Valar Ventures

Valar Fund V is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Valar Ventures, a firm founded in 2010 and based in New York City. The fund focuses on investing in technology companies, particularly within the financial technology sector, and aims to partner with entrepreneurs across the globe. Valar Ventures, backed by Peter Thiel, recognizes the growing potential of transformative technology companies emerging outside of Silicon Valley and aims to provide these founders with support tailored to their specific challenges and opportunities. Valar Fund V, established in 2019, reflects the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship on a global scale.

Amina Abrahams

Principal

Giff Carter

Investor

James Fitzgerald

Founding Partner

Andrew McCormack

Founding and General Partner

Erin Ashley Porterfield

Associate

Reuben Kobulnik

Operating Partner

Michael Roth

Principal

John Rees Selby

Principal

Sahar Shirazi

Principal

Past deals in FinTech

Petal

Venture Round in 2023
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

Yellow Card

Series B in 2022
Yellow Card Financial, LLC operates an online cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies without the need for a bank account. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chamblee, Georgia, the company offers a range of services including over-the-counter cryptocurrency trading, payment solutions, and currency exchange. Additionally, Yellow Card provides gift cards for cryptocurrency, aiming to transform the traditional remittance market in Nigeria and other countries. The company also has physical locations in Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa, enhancing its accessibility for customers seeking to engage in cryptocurrency transactions.

Mondu

Series A in 2022
Mondu is a B2B payment fintech company that provides a buy-now-pay-later platform designed to simplify financial transactions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By offering flexible payment options with net terms and the ability to split payments, Mondu helps B2B marketplaces and merchants navigate the complexities often associated with payment processing. The company's solutions aim to enhance operational efficiency and support sustainable growth by alleviating financial and operational burdens, making it easier for businesses to manage their cash flow and engage in transactions.

Neo Financial

Series C in 2022
Credit card, rewards, and deposits all in one.

Taxfix

Series D in 2022
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing a mobile software application designed for tax declaration and returns. Founded in 2016, the company aims to simplify the complex process of tax filing, making it accessible to a broader audience. Taxfix offers a digital tax assistant that helps taxpayers secure unclaimed tax refunds, along with a tax calculator for accurate computation. The application utilizes a smart, dynamic questionnaire and machine learning technology to automate user communication and address fiscal differences across various countries. Taxfix's services are available through a web browser, as well as iOS and Android apps. The company employs a diverse team of over 150 individuals, including tax advisors, lawyers, and developers, and is supported by notable investors.

Hopscotch

Seed Round in 2022
zuro is a startup SaaS Fintech company founded with the resolve to revolutionize Business to Business payments. Backed by seasoned executives, zuro is setting out to become the place where business happens.

Shares

Series A in 2022
Shares is a social investment platform that gives everyone access to the stock market and improves the investment experience. Founded in 2021, the company is based in Paris, France.

Qonto

Series D in 2022
Qonto is a financial platform that provides online banking services specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2017 by Alex and Steve, Qonto emerged from the founders' frustrations with traditional banking experiences while running their previous company. The platform simplifies banking operations, bookkeeping, and budget management, allowing businesses to send and receive payments through digital bank accounts. It caters to various company types and sizes, enabling clients to manage financial transactions via a mobile application using physical or virtual cards, all while eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork. With a growing customer base of 50,000 businesses, Qonto aims to deliver a banking experience that meets the unique needs of European entrepreneurs.

Novo

Series B in 2022
Novo Platform Inc. is a modern banking platform that develops applications designed to integrate banking activities for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company provides users with tools to receive analytical insights and alerts related to fraudulent activities in their banking data. Novo partners with a network of FDIC-insured community banks, enabling it to offer banking products directly to consumers while emphasizing transparency and user experience. Initially focusing on depository banking products, Novo plans to expand into more profitable segments as it grows.

Petal

Series D in 2022
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

MAJORITY

Series A in 2021
MAJORITY is a digital financial service aimed at serving migrants worldwide, offering a comprehensive membership for $5 a month. Members in the U.S. benefit from an FDIC-secured account, a VISA debit card, and access to over 55,000 ATMs across North America. The platform provides essential services such as remittances, international calling, and mobile top-ups, along with support from native language advisors. MAJORITY also fosters community engagement through meet-up spaces, local discounts, and events, ensuring that there are no overdraft fees or minimum balance requirements. Founded in Sweden by a diverse team with extensive experience in banking, fintech, payments, and telecom, MAJORITY has its U.S. headquarters in Houston, Texas, and focuses on addressing the unique financial needs of immigrant communities.

Nearside

Series B in 2021
Nearside, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing lines of credit for small business owners. The company offers a unique Hatch card that allows users to access funds for daily business expenses, addressing the needs of those who may struggle to secure credit from traditional sources. By empowering business owners with essential financial tools and support, Nearside aims to facilitate their success and improve access to credit for small businesses.

Kafene

Series A in 2021
Kafene is a startup focused on providing flexible payment solutions to consumers, particularly those who may face difficulties with traditional debt products. The company offers a range of financing options for various products, including furniture, appliances, electronics, musical instruments, and jewelry. Kafene's innovative approach allows consumers to return items without incurring residual debt if they can no longer make payments, promoting financial freedom. The platform leverages advanced technology, including app-based point-of-sale systems and artificial intelligence for underwriting, to deliver near-instantaneous approval and payment capabilities. This enables Kafene to serve a wide customer base across the full credit spectrum, facilitating access to essential goods while maintaining a commitment to responsible lending practices.

Velocity

Series A in 2021
Provider of banking and financial services intended to fund companies or offer credit based on their sales. The company provides a range of financial services including term loans, revenue-based financing, overdrafts, payments as well as analytics for businesses with zero equity dilution or personal guarantees, enabling clients to avail an alternative to venture capital or loan where repayments happen as a fixed percentage of future revenues.

Hopscotch

Seed Round in 2021
Hopscotch Inc. is a mobile experiences platform based in El Segundo, California, serving sports teams, venues, and event organizers. The company focuses on enhancing customer loyalty and creating new revenue streams through its suite of plug-and-play mobile services. These services are supported by a user-friendly content management system that allows clients to easily manage their offerings and gain valuable insights into their business operations. Hopscotch emphasizes simplicity in its mobile applications, ensuring that they are accessible for fans and manageable for customers, regardless of their resources. By streamlining the user experience, Hopscotch aims to cater to a wide range of clients in the sports and event industries.

Yellow Card

Series A in 2021
Yellow Card Financial, LLC operates an online cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies without the need for a bank account. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chamblee, Georgia, the company offers a range of services including over-the-counter cryptocurrency trading, payment solutions, and currency exchange. Additionally, Yellow Card provides gift cards for cryptocurrency, aiming to transform the traditional remittance market in Nigeria and other countries. The company also has physical locations in Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa, enhancing its accessibility for customers seeking to engage in cryptocurrency transactions.

Xanpool

Series A in 2021
XanPool, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore, operates an automated peer-to-peer platform that facilitates cryptocurrency to fiat transactions without the need for custody of customer funds. This unique omni-channel solution allows individuals to automate their own financial transactions across various platforms, including bank accounts, e-wallets, and cryptocurrency wallets. By enabling users to become Liquidity Peers, XanPool creates a decentralized network that can efficiently route and settle capital transactions in a borderless manner. This innovative approach significantly enhances the speed and cost-effectiveness of transactions, achieving instant settlements and reducing costs by over 80% compared to traditional financial systems.

Neo Financial

Series B in 2021
Credit card, rewards, and deposits all in one.

PointCard

Series B in 2021
Point Card offers rewards, including additional cash-back on go-to subscriptions like Netflix, Spotify, HBO Max, Hulu, and more. It features an advanced chipset for secure payments, a high-tensile synthetic polymer construction, and comes in your choice of four editions. It was launched in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Shares

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an investment application designed to make investing in shares a social activity. The company's platform is a consumer mobile application and social-first platform for retail investors, designed with user experience and community in mind, giving no-minimum, no-fee access to various stocks where new investors, can network and learn from friends and experts as a community, enabling investors to discuss investments and make investment hassle-free.

Bitpanda

Series C in 2021
Bitpanda GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates a digital investment platform that simplifies the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, stocks, and commodities. As a retail broker, Bitpanda aims to democratize investing by removing financial barriers and providing users with transparent, easy access to digital assets. The platform features low fees, 24/7 trading, and real-time settlement, allowing users to manage their investments on their own terms. Additionally, Bitpanda offers diverse payment and payout options, along with a debit card that enables users to spend their investments like cash, thereby empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.

Octane

Series D in 2021
Octane Lending, Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects automobile dealers with customers seeking financing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to streamline the vehicle purchasing process, particularly in the fast-paced $21 billion Powersports market. Octane facilitates the submission of credit applications to multiple lenders, including both prime and sub-prime options, and enhances sales of backend products through automated insurance estimates and warranty offerings. By leveraging innovative underwriting and credit products, Octane provides instant and frictionless financing options via its in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial. The platform not only assists consumers in securing loans but also supports dealers by routing customers to partner dealerships for efficient transactions and offering comprehensive loan servicing throughout the financing journey. Through its editorial brands, Octane reaches millions of enthusiasts, helping them connect with their passions while simplifying the financing experience.

Kuda

Series B in 2021
Kuda Technologies Ltd is a digital banking service provider based in Nigeria, offering a range of financial products including savings accounts, checking accounts, money transfers, and debit cards through its online platform. The company, which was established in 2018 and is headquartered in London with an additional office in Lagos, aims to make banking more affordable and rewarding for its users. Kuda operates as a digital-only bank, providing services without traditional banking fees, and is known for its user-friendly mobile banking application. Originally founded as KudiMoney Ltd, the company rebranded to Kuda Technologies Ltd in June 2019.

Vauld

Series A in 2021
Hi there! if you’re reading this, you’re probably like us – have pretty much all your wealth stored in digitized (or soon to be digitized) assets like money in your bank, mutual funds, stocks or real estate. You probably have a financial advisor guiding you through your investments, a manager from your bank who helps you stay on top of your mortgage payments and a government that prints money responsibly to not de-value your lifetime of savings. But how do you know that the bank manager or your financial advisor has your best interests at heart instead of their own fee and commissions? Your contract explicitly states that they are not responsible for your loss even as they verbally assure you otherwise. How do you know that the digital assets won’t be hacked (traditional bank websites get hacked all the time)? Or that your physical assets won’t be stolen(bank robberies) or taken by fraud (enough examples in real estate)? Governments fall all the time, or change their monetary policies - and your currency today can literally have no value tomorrow (Indian demonetization, Argentina, Venezuela). How do you know it won’t happen to your country? Do you ask these questions? Well, we do all the time. To answer these questions and why we created the Bank of Hodlers, we have to dive into the details of how banking evolved. As early as the 2nd century BC, people who could save money started lending them out to people who could borrow and pay back with interest. Banking as an industry thrived in Italy and grew with the expansion of the Roman Empire. During the 20th century, developments in telecommunications and computing caused major changes to banks' operations and let banks dramatically increase in size and geographic spread. This consolidated the industry and gave the power to a few firms. Fast forward to 2007: their recklessness caused the financial crisis of 2007–2008 forcing failure of many banks, including some of the world's largest banks. The government let the banks live by infusing 1.2 trillion dollars of the taxpayer’s money into a handful of banks and in turn, created the need, wave of innovation and a community for blockchain and the concept of decentralization to thrive. Here’s Alan Greenspan (Chairman – Federal Reserve: 1987-2006), the guy who decided how much money to print in America, admitting that his model was flawed in 2008. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5lZPWNFizQ In 2009, something magical happened, Satoshi Nakamoto released his white paper which removed the need for a centralized authority to facilitate transactions in a purely peer to peer and decentralized fashion and making truly beneficial for every user holding the currency. Some governments, after looking at the threat that bitcoin poses, have decided to take an anti-crypto stance. This ensures the network effect doesn’t happen at a scale where it replaces their national currency. This is where we come in. At the Bank of Hodlers, we intend to treat your cryptocurrencies as a separate asset class and offer services to ensure technologies based on blockchain are usable as of today, negating the need for the network effects and government acceptance to come in. We give every HODLer the ability to completely bank on blockchain today. Every once in a while, there’s a technology jump so large that completely leapfrogs every existing solution out there. Blockchain is this technology jump and the banks know this.

Syfe

Series B in 2021
Syfe Pte. Ltd. is a digital investment manager based in Singapore that provides portfolio management, cash management, brokerage services, and wealth advisory. The firm focuses on creating customized, globally diversified portfolios for its clients by utilizing a proprietary algorithm that monitors and adjusts investments to optimize returns while managing risk. Syfe employs fundamental analysis to guide its investments in equity and fixed income markets worldwide. The platform aims to offer greater transparency and more efficient investment strategies, distinguishing itself from traditional investment management through the absence of high fees and hidden costs, ultimately striving for better investment outcomes for its clients.

MAJORITY

Seed Round in 2021
MAJORITY is a digital financial service aimed at serving migrants worldwide, offering a comprehensive membership for $5 a month. Members in the U.S. benefit from an FDIC-secured account, a VISA debit card, and access to over 55,000 ATMs across North America. The platform provides essential services such as remittances, international calling, and mobile top-ups, along with support from native language advisors. MAJORITY also fosters community engagement through meet-up spaces, local discounts, and events, ensuring that there are no overdraft fees or minimum balance requirements. Founded in Sweden by a diverse team with extensive experience in banking, fintech, payments, and telecom, MAJORITY has its U.S. headquarters in Houston, Texas, and focuses on addressing the unique financial needs of immigrant communities.

Novo

Series A in 2021
Novo Platform Inc. is a modern banking platform that develops applications designed to integrate banking activities for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company provides users with tools to receive analytical insights and alerts related to fraudulent activities in their banking data. Novo partners with a network of FDIC-insured community banks, enabling it to offer banking products directly to consumers while emphasizing transparency and user experience. Initially focusing on depository banking products, Novo plans to expand into more profitable segments as it grows.

Kafene

Series A in 2021
Kafene is a startup focused on providing flexible payment solutions to consumers, particularly those who may face difficulties with traditional debt products. The company offers a range of financing options for various products, including furniture, appliances, electronics, musical instruments, and jewelry. Kafene's innovative approach allows consumers to return items without incurring residual debt if they can no longer make payments, promoting financial freedom. The platform leverages advanced technology, including app-based point-of-sale systems and artificial intelligence for underwriting, to deliver near-instantaneous approval and payment capabilities. This enables Kafene to serve a wide customer base across the full credit spectrum, facilitating access to essential goods while maintaining a commitment to responsible lending practices.

Velocity

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of banking and financial services intended to fund companies or offer credit based on their sales. The company provides a range of financial services including term loans, revenue-based financing, overdrafts, payments as well as analytics for businesses with zero equity dilution or personal guarantees, enabling clients to avail an alternative to venture capital or loan where repayments happen as a fixed percentage of future revenues.

Kuda

Series A in 2021
Kuda Technologies Ltd is a digital banking service provider based in Nigeria, offering a range of financial products including savings accounts, checking accounts, money transfers, and debit cards through its online platform. The company, which was established in 2018 and is headquartered in London with an additional office in Lagos, aims to make banking more affordable and rewarding for its users. Kuda operates as a digital-only bank, providing services without traditional banking fees, and is known for its user-friendly mobile banking application. Originally founded as KudiMoney Ltd, the company rebranded to Kuda Technologies Ltd in June 2019.

Kuda

Series A in 2021
Kuda Technologies Ltd is a digital banking service provider based in Nigeria, offering a range of financial products including savings accounts, checking accounts, money transfers, and debit cards through its online platform. The company, which was established in 2018 and is headquartered in London with an additional office in Lagos, aims to make banking more affordable and rewarding for its users. Kuda operates as a digital-only bank, providing services without traditional banking fees, and is known for its user-friendly mobile banking application. Originally founded as KudiMoney Ltd, the company rebranded to Kuda Technologies Ltd in June 2019.

Bitpanda

Series B in 2021
Bitpanda GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates a digital investment platform that simplifies the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, stocks, and commodities. As a retail broker, Bitpanda aims to democratize investing by removing financial barriers and providing users with transparent, easy access to digital assets. The platform features low fees, 24/7 trading, and real-time settlement, allowing users to manage their investments on their own terms. Additionally, Bitpanda offers diverse payment and payout options, along with a debit card that enables users to spend their investments like cash, thereby empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.

BlockFi

Series D in 2021
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services company focused on providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, it offers a range of services including the BlockFi Interest Account, which allows clients to earn interest on their holdings of Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar. The company also facilitates secured loans in U.S. dollars, backed by clients' cryptocurrency assets, thereby enhancing liquidity in the blockchain asset market. In addition to lending and interest-earning accounts, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and offers services tailored for institutional clients. By holding clients' digital assets with a registered custodian, BlockFi aims to deliver transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The company's mission is to address the evolving needs of both individual and institutional investors in the cryptocurrency space.

BlockFi

Series D in 2021
BlockFi is a secured non-bank lender that offers USD loans to crypto-asset owners who collateralize the loan with their crypto-assets. Their products bring additional liquidity to the blockchain asset sector and meet the needs of both individuals and institutions holding blockchain assets. BlockFi holds clients' Bitcoin and Ether with a registered custodian and issues loans in USD to their bank accounts. Currently operating in beta launch, lending in 35 US states to retail investors and companies. BlockFi’s mission is to provide liquidity, transparency, and efficiency to digital financial markets by creating products that meet the needs of consumers and corporations across the globe. They leverage a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, they plan to expand their product set based on their retail and institutional client's needs.

TaxBit

Venture Round in 2021
TaxBit is a company that specializes in cryptocurrency tax calculation and compliance services. It offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to assist investors, exchanges, and payment services with tax and accounting needs. The platform automates the collection and validation of financial information, integrates this data with existing financial systems, and supports robust examination processes. By streamlining digital asset accounting, TaxBit helps enterprises and government entities manage their tax obligations more efficiently.

TaxBit

Series A in 2021
TaxBit is a company that specializes in cryptocurrency tax calculation and compliance services. It offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to assist investors, exchanges, and payment services with tax and accounting needs. The platform automates the collection and validation of financial information, integrates this data with existing financial systems, and supports robust examination processes. By streamlining digital asset accounting, TaxBit helps enterprises and government entities manage their tax obligations more efficiently.

TaxBit

Series A in 2021
TaxBit is a company that specializes in cryptocurrency tax calculation and compliance services. It offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to assist investors, exchanges, and payment services with tax and accounting needs. The platform automates the collection and validation of financial information, integrates this data with existing financial systems, and supports robust examination processes. By streamlining digital asset accounting, TaxBit helps enterprises and government entities manage their tax obligations more efficiently.

Neo Financial

Series A in 2020
Credit card, rewards, and deposits all in one.

albo

Series B in 2020
albo is a leading challenger bank in Mexico that provides a mobile banking platform designed to simplify money management. It offers users a banking account and a Mastercard, facilitating easy spending, saving, and investment. The account can be opened in just 60 seconds through a mobile device, allowing access to personalized financial tools that support informed decision-making. Additionally, albo enables free money transfers to any bank around the clock. Its application features real-time tracking of monetary movements, categorized expenses, and income reports, helping clients gain a clearer understanding of their financial activities while accessing innovative banking functions.

Bitpanda

Series A in 2020
Bitpanda GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates a digital investment platform that simplifies the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, stocks, and commodities. As a retail broker, Bitpanda aims to democratize investing by removing financial barriers and providing users with transparent, easy access to digital assets. The platform features low fees, 24/7 trading, and real-time settlement, allowing users to manage their investments on their own terms. Additionally, Bitpanda offers diverse payment and payout options, along with a debit card that enables users to spend their investments like cash, thereby empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.

Syfe

Series A in 2020
Syfe Pte. Ltd. is a digital investment manager based in Singapore that provides portfolio management, cash management, brokerage services, and wealth advisory. The firm focuses on creating customized, globally diversified portfolios for its clients by utilizing a proprietary algorithm that monitors and adjusts investments to optimize returns while managing risk. Syfe employs fundamental analysis to guide its investments in equity and fixed income markets worldwide. The platform aims to offer greater transparency and more efficient investment strategies, distinguishing itself from traditional investment management through the absence of high fees and hidden costs, ultimately striving for better investment outcomes for its clients.

BlockFi

Series C in 2020
BlockFi is a secured non-bank lender that offers USD loans to crypto-asset owners who collateralize the loan with their crypto-assets. Their products bring additional liquidity to the blockchain asset sector and meet the needs of both individuals and institutions holding blockchain assets. BlockFi holds clients' Bitcoin and Ether with a registered custodian and issues loans in USD to their bank accounts. Currently operating in beta launch, lending in 35 US states to retail investors and companies. BlockFi’s mission is to provide liquidity, transparency, and efficiency to digital financial markets by creating products that meet the needs of consumers and corporations across the globe. They leverage a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, they plan to expand their product set based on their retail and institutional client's needs.

PointCard

Series A in 2020
Point Card offers rewards, including additional cash-back on go-to subscriptions like Netflix, Spotify, HBO Max, Hulu, and more. It features an advanced chipset for secure payments, a high-tensile synthetic polymer construction, and comes in your choice of four editions. It was launched in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Even.com

Funding Round in 2020
Even.com is focused on enhancing financial resilience for employees, addressing the challenges faced by over half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. The company develops a mobile budgeting application that automatically budgets upcoming bills, allowing users to manage their spending habits effectively. By partnering with employers, Even provides its services as a benefit, which not only supports employees in making ends meet, paying down debt, and saving money but also helps employers improve employee retention. The business operates transparently, ensuring that it profits only when its customers do. Even.com is based in Oakland, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

N26

Series D in 2020
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

Taxfix

Series C in 2020
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing a mobile software application designed for tax declaration and returns. Founded in 2016, the company aims to simplify the complex process of tax filing, making it accessible to a broader audience. Taxfix offers a digital tax assistant that helps taxpayers secure unclaimed tax refunds, along with a tax calculator for accurate computation. The application utilizes a smart, dynamic questionnaire and machine learning technology to automate user communication and address fiscal differences across various countries. Taxfix's services are available through a web browser, as well as iOS and Android apps. The company employs a diverse team of over 150 individuals, including tax advisors, lawyers, and developers, and is supported by notable investors.

Petal

Series C in 2020
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

BlockFi

Series B in 2020
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services company focused on providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, it offers a range of services including the BlockFi Interest Account, which allows clients to earn interest on their holdings of Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar. The company also facilitates secured loans in U.S. dollars, backed by clients' cryptocurrency assets, thereby enhancing liquidity in the blockchain asset market. In addition to lending and interest-earning accounts, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and offers services tailored for institutional clients. By holding clients' digital assets with a registered custodian, BlockFi aims to deliver transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The company's mission is to address the evolving needs of both individual and institutional investors in the cryptocurrency space.

Qonto

Series C in 2020
Qonto is a financial platform that provides online banking services specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2017 by Alex and Steve, Qonto emerged from the founders' frustrations with traditional banking experiences while running their previous company. The platform simplifies banking operations, bookkeeping, and budget management, allowing businesses to send and receive payments through digital bank accounts. It caters to various company types and sizes, enabling clients to manage financial transactions via a mobile application using physical or virtual cards, all while eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork. With a growing customer base of 50,000 businesses, Qonto aims to deliver a banking experience that meets the unique needs of European entrepreneurs.

TaxBit

Seed Round in 2020
TaxBit is a company that specializes in cryptocurrency tax calculation and compliance services. It offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to assist investors, exchanges, and payment services with tax and accounting needs. The platform automates the collection and validation of financial information, integrates this data with existing financial systems, and supports robust examination processes. By streamlining digital asset accounting, TaxBit helps enterprises and government entities manage their tax obligations more efficiently.

albo

Series A in 2019
albo is a leading challenger bank in Mexico that provides a mobile banking platform designed to simplify money management. It offers users a banking account and a Mastercard, facilitating easy spending, saving, and investment. The account can be opened in just 60 seconds through a mobile device, allowing access to personalized financial tools that support informed decision-making. Additionally, albo enables free money transfers to any bank around the clock. Its application features real-time tracking of monetary movements, categorized expenses, and income reports, helping clients gain a clearer understanding of their financial activities while accessing innovative banking functions.

Starship

Series A in 2019
Starship is mobile health savings account (HSA) with automated investing and health tracking tools in a beautiful mobile app built for humans. It is building a health care savings account platform that combines a mobile-first signup process, overflow investing into index funds, easy reimbursements, and a chat service for expert advice. Starship was founded in 2016 and is based in New York City.

Octane

Series C in 2019
Octane Lending, Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects automobile dealers with customers seeking financing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to streamline the vehicle purchasing process, particularly in the fast-paced $21 billion Powersports market. Octane facilitates the submission of credit applications to multiple lenders, including both prime and sub-prime options, and enhances sales of backend products through automated insurance estimates and warranty offerings. By leveraging innovative underwriting and credit products, Octane provides instant and frictionless financing options via its in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial. The platform not only assists consumers in securing loans but also supports dealers by routing customers to partner dealerships for efficient transactions and offering comprehensive loan servicing throughout the financing journey. Through its editorial brands, Octane reaches millions of enthusiasts, helping them connect with their passions while simplifying the financing experience.

BlockFi

Series A in 2019
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services company focused on providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, it offers a range of services including the BlockFi Interest Account, which allows clients to earn interest on their holdings of Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar. The company also facilitates secured loans in U.S. dollars, backed by clients' cryptocurrency assets, thereby enhancing liquidity in the blockchain asset market. In addition to lending and interest-earning accounts, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and offers services tailored for institutional clients. By holding clients' digital assets with a registered custodian, BlockFi aims to deliver transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The company's mission is to address the evolving needs of both individual and institutional investors in the cryptocurrency space.

N26

Series D in 2019
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

Kafene

Seed Round in 2019
Kafene is a startup focused on providing flexible payment solutions to consumers, particularly those who may face difficulties with traditional debt products. The company offers a range of financing options for various products, including furniture, appliances, electronics, musical instruments, and jewelry. Kafene's innovative approach allows consumers to return items without incurring residual debt if they can no longer make payments, promoting financial freedom. The platform leverages advanced technology, including app-based point-of-sale systems and artificial intelligence for underwriting, to deliver near-instantaneous approval and payment capabilities. This enables Kafene to serve a wide customer base across the full credit spectrum, facilitating access to essential goods while maintaining a commitment to responsible lending practices.

Taxfix

Series B in 2019
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing a mobile software application designed for tax declaration and returns. Founded in 2016, the company aims to simplify the complex process of tax filing, making it accessible to a broader audience. Taxfix offers a digital tax assistant that helps taxpayers secure unclaimed tax refunds, along with a tax calculator for accurate computation. The application utilizes a smart, dynamic questionnaire and machine learning technology to automate user communication and address fiscal differences across various countries. Taxfix's services are available through a web browser, as well as iOS and Android apps. The company employs a diverse team of over 150 individuals, including tax advisors, lawyers, and developers, and is supported by notable investors.

Stash

Series E in 2019
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Petal

Series B in 2019
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

N26

Series D in 2019
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

Qonto

Series B in 2018
Qonto is a financial platform that provides online banking services specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2017 by Alex and Steve, Qonto emerged from the founders' frustrations with traditional banking experiences while running their previous company. The platform simplifies banking operations, bookkeeping, and budget management, allowing businesses to send and receive payments through digital bank accounts. It caters to various company types and sizes, enabling clients to manage financial transactions via a mobile application using physical or virtual cards, all while eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork. With a growing customer base of 50,000 businesses, Qonto aims to deliver a banking experience that meets the unique needs of European entrepreneurs.

Taxfix

Series A in 2018
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing a mobile software application designed for tax declaration and returns. Founded in 2016, the company aims to simplify the complex process of tax filing, making it accessible to a broader audience. Taxfix offers a digital tax assistant that helps taxpayers secure unclaimed tax refunds, along with a tax calculator for accurate computation. The application utilizes a smart, dynamic questionnaire and machine learning technology to automate user communication and address fiscal differences across various countries. Taxfix's services are available through a web browser, as well as iOS and Android apps. The company employs a diverse team of over 150 individuals, including tax advisors, lawyers, and developers, and is supported by notable investors.

Even.com

Series B in 2018
Even.com is focused on enhancing financial resilience for employees, addressing the challenges faced by over half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. The company develops a mobile budgeting application that automatically budgets upcoming bills, allowing users to manage their spending habits effectively. By partnering with employers, Even provides its services as a benefit, which not only supports employees in making ends meet, paying down debt, and saving money but also helps employers improve employee retention. The business operates transparently, ensuring that it profits only when its customers do. Even.com is based in Oakland, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

LoanStreet

Series A in 2018
LoanStreet Inc. operates an integrated, online platform that streamlines the process of sharing, managing, and originating loans for credit unions, banks, and direct lenders. It offers LoanStreet that provides access to a nationwide network of lenders and investors, track the performance of their loan portfolio, and more grow and diversify their balance sheet. The company’s LoanStreet provides real-time reporting, standardized agreements, balance sheet management, and automated reporting. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Coya

Series A in 2018
Coya offers a new hope, by redesigning and extending the insurance value chain, working backward from the customers' real-life needs. Coya will offer scalable protection at the point of need with an AI risk guardian and simple, transparent and personalized insurance cover. Designed from the ground up to manage life’s risks and join their customer’s journey.

N26

Series C in 2018
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

January

Seed Round in 2018
Debtsy is building and enforcing trust in consumer finance. Borrowers in delinquency and default face harassment, hidden fees, and harmed credit scores. Creditors lose out on recoveries, expose themselves to compliance and operational risks, and compromise the trust on which their relationships with borrowers are built. Debtsy is designed from the ground up to utilize technology to provide a more streamlined, compliant, and effective resolution process for borrowers and creditors alike.

Stash

Series D in 2018
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Petal

Series A in 2018
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

Coya

Seed Round in 2017
Coya offers a new hope, by redesigning and extending the insurance value chain, working backward from the customers' real-life needs. Coya will offer scalable protection at the point of need with an AI risk guardian and simple, transparent and personalized insurance cover. Designed from the ground up to manage life’s risks and join their customer’s journey.

Stash

Series C in 2017
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Qonto

Series A in 2017
Qonto is a financial platform that provides online banking services specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2017 by Alex and Steve, Qonto emerged from the founders' frustrations with traditional banking experiences while running their previous company. The platform simplifies banking operations, bookkeeping, and budget management, allowing businesses to send and receive payments through digital bank accounts. It caters to various company types and sizes, enabling clients to manage financial transactions via a mobile application using physical or virtual cards, all while eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork. With a growing customer base of 50,000 businesses, Qonto aims to deliver a banking experience that meets the unique needs of European entrepreneurs.

TradeIT

Seed Round in 2017
Trading Ticket, a startup based out of New York, wants to develop a suite of products that will help consumers become more active, and proactive, investors. TradeIt is a patent pending technology that is in alpha on a publicly listed publishing platform. TradeIt allows users to quickly and easily place orders with their existing online brokerage accounts from any website or mobile device. Developed by 3 leading financial technology veterans, TradeIt has built a robust technology platform that can be easily integrated and embedded into any website, mobile device or advertising unit. TradeIt has navigated the complexities of legal compliance and security concerns to allow for online traders to have safe, fast, frictionless ordering.

Qonto

Seed Round in 2017
Qonto is a financial platform that provides online banking services specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2017 by Alex and Steve, Qonto emerged from the founders' frustrations with traditional banking experiences while running their previous company. The platform simplifies banking operations, bookkeeping, and budget management, allowing businesses to send and receive payments through digital bank accounts. It caters to various company types and sizes, enabling clients to manage financial transactions via a mobile application using physical or virtual cards, all while eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork. With a growing customer base of 50,000 businesses, Qonto aims to deliver a banking experience that meets the unique needs of European entrepreneurs.

Petal

Funding Round in 2017
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

Stash

Series B in 2016
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Octane

Series A in 2016
Octane Lending, Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects automobile dealers with customers seeking financing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to streamline the vehicle purchasing process, particularly in the fast-paced $21 billion Powersports market. Octane facilitates the submission of credit applications to multiple lenders, including both prime and sub-prime options, and enhances sales of backend products through automated insurance estimates and warranty offerings. By leveraging innovative underwriting and credit products, Octane provides instant and frictionless financing options via its in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial. The platform not only assists consumers in securing loans but also supports dealers by routing customers to partner dealerships for efficient transactions and offering comprehensive loan servicing throughout the financing journey. Through its editorial brands, Octane reaches millions of enthusiasts, helping them connect with their passions while simplifying the financing experience.

Stash

Series A in 2016
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Deposit Solutions

Series B in 2016
Deposit Solutions GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing an open banking platform that connects banks and depositors across Europe. The platform enables banks to offer attractive third-party deposit products to their customers through existing accounts, allowing depositors to access competitive deposit offers without needing to open new accounts at different banks. This approach helps banks seeking funding to attract deposits from new markets and client groups, all while avoiding the complexities and costs associated with establishing and managing their own retail infrastructure.

N26

Series B in 2016
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

Even.com

Series A in 2016
Even.com is focused on enhancing financial resilience for employees, addressing the challenges faced by over half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. The company develops a mobile budgeting application that automatically budgets upcoming bills, allowing users to manage their spending habits effectively. By partnering with employers, Even provides its services as a benefit, which not only supports employees in making ends meet, paying down debt, and saving money but also helps employers improve employee retention. The business operates transparently, ensuring that it profits only when its customers do. Even.com is based in Oakland, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Stash

Seed Round in 2016
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

TradeIT

Seed Round in 2015
Trading Ticket, a startup based out of New York, wants to develop a suite of products that will help consumers become more active, and proactive, investors. TradeIt is a patent pending technology that is in alpha on a publicly listed publishing platform. TradeIt allows users to quickly and easily place orders with their existing online brokerage accounts from any website or mobile device. Developed by 3 leading financial technology veterans, TradeIt has built a robust technology platform that can be easily integrated and embedded into any website, mobile device or advertising unit. TradeIt has navigated the complexities of legal compliance and security concerns to allow for online traders to have safe, fast, frictionless ordering.

N26

Series A in 2015
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

Wise

Series C in 2015
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.

Wise

Series B in 2014
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.

Wise

Series A in 2013
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.
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