The Goldman Sachs Group

Goldman Sachs is a prominent global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, established in 1869 and headquartered in New York City. The firm provides a range of services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Its Investment Banking segment offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring, as well as underwriting for public offerings and private placements of various securities. The Institutional Client Services segment focuses on client execution across fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, while also offering financing and securities lending to institutional clients. The Investing & Lending segment engages in originating long-term loans and investing in debt securities and real estate. Additionally, Goldman Sachs Asset Management serves both institutional and individual investors with comprehensive investment and advisory solutions across diverse asset classes. The firm also operates several specialized investment groups, including private equity and infrastructure funds, targeting a variety of sectors and investment strategies worldwide.

Andre Alfaro

Managing Director

Margaret Anadu

Managing Director

Sara Beth Beckmeier

Vice President

Alexander Blostein

Managing Director and Senior Analyst, Global Investment Research

Charles Bouckaert

Managing Director

Michael Brandmeyer

Managing Director, Global Co-head and Co-CIO of the Alternative Investments and Manager Selection Group

Beat Cabiallavetta

Partner

David Campbell

Managing Director - Merchant Banking Division

Will Chen

Managing Director

Jaejoon Choi

Managing Director - Head of Korea Global Markets

David Chou

Managing Director

David Cohen-Mintz

Managing Director

Stephen Daniel

Managing Director

Samayita Das

Vice President

Christopher Dawe

Managing Partner

Adam Dawson

Managing Director

Brian DeCenzo

Managing Director, TMT / Internet Banking — Investment Banking Division

Nicholas Dier

Vice President

Ajay Diwan

Vice President of Investment Research

Nicola Dondi

Managing Director

Dominique Dorlipo

Managing Director, France Country Head

Benjamin Ferguson

Managing Director, Co-Head of Japan and Head of Client and Business Management

Wolfgang Fink

CEO, Germany and Austria

Sebastien Gagnon

Managing Director

Timur Galen

Managing Director

Stefan Goetz

Executive Director - Principal Investments Area

Andrew Gordon

Associate

Ashwin Gupta

Managing Director

James Hayward

Managing Director of Growth Equity

Sonya Huang

Investment Banking Analyst

Graham Hurtt

Vice President, Technology and Services Investment Banking

Gaurav Jaitly

Managing Director

Kani Keita

Associate, Merchant Banking Division

Larry Kellerma

Partner

Simon Kubbies

Managing Director (Private Equity)

Aaron Lamshed

Head of equity capital markets in Australia and New Zealand

Kirk A. Lepke

Executive Director, GS Growth

Cedric Lucas

Managing Director

Cedric Lucas

Managing Director

Lyla Maduri

Managing Director

Jade Mandel

Vice President, Growth Equity

Joshua Matheus

Managing Director of Technology

Mathew McDermott

Managing Director

Masanori Mochida

President of Goldman Sachs Japan

Karen Moon

TMT Investment Banking Analyst

Scott Myers

Managing Director

Jason Nassof

Vice President

Maya Poddar

Associate

Jeffrey Possick

Managing Director

Nikhil Reddy

Managing Director, Asset Management Division

Ben Reiber

Vice President

Christian Resch

Managing Director, GS Growth

Josh Richardson

Managing Director

Max Ritter

Managing Director

Ronald Rolighed

Managing Director

Simon Rothery

CEO, Australia

Brady Schuck

Managing Director

Peter Seccia

Managing Director

Greg Shell

Head Managing, Inclusive Growth Strategy Partner

Sarah Shenton

Vice President in the Merchant Banking Division

Andrew Sickinger

Vice President, M&A

Gavin Simms

Managing Director

Rajat Sood

Managing Director

Rajat Sood

Managing Director

Stephen Branton Speak

Partner and Managing Director

John Stevenson

Vice President

Chang Q. Sun

Executive Director In the Investment Banking Division

Ram Sundaram

Partner

Adriana Tajonar

Vice President of Life Sciences Investing

Alex Tishakov

Analyst, Investment Banking Division

Rana Yared

Managing Director of Securities Division

Alec Zhang

Analyst

Past deals in Banks

Raisin

Series E in 2023
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Starling Bank

Series D in 2022
Starling Bank Limited is a digital-only bank headquartered in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2014 by Anne Boden. Originally known as Starling FS Limited, the institution rebranded in July 2016. Starling Bank specializes in providing personal and business banking services through its mobile banking application, which allows users to manage their finances efficiently. The platform offers features such as real-time spending intelligence, the ability to send money to friends, and tools for collaborative savings. Customers can conduct transactions in a paperless and branchless manner, ensuring a streamlined and personalized banking experience.

Nubank

Post in 2022
Nubank issues, administrate, processes, and transfers payments related to post-paid credit cards and equity investment in other entities. It serves clients in Brazil. The company launched its proprietary loyalty rewards program ("Nubank Rewards"), as well as a digital account ("NuConta") that is already used by more than 17 million people. In Cristina Junqueira, David Velez, and Edward Wible founded EO2 Solucoes de Pagamento on May 6, 2013 that became Nubank in on June 25, 2013. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Selina Finance

Debt Financing in 2022
Selina Finance Limited, incorporated in 2018 and based in London, provides innovative digital finance services aimed at consumers and businesses. Recognizing the significant value tied up in UK homes and the reliance on costly consumer loans, credit cards, and overdrafts, the company offers flexible financing solutions that are designed to meet modern customer needs. Selina Finance enables individuals to assess their loan eligibility and provides credit facilities for property investors and businesses. By leveraging expertise in real estate, finance, and technology, Selina Finance aims to deliver a next-generation financing option that combines the flexibility of a current account, the affordability of a mortgage, and the ease of application typical of consumer loans.

Raisin

Venture Round in 2022
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Addi

Debt Financing in 2021
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

Anchorage Digital

Series D in 2021
Anchorage is a crypto-native Qualified Custodian catering to institutional investors, providing a secure platform for trading, staking, and governance of digital assets. Founded in 2017 by former security engineers from Square and Docker, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Anchorage has developed a regulated platform that emphasizes security and usability, facilitating simple participation in digital assets while ensuring robust custody solutions. The firm has attracted significant funding from prominent investors and serves a clientele that includes many of the largest and most recognized names in the cryptocurrency industry, positioning itself as a leader in the space.

Provu

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of fintech company focused on the lending platform to access private credit. The company offers loan proof, installment proof, personal lending and access to credit, enabling users to carry out their transactions easily without any hidden costs.

Openpay

Post in 2021
Openpay Group Ltd is a payments technology company that offers Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company partners with merchants to provide customers with flexible repayment plans for in-store, in-app, and online purchases, enhancing transaction values and conversion rates at checkout. Openpay also offers a software as a service portal, Openpay for Business, which allows enterprise customers to manage trade accounts, including applications, credit checks, approvals, and account management. The company serves various sectors, including healthcare, automotive, home improvement, and retail, and has established a strategic partnership with ezyVet to extend payment plans for pet care. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Melbourne, Openpay has consolidated its previous brands into a single identity, focusing on delivering interest-free payment solutions to consumers.

Form3

Series C in 2021
Form3 delivers cloud-based connectivity, payment processing, clearing and settlement services. It is a fully managed payment technology service combining a powerful AWS cloud processing platform, multiple-scheme payment gateways and a fully managed 24x7 service model. Form3's powerful micro-services architecture and API's provide a single point of simple access to the full universe of payment schemes. Its clients include a wide range of regulated financial institutions, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies (payment institutions, e-money providers, and pre-paid card providers). Form3 was founded in 2016 and is based in London, England.

Amount

Series D in 2021
Amount, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing mobile banking solutions for financial institutions. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Amount offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance digital credit offerings. Its flagship product, Amount 360, is a cloud-based platform that provides an integrated approach to lending, including credit decisioning, fraud prevention, and account verification. The company's solutions cater to various financial needs such as personal loans, credit cards, and deposit accounts. Amount's technology enables partners to transition to digital operations efficiently, with the capability to optimize performance across multiple product categories. Serving clients that manage nearly $1 trillion in assets and serve over 25 million customers in the United States, Amount plays a significant role in the evolution of the digital banking landscape.

Starling Bank

Series D in 2021
Starling Bank Limited is a digital-only bank headquartered in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2014 by Anne Boden. Originally known as Starling FS Limited, the institution rebranded in July 2016. Starling Bank specializes in providing personal and business banking services through its mobile banking application, which allows users to manage their finances efficiently. The platform offers features such as real-time spending intelligence, the ability to send money to friends, and tools for collaborative savings. Customers can conduct transactions in a paperless and branchless manner, ensuring a streamlined and personalized banking experience.

Better.com

Secondary Market in 2021
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

DgPays

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of an online payment system designed to provide comprehensive financial services to banks, e-money institutions, telecom operators and transportation operators. The company's platform offers mobile wallets, prepaid cards, bill payments, loyalty programs, payment gateway infrastructure, and a financial technology hub, enabling customers to make secure and convenient online and mobile payments, manage bills and loyalty programs and access a variety of financial services.

Airtel

Post in 2021
Bharti Airtel Limited, known as Airtel, is an Indian multinational telecommunications company based in New Delhi, operating across 20 countries in South Asia, Africa, and the Channel Islands. It provides a range of services including mobile telephony, fixed telephony, broadband, and subscription television, with a GSM network offering 2G, 3G, and 4G services as per regional availability. Airtel is the largest mobile telephony provider in India and the second largest for fixed telephony. In addition to its core telecom services, Airtel has established Airtel Payments Bank, which aims to transform banking in India by focusing on customer-centric processes and services. The company also facilitates national and international long-distance communication and has a submarine cable landing station in Chennai, enhancing connectivity between India and Singapore.
Goldman Sachs Gao Hua Securities Co., Ltd. is an investment bank based in China, offering a comprehensive suite of investment banking services to domestic clients. The firm specializes in underwriting A shares, RMB-denominated corporate bonds, and convertible bonds. In addition to these underwriting services, it provides financial advisory services, including guidance on mergers and acquisitions, as well as other related offerings. By focusing on these areas, Goldman Sachs Gao Hua Securities aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients within the Chinese market.

AccessFintech

Series B in 2020
Access Fintech is an innovative risk management service for banks and buyside firms. The service helps firms track the trade lifecycle and get a true sense of prioritized risk, across an increasing number of systems. Access FinTech brings together fintech providers and in-house technology, orchestrating the interaction of the distributed providers and creating a single visual display of the risk of financial transactions in a global sharable view.
General Motors - Credit Card Business is a provider of financial and credit card services. The company is based in Detroit, Michigan, and it was recently acquired by Goldman Sachs.

Bond

Series A in 2020
Bond Financial Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in creating an enterprise-grade platform designed to facilitate the integration of brands and banks. The company offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform that empowers digital brands to engage effectively with their customers by providing personalized and compliant banking products. Bond's technology allows for the seamless development and launch of financial programs, reducing manual processes and enhancing customer engagement. Established in 2019 and previously known as Aster Labs, Bond Financial Technologies aims to streamline financial services, thereby improving customer lifetime value and promoting a more efficient banking experience.

Mission Lane

Debt Financing in 2019
Mission Lane LLC specializes in providing credit card services to subprime consumers, aiming to facilitate access to responsible credit on transparent terms. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company utilizes advanced technology, data analytics, and machine learning to enhance the customer experience. Mission Lane offers digital self-service tools that empower customers to manage their accounts effectively and work towards improving their credit scores. The company is dedicated to creating fair and clear credit solutions, ensuring that its terms are straightforward and accessible compared to other options in the market. By focusing on customer success, Mission Lane fosters a mutually beneficial relationship where both the company and its clients thrive together.

Raisin

Venture Round in 2019
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Built Technologies

Series B in 2019
Built Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based construction loan administration and draw management software designed to enhance risk management, productivity, and customer experience in the construction lending sector. The platform offers features such as file management, custom draw workflows, and integration capabilities, allowing lenders, borrowers, builders, developers, consultants, and inspectors to collaborate effectively. By digitizing the draw management process, Built reduces construction loan risks, increases loan profitability, and simplifies compliance for a diverse range of clients, including small, regional, and national lenders across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as DataFi, LLC before rebranding in 2015.

Judo Bank

Debt Financing in 2019
Judo Bank Pty. Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Southbank, Australia, specializes in providing lending services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The bank offers a range of financial products, including business loans, lines of credit, equipment loans, and finance leases. Recognizing the significant role that SMEs play in the Australian economy, Judo Bank aims to address the financial needs of these businesses by offering personalized banking solutions. Customers benefit from direct interactions with empowered decision-makers, ensuring that each application is evaluated based on its unique circumstances rather than standardized metrics. This relationship-focused approach allows Judo Bank to tailor its services to meet the specific needs of its clients, fostering a supportive environment for the growth and success of small to medium-sized businesses.

Better.com

Series C in 2019
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

Bud

Series A in 2019
Whilst many may be aware of the digital disruption on banking, few are aware to what extent; the open data API recently made available to developers, paired with smart phone technology has the potential to transform more than how they simply view their bank balance. Bud is using this innovation to bring a new perspective and experience to banking, using data to understand it’s community and provide them with a platform focused on connecting them with the things they love; with the belief that together they can do more.

Better.com

Series C in 2019
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

Capify

Debt Financing in 2019
Capify is a financial services provider that specializes in offering business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom. Utilizing a proprietary online technology platform, Capify aims to simplify the lending process and disrupt traditional business loan models. The company provides loans of up to £50,000, with repayment terms tailored to align with the business's average turnover and cash flow. In addition to business loans, Capify offers various financial products, including merchant cash advances, working capital funding, and equipment financing, helping clients sustain and grow their operations. Qualified applicants can expect to receive funds directly in their business bank accounts within days, facilitating quick access to necessary capital.

AccessFintech

Series A in 2018
Access Fintech is an innovative risk management service for banks and buyside firms. The service helps firms track the trade lifecycle and get a true sense of prioritized risk, across an increasing number of systems. Access FinTech brings together fintech providers and in-house technology, orchestrating the interaction of the distributed providers and creating a single visual display of the risk of financial transactions in a global sharable view.

Plaid

Series C in 2018
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various financial applications, facilitating a more modern and digitally-enabled financial system. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of APIs that allows developers to create innovative financial products. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction histories, authenticating bank accounts, verifying user identities, confirming real-time account balances, and assessing borrowers' assets and income. Plaid's solutions cater to a wide range of financial activities, including personal finances, consumer payments, lending, and business transactions. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 50 companies, and aims to democratize financial services by providing the necessary infrastructure for both small startups and large financial institutions to enhance their service offerings.

CurveGlobal

Venture Round in 2018
The interest rate derivatives platform.

Genesis Capital

Acquisition in 2017
Genesis Capital is an independent financing advisory firm established in 2002 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm specializes in providing advisory services to public corporations, private companies, and family-owned businesses, focusing on key growth sectors of the economy. Their expertise lies in facilitating strategically important transactions, which include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and going-private transactions. By working closely with clients, Genesis Capital aims to support their strategic growth initiatives and enhance shareholder value.

Bond Street

Acquisition in 2017
Bond Street is a startup focused on transforming small business lending through technology, data, and design. Small business owners are the foundation for growth in the economy, and yet today’s banking system has left them behind. It is building a better future where access to financing is simple, transparent, and fair. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Neyber

Series C in 2017
Neyber is a provider of employee benefit services focused on enhancing personal finance through a collaborative approach. By partnering with employers, Neyber enables employees to access affordable loans and financial education, delivered through an integrated platform that works with payroll systems. This service offers fair rates and realistic terms, allowing employees to borrow and save within their community. The aim is to improve financial well-being, reduce credit costs, and foster employee engagement and productivity by alleviating financial stress. Through its innovative solutions, Neyber seeks to change the landscape of borrowing and saving in the workplace.

Nubank

Debt Financing in 2017
Nubank issues, administrate, processes, and transfers payments related to post-paid credit cards and equity investment in other entities. It serves clients in Brazil. The company launched its proprietary loyalty rewards program ("Nubank Rewards"), as well as a digital account ("NuConta") that is already used by more than 17 million people. In Cristina Junqueira, David Velez, and Edward Wible founded EO2 Solucoes de Pagamento on May 6, 2013 that became Nubank in on June 25, 2013. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Better.com

Series B in 2017
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

BDO Unibank

Post in 2017
BDO Unibank, Inc. is a leading full-service universal bank based in Makati City, Philippines, offering a comprehensive array of banking products and services to both corporate and retail clients. Its offerings include traditional loan and deposit products such as savings, checking, and time deposit accounts, as well as personal, auto, home, and small and medium enterprise loans. The bank also provides a variety of insurance products, remittance services, and trade facilities. In addition to these services, BDO Unibank engages in investment banking, offering loan syndications, underwriting, and financial advisory services. Its investment management arm manages separate client-focused portfolios and various mutual funds. With a robust branch network and extensive automated teller machine presence, BDO Unibank is well-positioned to serve the diverse financial needs of its customers across the Philippines. The institution has evolved since its incorporation in 1967 and continues to expand its services to meet the growing demands of the market.

Fundation

Debt Financing in 2016
Fundation Group LLC is a digital credit lending platform based in Reston, Virginia, that connects financial institutions with small businesses to facilitate access to working and growth capital. Founded in 2011, the company partners with a variety of banks and B2B vendors to enhance the credit delivery process through technology and advanced analytics. Fundation offers a range of services, including outsourced lending, referral programs, and point-of-sale financing solutions. Its platform is designed to simplify the borrowing experience and streamline loan and deposit origination workflows for small and medium-sized businesses. By focusing on innovation, Fundation aims to empower its partners to better serve their small business clients, thereby strengthening the small business economy.

Plaid

Series B in 2016
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various financial applications, facilitating a more modern and digitally-enabled financial system. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of APIs that allows developers to create innovative financial products. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction histories, authenticating bank accounts, verifying user identities, confirming real-time account balances, and assessing borrowers' assets and income. Plaid's solutions cater to a wide range of financial activities, including personal finances, consumer payments, lending, and business transactions. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 50 companies, and aims to democratize financial services by providing the necessary infrastructure for both small startups and large financial institutions to enhance their service offerings.

Nubank

Debt Financing in 2016
Nubank issues, administrate, processes, and transfers payments related to post-paid credit cards and equity investment in other entities. It serves clients in Brazil. The company launched its proprietary loyalty rewards program ("Nubank Rewards"), as well as a digital account ("NuConta") that is already used by more than 17 million people. In Cristina Junqueira, David Velez, and Edward Wible founded EO2 Solucoes de Pagamento on May 6, 2013 that became Nubank in on June 25, 2013. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Future Finance

Debt Financing in 2015
Future Finance is a non-government lender based in Dublin that specializes in providing student loans. Founded in 2014 by Brian Norton and Vishal Garg, the company aims to eliminate financial barriers to education, enabling students to focus on their studies and career aspirations regardless of their financial background. Future Finance offers straightforward loan facilities that cover tuition fees and living expenses for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, ensuring a hassle-free financing experience for individuals pursuing higher education. The company's mission is to support students in fulfilling their potential by making education accessible and affordable.

Square

Series E in 2014
Square, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides comprehensive payment and point-of-sale solutions for businesses in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse ecosystem that includes both hardware and software products. Its hardware lineup features devices such as the Magstripe reader, Contactless and chip reader, Square Stand, Square Register, and Square Terminal, which facilitate various payment methods. On the software side, Square provides tools like Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments, and Square for Retail, among others, to help businesses manage sales, inventory, and customer relationships. Additionally, Square offers services such as managed payments, instant transfers, and small-business financing through Square Capital. The company also operates Cash App, enabling users to send, receive, and store money, and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain registration services. With a focus on empowering businesses, Square continues to expand its offerings in mobile payments and merchant services.

Square

Debt Financing in 2014
Square, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides comprehensive payment and point-of-sale solutions for businesses in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse ecosystem that includes both hardware and software products. Its hardware lineup features devices such as the Magstripe reader, Contactless and chip reader, Square Stand, Square Register, and Square Terminal, which facilitate various payment methods. On the software side, Square provides tools like Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments, and Square for Retail, among others, to help businesses manage sales, inventory, and customer relationships. Additionally, Square offers services such as managed payments, instant transfers, and small-business financing through Square Capital. The company also operates Cash App, enabling users to send, receive, and store money, and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain registration services. With a focus on empowering businesses, Square continues to expand its offerings in mobile payments and merchant services.

DgPays

Seed Round in 2014
Developer of an online payment system designed to provide comprehensive financial services to banks, e-money institutions, telecom operators and transportation operators. The company's platform offers mobile wallets, prepaid cards, bill payments, loyalty programs, payment gateway infrastructure, and a financial technology hub, enabling customers to make secure and convenient online and mobile payments, manage bills and loyalty programs and access a variety of financial services.

Circle

Series A in 2013
Circle is a financial technology company that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the sending, receiving, and investing of cryptocurrency assets globally. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle offers a user-friendly online platform that simplifies money transfers and includes services such as Circle Pay for peer-to-peer payments. In addition, the company provides Circle Invest, allowing users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and Circle Trade, which operates a trading desk with a substantial liquidity pool for digital assets, averaging $2 billion in monthly trading volume. With significant backing from investors, including notable firms such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle has established a presence in major cities, including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company is dedicated to accelerating global crypto innovation and adoption through its various financial services.

OnDeck

Debt Financing in 2012
OnDeck is a technology-driven financial platform that offers loan financing specifically tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, the company utilizes proprietary software to collect and analyze operational data from businesses, employing an algorithm to assess loan eligibility based on performance rather than solely on personal credit scores. This innovative approach facilitates efficient access to capital, addressing a significant challenge faced by small businesses. By focusing on actual business performance, OnDeck enables companies to concentrate on growth and customer service instead of the complexities of securing loans. The company expanded its services to Australia in 2015, further broadening its reach in providing responsible credit access.

Tinkoff

Series A in 2012
Tinkoff Bank is a prominent online retail financial services provider in Russia, established in 2006 and headquartered in Moscow. It operates a branchless banking model, offering a diverse range of products including transactional and savings accounts, credit cards, consumer loans, personal insurance, and investment services. Tinkoff Bank also provides payment and money transfer services, alongside mortgage products and mobile banking solutions. With a strong focus on digital engagement, the bank serves its customers primarily through online channels and a call center, supported by approximately 2,500 representatives across the country. It aims to reach a broad customer base, including those in underserved regions, by leveraging cutting-edge technology to facilitate seamless banking experiences. Tinkoff Bank is a subsidiary of TCS Group Holding PLC and has garnered significant market presence in the credit card sector, with millions of cards issued and substantial assets under management.

Revolution Money

Series C in 2009
Revolution Money is a financial services company focused on disrupting traditional credit card companies and digital payment platforms. It offers a unique credit card, the RevolutionCard, which utilizes PIN activation instead of signatures, enhancing security by allowing the card to be printed without personally identifiable information. This innovative approach aims to reduce identity theft and lower processing fees through an internet-based transaction system. Additionally, Revolution Money provides MoneyExchange, a service that enables users to transfer funds between one another, with the added benefit of accessing these funds via a debit/ATM card. Transfers between account holders are free, promoting seamless transactions. The company is partially owned by Revolution, LLC, an investment firm founded by Steve Case, and is supported by a board comprising notable figures from the financial industry.

Tinkoff

Series A in 2007
Tinkoff Bank is a prominent online retail financial services provider in Russia, established in 2006 and headquartered in Moscow. It operates a branchless banking model, offering a diverse range of products including transactional and savings accounts, credit cards, consumer loans, personal insurance, and investment services. Tinkoff Bank also provides payment and money transfer services, alongside mortgage products and mobile banking solutions. With a strong focus on digital engagement, the bank serves its customers primarily through online channels and a call center, supported by approximately 2,500 representatives across the country. It aims to reach a broad customer base, including those in underserved regions, by leveraging cutting-edge technology to facilitate seamless banking experiences. Tinkoff Bank is a subsidiary of TCS Group Holding PLC and has garnered significant market presence in the credit card sector, with millions of cards issued and substantial assets under management.

CompuBank

Series A in 2000
CompuBank is an online banking institution that offers a comprehensive suite of financial services for both consumers and businesses in the United States and internationally. The bank specializes in providing web-based fee information, Visa check cards, bill payment services, direct deposits, fund transfers, wire transfers, and overdraft protection. Additionally, CompuBank offers accounting software to enhance financial management for its clients. As a nationally chartered internet bank, it is insured by the FDIC, ensuring a level of security and trust for its users.
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