Affirm

Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.

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NYDIG

Private Equity Round in 2021
NYDIG is a technology and financial services firm dedicated to Bitcoin for institutions, private clients, and banks. The firm offers asset management, derivatives, financing, custody, and execution services. NYDIG's platform satisfies the highest regulatory, audit, and governance standards.

Imprint

Series A in 2021
Imprint is a financial services company founded in 2020 and based in New York, specializing in payments, rewards, and loyalty services. The firm has developed a full-stack payments and loyalty platform that facilitates payment processing for merchants and consumers. This platform allows users to execute financial transactions while also earning loyalty and reward points, streamlining the management of daily financial transactions. Imprint aims to enhance the payment experience by integrating rewards and loyalty features, making it easier for users to engage with their financial activities.

Kite

Acquisition in 2021
Kite is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence tools designed to enhance the coding experience for developers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Kite offers a plugin that integrates with various integrated development environments (IDEs), including Atom, PyCharm, Sublime, Vim, and VS Code. This plugin utilizes machine learning to provide developers with intelligent code completions, examples, and documentation relevant to the libraries and terminal commands they are using. Additionally, Kite improves coding efficiency by detecting simple errors and suggesting fixes, effectively acting as an artificial pair programmer that leverages the vast knowledge available on the internet to support developers in their work.

Returnly

Acquisition in 2021
Returnly Technologies, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chicago and Madrid, specializes in providing subscription-based, digital return experiences for direct-to-consumer brands. Its core service, Returnly, streamlines the product return process for both shoppers and retailers. By integrating with users' stores, carriers, and logistics, Returnly automates reverse logistics and offers a seamless, branded return experience across web and mobile platforms. Notably, Returnly's platform enables customers to receive the correct item before returning the incorrect one, resulting in a high average consumer satisfaction score of 91%. Additionally, Returnly offers International Returns, a solution tailored for global shoppers, and provides returns management tools, package tracking, online returns and exchanges, and green returns options through its financial technology.

PayBright

Acquisition in 2020
PayBright is a Toronto-based company that offers a point-of-sale consumer payments and lending platform, specializing in e-commerce and in-store transactions. Founded in 2009, PayBright aims to enhance the everyday commerce experience for Canadians by providing flexible and affordable payment options. The company's proprietary technology allows consumers to divide the cost of their purchases into manageable biweekly or monthly installments. This service is applicable across various sectors, including fashion, electronics, furniture, sports equipment, and education, enabling customers to make purchases with greater financial ease. By partnering with merchants, PayBright facilitates a seamless payment experience that caters to the needs of modern consumers.

Sweep

Acquisition in 2016
Sweep, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing an application that helps users manage their upcoming bills, expenses, and financial goals. The company aims to promote financial independence by enabling individuals to effectively plan for the future, grow their savings, and better manage their finances, ultimately leading to a more enjoyable and less stressful life. Since 2015, Sweep has operated as a subsidiary of Affirm, Inc.

LendLayer

Acquisition in 2015
LendLayer, Inc. is an online social lending platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in financing education for students attending accelerated learning programs. Founded in 2014, the company offers a software solution that provides education loans to students pursuing careers in software development. In exchange for these loans, LendLayer charges a fixed rate of interest. As of August 2015, LendLayer operates as a subsidiary of Affirm, Inc.
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