a mobile banking platform designed to enhance users' financial experience. The platform offers a range of services, including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), along with zero overdraft fees. Additionally, Bridge Money provides a secure debit card without associated fees, aiming to simplify banking for its users and facilitate daily financial transactions.

TomoCredit

Seed Round in 2020
TomoCredit LLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing electronic smart and credit cards designed for millennials with limited or no credit history. The company's core product enables users to build credit and qualify for loans by analyzing alternative data sources through a proprietary algorithm. TomoCredit offers a mobile application for account management and rewards customers with cryptocurrency for their purchases, facilitating instant loan access anytime, anywhere. The founding team comprises immigrant entrepreneurs who faced credit card challenges as foreign nationals, bringing together alumni from Coinbase, Kenetic Hedge Fund, Google, MIT, and UC Berkeley.

Snowball Wealth

Seed Round in 2019
Snowball Wealth, Inc. is a financial management company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized guidance for student loans and broader financial planning, focusing on debt management, retirement, and investment strategies. The company has developed a mobile platform that combines community engagement, social challenges, and AI-driven planning to assist users in addressing financial challenges. By fostering an open dialogue around debt, income, and investing, Snowball Wealth aims to alleviate the stigma associated with these topics. Its innovative approach empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions, manage their student debt effectively, and build generational wealth through tailored advice and resources.

Backer

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Backer is a prominent fintech company specializing in 529 college savings plans, aimed at simplifying the process of saving for education. The company offers an investment platform that enables families to establish college savings plans efficiently, facilitating contributions from family and friends. Its user-friendly gifting platform and innovative mobile application enhance the experience by allowing for seamless tax-free investments. Backer's strategic partnerships with various 529 programs further bolster its high enrollment conversion rates, distinguishing it in the education savings market. The company's focus on making education savings accessible and straightforward supports families in planning for their children's educational futures.

Wisetack

Series A in 2019
Wisetack, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in real-time lending solutions at the point of sale. Founded in 2018, Wisetack offers a platform that enables in-person businesses to provide consumer-friendly financing options, thereby enhancing sales opportunities. By integrating its suite of APIs into existing software platforms, Wisetack streamlines the financing process for businesses, allowing them to check consumer eligibility and offer installment payment options seamlessly. This approach not only simplifies the payment experience for consumers but also supports business growth by facilitating easier access to financing at critical moments of sale.

Nowsta

Series A in 2019
Nowsta, Inc. is a technology company that offers an all-in-one software solution designed to optimize the management of hourly and event-based workforces. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform provides essential tools for scheduling, time tracking, and financial management, enabling employers to effectively oversee their hourly staff. By integrating advancements in machine learning and payment technologies, Nowsta aims to enhance communication and streamline payment processes for hourly wage employees. The company's innovative approach seeks to transform workforce management, making it easier for businesses to operate efficiently and support their employees.

Ellevest

Series A in 2019
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm focused on providing financial services tailored specifically for women. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Ellevest aims to empower female investors by offering a digital platform that incorporates proprietary algorithms to develop customized investment plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to create client-focused portfolios that span various global asset classes. Ellevest's user-friendly interface reflects its commitment to engaging women in a thoughtful and accessible investing experience, allowing clients to prioritize their financial goals and make informed decisions regarding their investments.

Figure

Series B in 2019
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing innovative consumer financial solutions. Founded in 2018, the company leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to offer a range of financial products, including home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back offerings. Figure aims to address consumer needs related to home improvement, debt consolidation, and retirement planning, allowing customers to access capital in as few as five days. Additionally, the company features Provenance, its blockchain platform designed for business applications, further enhancing its service offerings in the financial sector.

Wisetack

Seed Round in 2019
Wisetack, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in real-time lending solutions at the point of sale. Founded in 2018, Wisetack offers a platform that enables in-person businesses to provide consumer-friendly financing options, thereby enhancing sales opportunities. By integrating its suite of APIs into existing software platforms, Wisetack streamlines the financing process for businesses, allowing them to check consumer eligibility and offer installment payment options seamlessly. This approach not only simplifies the payment experience for consumers but also supports business growth by facilitating easier access to financing at critical moments of sale.

RealBlocks

Seed Round in 2019
RealBlocks is a financial technology platform designed to facilitate the online distribution of alternative investment funds by investment managers. By connecting these managers with financial advisors and institutions, RealBlocks enhances the capital-raising process across global markets. The platform offers essential tools, including built-in secondary trading, a customizable white-label onboarding experience, and an API dashboard for comprehensive management. It aims to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall investor experience, particularly within the realms of real estate and other alternative investments. By integrating various service providers, RealBlocks enables seamless transitions to tokenized product structures, promoting enhanced liquidity and fractionalization for its users.

Apostrophe

Seed Round in 2018
Apostrophe, Inc. is a fintech company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in healthcare savings solutions for self-insured employers. Founded in 2016, Apostrophe provides an intelligent health benefits platform that negotiates competitive rates for healthcare services and pays providers directly, ensuring that savings are passed on to its customers. The company's offerings include a streamlined, plug-and-play health plan that allows self-insured employers to efficiently implement best practices in managing healthcare costs. Apostrophe primarily serves self-insured employers in rural Colorado and other regions, delivering both financial savings and member support to enhance the overall healthcare experience.

Figure

Series A in 2018
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing innovative consumer financial solutions. Founded in 2018, the company leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to offer a range of financial products, including home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back offerings. Figure aims to address consumer needs related to home improvement, debt consolidation, and retirement planning, allowing customers to access capital in as few as five days. Additionally, the company features Provenance, its blockchain platform designed for business applications, further enhancing its service offerings in the financial sector.

SnapCheck

Seed Round in 2018
SnapCheck is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a mobile application offering digital check deposit services primarily for credit unions and banks. The company's platform provides a high-speed, secure, and universally accepted solution aimed at eliminating the use of paper checks, which number around 18 billion annually in the United States. By replacing traditional checks with a digital alternative, SnapCheck enables businesses, consumers, and financial institutions to significantly cut costs and reduce fraud losses. This innovative approach not only streamlines check payments but also has the potential to save the economy over $50 billion each year while also contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing paper usage.

Pando

Seed Round in 2017
Pando has developed a financial platform aimed at individuals in high-volatility careers, such as professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and MBA graduates. The platform enables users to connect with others who have similar expected earnings, allowing them to pool a fraction of their future income. This innovative approach not only helps mitigate financial risks associated with unpredictable income but also allows participants to benefit from potential upside. By providing these tools, Pando empowers its clients to better manage their financial futures and protect their earnings.

EarnUp

Series A in 2017
EarnUp Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on automating loan payments for consumers. Established in 2013, EarnUp's platform is designed to assist over 200 million Americans with debt by intelligently managing their financial obligations, including home mortgages, student loans, auto loans, and personal loans. The service allows users to set aside small amounts of money when financially feasible, which are then used to make loan payments on their behalf. By synchronizing micro-payments with users' income and lifestyle, EarnUp aims to streamline the debt repayment process and help individuals regain control over their finances, ultimately enabling them to pay off their debts more efficiently.

Ellevest

Series A in 2017
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm focused on providing financial services tailored specifically for women. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Ellevest aims to empower female investors by offering a digital platform that incorporates proprietary algorithms to develop customized investment plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to create client-focused portfolios that span various global asset classes. Ellevest's user-friendly interface reflects its commitment to engaging women in a thoughtful and accessible investing experience, allowing clients to prioritize their financial goals and make informed decisions regarding their investments.

Zebit

Series A in 2016
Zebit, Inc. is an e-commerce company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2001. It focuses on providing credit-challenged consumers in the United States with access to a wide range of products through its website, Zebit.com. The company differentiates itself by offering a proprietary financing solution that allows customers to purchase items and pay for them in installments over six months. By leveraging consumer income data and advanced risk analytics, Zebit enables users to shop for name-brand products in a closed marketplace, thereby merging the advantages of online shopping with flexible payment options. Its revenue is generated from a diverse array of products, including electronics and e-certificates, aimed at improving financial accessibility for working Americans.

Ellevest

Series B in 2016
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm focused on providing financial services tailored specifically for women. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Ellevest aims to empower female investors by offering a digital platform that incorporates proprietary algorithms to develop customized investment plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to create client-focused portfolios that span various global asset classes. Ellevest's user-friendly interface reflects its commitment to engaging women in a thoughtful and accessible investing experience, allowing clients to prioritize their financial goals and make informed decisions regarding their investments.

Juntos

Seed Round in 2013
Juntos Finanzas, Inc. was founded in 2010 out of the Stanford d.school with a mission to build digital mobile tools that create financial stability for low-income consumers. Our products empower individuals to take control of their financial lives and achieve their dreams. Today, we serve low-income consumers in emerging markets who are entering financial institutions for the first time: banking, insurance, loans, etc. By partnering with banks, we distribute our products to this new market, increasing account activity, boosting deposits, and creating the foundation of financial security.

SoFi

Series A in 2011
SoFi, established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates as a commercial bank offering a range of financial services. Primarily serving early-career professionals, SoFi provides personal loans, mortgage refinancing, and student loan assistance. Their wealth management services include retirement savings plans, investment products, and credit card offerings. Additionally, they provide small business financing solutions.

Taulia

Series A in 2010
Taulia, established in 2009, is a global FinTech company specializing in supply chain management and financing software. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices worldwide, Taulia offers AI-driven solutions for both buyers and suppliers. For buyers, Taulia provides dynamic discounting, supply chain finance, cash forecasting, invoice automation, and supplier management tools. For suppliers, it offers early payment, electronic invoicing, and self-service platforms. Taulia's cloud-based solutions enable businesses to transform every invoice into a revenue opportunity, streamline e-invoicing, and empower suppliers, ultimately enhancing working capital management. The company has a strategic alliance with KPMG.
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