Stripe

Stripe, Inc. is a global technology company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools designed to facilitate online payment acceptance and management for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe's offerings include a comprehensive payments toolkit for developers, tools for managing subscriptions and recurring billing, and a routing engine for third-party payouts. The company also features fraud detection tools, customizable payment forms, and analytics solutions to help businesses gain insights from their payment data. Its platform supports a variety of payment methods, including major credit and debit cards, and serves a diverse range of sectors such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits. Stripe operates internationally, with additional locations in Europe and Asia, and aims to simplify financial infrastructure, enabling companies to thrive in the digital economy.

John Collison

Co-Founder, President and Board Member

James Phillips

President of Financial Services

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Complete

Seed Round in 2022
Complete helps teams get compensation right from the very beginning. Through their communication tools -- like interactive offer letters and total reward statements -- in addition to real-time dashboards, companies are able to make smart decisions, efficiently.

Pulley

Series B in 2022
Pulley is a San Francisco-based company that provides a platform to help startup founders and employees figure out their equity. It also offers a cap table management product for startups to provide employee and investor equity information and maintain accurate ownership records. The platform is used to issue employee and investor equity and maintain accurate ownership records as the company scales. Pulley manages the cap table and runs the client's business with a clear understanding of the ownership of the business. Founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.

EMARKETING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Seed Round in 2022
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Manara

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Manara is dedicated to bridging the gap between talented software engineers and their ideal employment opportunities, with a focus on the Arab tech sector. The company identifies and thoroughly vets undiscovered talent, providing a platform for computer science students and software engineers in Arabic-speaking regions, particularly Palestine. Manara runs training programs aimed at enhancing skills and fostering diversity, especially among women, who represent a significant portion of computer science graduates in Palestine. By connecting qualified individuals with global tech companies, Manara facilitates both onsite and remote job placements, ultimately contributing to the growth of the tech industry in the region while empowering individuals to advance their careers.

Ramp

Series C in 2022
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

PayMongo

Series B in 2022
PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, that enables businesses to accept online payments quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2019, it supports various payment methods, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction access, analytics tools for understanding customer purchasing behavior, and an easy checkout process. PayMongo also offers shareable payment links that businesses can distribute through various communication channels, facilitating seamless transactions with customers. By providing these services, PayMongo aims to empower businesses in the Philippines to thrive in the evolving digital economy.

WorqHat

Seed Round in 2022
An online EdTech marketplace that hyper connects Industries and Educators with University Students & Fresh Graduates and facilitates them in their transition from University to a financially and professionally independent career.

Burrata

Seed Round in 2021
Burrata is a computer software provider and developer that bridges Web2 to Web3.

SendOwl

Seed Round in 2021
SendOwl is a software company that develops tools for selling digital products through social media and blogs.

Imprint

Series A in 2021
Imprint is a financial service company building the future of payments, rewards, and loyalty services. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, USA.

Archive

Seed Round in 2021
Archive automates e-commerce digital marketing workflows with two products: (1) Archive App (AA) is a digital asset manager built for modern digital marketers. App automates the collection and metadata labeling of all your brand's social content (including ephemeral stories) and automates the workflow to convert and distribute this content as optimized advertising creative across your favorite retention marketing and media platforms. (2) Archive Communities (AC) automates a brand's influencer seeding program to drive impressions and generate affiliates.

Forma

Series B in 2021
Twic Inc. is a software company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in wellness programs for employees. The company offers two main products: Wellness Wallet and Wellness Suite. Wellness Wallet provides a monthly wellness stipend to employees as an incentive for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while Wellness Suite serves as a platform for organizing and sharing information about onsite wellness events. Twic's solutions are designed to simplify the process for employees, giving them direct access to their benefits through an intuitive interface. This allows employees to utilize their benefits stipend with a curated selection of vendors, which offers preferred pricing and eliminates the need for reimbursement, thus saving time and money for both employees and employers.

ClearTax

Series C in 2021
ClearTax is Built on top of India’s Massive Digitization of its Tax Systems. We are a Bangalore based Financial-Technology platform providing solutions for Income Tax filing, GST and Mutual Fund Investments. Founded by 3 friends, Archit Gupta, Srivatsan Chari, and Ankit Solanki, ClearTax became the first Y-Combinator funded company of India in 2014. As ClearTax took this journey, we have added mentors and Investors like Max Levchin, founder of Paypal, Vijay Shekhar Sharma of Paytm, Neeraj Arora of Whatsapp, Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, Sequoia, Ryan Peterson of Flexport. SAIF Partners had invested $12Mn in ClearTax. Composite Capital has invested $50Mn in ClearTax.

TrueLayer

Series E in 2021
TrueLayer Limited is a London-based company that offers a platform for building financial applications. Established in 2016, it provides a toolkit designed to connect to bank data, verify accounts, and access transactions in real-time. TrueLayer's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables the development of various consumer and small-to-medium business applications in sectors such as payments, online lending, personal financial management, robot-advisors, insurance, investment services, peer-to-peer marketplaces, and cryptocurrencies. The company's solutions are utilized by fintech startups, online lenders, and personal finance managers, contributing to the growth of the open banking economy by facilitating the creation of innovative financial services and products.

Wave

Series A in 2021
Wave Mobile Money is a financial technology company focused on providing app-based solutions for saving, transferring, and borrowing money in Africa. With a mission to create the first cashless continent, Wave aims to address the challenge of limited access to banking services, as less than 10% of the African population has a bank account. The company is developing an inclusive financial network that offers no account fees and allows for instant transactions, making it accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging technology, Wave is creating affordable financial services that enable individuals to manage their money effectively, thereby fostering economic empowerment and contributing to poverty alleviation. Its platform supports various services, including deposits, withdrawals, bill payments, and money transfers, facilitating cashless transactions for users and businesses alike.

Ramp

Series C in 2021
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Balance

Series A in 2021
Balance offers a digital payments platform designed to make B2B online purchasing streamlined and friction-free. Powered by its Machine Learning engine of real-time authentication and financial risk assessment, Balance empowers merchants to offer complete flexibility in how and when their buyers pay. By doing so, Balance enables the explosive growth of B2B E-commerce.

Mission Zero

Grant in 2021
Developer of direct air capture technology intended to efficiently recover historic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at any scale. The company's device permits the production of low-energy and clean carbon dioxide by pulling air from atmosphere and dissolves the carbon in a water solvent after which the carbon is released from the solvent as gas through electrodialysis, enabling consumers to work in an environment without polluted air by offering affordable carbon capture services at any scale.

Bouncer

Acquisition in 2021
Bouncer is a technology company specializing in fraud prevention, particularly in the realm of online payments. It has developed advanced machine learning technology for credit card scanning, designed to enhance the user experience during checkout and improve customer conversion rates. Bouncer's solutions provide businesses with security comparable to card-present transactions, despite operating in a card-not-present environment. In May 2021, Bouncer was acquired by Stripe, an international payments processor, to integrate its innovative technology into Stripe's existing fraud prevention tools.

Bouncer

Private Equity Round in 2021
Bouncer is a technology company specializing in fraud prevention, particularly in the realm of online payments. It has developed advanced machine learning technology for credit card scanning, designed to enhance the user experience during checkout and improve customer conversion rates. Bouncer's solutions provide businesses with security comparable to card-present transactions, despite operating in a card-not-present environment. In May 2021, Bouncer was acquired by Stripe, an international payments processor, to integrate its innovative technology into Stripe's existing fraud prevention tools.

TaxJar

Acquisition in 2021
TaxJar is the leading technology solution for busy eCommerce sellers to manage sales tax and is trusted by more than 20,000 businesses and developers. We were founded to help eCommerce merchants spend less time on sales tax and more time growing the businesses they love. We’re passionate about creating simple solutions and leveraging technology to solve complicated sales tax issues. We’re a lean distributed team that knows first-hand the sales tax challenges we’re working to resolve. We're lean, but experienced. We've started our own businesses, sold successful companies (a few in the tax and accounting space), been part of IPO's, worked at fortune 500s and have even resold hundreds of designer shoes on eBay from the garage. We get it. Sales tax isn't fun and that's why we made TaxJar. We all work remotely from wherever we work best for each team member. For most of us, that's home. For others, that may be a local coffee shop or a summer vacation house. The only requirement is that we're working from a place with WiFi, and we're able to get our work done. We talk all day over Flowdock and each of our teams have separate rooms to discuss what's necessary. We’re a happy TaxJar team and we all really love what we do. We've created a space where high-achievers can succeed, but are also safe to fail. We're profitable and focused on growing TaxJar sustainably. We're always learning how to make TaxJar the best place to work for all of us, and not just another tech start-up. We’re always looking for an amazing new teammates to come share in the excitement of solving real-world problems with technology.... and we're hiring!

Step

Series C in 2021
Step Mobile, Inc. is a financial services company that offers a mobile banking application designed specifically for teens and families. Founded in 2018 and located in Palo Alto, California, Step aims to empower young individuals by providing them with tools and resources to manage their finances effectively. The platform focuses on enhancing financial literacy and independence among its users, helping them understand their money management habits while rewarding them for their financial progress. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience in financial technology, Step's mission is to create a banking experience that fosters smarter financial decisions and promotes overall financial well-being for the younger generation.

Ramp

Series B in 2021
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Assembled

Series A in 2021
Assembled, Inc. is a workforce management platform that assists organizations in scaling customer support through automation. Founded in 2018 and located in San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates forecasting, scheduling, and unified metrics, replacing the need for teams to rely on spreadsheets and internal tools. It automatically predicts support volumes and translates these forecasts into appropriate staffing plans. Assembled features an intuitive team calendar that accommodates multiple time zones and specializations, and it integrates seamlessly with tools like Google Calendar and Slack to enhance user interaction. The platform also provides visibility into support schedules and key metrics, such as response times, across all organizational levels, ensuring efficient coverage for various communication channels, including chat, email, phone, and social media.

Safepay

Seed Round in 2021
Safepay operates a secure payments platform designed to facilitate digital transactions in Pakistan. The company offers a single integrated payment solution that works with both local and international payment options. By assisting stores in increasing checkout conversion rates, Safepay helps streamline sales and improve account receivables. Its platform enables customers to pay online efficiently, enhancing the overall payment process for clients and promoting a smoother transaction experience.

Monzo

Series G in 2021
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Balance

Seed Round in 2021
Balance offers a digital payments platform designed to make B2B online purchasing streamlined and friction-free. Powered by its Machine Learning engine of real-time authentication and financial risk assessment, Balance empowers merchants to offer complete flexibility in how and when their buyers pay. By doing so, Balance enables the explosive growth of B2B E-commerce.

Pilot

Series C in 2021
Pilot.com, Inc. is a financial services company that specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services tailored for startups and small businesses. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Pilot pairs each client with a dedicated account manager to ensure personalized bookkeeping support. The company utilizes an advanced platform that automates accrual basis bookkeeping, providing clients with accurate financial reports on demand. In addition to bookkeeping, Pilot offers CFO services that include annual budgeting, ongoing financial support, pitch assessments, and fundraising strategies. Formerly known as Zapgram, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2017 to reflect its focus on delivering high-quality financial solutions for growing businesses.

Fast

Series B in 2021
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout products enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform to deliver a consistent, stress-free purchasing experience. Fast is entirely consumer-focused and invests heavily in its users' privacy and data security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board. To learn more, visit fast.co.

Pico

Venture Round in 2021
Pico is a company that designs and develops audience relationship management software solutions tailored for online businesses. Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, it provides pre-made templates equipped with high-converting Facebook and Google sign-in buttons. Pico's platform caters to various sectors, including newsletters, e-commerce, subscriptions, memberships, and donations. Its services are particularly beneficial for small and midsize businesses that aim to foster close-knit communities around content and identity, such as local newsrooms, trade publications, and non-profit organizations.

Step

Series B in 2020
Step Mobile, Inc. is a financial services company that offers a mobile banking application designed specifically for teens and families. Founded in 2018 and located in Palo Alto, California, Step aims to empower young individuals by providing them with tools and resources to manage their finances effectively. The platform focuses on enhancing financial literacy and independence among its users, helping them understand their money management habits while rewarding them for their financial progress. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience in financial technology, Step's mission is to create a banking experience that fosters smarter financial decisions and promotes overall financial well-being for the younger generation.

Forma

Series A in 2020
Twic Inc. is a software company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in wellness programs for employees. The company offers two main products: Wellness Wallet and Wellness Suite. Wellness Wallet provides a monthly wellness stipend to employees as an incentive for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while Wellness Suite serves as a platform for organizing and sharing information about onsite wellness events. Twic's solutions are designed to simplify the process for employees, giving them direct access to their benefits through an intuitive interface. This allows employees to utilize their benefits stipend with a curated selection of vendors, which offers preferred pricing and eliminates the need for reimbursement, thus saving time and money for both employees and employers.

Pulley

Series A in 2020
Pulley is a San Francisco-based company that provides a platform to help startup founders and employees figure out their equity. It also offers a cap table management product for startups to provide employee and investor equity information and maintain accurate ownership records. The platform is used to issue employee and investor equity and maintain accurate ownership records as the company scales. Pulley manages the cap table and runs the client's business with a clear understanding of the ownership of the business. Founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Paystack

Acquisition in 2020
Paystack Payments Limited is a technology company that provides payment processing services to businesses across Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, Paystack offers an online payment gateway that enables merchants to accept various forms of payment, including credit and debit cards, money transfers, and mobile money. The platform facilitates online transactions for a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs, corporates, fintech companies, schools, and betting businesses, allowing them to receive funds from customers worldwide. By streamlining payment acceptance, Paystack aims to enhance the financial ecosystem for businesses in the region.

PayMongo

Series A in 2020
PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, that enables businesses to accept online payments quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2019, it supports various payment methods, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction access, analytics tools for understanding customer purchasing behavior, and an easy checkout process. PayMongo also offers shareable payment links that businesses can distribute through various communication channels, facilitating seamless transactions with customers. By providing these services, PayMongo aims to empower businesses in the Philippines to thrive in the evolving digital economy.

Lambda

Series C in 2020
Lambda Inc., operating as Lambda School, specializes in online education focused on coding and computer science in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the institution offers training in various fields, including software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and web development. Students engage in both online and live training sessions that feature hands-on projects, pair programming, and code reviews conducted by instructors. Lambda School aims to identify and cultivate untapped talent for in-demand jobs, pioneering a unique educational model where the institution invests in students' futures rather than requiring upfront tuition payments.

Stedi

Venture Round in 2020
Stedi, Inc. provide with business 2 business messaging platform for trading. The company provide digital mailbox and platform to do transactions. It provide with services such as tax rate notification, insurance plan description, associated data, air shipment information, name and address lists, business entity filings, air freight details and invoice, property damage report, etc. Stedi, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Monzo

Series G in 2020
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Fast

Series A in 2020
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout products enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform to deliver a consistent, stress-free purchasing experience. Fast is entirely consumer-focused and invests heavily in its users' privacy and data security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board. To learn more, visit fast.co.

Assembled

Seed Round in 2020
Assembled, Inc. is a workforce management platform that assists organizations in scaling customer support through automation. Founded in 2018 and located in San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates forecasting, scheduling, and unified metrics, replacing the need for teams to rely on spreadsheets and internal tools. It automatically predicts support volumes and translates these forecasts into appropriate staffing plans. Assembled features an intuitive team calendar that accommodates multiple time zones and specializations, and it integrates seamlessly with tools like Google Calendar and Slack to enhance user interaction. The platform also provides visibility into support schedules and key metrics, such as response times, across all organizational levels, ensuring efficient coverage for various communication channels, including chat, email, phone, and social media.

Accord

Seed Round in 2020
Accord is a customer-facing collaborative workspace, built for B2B sales. It’s as flexible as Sheets, structured for collaboration like Asana, but uniquely client-facing, so that buyers & sellers can stay on the same page. If you’re familiar with B2B sales, think “Mutual Evaluation Plans” with superpowers.

Cuenca

Series A in 2019
Cuenca is a FinTech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing digital financial services. Established in 2016, Cuenca operates a mobile-based application that facilitates various banking functions, including bill payments for utilities such as mobile, electricity, and water. In addition to bill payment services, the platform offers online banking features that enable users to securely deposit and withdraw funds, access savings accounts with competitive interest rates, and obtain loans tailored to their financial needs. This comprehensive digital approach allows users to manage their finances conveniently and efficiently.

Fast

Seed Round in 2019
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout products enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform to deliver a consistent, stress-free purchasing experience. Fast is entirely consumer-focused and invests heavily in its users' privacy and data security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board. To learn more, visit fast.co.

Rapyd

Series C in 2019
Rapyd Financial Network operates as a mobile financial network that offers a comprehensive fintech-as-a-service platform designed to facilitate various payment services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Singapore, Silicon Valley, and Tel Aviv, Rapyd provides a modular suite of services including funds collection, fund disbursements, eWallet management, compliance, foreign exchange, and card issuing. Its platform integrates local financial specialists globally, allowing ecommerce merchants, gig economy platforms, online lenders, and traditional banks to access multiple payment methods through a single API and SDK. This enables users to perform cash transactions easily, without the need for a bank account or card, thereby enhancing the financial infrastructure for diverse markets worldwide.

PayMongo

Seed Round in 2019
PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, that enables businesses to accept online payments quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2019, it supports various payment methods, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction access, analytics tools for understanding customer purchasing behavior, and an easy checkout process. PayMongo also offers shareable payment links that businesses can distribute through various communication channels, facilitating seamless transactions with customers. By providing these services, PayMongo aims to empower businesses in the Philippines to thrive in the evolving digital economy.

Forma

Seed Round in 2019
Twic Inc. is a software company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in wellness programs for employees. The company offers two main products: Wellness Wallet and Wellness Suite. Wellness Wallet provides a monthly wellness stipend to employees as an incentive for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while Wellness Suite serves as a platform for organizing and sharing information about onsite wellness events. Twic's solutions are designed to simplify the process for employees, giving them direct access to their benefits through an intuitive interface. This allows employees to utilize their benefits stipend with a curated selection of vendors, which offers preferred pricing and eliminates the need for reimbursement, thus saving time and money for both employees and employers.

Monzo

Series F in 2019
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Step

Series A in 2019
Step Mobile, Inc. is a financial services company that offers a mobile banking application designed specifically for teens and families. Founded in 2018 and located in Palo Alto, California, Step aims to empower young individuals by providing them with tools and resources to manage their finances effectively. The platform focuses on enhancing financial literacy and independence among its users, helping them understand their money management habits while rewarding them for their financial progress. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience in financial technology, Step's mission is to create a banking experience that fosters smarter financial decisions and promotes overall financial well-being for the younger generation.

Pico

Seed Round in 2019
Pico is a company that designs and develops audience relationship management software solutions tailored for online businesses. Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, it provides pre-made templates equipped with high-converting Facebook and Google sign-in buttons. Pico's platform caters to various sectors, including newsletters, e-commerce, subscriptions, memberships, and donations. Its services are particularly beneficial for small and midsize businesses that aim to foster close-knit communities around content and identity, such as local newsrooms, trade publications, and non-profit organizations.

TouchTech Payments

Acquisition in 2019
Touchtech Payments Ltd. provides online transaction authentication for financial institutions. It offers online card payments authentication; strong customer authentication (SCA) for bank log-ins and more; and eSignatures for loan agreements and more. The company serves customers in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Finland, and the Middle East. Touchtech Payments Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. As of April 17, 2019, Touchtech Payments Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Stripe, Inc.

Pilot

Series B in 2019
Pilot.com, Inc. is a financial services company that specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services tailored for startups and small businesses. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Pilot pairs each client with a dedicated account manager to ensure personalized bookkeeping support. The company utilizes an advanced platform that automates accrual basis bookkeeping, providing clients with accurate financial reports on demand. In addition to bookkeeping, Pilot offers CFO services that include annual budgeting, ongoing financial support, pitch assessments, and fundraising strategies. Formerly known as Zapgram, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2017 to reflect its focus on delivering high-quality financial solutions for growing businesses.

Rapyd

Series B in 2019
Rapyd Financial Network operates as a mobile financial network that offers a comprehensive fintech-as-a-service platform designed to facilitate various payment services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Singapore, Silicon Valley, and Tel Aviv, Rapyd provides a modular suite of services including funds collection, fund disbursements, eWallet management, compliance, foreign exchange, and card issuing. Its platform integrates local financial specialists globally, allowing ecommerce merchants, gig economy platforms, online lenders, and traditional banks to access multiple payment methods through a single API and SDK. This enables users to perform cash transactions easily, without the need for a bank account or card, thereby enhancing the financial infrastructure for diverse markets worldwide.

Monzo

Series E in 2018
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Lambda

Series A in 2018
Lambda Inc., operating as Lambda School, specializes in online education focused on coding and computer science in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the institution offers training in various fields, including software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and web development. Students engage in both online and live training sessions that feature hands-on projects, pair programming, and code reviews conducted by instructors. Lambda School aims to identify and cultivate untapped talent for in-demand jobs, pioneering a unique educational model where the institution invests in students' futures rather than requiring upfront tuition payments.

Paystack

Series A in 2018
Paystack Payments Limited is a technology company that provides payment processing services to businesses across Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, Paystack offers an online payment gateway that enables merchants to accept various forms of payment, including credit and debit cards, money transfers, and mobile money. The platform facilitates online transactions for a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs, corporates, fintech companies, schools, and betting businesses, allowing them to receive funds from customers worldwide. By streamlining payment acceptance, Paystack aims to enhance the financial ecosystem for businesses in the region.

Indie Boost

Seed Round in 2018
With billions of $ lost on online ads due to ad blocker technology and millennials becoming harder and harder to reach we built a marketplace where brands can hire gamers to directly promote their product or brand to millions of viewers across the world.

Autocode

Corporate Round in 2018
An online code editor with API autocomplete, instant hosting, and a Standard Library. Sync data, build bots and customize workflows.

Polybit

Corporate Round in 2018
Polybit Inc. is a software company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in tools for building application programming interfaces (APIs). Founded by Keith Horwood in February 2016, Polybit provides automated cloud deployment and scaling solutions. Its flagship product, Nodal, is an open source software that empowers developers to create APIs for web, mobile, and IoT applications. In addition to API development, Polybit offers automated infrastructure management and PostgreSQL hosting services, available for a fee. The company's focus is on simplifying and enhancing the development and management of cloud-based applications.

Index

Acquisition in 2018
Index Systems, Inc. is a retail software company that specializes in enhancing offline retail through secure payments and personalized marketing. Founded in 2012 in San Francisco by former Google Wallet leaders, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a semi-integrated payment solution, a fully hosted gateway, and point-of-sale (POS) integration. This platform enables retailers to create individual accounts for each shopper, unify customer profiles across various channels, and encourage opt-in for tailored marketing initiatives. Additionally, Index provides email marketing and campaign analytics services, allowing retailers to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns and improve engagement with their customers. As of 2018, Index operates as a subsidiary of Stripe, Inc., further solidifying its position in the retail technology landscape.

Monzo

Series D in 2017
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Payable

Acquisition in 2017
Payable helps thousands of contractors get paid faster and more efficiently. Much more than payments, we're on a mission to strengthen the 1099 workforce by making invoicing, work-tracking, onboarding, and calculating earnings and taxes as simple as possible for both contractors and the companies they work with. Apps are available for iOS, Android, and Web.

Indie Hackers

Acquisition in 2017
Indie Hackers is an online community established in 2016 that facilitates knowledge sharing among founders of profitable businesses and side projects. The platform allows entrepreneurs to share their stories and insights transparently, providing valuable learning opportunities for others in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Users can engage with one another by sharing experiences, giving and receiving feedback, and offering mutual support. This community-driven approach fosters connections among "indie hackers," enabling them to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship together. Indie Hackers operates as a subsidiary of Stripe, Inc., and is based in the United States.

Teapot

Acquisition in 2016
Teapot builds simple, powerful APIs for identity verification using social profiles and connections for new-user signups, KYC and anti-fraud applications. Teapot has built deep technology to aggregate social profiles of users including via real-time graph databases and face recognition technology.

Runkit

Acquisition in 2016
Runkit is an online platform that specializes in prototyping server-side JavaScript. It provides users with notebooks that allow for seamless experimentation by enabling them to switch between different Node.js versions and access various pre-installed npm modules without the need for installation delays. The platform also supports data visualization, providing tools to help users visualize unorganized data sets and rewind their work to previous states, including any file system changes. Runkit’s capabilities extend to prototyping backends for iOS and Android applications, as well as creating microservices and APIs. Originally known as Tonic, the company rebranded to Runkit in September 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of Stripe, Inc.

TOTEMS

Acquisition in 2015
Totems offers a marketing suite for brands on [Instagram](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/instagram). It enables its users to discover, understand, and measure their [Instagram](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/instagram) presence. Totems provides its customers with an advanced social analytics platform to understand their audience, track their campaigns, and benchmark their competitors. It also offers a data-driven platform to work with creators.

Stellar

Seed Round in 2014
Stellar is a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network for financial products and services. It is both a cross-currency transaction system and a platform for digital asset issuance, designed to connect the world’s financial infrastructure. Dozens of financial institutions worldwide issue assets and settle payments on the Stellar network, which has grown to over 4 million accounts. The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar. Founded in 2014, the Foundation maintains Stellar’s codebase, supports the technical and business communities building on the network, and serves as a voice to regulators and institutions. The Foundation seeks to create equitable access to the global financial system, using the Stellar network to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology.

Kickoff

Acquisition in 2013
Kickoff is a chat and task-management app that allows its users to chat and share tasks with their teams in real-time. It has been specifically designed for team conversations. Its features include history access, offline support, and seamless synchronization with the iPhone. It enables its users to always stay on track with their team’s activities. Kickoff also makes it quick and easy to centralize, discuss, and prioritize everyone's tasks.
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