Emerge is a financial management tool for businesses. It is a digital-only banking option designed to help Kiwi businesses operate more quickly, economically, and efficiently.
Omnumi is a blockchain-based platform that specializes in digital asset and payment infrastructure, emphasizing identity and compliance. It is distinguished as the first platform to integrate digital identity into a fully compliant blockchain system, allowing users to control their digital assets effectively. By offering simple APIs and digital wallets, Omnumi facilitates the execution of financial disbursements. The platform aims to serve as a trusted intermediary for financial transactions, thereby building confidence among global, regional, and national banking networks and regulators in its operational integrity.
Figment Capital
Series B in 2021
Figment Networks Inc. is a leading blockchain infrastructure and software provider based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2018. The company develops and operates an open-source crypto network, focusing on enhancing community engagement through tools that facilitate understanding of network health and performance for informed staking decisions. Figment supports various crypto networks, including Tezos, Cosmos, Livepeer, and Horizen. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, such as enterprise-grade node and staking infrastructure, the Hubble Web 3 explorer, and DataHub developer APIs, aimed at simplifying the use, development, and governance of blockchains for token holders and developers alike. Additionally, Figment publishes open-source software and economic research to further benefit the blockchain community.
ModernTax
Seed Round in 2021
ModernTax is API platform that enables financial and fintech companies to access and verified IRS taxpayer records and (2) an employee financial benefits platform providing benefits teams with a comprehensive tool to automate taxable events. ModernTax answers the tax and accounting industry’s need for: 1. Connection between taxpayers and business providers 2. Accessibility of tax data and virtual tax filing services 3. Efficiency of processes for tax and accounting service providers
Blockdaemon
Series A in 2021
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in New York and Ireland, the company provides tools that allow users to manage nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed to be fully portable, enabling users to easily switch between networks and chains without the need for extensive configuration. The company also supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert dev-ops advice, facilitating smoother integration and deployment in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape.
Coinme
Venture Round in 2020
Coinme Inc. operates as a bitcoin exchange and ATM operator, providing a range of services that facilitate access to the digital currency economy. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company runs the largest licensed cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S., with a network of bitcoin ATMs available in 48 states. Through partnerships with Coinstar and MoneyGram, Coinme enables customers to buy and sell bitcoin using cash at thousands of physical locations. The company also offers a digital wallet, a proprietary API, and solutions for digital currency IRAs and 401(k)s. These services aim to simplify the process of engaging with digital currencies, allowing users to securely buy, sell, store, and manage their crypto assets while enhancing the existing financial infrastructure of its partners.
StandardC
Pre Seed Round in 2020
StandardC is a provider of compliance and business development solutions tailored for organizations seeking flexibility and innovation. Its modular platform streamlines processes across identity verification, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring, allowing businesses to adapt to evolving regulations without major operational disruptions. The platform integrates with popular CRMs and enterprise software, enhancing efficiency and manageability. A notable feature is StandardC's transparent pay-per-use pricing model, which facilitates access to advanced technology for companies of all sizes. Originally focused on the cannabis banking sector, StandardC has expanded its services to include lending, equipment finance, real estate, and specialty banking. The introduction of VerifyC™, an on-demand remote inspection module, allows users to assess locations and assets remotely, promoting transparency through features like geolocation and timestamping. This innovation helps businesses save time and reduce risks by providing accurate real-time data. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a dedication to agility and quality, StandardC aims to empower its clients to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment, providing tools for effective risk and compliance management.
Uphold, Inc. is a digital money platform that facilitates the buying, holding, sending, receiving, and exchanging of a wide range of currencies and commodities. Established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Uphold offers a cloud-based service that allows users to add funds via bank transfers, credit and debit cards, or cryptocurrencies. The platform supports transactions across 84 currencies, commodities, and equities, providing a secure and efficient means for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to manage their financial activities. Uphold features an innovative "Anything-to-Anything" trading experience, enabling users to trade directly between different asset classes while minimizing fees. The platform integrates blockchain technology and traditional banking systems, allowing for instant peer-to-peer transactions and spending through the Uphold debit MasterCard, which is available in over 150 countries.
Castle is a technology company that specializes in user account fraud detection and prevention for online businesses. It offers API-based solutions that enable businesses, regardless of size, to protect their customers' accounts from unauthorized access. Castle's platform tracks and analyzes user behavior in real-time, using a wide range of signals such as device fingerprints, keystroke dynamics, and browsing history. When suspicious activity is detected, both the business administrator and the account owner are promptly alerted, allowing for swift and appropriate action.
Payswiff
Seed Round in 2015
Payswiff is a prominent Indian fintech company offering comprehensive electronic payment solutions to enterprises, SMEs, banks, and mobile service operators across 12 countries, including regions in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company initially launched Paynear ONE, an omni-channel payment solution that facilitates in-store, online, and mobile transactions through various modes such as credit cards, debit cards, net banking, e-wallets, and UPI. In 2017, Payswiff expanded by acquiring Goswiff International and rebranding itself, while also becoming a licensed GST Suvidha Provider, offering streamlined tax filing services through its TaxnGo application. The company’s innovative approaches have supported the Indian government's push for a digital economy and have earned it recognition through multiple industry awards. With partnerships with over 50 banks globally and a presence in 11 countries, Payswiff continues to enhance payment processing for small and medium businesses, making transactions seamless and efficient.
DigitalPay
Seed Round in 2015
DigitalPay operates a software-as-a-service platform that enhances the speed, security, and convenience of digital payments for customers and vendors. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a gateway that allows users to securely send funds to their payees' preferred payment networks. The platform serves various industries, including travel, consumer rebates, legal services, and the contractor and freelance economy. By providing access to leading digital payment networks through a unified interface, DigitalPay enables real-time payments that lower operating costs, reduce the risk of fraud, and give recipients the flexibility to choose from multiple payment options.
Authy
Venture Round in 2014
Authy specializes in two-factor authentication solutions, offering a smartphone application for consumers, a REST API for developers, and a comprehensive authentication platform for enterprises. The service allows users and organizations to customize their security settings and rules, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access. Authy supports a wide range of applications, including popular platforms like Facebook, Gmail, and Dropbox, and provides various login verification methods, such as unique verification codes, text messages, and security questions. The company adheres to stringent compliance standards, including PCI, HIPAA, and FIPS 140, ensuring its services meet regulatory requirements across different regions. By integrating two-factor authentication into websites and applications, Authy helps organizations reduce security risks while improving user experience.
AirHelp
Venture Round in 2014
AirHelp is an organization dedicated to enhancing passenger rights and experiences worldwide by assisting travelers in obtaining compensation from airlines for flight cancellations, delays, and overbookings. The company streamlines the claims process by managing essential documentation and legal complexities, thus enabling passengers to assert their rights under relevant laws. In addition to flight compensation services, AirHelp offers subscription-based disruption coverage and parametric travel insurance products. Founded in 2013 by Greg Roodt, Henrik Zillmer, and Nicolas Michaelsen, AirHelp operates globally, providing support to millions of travelers in 18 languages, with offices located in major cities including Berlin, Barcelona, Gdansk, and Sao Paulo. The current CEO, Tomasz Pawliszyn, has led the company since January 2022.
chat.center
Seed Round in 2014
Chat Center is the best way to help customers or friends connect with you for Chat. Once you install the app you can claim a Chat Name. This name can be expressed as a URL. For example, the Chat Name for Chat Center Customer Care is http://chatcenter.me/cc. Anybody who clicks on the name is instantly in a chat with you. Because the name is a URL it can be shared anywhere. -- Businesses can put it on a web site to enable "Click to Chat" for customers. -- It can be placed in an email signature. -- Social Network members can place it in their profile to enable "Click to Chat" from the social network to the name owner. This works great on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Ello for example. -- Including it in blog posts or other web pages, -- Share it in Tweets or Instagram messages, -- Or just share it with customers, friends and family privately. Our vision is that every business and individual on earth can have a Chat Name that links to their iPhone, allowing each of us to be connected to each other through a simple name. This approach means that those trying to chat with you do not need to have the Chat Center App. All they need is the name or a link. Most Names are Free. However we do have Premium Names for $1.99 a month or $19.99 annually. These are short names and familiar names, including Brands and Trademarks, Places, Common Names. But we have gone one step further. We have made every mobile number on earth a Chat Address for outbound messaging. Chat Center imports your contacts from your address book into the app. From the very start, and with no effort, you can start a chat with any of your contacts for whom you already have a mobile number. They will reply to you right in chat center. This is Free outbound messaging. No SMS bills. By installing Chat Center on your iPhone or iPad you will get alerts and notifications for all inbound chats. Of course you can choose to answer or block any chat request.
3scale
Venture Round in 2013
3scale is an API management platform that facilitates the opening, securing, distribution, control, and monetization of application programming interfaces (APIs). It provides a robust and scalable solution that supports over 700 customer APIs, enabling organizations to efficiently distribute their data, content, or services across various devices and applications. The platform offers features such as access control, policy management, traffic monitoring, analytics, and billing management, allowing users to manage their API programs effectively. By separating the cloud management layer from traffic management components, 3scale enhances control and privacy while ensuring low latency and cost-effectiveness. Its clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, government entities, academic institutions, and startups. With offices in San Francisco and Barcelona, 3scale is committed to empowering businesses to unlock the potential of their APIs.
Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform that enables businesses to create customized payment solutions using open APIs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in London, Marqeta's platform allows users to build, issue, and manage digital, physical, and tokenized payment cards. The company provides a range of services including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, spend controls, and data analytics solutions. Marqeta serves various industries such as e-commerce, lending, on-demand services, and digital banking by offering flexible and scalable payment infrastructure. It is certified to operate in 40 countries globally.
Balanced
Venture Round in 2013
Balanced is the first payment system designed for marketplaces from the ground up. We provide a feature-rich, fully integrated api that allows marketplaces to charge cards, escrow funds, deposit next day via ACH direct, and collect their own marketplace fees.
Hailo Network
Series B in 2012
Hailo Network, established in 1947, is a global manufacturer and supplier of ladder systems, steps, and waste bins, renowned for its innovative products and safety features. The company, headquartered in Germany, operates in over 60 countries worldwide, distributing its products through a extensive network of retailers and wholesalers. Hailo's commitment to quality, safety, and innovation has positioned it as a leading provider in its industry.
EasyPost
Seed Round in 2012
EasyPost is a technology company that specializes in developing a shipping API designed to streamline logistics for eCommerce brands, fulfillment providers, and online marketplaces. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, EasyPost offers a comprehensive postage-as-a-service platform that allows users to purchase postage labels, check shipping rates, verify addresses, and track shipments across multiple carriers. The company's solutions cater to a diverse clientele, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large public companies. By simplifying the complexities of shipping logistics, EasyPost enhances the efficiency and affordability of shipping processes for its customers.