Nyca Partners

Nyca Partners LLC is a venture capital firm based in New York that specializes in investing in startups and early-stage companies within the financial technology sector. The firm focuses on areas such as merchant payment services, alternative credit networks, digital advice, and innovative solutions for enhancing financial services infrastructure. Nyca Partners typically invests between $10 million and $15 million in its portfolio companies, leveraging its extensive experience and connections in both finance and technology to support entrepreneurs in transforming the global financial system. The firm emphasizes collaborative partnerships, combining financial resources with expert guidance to help drive innovation in financial services.

Jasleen Kaur

Principal

Stephanie Khoo

Partner

Sol Lee

Principal

Max Liebeskind

Associate

Kevin P. Ryan

LP Advisor

Greta Sacre

Associate

David Sica

Partner

Jeremy Solomon

Partner

Isabel Steinhaus

Associate

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Sardine

Series B in 2022
FinTech, RegTech, Fraud Operating System

Forage

Series A in 2022
Forage is a third-party payment processor (TPP) and a pin provider that authenticates and processes EBT recipients and transactions. Forage makes it easier for grocers to accept SNAP EBT payments online. Forage guides merchants through the USDA application process and tech integration for merchants, taking most of the burden off retailers. Forage democratizes access to government benefits and helps underserved Americans easily access their benefits online. Forage works with multiple grocers and platforms such as Shopify and Flashfood to accept SNAP EBT payments online.

IMTC

Venture Round in 2022
IMTC is a SaaS-based enterprise fintech provider that is fundamentally changing the way asset and wealth management firms manage fixed income assets for their clients.

FIDEL API

Series B in 2022
Fidel Limited engages in developing application program interface (API) platform that connects developers to marketing services. The company develops card-linked API, which allows developers and retailers to create apps and connect banking cards with reward services. It manages all heavy lifting in the background and transactional data securely accessible through a single access point so that developer can create web and mobile applications using real-time payment data. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

RenoFi

Series A in 2022
RenoFi Loans use the after renovation value instead of your home's current value, enabling you to borrow the most money at the lowest rates. RenoFi is not a lender, rather we’ve partnered with lenders who offer RenoFi Loans. These lenders leverage RenoFi's technology platform to seamlessly offer RenoFi Loans.

Propel

Series B in 2022
Propel, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2014 that develops mobile software aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. Its primary product, FreshEBT, is a free smartphone application that enables users to manage their EBT benefits, check their balance, and organize grocery shopping while capitalizing on local deals. The app serves hundreds of thousands of users across the country, providing a practical tool for budgeting and food savings. Propel has gained recognition in major media outlets such as the New York Times, Bloomberg, and Forbes for its impact on financial management among underserved communities.

Sardine

Series A in 2022
FinTech, RegTech, Fraud Operating System

Addition Wealth

Seed Round in 2022
Addition Wealth is a financial wellness platform that aims to empower employees to make informed financial decisions. By leveraging technology, Addition Wealth offers a range of digital tools, online events, expert content, and direct access to financial professionals. The platform is designed to provide personalized financial guidance that is both inclusive and accessible to all employees. By partnering with innovative employers, Addition Wealth enhances the financial well-being of their workforce, enabling them to navigate their financial journeys more effectively. The services include financial education, customized tools, community events, guides, and dashboards, all aimed at fostering informed financial decision-making.

Tint.ai

Series A in 2022
Tint.ai provides a data intelligence platform that helps data scientists find the right external data to improve the performance of their artificial intelligence models. Its platform automates the steps required to get external data from vendors and evaluates it using machine learning. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Personetics

Private Equity Round in 2022
Personetics Technologies Ltd. specializes in customer interaction technology tailored for the financial services sector. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, with research and development facilities in Nazareth, Israel, and additional offices in Singapore and Tel Aviv, the company offers solutions such as Personetics Digital Banker, which enhances customer engagement through self-service capabilities across multiple channels, including web and mobile. Its Personetics Anywhere platform allows financial institutions to deliver personalized assistance via messaging applications. Additionally, the Self-Driving Finance engagement platform provides varying levels of guidance for retail, small business, and wealth management clients, improving customer experience while reducing operational costs for financial institutions. By utilizing a real-time analytics engine, Personetics enables banks to better understand customer intent and convert passive users into active participants in digital banking.

Gr4vy

Series A in 2022
Gr4vy, Inc. is a payment orchestration platform that provides businesses with comprehensive payment solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company specializes in streamlining the payments infrastructure through a centralized hub for reporting, monitoring, and management. Gr4vy's services aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of payment processing for businesses, allowing them to optimize their financial operations.

Zero Hash

Series D in 2022
Zero Hash, founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, provides a post-trade settlement utility designed to unify a fragmented market of various execution platforms. The company supports a diverse array of fiat and digital assets, allowing for the creation of any product pair. Additionally, Zero Hash incorporates on-chain settlement for digital assets, enabling independent verification of ownership through blockchain technology. This combination of features aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of digital asset transactions in the financial ecosystem.

CHAI

Series B in 2021
The Chai Corporation develops CHAI, a mobile payments application that allows consumers to pay for items online and get discounts by adding their bank account. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Tractiv

Seed Round in 2021
Fintech, Regtech, DLT, Ledger, Blockchain, Encryption, Obfuscation

Thought Machine

Series C in 2021
Thought Machine Group Limited is a fintech company based in London, UK, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing Vault, a cloud-native core banking platform designed to address the challenges faced by traditional banks that rely on outdated IT infrastructure. Vault operates in real time and automates data analytics and regulatory reporting, offering a range of services including smart contracts, customer data management, and integrations. The platform is built on a microservice API architecture, allowing banks to easily configure it to meet their specific needs. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, Thought Machine aims to facilitate innovation in the banking sector and improve customer service through modernized technology solutions.

Thoropass

Series B in 2021
Thoropass develops a compliance and information security platform that assists businesses in managing their compliance needs and obtaining necessary security certifications. The platform provides tools for storing, sharing, and managing the components of a business's compliance program. Thoropass reviews clients' policies and procedures, offering guidance on compliance steps, and organizes their system of record to align with specific compliance requirements. The service also promotes collaboration on vendor security assessments, enabling companies to achieve certifications more efficiently, close larger deals, and establish scalable security practices that can withstand audits. Based in New York, Thoropass aims to help growing businesses build trust in the marketplace through effective compliance management.

LÜK

Seed Round in 2021
LÜK operates an online talent marketplace specifically designed for the fashion and entertainment industries, connecting clients with a diverse array of professionals, including models, photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists. By aggregating top talent agencies into a single platform, LÜK simplifies the process of locating and booking creative talent for photo and video shoots, allowing brands to efficiently cast from multiple premium agencies. In addition to facilitating talent bookings, LÜK is evolving into a payments platform for the industry, addressing a significant pain point where talent agencies often wait 60 to 150 days for payment. By factoring the receivables of over 150 talent agencies within its network, LÜK ensures that these agencies receive same-day payouts, thereby enhancing cash flow and operational efficiency.

Qapita

Series A in 2021
Qapita Fintech Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in equity and transaction management for private companies and startups. Its primary offering is QapMap, a platform designed to facilitate the management of capitalization tables, equity ownership, and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Additionally, Qapita provides QapMatch Solutions, which aid in networking and structuring deals. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including private enterprises, legal counsels, employees, financial advisors, chartered accountants, and investors. Founded in 2019, Qapita also maintains an office in Hyderabad, India.

Zero Hash

Series C in 2021
Zero Hash, founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, provides a post-trade settlement utility designed to unify a fragmented market of various execution platforms. The company supports a diverse array of fiat and digital assets, allowing for the creation of any product pair. Additionally, Zero Hash incorporates on-chain settlement for digital assets, enabling independent verification of ownership through blockchain technology. This combination of features aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of digital asset transactions in the financial ecosystem.

Ribbon

Series C in 2021
Ribbon Home, Inc. operates an online real estate platform that facilitates the buying and selling of properties. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to make homeownership more accessible by allowing clients to purchase a new home before selling their existing one. This model provides homeowners with the flexibility and time needed to secure the best possible price for their current property. Ribbon collaborates with realtors in local markets, creating a supportive ecosystem that simplifies the home buying process and eliminates mortgage contingencies, thereby reducing stress for families looking to transition to their next home.

Peach Finance

Series A in 2021
Peach Finance, Inc. is a loan management platform headquartered in Oakland, California, that provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions for finance, legal, and operations teams. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in modern, end-to-end loan management and servicing software designed for lenders. The platform incorporates machine-learning algorithms that enhance repayment rates and ensure compliance, enabling organizations to launch credit instruments that reward customers. Peach Finance also offers a white-label website and tailored communications that align with a brand's identity. Additionally, the company provides tools for training, supervision, and success analysis, along with technology-driven oversight that promotes best practices in quality assurance and risk management.

SentiLink

Series B in 2021
SentiLink is a technology company that helps you detect and block synthetic identities. The company's technology links with fraudulent crime ring to detect and block synthetic identities by searching for statistical anomalies through real-time application programming interface and risk analyst tools, enabling business clients to identify fake people and other connected fraudulent applications to harm bottom line of the organizations.

Catch

Venture Round in 2021
Catch is a Boston-based company that designs a personal benefits platform aimed at freelancers, contractors, and workers without employer-sponsored benefits. Established in 2016, Catch provides a range of financial solutions, including tax withholding, retirement savings plans, health insurance, and student loan refinancing. The platform allows users to conduct benefit checkups, link bank accounts, and create personalized financial plans, helping individuals build a comprehensive safety net for their financial stability and security. By leveraging data-driven insights, Catch enables users to take control of their financial needs and manage their wealth effectively in an evolving work landscape.

Blooma

Series A in 2021
Blooma is a San Diego-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the lending industry. The firm offers a loan origination platform designed to streamline the loan processing workflow through data-driven intelligent asset scoring and insights into the deal pipeline. By utilizing AI automation and configurable workflows, Blooma enables lenders to enhance their decision-making capabilities while effectively managing risk. The platform aims to simplify and expedite the loan approval process, making it a cost-effective solution for financial institutions seeking to improve efficiency and scalability in their operations.

Trellis

Series A in 2021
Developer of fintech platform intended to make insurance easy for everyone, from consumers to partners to insurers. The company's platform provides a safe and easy way to share private insurance information and for developers to replace complex user journeys with personalized experiences, enabling clients to get suitable insurance at a proper price.

Informed

Series A in 2021
Informed helps banks accelerate their digital transformation with turn-key robotic process automation capable of performing real-time income verification, identity verification, residence verification, and insurance verification tasks. Banks use Informed to reduce their manual costs associated with reviewing documents, catch fraud, and cut down on errors when originating loans and opening accounts.

Railz

Series A in 2021
Railz Financial Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing a unified API for accessing data from major accounting software providers such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage. Founded in 2020, Railz enables lenders, financial institutions, accounting firms, and tech developers to obtain real-time financial data, analytics, insights, and reports on small business customers. This streamlined access facilitates the assessment of credit applications and the evaluation of a business's financial health. Railz's Data as a Service solution allows clients to integrate quickly and efficiently without the need to alter existing operations, technology infrastructure, or workflows. The platform is designed for rapid deployment, ensuring that users can access their customers' accounting information with minimal disruption and cost.

Gr4vy

Series A in 2021
Gr4vy, Inc. is a payment orchestration platform that provides businesses with comprehensive payment solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company specializes in streamlining the payments infrastructure through a centralized hub for reporting, monitoring, and management. Gr4vy's services aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of payment processing for businesses, allowing them to optimize their financial operations.

Tint.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Tint.ai provides a data intelligence platform that helps data scientists find the right external data to improve the performance of their artificial intelligence models. Its platform automates the steps required to get external data from vendors and evaluates it using machine learning. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Ethic

Series B in 2021
Ethic operates as a tech-driven asset manager that powers the creation of investment portfolios. It builds separately managed accounts (SMAs) optimized to track the market, align with one’s investment allocation, and outperform on a client’s chosen sustainability criteria. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Trace

Seed Round in 2021
Trace is a cloud platform for intelligent business spend management. We help finance teams get real-time spend visibility, close their books faster and more accurately, and empower their employees while reducing risk. Trace provides flexible purchase workflows built for how businesses spend today. We own the full lifecycle of the transaction from purchase request to payment and reconciliation. Trace was founded with a mission to improve the financial health of all businesses so their people can thrive. We've led Finance teams through hyper-growth, restructurings, and everything in between. We believe Finance teams are most effective when they collaborate with their colleagues and empower them to move fast and make smart decisions. We set out to change how budget-owners and employees experience working with Finance. We want our customers to be the most efficient, insightful, and helpful financial operators. Our team has deep expertise in a massive and fast-growing market. We've built and sold startups in the past, and have a big vision and long horizon for Trace. We want to build with great people above all else. We love beautifully simple products, work hard because we love what we do, and look out for each other like family. Our team is growing! Let’s work together to build the future of Finance.

Personetics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Personetics Technologies Ltd. specializes in customer interaction technology tailored for the financial services sector. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, with research and development facilities in Nazareth, Israel, and additional offices in Singapore and Tel Aviv, the company offers solutions such as Personetics Digital Banker, which enhances customer engagement through self-service capabilities across multiple channels, including web and mobile. Its Personetics Anywhere platform allows financial institutions to deliver personalized assistance via messaging applications. Additionally, the Self-Driving Finance engagement platform provides varying levels of guidance for retail, small business, and wealth management clients, improving customer experience while reducing operational costs for financial institutions. By utilizing a real-time analytics engine, Personetics enables banks to better understand customer intent and convert passive users into active participants in digital banking.

Built Technologies

Series C in 2021
Built Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based construction loan administration and draw management software designed to enhance risk management, productivity, and customer experience in the construction lending sector. The platform offers features such as file management, custom draw workflows, and integration capabilities, allowing lenders, borrowers, builders, developers, consultants, and inspectors to collaborate effectively. By digitizing the draw management process, Built reduces construction loan risks, increases loan profitability, and simplifies compliance for a diverse range of clients, including small, regional, and national lenders across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as DataFi, LLC before rebranding in 2015.

Axoni

Series B in 2021
Axoni is a New York-based technology firm focused on capital markets, specializing in distributed ledger solutions. Founded in 2013 by experts in distributed ledger technology and cryptography, Axoni serves major financial institutions and capital markets service providers. The company's offerings include the deployment of distributed ledger technology, custom smart contract development, and advanced analytics tools. Their software integrates traditional financial technologies with blockchain capabilities, providing market information and in-depth trend analysis. This comprehensive approach enables investment funders, exchange operators, and professional traders to enhance their systems for managing legal records, lifecycle events, and cash flow calculations.

Protego Trust Bank

Series A in 2021
Protego Trust Bank is a financial service company that offers regulated crypto services to institutional investors. The company provides clients comprehensive digital asset services including custody, trading, lending, and issuance - all within one vertically integrated partner. Protego Trush Bank was founded in 2017 and is based in Seattle, WA.

Syncapay

Private Equity Round in 2020
Syncapay, Inc. is a holding company based in Plano, Texas, specializing in the acquisition of high-growth payments companies with innovative technology and solutions. Through its subsidiary, daVinci Payments, Inc., Syncapay offers a range of digital payment solutions, including virtual prepaid cards, classic prepaid services, disbursement options, and real-time funding mechanisms. Established in 2017, Syncapay aims to leverage synergies among its portfolio companies, which include notable firms like Parago/Blackhawk and American Express, to enhance market share and accelerate growth in the payments sector. The company focuses on businesses that provide or facilitate payments to consumers, employees, or other enterprises in emerging markets globally. Its strategy includes acquiring financial technology innovators to create a collaborative ecosystem that enhances service delivery and operational efficiency.

OpenFin

Venture Round in 2020
OpenFin Inc. provides runtime technology solutions for financial desktops. Its solution enables web applications to pop-up windows, generate real-time desktop notifications, and communicate with other applications. The company serves financial services industries and banks in the United States and Europe. OpenFin Inc. was formerly known as Appoji Inc. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in London, United Kingdom

Modern Logic

Seed Round in 2020
Modern Logic builds a no-code rules engine to help fintech companies fight financial crime. Modern Logic helps companies tackle money laundering, fraud, and customer identity. It is building the logic and workflow tools companies need to fight financial crime, reduce risk, and make smart decisions about their customers. The company was founded in 2020.

Blooma

Seed Round in 2020
Blooma is a San Diego-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the lending industry. The firm offers a loan origination platform designed to streamline the loan processing workflow through data-driven intelligent asset scoring and insights into the deal pipeline. By utilizing AI automation and configurable workflows, Blooma enables lenders to enhance their decision-making capabilities while effectively managing risk. The platform aims to simplify and expedite the loan approval process, making it a cost-effective solution for financial institutions seeking to improve efficiency and scalability in their operations.

Jiko

Series A in 2020
Jiko Technologies, Inc., based in Oakland, California, is a fintech company that provides a unique debit card experience through its Jiko Solid product, which features no name or card number to enhance privacy and security. The company offers cash back on every transaction and provides single-use virtual cards, with no minimum balance requirements, making it an accessible option for consumers. Jiko's platform automatically invests users' funds in liquid US government-backed securities, such as treasury bills, while also serving as a financial portal for digital transactions. Founded in 2016, Jiko enables users to effectively manage their money by keeping track of their expenses and investments in a streamlined manner.
Transcend Street Solutions Inc. specializes in developing real-time global inventory and collateral management optimization technology aimed at the capital markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes global inventory optimization, digitized eligibility management, transfer pricing models, consolidated intraday margin optimization, and intraday liquidity management, along with regulatory reporting features. Serving a diverse clientele that includes prominent banks and financial institutions, Transcend is focused on addressing the complex regulatory and capital challenges within the industry. The firm employs over 75 professionals worldwide and provides its solutions through a user-friendly, software-as-a-service (SaaS) model or on-premises installations, positioning itself as a leader in collateral and liquidity management.

Thoropass

Series A in 2020
Thoropass develops a compliance and information security platform that assists businesses in managing their compliance needs and obtaining necessary security certifications. The platform provides tools for storing, sharing, and managing the components of a business's compliance program. Thoropass reviews clients' policies and procedures, offering guidance on compliance steps, and organizes their system of record to align with specific compliance requirements. The service also promotes collaboration on vendor security assessments, enabling companies to achieve certifications more efficiently, close larger deals, and establish scalable security practices that can withstand audits. Based in New York, Thoropass aims to help growing businesses build trust in the marketplace through effective compliance management.

Thought Machine

Series B in 2020
Thought Machine Group Limited is a fintech company based in London, UK, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing Vault, a cloud-native core banking platform designed to address the challenges faced by traditional banks that rely on outdated IT infrastructure. Vault operates in real time and automates data analytics and regulatory reporting, offering a range of services including smart contracts, customer data management, and integrations. The platform is built on a microservice API architecture, allowing banks to easily configure it to meet their specific needs. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, Thought Machine aims to facilitate innovation in the banking sector and improve customer service through modernized technology solutions.

Covr Financial Technologies

Convertible Note in 2020
Covr Financial Technologies, Inc. is a digitally enabled brokerage general agency that specializes in providing life, long-term care, and disability insurance solutions for financial institutions and their clients. Founded in 2016 and based in Boise, Idaho, Covr offers a range of digital platforms, including Covr Advisor for financial advisors, Covr Consumer for banks and credit unions to sell insurance online, and Covr Insights for managing in-force life insurance policies. The company serves over 24,000 financial advisors and approximately 13 million customers across 30 financial institutions, such as wealth management firms and credit unions. Covr's technology empowers financial professionals to address their clients' insurance needs effectively while facilitating direct access to products for consumers. The company has garnered the support of prominent venture capital firms and boasts an advisory board composed of notable leaders from the financial services sector.

Savi

Series A in 2020
Savi is a financial wellness platform focused on student loan management. It assists employees in understanding, optimizing, and repaying their student debt through technology. The platform provides a comprehensive comparison of repayment options, allowing users to explore various strategies for managing their loans. Additionally, Savi helps individuals discover potential loan forgiveness opportunities, facilitating a more informed approach to debt repayment. By streamlining the process and offering tailored solutions, Savi aims to empower users to save money and expedite their loan repayment journey.

Ladder

Series C in 2020
Ladder Financial Inc. operates an online platform that provides term life insurance services in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers instant, fully underwritten life insurance policies with competitive pricing and transparency, featuring no hidden fees. Ladder's model allows customers to adjust or cancel their coverage at any time, addressing the significant life insurance gap affecting underinsured families and communities. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a direct-to-consumer approach, Ladder aims to make life insurance more accessible and fair for its clients.

Nova Credit

Series B in 2020
Nova Credit Inc. is a credit reporting agency based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in assisting immigrant consumers. Founded in 2016, the company provides a unique service by translating international credit scores into U.S.-equivalent credit scores. This innovation allows newcomers to access credit in the United States, enabling them to apply for credit cards, loans, and housing without the need to establish a U.S. credit score from the ground up. Nova Credit aims to create a more inclusive financial landscape by facilitating cross-border credit reporting, thereby helping immigrants navigate their financial needs more effectively.

Peach Finance

Venture Round in 2019
Peach Finance, Inc. is a loan management platform headquartered in Oakland, California, that provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions for finance, legal, and operations teams. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in modern, end-to-end loan management and servicing software designed for lenders. The platform incorporates machine-learning algorithms that enhance repayment rates and ensure compliance, enabling organizations to launch credit instruments that reward customers. Peach Finance also offers a white-label website and tailored communications that align with a brand's identity. Additionally, the company provides tools for training, supervision, and success analysis, along with technology-driven oversight that promotes best practices in quality assurance and risk management.

Ribbon

Series B in 2019
Ribbon Home, Inc. operates an online real estate platform that facilitates the buying and selling of properties. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to make homeownership more accessible by allowing clients to purchase a new home before selling their existing one. This model provides homeowners with the flexibility and time needed to secure the best possible price for their current property. Ribbon collaborates with realtors in local markets, creating a supportive ecosystem that simplifies the home buying process and eliminates mortgage contingencies, thereby reducing stress for families looking to transition to their next home.

FIDEL API

Series A in 2019
Fidel Limited engages in developing application program interface (API) platform that connects developers to marketing services. The company develops card-linked API, which allows developers and retailers to create apps and connect banking cards with reward services. It manages all heavy lifting in the background and transactional data securely accessible through a single access point so that developer can create web and mobile applications using real-time payment data. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Thoropass

Seed Round in 2019
Thoropass develops a compliance and information security platform that assists businesses in managing their compliance needs and obtaining necessary security certifications. The platform provides tools for storing, sharing, and managing the components of a business's compliance program. Thoropass reviews clients' policies and procedures, offering guidance on compliance steps, and organizes their system of record to align with specific compliance requirements. The service also promotes collaboration on vendor security assessments, enabling companies to achieve certifications more efficiently, close larger deals, and establish scalable security practices that can withstand audits. Based in New York, Thoropass aims to help growing businesses build trust in the marketplace through effective compliance management.

Zendrive

Series B in 2019
Zendrive Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a mobile application designed to track various driving metrics, including speed, location, direction, and acceleration, using smartphone sensors. Founded in 2013 and initially known as Inner Circle Technologies, Zendrive focuses on enhancing road safety through data analytics. The company's platform employs artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze sensor data, delivering actionable insights related to driving behaviors such as speeding, hard braking, phone usage, and collision events. By leveraging this data, Zendrive aims to improve safety for passengers and drivers globally, offering behavioral coaching and incentives to encourage safer driving practices. As the transportation landscape shifts towards shared and on-demand services, Zendrive plays a crucial role in addressing the evolving safety needs within this context.

Acorns

Venture Round in 2019
Acorns is a finance company that allows individuals to round up purchases and automatically invest the change. It allows customers to automatically invest in a low-cost, diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds offered by some asset managers including Vanguard and BlackRock. Acorns was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Summit System

Seed Round in 2019
A stealth Company

Ethic

Series A in 2019
Ethic operates as a tech-driven asset manager that powers the creation of investment portfolios. It builds separately managed accounts (SMAs) optimized to track the market, align with one’s investment allocation, and outperform on a client’s chosen sustainability criteria. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Sheltr

Seed Round in 2019
Sheltr makes home maintenance effortless. Ongoing home maintenance is a huge frustration for today's homebuyers and it often goes neglected, resulting in expensive, reactive repairs. Our end-to-end solution helps homeowners reduce stress, spend less, and save time managing their homes. In addition to improving the end-customer's experience, we also help our partners, like home insurers, deepen customer engagement, develop new revenue streams, and mitigate risk.

Brigit

Series A in 2019
Brigit is a financial health app helping everyday Americans relieve stress today, start saving for tomorrow and permanently transform their financial futures by getting them on the path the better financial wellness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.

LeapYear Technologies

Series B in 2019
LeapYear Technologies, Inc. operates a platform designed to help organizations extract value from sensitive data while ensuring its security and privacy. The platform allows domain experts, data scientists, and partner organizations to develop automated machine learning applications and APIs that facilitate the use of confidential and regulated data sources. By implementing differential privacy, LeapYear ensures that data can be utilized for analysis and machine learning without exposing or compromising individual data points. The company collaborates with major players in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance to combine and analyze previously restricted data, enabling organizations to monetize these valuable assets effectively. Founded in 2014 and based in Berkeley, California, LeapYear Technologies was known as Shroudbase, Inc. prior to its name change in January 2015.

OvationCXM

Series B in 2019
OvationCXM is a technology support company based in Tiburon, California, with an additional office in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing comprehensive technical support services for businesses across the United States. The company offers 24/7 remote and onsite assistance in various areas, including business technology, network connectivity, and back office support. Its services encompass point-of-sale installations, network configuration, Ethernet cabling, managed routers, software training, and equipment repair. OvationCXM also features a support platform designed to streamline the activation, servicing, and management of technology products, utilizing data and artificial intelligence to predict potential issues and enhance the support experience. This focus on proactive problem-solving and efficient service aims to ensure that businesses receive timely assistance when needed.

Trellis

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of fintech platform intended to make insurance easy for everyone, from consumers to partners to insurers. The company's platform provides a safe and easy way to share private insurance information and for developers to replace complex user journeys with personalized experiences, enabling clients to get suitable insurance at a proper price.

Built Technologies

Series B in 2019
Built Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based construction loan administration and draw management software designed to enhance risk management, productivity, and customer experience in the construction lending sector. The platform offers features such as file management, custom draw workflows, and integration capabilities, allowing lenders, borrowers, builders, developers, consultants, and inspectors to collaborate effectively. By digitizing the draw management process, Built reduces construction loan risks, increases loan profitability, and simplifies compliance for a diverse range of clients, including small, regional, and national lenders across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as DataFi, LLC before rebranding in 2015.

Intrinio

Series A in 2019
Intrinio is a financial data company that offers platform consists of an application programming interface. Intrinio's mission is to help investors save money and make time so they can live more meaningful lives. We believe investors waste time on data collection, data entry, and data analysis because traditional financial data providers stifle innovation through high prices and restrictive technology. The Intrinio Fintech marketplace solves this problem by making financial data affordable and easy to access for developers, unleashing their creative potential to build the next generation of financial analytics products. Dozens of data feeds are currently available at disruptively low prices, providing data types such as FDIC bank data, real time IEX stock prices, fundamental US 10Q and 10K data, and insider transactions. Dozens of applications built with that data are also available, applications that free up investors to focus on what really matters- testing assumptions, conducting research, and generating insight. By uniting data providers, developers, and investors around a new model for financial innovation, the Intrinio Fintech marketplace promises to refocus the financial data industry on the developers and investors that make meaning out of data.

Polly

Series A in 2019
PollyEx, Inc. operates a loan trading platform specifically designed for mortgage capital markets. The platform connects buyers and sellers of mortgage loans, facilitating efficient loan sale transactions for mortgage lenders. By leveraging cloud-based technology and API integration, PollyEx enhances liquidity and automates various functions within the capital markets. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to improve loan sale execution and streamline the trading process in the mortgage industry.

SentiLink

Series A in 2019
SentiLink is a technology company that helps you detect and block synthetic identities. The company's technology links with fraudulent crime ring to detect and block synthetic identities by searching for statistical anomalies through real-time application programming interface and risk analyst tools, enabling business clients to identify fake people and other connected fraudulent applications to harm bottom line of the organizations.

SentiLink

Series A in 2019
SentiLink is a technology company that helps you detect and block synthetic identities. The company's technology links with fraudulent crime ring to detect and block synthetic identities by searching for statistical anomalies through real-time application programming interface and risk analyst tools, enabling business clients to identify fake people and other connected fraudulent applications to harm bottom line of the organizations.

Catch

Seed Round in 2019
Catch is a Boston-based company that designs a personal benefits platform aimed at freelancers, contractors, and workers without employer-sponsored benefits. Established in 2016, Catch provides a range of financial solutions, including tax withholding, retirement savings plans, health insurance, and student loan refinancing. The platform allows users to conduct benefit checkups, link bank accounts, and create personalized financial plans, helping individuals build a comprehensive safety net for their financial stability and security. By leveraging data-driven insights, Catch enables users to take control of their financial needs and manage their wealth effectively in an evolving work landscape.

Nala

Seed Round in 2019
NALA Incorporation Company Limited develops a mobile payments application that facilitates various financial transactions without the need for an internet connection. Founded in 2017 and based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, NALA's platform enables users to make bill payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and purchase cell phone minutes. The application enhances the mobile money experience by allowing users to execute transactions quickly and securely, while also providing features such as budgeting tools, transaction tracking, and multi-factor authentication. Additionally, NALA supports international payments for Africans globally, streamlining the process of sending and receiving money across different countries.

Propel

Series A in 2018
Propel, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2014 that develops mobile software aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. Its primary product, FreshEBT, is a free smartphone application that enables users to manage their EBT benefits, check their balance, and organize grocery shopping while capitalizing on local deals. The app serves hundreds of thousands of users across the country, providing a practical tool for budgeting and food savings. Propel has gained recognition in major media outlets such as the New York Times, Bloomberg, and Forbes for its impact on financial management among underserved communities.

Embroker

Series B in 2018
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago and Boston, the company utilizes an online platform that enables clients to buy, manage, and analyze their commercial insurance policies efficiently. This platform allows users to share, request, and track proof of coverage through digital certificates of insurance and provides tools for real-time claims tracking. Embroker offers a variety of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also facilitates peer comparison, helping clients benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with brokerage expertise, Embroker aims to simplify the insurance process and enhance value for its clients in the competitive property and casualty insurance market.

Level

Venture Round in 2018
Level, operating under the name Zero Financial, Inc., is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a modern mobile banking experience. The company's primary products include a mobile banking application, a debit card known as Zerocard, and a checking account called Zero Checking. The app provides users with real-time insights into their finances, displaying debit card purchases alongside other transactions to help manage their budgets effectively. Unlike traditional banking options, Zerocard combines the convenience of a debit card with the benefits of a credit card, offering users unlimited cash back rewards ranging from 1.0% to 3.0% on expenditures, as well as competitive annual interest rates on account balances. Level aims to eliminate common banking fees, striving to simplify personal finance management for its users.

Fluidly

Series A in 2018
Fluidly Limited, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in cash flow management and forecasting software. The company aims to transform how businesses manage their cash flow by employing data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Fluidly's innovative platform automates cash flow forecasting, allowing businesses to gain a detailed and accurate view of their financial future in a matter of minutes. This solution addresses the inefficiencies of traditional cash flow forecasting, which often relies on cumbersome spreadsheet models that are time-consuming and provide limited insights. By leveraging transaction data from accounting systems, Fluidly enables small and medium enterprises to make informed financial decisions, enhancing their ability to control cash flow, manage resources, and optimize growth opportunities.

PayRange

Convertible Note in 2018
PayRange Inc. develops mobile payment device for vending machines. The company offers BluKey, a dongle-like device when installed in the vending machine gets connected to PayRange, a mobile application and allows the user to swipe on the smartphone to make payment over Bluetooth. Its solution is used for vending, amusement, and laundry machines. PayRange Inc. was formerly known as VendNext Inc. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon with a location in San Jose, California.

Ribbon

Series A in 2018
Ribbon Home, Inc. operates an online real estate platform that facilitates the buying and selling of properties. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to make homeownership more accessible by allowing clients to purchase a new home before selling their existing one. This model provides homeowners with the flexibility and time needed to secure the best possible price for their current property. Ribbon collaborates with realtors in local markets, creating a supportive ecosystem that simplifies the home buying process and eliminates mortgage contingencies, thereby reducing stress for families looking to transition to their next home.

Ethic

Venture Round in 2018
Ethic operates as a tech-driven asset manager that powers the creation of investment portfolios. It builds separately managed accounts (SMAs) optimized to track the market, align with one’s investment allocation, and outperform on a client’s chosen sustainability criteria. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, United States.
Covr Financial Technologies, Inc. is a digitally enabled brokerage general agency that specializes in providing life, long-term care, and disability insurance solutions for financial institutions and their clients. Founded in 2016 and based in Boise, Idaho, Covr offers a range of digital platforms, including Covr Advisor for financial advisors, Covr Consumer for banks and credit unions to sell insurance online, and Covr Insights for managing in-force life insurance policies. The company serves over 24,000 financial advisors and approximately 13 million customers across 30 financial institutions, such as wealth management firms and credit unions. Covr's technology empowers financial professionals to address their clients' insurance needs effectively while facilitating direct access to products for consumers. The company has garnered the support of prominent venture capital firms and boasts an advisory board composed of notable leaders from the financial services sector.

Scratch

Venture Round in 2018
Scratch Services, LLC develops a proprietary loan accounting system, payments infrastructure, and borrower-facing web application which operates as a loan servicer that delivers a borrower-first experience and improves consumers' ability to understand, manage, and repay their loans and facilitates transformation of the service ecosystem for both borrowers and lenders. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

VGS

Series A in 2018
Very Good Security, Inc. is a data security platform that specializes in protecting sensitive and regulated information. Founded in 2015 by engineers with extensive experience in payments and security, the company offers a suite of solutions including VGS Vault, which ensures compliance during data vaulting and tokenization, and VGS Proxy, which facilitates intelligent tokenization and secure interactions with institutions across various sectors such as finance and healthcare. Additionally, VGS provides compliance services that support audit processes, employee training, and management of third-party auditors. The platform enables users to securely collect, analyze, and operate on sensitive data, ensuring privacy and preventing data breaches across mobile and web applications. Based in San Francisco, VGS aims to disrupt the fintech and data security landscapes by allowing users to engage with sensitive data without the associated liabilities of securing it.

Axoni

Series B in 2018
Axoni is a New York-based technology firm focused on capital markets, specializing in distributed ledger solutions. Founded in 2013 by experts in distributed ledger technology and cryptography, Axoni serves major financial institutions and capital markets service providers. The company's offerings include the deployment of distributed ledger technology, custom smart contract development, and advanced analytics tools. Their software integrates traditional financial technologies with blockchain capabilities, providing market information and in-depth trend analysis. This comprehensive approach enables investment funders, exchange operators, and professional traders to enhance their systems for managing legal records, lifecycle events, and cash flow calculations.

Migo

Series A in 2018
Migo operates a digital Credit-as-a-Service platform designed for banks, mobile operators, retailers, and payment processors, primarily in emerging markets. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a suite of tools, including APIs, frameworks, and consumer insights, enabling partners to develop innovative credit services. Migo's platform enhances traditional banking and payment card systems, allowing enterprises to extend credit to their customers effectively. Additionally, Migo offers an in-memory analytics service that processes large volumes of mobile data, helping mobile operators monetize their data and assisting financial institutions in reaching more clients. Its services include credit scoring based on mobile behavior, fraud detection, customer identity verification, and risk analysis, all aimed at improving financial access and security for consumers.

Skyline AI

Series A in 2018
Skyline AI Ltd develops an artificial intelligence based forecasting platform for the commercial real estate market. Its platform mines, synthesizes, and utilizes live data and helps in predicting future rent and disposition prices, identifying market trends, identifying properties with ideal risk-reward ratios, locating and exploiting market anomalies, and capturing arbitrage between asking price and market price. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

SigFig

Series E in 2018
SigFig Wealth Management, LLC is an investment advisory firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2007. The company focuses on making high-quality investment advice accessible and affordable for investors across various wealth levels. Utilizing a blend of design, data science, and technology, SigFig empowers investors with the necessary information and guidance to achieve their financial goals. It partners with prominent financial institutions to enhance investment management for both investors and advisors. SigFig's enterprise technology enables partners to quickly bring solutions to market in a secure and compliant manner. The company is supported by a range of financial institutions and venture capital firms, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and client satisfaction.

Canopy

Series B in 2018
Canopy develops an online tax workflow management software that manages the tax workflow of tax practitioners. It is designed to streamline tax resolution for tax professionals. The company's platform provides cloud-based practice management and tax resolution software to thousands of accounting professionals nationwide. The modern, easy-to-use software cuts out tax practice busywork, enabling efficient client experience and brings all the different tools a practitioner needs under one roof.

CommonBond

Series D in 2018
CommonBond, Inc. provides online lending services to students to pay for higher education in the United States. It refinances and finances undergraduate and graduate student loans, parent PLUS loans, and MBA student loans. The company enables students to gain access to fixed and variable rate student loan products for refinancing existing student loans after graduation or to finance an MBA while in school; and offers SmartSave, a product that enables customers to move the monthly savings from their student loan refinancing into a compound wealth generating cash account. In addition, it enables businesses to manage their student loan debt of its employees. CommonBond, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

EverC

Corporate Round in 2018
EverC provides cyber intelligence that enables acquiring banks and payment service providers to manage merchant-based fraud and cyber risk. The startup company uses artificial intelligence to look into its client’s portfolios and identify links with potential criminals using its cyber intelligence capabilities. It is engaged in providing a range of solutions that give acquirers and payment service providers with the necessary relevant information to check ongoing and newly boarded merchants while guiding them through the process of managing online risk, detecting transaction launderers, hidden transaction tunnels, and fraud detection. EverC's products include MerchantView for detecting online money laundering and MarketView for keeping marketplaces clean from illegal products. Founded in 2008 by Ron Teicher, Noam Rabinovich, and Raz Abramov, the firm is headquartered in New York, New York.

Amino

Seed Round in 2018
Amino is a payments company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing solutions for the online advertising industry. Founded in 2017, Amino leverages blockchain technology to enhance transparency and combat fraud within digital advertising. Its key products include Amino Lens, which validates entities in the media supply chain and tracks ads, impressions, and expenditures, and Amino Pay, which offers marketers control over the supply chain using smart contract technology to enforce vendor agreements. The company serves a diverse clientele, including brands, agencies, publishers, and adtech firms, aiming to make the advertising ecosystem more transparent and cost-effective. Formerly known as Curren-C, Inc., Amino's name change in July 2017 reflects its commitment to transforming online advertising through innovative payment solutions.

Brigit

Venture Round in 2018
Brigit is a financial health app helping everyday Americans relieve stress today, start saving for tomorrow and permanently transform their financial futures by getting them on the path the better financial wellness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.

Roofstock

Series C in 2018
Roofstock, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates investment in leased single-family rental homes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company provides investors with access to independently certified properties, complete with research, analytics, and market insights. This platform allows users to evaluate properties based on their investment potential and cash flow without the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Roofstock aims to simplify the real estate investment process by enabling clients to treat their property investments similarly to stock portfolios, emphasizing asset allocation. The marketplace also assists sellers in marketing tenant-occupied properties, minimizing income loss and tenant disruption.

Ladder

Series B in 2018
Ladder Financial Inc. operates an online platform that provides term life insurance services in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers instant, fully underwritten life insurance policies with competitive pricing and transparency, featuring no hidden fees. Ladder's model allows customers to adjust or cancel their coverage at any time, addressing the significant life insurance gap affecting underinsured families and communities. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a direct-to-consumer approach, Ladder aims to make life insurance more accessible and fair for its clients.

PayRange

Venture Round in 2017
PayRange Inc. develops mobile payment device for vending machines. The company offers BluKey, a dongle-like device when installed in the vending machine gets connected to PayRange, a mobile application and allows the user to swipe on the smartphone to make payment over Bluetooth. Its solution is used for vending, amusement, and laundry machines. PayRange Inc. was formerly known as VendNext Inc. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon with a location in San Jose, California.

Built Technologies

Series A in 2017
Built Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based construction loan administration and draw management software designed to enhance risk management, productivity, and customer experience in the construction lending sector. The platform offers features such as file management, custom draw workflows, and integration capabilities, allowing lenders, borrowers, builders, developers, consultants, and inspectors to collaborate effectively. By digitizing the draw management process, Built reduces construction loan risks, increases loan profitability, and simplifies compliance for a diverse range of clients, including small, regional, and national lenders across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as DataFi, LLC before rebranding in 2015.