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 FinTech

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.

Airbase

Debt Financing in 2022
Airbase, Inc. develops software designed to streamline financial processes through automated pre-approval, payment, and accounting workflows. The company offers an all-in-one platform for spend management that integrates approval workflows, corporate cards, bill payments, and accounting automation, thereby enhancing financial control and visibility for organizations. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Airbase aims to simplify the complexities of spend management, allowing companies to reduce the time spent on manual tracking of expenditures and focus more on strategic decision-making. The software includes features such as pre-approval management, vendor payment capabilities, and comprehensive reporting, making it a comprehensive solution for modern financial operations.

LegalForce

Series D in 2022
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Caribou

Series C in 2022
MotoRefi, Inc. operates an automotive refinance platform designed to help customers save on their car loans. By partnering with various local and community lenders, the company offers competitive loan rates and aims to reduce monthly payments, with customers typically saving an average of $100 each month. MotoRefi's secure digital platform allows users to assess potential savings and complete the refinancing process easily from home. The company handles all aspects of the transaction, including paying off the previous lender and retitling the vehicle, eliminating the need for customers to visit the DMV. Founded in 2016, MotoRefi is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Deserve

Debt Financing in 2022
Deserve, Inc. is a financial services company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in providing credit cards and financial products to international students in the United States. Founded in 2012 and rebranded from Tremus, Inc. in 2017, Deserve utilizes a unique approach to assess creditworthiness by considering factors beyond traditional credit history, such as education, major, cost of education, initial funding sources, and future employability. This innovative method addresses the challenges faced by young individuals who often lack a credit history, thereby enabling them to access fair credit opportunities. Deserve's compliance framework adheres to stringent legal standards, incorporating enhanced identity verification and consistent lending practices to ensure security. The company's streamlined process from application to account management is designed to be simple and efficient, reflecting its commitment to helping customers achieve financial independence.

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.

FundPark

Debt Financing in 2022
FundPark is a FinTech focused trade finance platform. FundPark provide purchase order financing and invoice financing to Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs), hence business owners can focus on its own business development, and FundPark can take care of its funding for working capital production.

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.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2022
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that modernizes the equity capital markets by offering a platform that connects investors and underwriters through integrated data and analytics. The platform provides real-time information, enabling users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions. Launched in 2017 by experienced equity capital markets practitioners, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiency, serving nearly 100 buy-side firms and 15 investment banks. Capital Markets Gateway, incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, also has offices in New York and Seattle.

Addi

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

PeopleFund

Series C in 2021
PeopleFund is Korea’s leading tech-based financial platform that is opening doors to financial freedom through affordable loans and attractive alternative investment products. It is the fastest growing marketplace lender in Korea and uniquely positioned as the first and only Korean marketplace lending platform to fully integrate with a top-tier commercial bank to process personal and business loans that are government approved. PeopleFund is also the first fintech platform to offer investment products directly on KakaoTalk, Korea’s most popular messaging app, which has allowed the company to grow and scale up its business. PeopleFund was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

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.

Zilch

Series C in 2021
Zilch Technology Limited is a London-based company that specializes in a buy now, pay later platform. Founded in 2018, Zilch offers a six-week payment process that allows consumers to make purchases without incurring interest charges. The platform is designed to facilitate automated payments and includes options for refunds. Zilch aims to engage dormant customer bases and transform potential buyers into actual purchasers, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

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.

Timelio

Debt Financing in 2021
Timelio is a peer-to-peer technology platform that makes it easier for businesses to access invoice finance, via an online marketplace. The purpose of Timelio is to help growing businesses in Australia access fast, flexible and lower cost finance. Timelio matches businesses that have invoices to sell with investors. Investors are based globally and range from high net worth individuals to family offices, hedge funds, self-managed superannuation funds and finance professionals.

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.

Ualá

Series D in 2021
Ualá is a fintech platform that offers a prepaid MasterCard card to help users keep track of spending, complete transfers, and more. Its native apps link with a Mastercard that allows users to conduct financial transactions such as online or offline purchases, free P2P and top-ups, as well as other payments, both in Argentina and abroad. The platform's technology and proprietary integrations allow for live transactionality, the first and only PFM solution in the market, and secure instant transfers, among others. Uala also allows users to track expenses through an analysis tool. Some selected users can also request a loan through the app. Ualá is available in Argentina for Android and iOS.

Zilch

Series B in 2021
Zilch Technology Limited is a London-based company that specializes in a buy now, pay later platform. Founded in 2018, Zilch offers a six-week payment process that allows consumers to make purchases without incurring interest charges. The platform is designed to facilitate automated payments and includes options for refunds. Zilch aims to engage dormant customer bases and transform potential buyers into actual purchasers, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Younited

Venture Round in 2021
Younited SA is a financial technology company that operates an online platform designed to connect individual lenders with borrowers, facilitating financial transactions without the need for traditional financial intermediaries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, Younited aims to provide credit with full transparency, allowing borrowers to share their testimonials and experiences. The company, previously known as PRET d'UNION S.A. until its rebranding in March 2016, focuses on creating a streamlined and direct lending experience for its users.

Deserve

Series D in 2021
Deserve, Inc. is a financial services company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in providing credit cards and financial products to international students in the United States. Founded in 2012 and rebranded from Tremus, Inc. in 2017, Deserve utilizes a unique approach to assess creditworthiness by considering factors beyond traditional credit history, such as education, major, cost of education, initial funding sources, and future employability. This innovative method addresses the challenges faced by young individuals who often lack a credit history, thereby enabling them to access fair credit opportunities. Deserve's compliance framework adheres to stringent legal standards, incorporating enhanced identity verification and consistent lending practices to ensure security. The company's streamlined process from application to account management is designed to be simple and efficient, reflecting its commitment to helping customers achieve financial independence.

Lendbuzz

Series C in 2021
Lendbuzz, Inc. is a car financing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2015. It specializes in providing car loans to individuals with limited U.S. credit history, including international students, expats, and foreign professionals. The company utilizes machine learning algorithms and data-intensive scoring technology to assess creditworthiness based on factors such as employment, education, and personal history, rather than traditional credit scores or the requirement of a Social Security Number. This innovative approach allows Lendbuzz to offer attractive loan terms to customers who are often overlooked by conventional lenders. Once approved, clients can purchase vehicles from any dealership and work toward building their U.S. credit history while managing their loans through an online platform.

Meu Tudo

Debt Financing in 2021
Meu Tudo is a Brazilian financial technology company that operates a mobile application focused on providing payroll loans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ceara, the company serves as a marketplace lending platform, enabling users, particularly retired pensioners and federal and state employees, to access financial products and services. By acting as a banking correspondent, Meu Tudo facilitates the intermediation and negotiation of loans, utilizing anti-fraud technology to ensure secure transactions. This innovative approach allows for a streamlined digital experience in obtaining payroll loans, enhancing financial accessibility for its target audience.

Trulioo

Series D in 2021
Trulioo Information Services Inc. is a global leader in identity verification, providing an online portal tailored for the online payments industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Dublin and San Francisco, Trulioo operates a Digital Identity Network that enables businesses to verify identities efficiently and securely. Their GlobalGateway solution offers access to a vast array of data sources, covering over 5 billion individuals and 250 million companies, facilitating compliance with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations. The platform employs both traditional data, like public records and credit files, and alternative data from social networks and mobile applications to ensure accuracy and reliability in identity verification. Trulioo serves a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, finance, banking, retail, insurance, gaming, and social media, while adhering to stringent security and privacy standards.

Fundrise

Debt Financing in 2021
Fundrise, LLC is a real estate investing platform that enables individuals to invest directly in commercial real estate projects. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., Fundrise allows users to access private real estate assets through its online platform, offering products such as Fundrise eREIT and Urban Housing Development eFund. These alternatives provide opportunities for individuals to earn returns by investing in commercial properties and developing new homes. The platform simplifies the investment process by allowing users to browse offerings based on preferences, conduct transactions online, manage their investments, and receive financial reporting and distributions. Fundrise aims to democratize real estate investing, making it accessible to a broader audience regardless of their net worth, and has been influential in shaping the investment landscape by integrating technology with regulatory changes. Its first project was the crowdfunded development of the Maketto restaurant and retail store in 2013.

Nuvei

Post in 2021
Nuvei Corporation is a financial services company that specializes in providing payment technology solutions to merchants and partners across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Nuvei offers a comprehensive Native Commerce Platform that facilitates payment acceptance across various channels, including mobile, online, unattended, and in-store environments. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including independent sales agents, e-commerce resellers, independent software vendors, and payment facilitators. With a focus on delivering innovative payment processing solutions, Nuvei plays a significant role in supporting the operational needs of retailers and enhancing the payment experience for consumers.

Caribou

Series B in 2021
MotoRefi, Inc. operates an automotive refinance platform designed to help customers save on their car loans. By partnering with various local and community lenders, the company offers competitive loan rates and aims to reduce monthly payments, with customers typically saving an average of $100 each month. MotoRefi's secure digital platform allows users to assess potential savings and complete the refinancing process easily from home. The company handles all aspects of the transaction, including paying off the previous lender and retitling the vehicle, eliminating the need for customers to visit the DMV. Founded in 2016, MotoRefi is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

ComplyAdvantage

Series C in 2021
ComplyAdvantage is a provider of AI-driven financial crime risk data and detection technology, designed to mitigate the risks associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption. The company serves over 500 enterprises across 75 countries, offering a unique global, real-time database that helps organizations assess the risk of their business relationships. ComplyAdvantage's platform continuously identifies tens of thousands of risk events daily by analyzing millions of structured and unstructured data points. This capability enables businesses to gain critical insights into potential financial crime risks and make informed decisions to safeguard their operations.

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.

SumUp

Debt Financing in 2021
SumUp is a financial technology company focused on facilitating mobile payments for businesses. It offers a mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solution that allows businesses to accept card payments easily, securely, and affordably. The company's unique end-to-end EMV card acceptance solution is built on proprietary hardware and mobile applications, enabling it to operate in 16 markets, including the United States, Brazil, and Germany. SumUp's card readers support various payment methods, including magstripe, chip, and contactless transactions, making them suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive suite of software development kits (SDKs) and application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party integrations. In 2016, SumUp merged with payleven, enhancing its position as a leader in the mobile payment sector. The company has gained support from notable investors such as American Express and BBVA Ventures.

Flywire

Series F in 2021
Flywire operates an online payment platform that facilitates both domestic and international transactions, catering primarily to the education and healthcare sectors. The platform enables users, including international students and patients seeking medical care abroad, to make payments in various currencies through familiar online and offline options. By leveraging vertical-specific insights and technology, Flywire streamlines the payment process and enhances operational efficiency while minimizing risks associated with invoicing and payment reconciliation. The company, which was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, has established partnerships with TRUE North and Adyen to bolster its offerings. With a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas, Flywire continues to expand its services to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

4Paradigm

Series D in 2021
Shenzhen Qianhai 4Paradigm Data Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of artificial intelligence technology and services based in Beijing, China. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in platform-centric AI solutions that help enterprises across various industries, including finance, energy, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, enhance their decision-making capabilities and operational efficiency. 4Paradigm's innovative machine learning technology, particularly its unique approach known as "migration learning," enables businesses to accurately predict trends, mine data, and uncover hidden patterns, ultimately reducing risks and maximizing commercial value. The company's offerings include the Sage AI Platform, SHIFT Intelligent Solutions, and SageGPT AIGS Services, allowing for rapid deployment of AI applications tailored to enterprise needs.

Elinvar

Venture Round in 2021
Elinvar GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company that offers a comprehensive Platform as a Service tailored for independent discretionary portfolio managers and private banks. Founded in 2016, Elinvar's integrated solution facilitates the digital transformation of asset and wealth management businesses by providing essential applications for client relationship management, online onboarding, portfolio management, and reporting. Its micro-services architecture allows for flexibility in adapting to technological advancements and regulatory changes. Elinvar also supports connections with third-party services, such as custodian banks and market data providers, ensuring a seamless digital experience for its partners. With the necessary regulatory licenses, Elinvar empowers its clients to enhance their business models and deliver customized digital offerings, ultimately benefiting their end clients through advanced analytics and individualized solutions.

HQLAx

Series B in 2021
HQLAᵡ is a financial technology innovation firm that leverages R3’s distributed ledger technology, Corda, to provide liquidity management and collateral management solutions for institutional clients in the global securities financing markets. HQLAᵡ and Deutsche Börse Group formed a strategic partnership for the creation of a joint operating model that provides market participants with improved collateral mobility across a fragmented securities settlement eco-system.

Paidy

Venture Round in 2020
Paidy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that offers a cardless payment platform designed for online shopping. Founded in 2008 and rebranded in 2018, Paidy allows consumers to make purchases using only their name and email address, eliminating the need for credit cards or pre-registration. The service is optimized for mobile and instant-checkout, facilitating a seamless shopping experience. Users can consolidate their purchases into a single monthly bill, enhancing convenience. Paidy employs proprietary technology to assess creditworthiness and underwrite transactions, providing merchants with guaranteed payments. This approach caters to Japanese consumers who prefer not to use credit cards, helping online vendors improve conversion rates, increase average order values, and encourage repeat purchases.

Pico

Series C in 2020
Pico is a leading provider of technology services for the financial markets community. Pico provides a best-in-class portfolio of innovative, transparent, low-latency markets solutions coupled with an agile and expert service delivery model. Instant access to financial markets is provided via PicoNet™, a globally comprehensive network platform instrumented natively with Corvil analytics and telemetry. Clients choose Pico when they want the freedom to move fast and create an operational edge in the fast-paced world of financial markets.

Funding U

Debt Financing in 2020
Funding University, Inc. is a merit-based student lender that provides fixed interest rate loans to undergraduate students in the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers an alternative to traditional FICO and co-signer-based loan models. By assessing students' academic performance, career trajectories, and earning potential, Funding U enables students to secure loans without the need for a co-signer. This approach not only facilitates access to funding but also aims to reduce the likelihood of students dropping out of college due to financial constraints.

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.

Veem

Venture Round in 2020
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that offers a platform designed to simplify the process of sending and receiving payments for businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate international payments, eliminating the need for intermediary banks and thereby reducing costs for small- and medium-sized enterprises. Veem's platform allows users to send and receive payments in local currency, track transactions in real time, generate invoices, and upload mass documents. Additionally, it integrates with various accounting platforms to streamline financial operations. With offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China, Veem aims to create a user-focused financial ecosystem that enhances the efficiency of cross-border transactions.

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.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2020
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that modernizes the equity capital markets by offering a platform that connects investors and underwriters through integrated data and analytics. The platform provides real-time information, enabling users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions. Launched in 2017 by experienced equity capital markets practitioners, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiency, serving nearly 100 buy-side firms and 15 investment banks. Capital Markets Gateway, incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, also has offices in New York and Seattle.

H4

Venture Round in 2020
H4 is a digital platform transforming the documentation that underpins global financial markets and legal contracts. H4 is a utility for the marketplace to benefit investment banks, law firms, financial investors, issuers, and other market participants.

Marqeta

Private Equity Round in 2020
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

Spark Systems

Series B in 2020
Spark Systems is an exciting new Fin-Tech startup funded by industry veterans, we are the first high tech solution provider for institutional forex trading that is originated in Asia. We aim to build world class FX trading platform to serve a growing Asia financial hub. As early member of the firm you will be involved from the very beginning of building something truly special, and will be duly rewarded with a fast-track career.

Folio Institutional

Acquisition in 2020
Folio Financial, Inc. develops and supports digital-first investment platforms for advisors and enterprises, fully integrated with our brokerage, clearing, and custody solutions. After serving as an SEC commissioner, Folio’s founder, Steven Wallman, set out to democratize investing in the late 1990s. His vision of making investing available to all has played out in a series of ongoing innovations with a common theme – access, automation, transparency, and flexibility. We’ve been ahead of the curve since our inception, pioneering technologies including fractional share investing, patented tax management tools, end-to-end online account opening and management, online proxy voting, online private placement investing, and the ability to create portfolios using security, sector, and social-issue filters. Folio’s businesses include Folio Institutional, focused on providing innovative solutions for RIAs and enterprises; Folio Investing and Folio First for self-directed retail investors; VIA Folio, an end-to-end investing platform for private investments available to both institutional and retail investors; First Affirmative Financial Network, the leading advisor network serving the responsible investment community; and The SRI Conference and Community, the nation’s premier conference on impact investing.

iCapital Network

Venture Round in 2020
iCapital Network is an online platform that unlatches the world of private equity, enabling institutions and qualified investors. It is a financial services company that features a financial technology platform that provides modular alternative investment solutions for registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, private banks, family offices, and other sophisticated investors. The company connects advisors and their high net worth investors in leading alternative investment managers through best-in-class user experience. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Jumo

Venture Round in 2020
Jumo World Limited operates a mobile money marketplace that connects private individuals, small businesses, and mobile network operators to a range of financial products. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company leverages advanced data science and machine learning to offer innovative financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance, particularly for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Jumo's platform facilitates access to these services through partnerships with mobile network operators, enabling users to build financial identities based on their mobile behavior. By creating a digital banking solution that is cost-effective and responsible, Jumo aims to empower users with unprecedented financial choices, ultimately fostering economic growth and prosperity.

Flywire

Series E in 2020
Flywire operates an online payment platform that facilitates both domestic and international transactions, catering primarily to the education and healthcare sectors. The platform enables users, including international students and patients seeking medical care abroad, to make payments in various currencies through familiar online and offline options. By leveraging vertical-specific insights and technology, Flywire streamlines the payment process and enhances operational efficiency while minimizing risks associated with invoicing and payment reconciliation. The company, which was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, has established partnerships with TRUE North and Adyen to bolster its offerings. With a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas, Flywire continues to expand its services to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Lendbuzz

Debt Financing in 2020
Lendbuzz, Inc. is a car financing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2015. It specializes in providing car loans to individuals with limited U.S. credit history, including international students, expats, and foreign professionals. The company utilizes machine learning algorithms and data-intensive scoring technology to assess creditworthiness based on factors such as employment, education, and personal history, rather than traditional credit scores or the requirement of a Social Security Number. This innovative approach allows Lendbuzz to offer attractive loan terms to customers who are often overlooked by conventional lenders. Once approved, clients can purchase vehicles from any dealership and work toward building their U.S. credit history while managing their loans through an online platform.

Moneythink

Grant in 2020
Moneythink is an American ed-tech non-profit organization tackling America’s 1.6 trillion dollar student debt problem, harnessing the power of people and technology to bring transparency to college costs. The organization ensures all students are equipped to invest in their futures, keeping students on track by minimizing financial complexity and risk while maximizing potential and minimizing stress. As a leader in youth-focused financial wellness, Moneythink has served over 32,000 students since 2008. Moneythink is creating a public-facing, no-cost Award Comparison Tool that helps low-income and 1st-gen students to plan for, cover, and manages all of their college costs through a healthy mix of aid, savings, loans, and work.

FabHotels

Series B in 2020
FabHotels is a budget hotel chain based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, established in 2015. The company partners with smaller hotels to offer standardized services tailored for budget travelers. Operating on an asset-light model, FabHotels promotes its partner hotels, which typically have capacities ranging from twenty to forty rooms. This approach allows travelers to easily discover and book accommodations while enjoying exclusive benefits and rewards. By focusing on consistency and quality across its network, FabHotels aims to enhance the travel experience for cost-conscious guests.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

Digital Asset

Series C in 2019
Digital Asset specializes in distributed ledger technology aimed at enhancing the efficiency and security of financial transactions. The company's solutions provide tools for tracking and settling both digital and mainstream financial assets within a secure, encrypted environment. By enabling organizations to operate across traditional boundaries, Digital Asset facilitates the creation of interconnected networks that allow for seamless information and asset flow. This technology is designed to improve compliance and settlement speed in the financial services industry, addressing key challenges faced by organizations in managing financial assets.

Moneythink

Grant in 2019
Moneythink is an American ed-tech non-profit organization tackling America’s 1.6 trillion dollar student debt problem, harnessing the power of people and technology to bring transparency to college costs. The organization ensures all students are equipped to invest in their futures, keeping students on track by minimizing financial complexity and risk while maximizing potential and minimizing stress. As a leader in youth-focused financial wellness, Moneythink has served over 32,000 students since 2008. Moneythink is creating a public-facing, no-cost Award Comparison Tool that helps low-income and 1st-gen students to plan for, cover, and manages all of their college costs through a healthy mix of aid, savings, loans, and work.

Ualá

Series C in 2019
Ualá is a fintech platform that offers a prepaid MasterCard card to help users keep track of spending, complete transfers, and more. Its native apps link with a Mastercard that allows users to conduct financial transactions such as online or offline purchases, free P2P and top-ups, as well as other payments, both in Argentina and abroad. The platform's technology and proprietary integrations allow for live transactionality, the first and only PFM solution in the market, and secure instant transfers, among others. Uala also allows users to track expenses through an analysis tool. Some selected users can also request a loan through the app. Ualá is available in Argentina for Android and iOS.

Eigen Technologies

Series B in 2019
Eigen Technologies Limited specializes in developing software for data extraction and mining, utilizing machine learning algorithms to analyze and interpret text. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company automates the extraction and classification of information from various types of documents, enabling clients in finance, law, and professional services to make informed decisions. By employing advanced natural language processing technology, Eigen recognizes patterns within text to provide accurate answers to specific queries and classify documents based on relevant attributes. This capability allows clients to meet regulatory requirements, assess risks, and make strategic decisions regarding asset portfolios. Eigen's solutions can be deployed on-premises or in cloud environments, integrating seamlessly into existing workflows and transforming unstructured qualitative data into actionable insights.

Deserve

Series C in 2019
Deserve, Inc. is a financial services company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in providing credit cards and financial products to international students in the United States. Founded in 2012 and rebranded from Tremus, Inc. in 2017, Deserve utilizes a unique approach to assess creditworthiness by considering factors beyond traditional credit history, such as education, major, cost of education, initial funding sources, and future employability. This innovative method addresses the challenges faced by young individuals who often lack a credit history, thereby enabling them to access fair credit opportunities. Deserve's compliance framework adheres to stringent legal standards, incorporating enhanced identity verification and consistent lending practices to ensure security. The company's streamlined process from application to account management is designed to be simple and efficient, reflecting its commitment to helping customers achieve financial independence.

Paidy

Debt Financing in 2019
Paidy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that offers a cardless payment platform designed for online shopping. Founded in 2008 and rebranded in 2018, Paidy allows consumers to make purchases using only their name and email address, eliminating the need for credit cards or pre-registration. The service is optimized for mobile and instant-checkout, facilitating a seamless shopping experience. Users can consolidate their purchases into a single monthly bill, enhancing convenience. Paidy employs proprietary technology to assess creditworthiness and underwrite transactions, providing merchants with guaranteed payments. This approach caters to Japanese consumers who prefer not to use credit cards, helping online vendors improve conversion rates, increase average order values, and encourage repeat purchases.

CredFIC

Debt Financing in 2019
CredFIC provides enterprise financial analytics tools primarily for family offices, investment funds, and asset administrators. The company is structured into two main segments: Software as a Service (SaaS) and Consulting as a Service (CaaS). Its offerings include financial analysis and insight consulting tailored for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), as well as enterprise-grade investment analytics and opportunity prospecting aimed at business-to-business clients, which include family offices and small investment funds. Additionally, CredFIC engages with academic institutions in India to support capacity building initiatives.

DiligenceVault

Series A in 2019
DiligenceVault delivers a technology enabled environment to simplify and transform the process that an investor employs in investing with external managers. DiligenceVault creates a many-to-many ecosystem of institutional investors, investment managers, and intermediaries, leveraging data-driven decisions and process automation.

CYFIRMA

Series A in 2019
CYFIRMA HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in a cloud-based analytics platform designed to enhance threat visibility and response. Founded in 2017 and based in Singapore with an additional office in Tokyo, the company develops the Cyber Intelligence Analytics Platform (CAP), which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning. This platform aggregates and analyzes cybersecurity data from numerous sources, including the open and dark web, to provide real-time insights into emerging threats, attack motives, and methods tailored to specific industries. By offering a comprehensive view of external threats and vulnerabilities, CYFIRMA enables organizations to proactively manage their security posture and anticipate potential cyberattacks, thereby enhancing overall situational awareness and strategic decision-making in cybersecurity management. CYFIRMA operates as a subsidiary of Antuit Holdings Pte. Ltd.

DirectBooks

Seed Round in 2019
Addressing inefficiencies in the marketplace across multiple communication channels, DirectBooks will simplify the primary issuance process through the use of structured data and streamlined communications. The new service will increase the efficiency and accuracy of deal workflow information among market participants by disseminating it through a robust communication platform that can be integrated into underwriter and investor systems to better connect underwriters and their clients.

Trulioo

Series C in 2019
Trulioo Information Services Inc. is a global leader in identity verification, providing an online portal tailored for the online payments industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Dublin and San Francisco, Trulioo operates a Digital Identity Network that enables businesses to verify identities efficiently and securely. Their GlobalGateway solution offers access to a vast array of data sources, covering over 5 billion individuals and 250 million companies, facilitating compliance with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations. The platform employs both traditional data, like public records and credit files, and alternative data from social networks and mobile applications to ensure accuracy and reliability in identity verification. Trulioo serves a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, finance, banking, retail, insurance, gaming, and social media, while adhering to stringent security and privacy standards.

Konfio

Debt Financing in 2019
Konfio is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for micro entrepreneurs and small to mid-size enterprises. Founded in 2013, Konfio offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and online payment solutions. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm that combines data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling it to extend credit to clients who have been historically underserved by traditional banks. Additionally, Konfio provides business productivity software tools and a loyalty program, all designed to enhance the growth and productivity of its clients. Through its innovative approach, Konfio aims to facilitate economic growth by making financial services more accessible and affordable.

Engine by MoneyLion

Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2015, Even Financial is an NYC based fintech company focused on evolving how financial institutions connect with consumers and provide them the best product recommendations at the right moment, facilitating an on-demand and personalized customer acquisition experience across the entire financial services ecosystem. The Even platform serves as a trusted intermediary for financial institutions - including Prosper, Lending Club, and Marcus by Goldman Sachs - that helps find consumers and distribute their products digitally. Even’s industry-leading search, comparison, and recommendation API is an infrastructure layer that enables hundreds of diverse partners - including Credit.com, Transunion, Money Under 30, Credit Sesame, and The Penny Hoarder - to power comprehensive personal finance websites, mobile apps, and other offerings with a modern platform that is proven to accelerate customer acquisition through optimal product recommendations, lowering cost of acquisition and maximizing monetization. Even Financial is based in New York.

Moneythink

Grant in 2019
Moneythink is an American ed-tech non-profit organization tackling America’s 1.6 trillion dollar student debt problem, harnessing the power of people and technology to bring transparency to college costs. The organization ensures all students are equipped to invest in their futures, keeping students on track by minimizing financial complexity and risk while maximizing potential and minimizing stress. As a leader in youth-focused financial wellness, Moneythink has served over 32,000 students since 2008. Moneythink is creating a public-facing, no-cost Award Comparison Tool that helps low-income and 1st-gen students to plan for, cover, and manages all of their college costs through a healthy mix of aid, savings, loans, and work.

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.

Remitly

Debt Financing in 2019
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.

Liqui.do

Debt Financing in 2019
Liqui.do is a B2B platform on a mission to help SMEs to become more competitive by accessing quality equipment that never becomes waste. Liqui.do is a fully automated platform, Small businesses can apply online and get a decision in seconds. No documentation is required, the underwriting process is fully automated, if eligible customers are funded in minutes.

FabHotels

Series B in 2019
FabHotels is a budget hotel chain based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, established in 2015. The company partners with smaller hotels to offer standardized services tailored for budget travelers. Operating on an asset-light model, FabHotels promotes its partner hotels, which typically have capacities ranging from twenty to forty rooms. This approach allows travelers to easily discover and book accommodations while enjoying exclusive benefits and rewards. By focusing on consistency and quality across its network, FabHotels aims to enhance the travel experience for cost-conscious guests.

UCH Growth Value Ecology

Angel Round in 2019
UCH Growth Value Ecology is a blockchain financial technology service provider, mainly engaged in blockchain financial technology related business.

Marqeta

Series E in 2019
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

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.

Covalto

Debt Financing in 2019
Credijusto provides an online lending platform designed to offer easy, reliable, and transparent credit for SMEs. Its platform offers credit models that are focused on the health of each business, focusing on overall performance, rather than considering only the owner's personal credit history, enabling small businesses to obtain accessible credits in a fraction of the time and effort and grow their business. The company's credit models are focused on the health of each business, focusing on overall performance, rather than considering only the owner's personal credit history. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mexico City.

wefox

Series B in 2019
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company focuses on providing an all-in-one insurance solution by leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience and streamline processes. Rather than selling directly to consumers, wefox operates through a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors across Europe, which helps improve customer satisfaction and reduce acquisition costs. The company employs advanced analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average and boasts over 90% straight-through processing for its services. Wefox offers a comprehensive platform that includes policy management, claims settlement, and personalized coverage options, aiming to reinvent insurance and make people safer by preventing risks.

Rabbet

Series A in 2019
Rabbet is the construction finance platform that parses documents and connects information for frictionless transactions. Their mission is to fuel the connected construction economy. Through intelligent automation of the construction draw process, their platform eases administrative burden while connecting everyone with accurate information faster.

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.

Nutmeg

Series E in 2019
Nutmeg Saving and Investment Limited, commonly known as Nutmeg, is an online investment management firm based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2011, Nutmeg provides clients with portfolio management services, helping them make informed investment decisions related to equities, corporate bonds, gilts, and gold. The company specializes in various investment vehicles, including ISAs and pensions, and is recognized as the first wealth manager in the UK to offer a six-year performance track record. Nutmeg aims to simplify money management for individuals through its intelligent and straightforward approach to investing.

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.

Sixup

Debt Financing in 2018
Sixup PBC, Inc. is a for-profit technology company based in San Francisco that operates an online lending platform aimed at supporting high-achieving, low-income students in obtaining financing for their college education. Founded in 2014, Sixup provides responsible and affordable loans with minimal paperwork, facilitating access to funds for students who are often underserved and underfunded. The company employs a systems-based approach to aggregate, underwrite, and fund loans, creating a new asset class referred to as Future-Prime, which encompasses millions of students and represents significant annual financing volume. Sixup has raised substantial equity and lending capital from various investors, allowing it to operate as a consumer lender across 18 states. The company collaborates with numerous community-based organizations and advocacy groups to enhance its impact on the educational landscape.

Lufax

Series C in 2018
Shanghai Lujiazui International Financial Asset Exchange (“Lufax”) is an online marketplace for the origination and trading of financial assets. Lufax was incorporated in September, 2011 in Shanghai with the support of Shanghai’s Municipal Government, and has grown into China’s largest internet finance company in less than four years. The company is an associate of China Ping An Group, the largest and most innovative non-SOE financial institution in China. Lufax’s number of registered users surpassed 7 million by February 2015, while the volume of online transactions grew more than 8 times year-on-year. Close to 50% of Lufax transactions are now handled via mobile. As a constant innovator and pioneer in the internet finance industry, Lufax has developed China’s most open, safe and convenient investment and financing platform. Investors come to Lufax for its broad product offering, diverse liquidity avenues and superior user experience. Asset owners look to Lufax to help them structure, price and place complex assets to investors in a credible and transparent manner. Lufax takes full advantage of the latest big data and IT technologies, and leverages the most advanced risk assessment models and risk control systems. Combined with its value proposition to customers, Lufax has a competitive edge which it believes cannot be replicated.

ClearFactr

Acquisition in 2018
ClearFactr is a web-based application for financial modeling and analysis combining simplicity with powerful new tools that enhance collaboration, reduce risk, and increase efficiency. ClearFactr uses a familiar spreadsheet interface but intelligently recognizes data relationships enabling highly automated plain-English reporting, analytics, and charting tools, including: - Scenario comparisons, ‘what-if’ and sensitivity analyses, and Monte Carlo simulations - Powerful tools to visualize and audit data relationships with a few clicks - Modern version control managed via a simple collaboration dashboard ClearFactr work as a powerful complement to Excel or as a full-featured, standalone product.

Lufax

Series C in 2018
Shanghai Lujiazui International Financial Asset Exchange (“Lufax”) is an online marketplace for the origination and trading of financial assets. Lufax was incorporated in September, 2011 in Shanghai with the support of Shanghai’s Municipal Government, and has grown into China’s largest internet finance company in less than four years. The company is an associate of China Ping An Group, the largest and most innovative non-SOE financial institution in China. Lufax’s number of registered users surpassed 7 million by February 2015, while the volume of online transactions grew more than 8 times year-on-year. Close to 50% of Lufax transactions are now handled via mobile. As a constant innovator and pioneer in the internet finance industry, Lufax has developed China’s most open, safe and convenient investment and financing platform. Investors come to Lufax for its broad product offering, diverse liquidity avenues and superior user experience. Asset owners look to Lufax to help them structure, price and place complex assets to investors in a credible and transparent manner. Lufax takes full advantage of the latest big data and IT technologies, and leverages the most advanced risk assessment models and risk control systems. Combined with its value proposition to customers, Lufax has a competitive edge which it believes cannot be replicated.

Ualá

Series B in 2018
Ualá is a fintech platform that offers a prepaid MasterCard card to help users keep track of spending, complete transfers, and more. Its native apps link with a Mastercard that allows users to conduct financial transactions such as online or offline purchases, free P2P and top-ups, as well as other payments, both in Argentina and abroad. The platform's technology and proprietary integrations allow for live transactionality, the first and only PFM solution in the market, and secure instant transfers, among others. Uala also allows users to track expenses through an analysis tool. Some selected users can also request a loan through the app. Ualá is available in Argentina for Android and iOS.

Ualá

Series B in 2018
Ualá is a fintech platform that offers a prepaid MasterCard card to help users keep track of spending, complete transfers, and more. Its native apps link with a Mastercard that allows users to conduct financial transactions such as online or offline purchases, free P2P and top-ups, as well as other payments, both in Argentina and abroad. The platform's technology and proprietary integrations allow for live transactionality, the first and only PFM solution in the market, and secure instant transfers, among others. Uala also allows users to track expenses through an analysis tool. Some selected users can also request a loan through the app. Ualá is available in Argentina for Android and iOS.

Veem

Corporate Round in 2018
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that offers a platform designed to simplify the process of sending and receiving payments for businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate international payments, eliminating the need for intermediary banks and thereby reducing costs for small- and medium-sized enterprises. Veem's platform allows users to send and receive payments in local currency, track transactions in real time, generate invoices, and upload mass documents. Additionally, it integrates with various accounting platforms to streamline financial operations. With offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China, Veem aims to create a user-focused financial ecosystem that enhances the efficiency of cross-border transactions.

Prodigy Finance

Debt Financing in 2018
Prodigy Finance Limited operates an online platform that facilitates education loans for international postgraduate and MBA students, enabling access to higher education that may otherwise be financially unattainable. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in London, the platform connects student borrowers with a community of lenders, which includes alumni, institutional investors, qualified private investors, and banks. These lenders collectively fund the loans, offering financial and social returns on their investments. The company utilizes localized lending templates and historical earnings data to assess cross-border risk, allowing it to serve students from over 150 nationalities. Through this innovative approach, Prodigy Finance aims to bridge the funding gap for aspiring international students.

Jumo

Series B in 2018
Jumo World Limited operates a mobile money marketplace that connects private individuals, small businesses, and mobile network operators to a range of financial products. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company leverages advanced data science and machine learning to offer innovative financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance, particularly for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Jumo's platform facilitates access to these services through partnerships with mobile network operators, enabling users to build financial identities based on their mobile behavior. By creating a digital banking solution that is cost-effective and responsible, Jumo aims to empower users with unprecedented financial choices, ultimately fostering economic growth and prosperity.

SHIFT

Series D in 2018
Shift Technologies, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of new and used cars, offering a range of vehicle types including sedans, SUVs, and trucks. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and Portland, Shift aims to simplify the car purchase experience. The company provides a comprehensive service that includes detailing vehicles, listing them on multiple platforms, managing test drives, and connecting sellers with potential buyers. Customers receive a detailed 150-point concierge report that encompasses vehicle specifications, high-resolution images, and history reports. Shift also offers financing options and additional support services throughout the car ownership lifecycle, making the process more accessible and enjoyable for consumers.

Engine by MoneyLion

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Even Financial is an NYC based fintech company focused on evolving how financial institutions connect with consumers and provide them the best product recommendations at the right moment, facilitating an on-demand and personalized customer acquisition experience across the entire financial services ecosystem. The Even platform serves as a trusted intermediary for financial institutions - including Prosper, Lending Club, and Marcus by Goldman Sachs - that helps find consumers and distribute their products digitally. Even’s industry-leading search, comparison, and recommendation API is an infrastructure layer that enables hundreds of diverse partners - including Credit.com, Transunion, Money Under 30, Credit Sesame, and The Penny Hoarder - to power comprehensive personal finance websites, mobile apps, and other offerings with a modern platform that is proven to accelerate customer acquisition through optimal product recommendations, lowering cost of acquisition and maximizing monetization. Even Financial is based in New York.
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