Financial Technology Partners
Financial Technology Partners LP and FTP Securities LLC, known as FT Partners, is a specialized investment banking firm established in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is dedicated exclusively to the financial technology sector, which encompasses the integration of technology solutions with financial services. The firm provides a range of strategic and financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, fairness opinions, and anti-raid advisory. Additionally, FT Partners offers private capital raising, restructuring, private equity, initial public offerings, and valuation advisory services. The firm was founded by Steve McLaughlin, a seasoned investment banker with extensive experience in the financial technology and M&A sectors. Recognized for its excellence, FT Partners has received accolades such as "Dealmaker of the Year" and "Investment Banking Firm of the Year" by The M&A Advisor. The team comprises highly experienced professionals, many of whom previously held prominent roles in the financial technology and investment banking divisions of leading firms.
Pave Bank
Seed Round in 2023
Pave Bank is a pioneering financial institution that offers a multi-asset and programmable banking platform designed to empower businesses globally. The bank connects to the international financial landscape, providing a comprehensive range of business banking products. These offerings include multi-currency operating accounts, global payment solutions, and treasury management services, all aimed at facilitating integrated banking for businesses. Through its innovative platform, Pave Bank enables companies to manage their financial operations more efficiently and effectively across different currencies and markets.
Jeeves is a fintech company founded in 2019 and headquartered in the United States, focused on providing financial solutions that empower businesses worldwide. The company is developing a comprehensive international fintech infrastructure that includes a global switching layer and the capability to manage corporate spending through various financial tools. Jeeves offers a platform that enables customers to open multi-currency accounts, issue corporate cards, and track expenses, facilitating cross-border payments and simplifying expense management for global teams. By integrating these features into a single platform, Jeeves aims to streamline financial operations for businesses operating in multiple countries.
Forge Global is a private securities marketplace that serves the complex and emerging needs of the private market ecosystem by forging new connections through its technology, data, and expertise. Founded in 2014, the firm empowers investors and shareholders by facilitating liquidity in the private markets. Forge is backed by top Silicon Valley investors and large, global institutions including Deutsche Börse, Temasek, Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas, FT Partners, Draper Associates, Peter Thiel, Munich Re Ventures, and LUN Partners Group.
Central Payment
Corporate Round in 2017
Central Payment Co., LLC, established in 2005 and headquartered in San Rafael, California, specializes in payment solutions. It offers a range of hardware and software products, including RiO, a comprehensive payment processing solution, and CPAY Mobile, a mobile payment solution. The company serves various sectors such as food and beverage, retail, hospitality, and professional services, providing tailored solutions for each. Central Payment also offers API-based payment technology and issuing solutions for fintech and embedded finance businesses through its Open*CP API Marketplace℠. It operates as a subsidiary of TSYS U.S. Holdings, Inc.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at
support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.