Azos is an insurtech company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, specializing in innovative life insurance products tailored for the Brazilian market. Founded by Rafael Cló, Bernardo Ribeiro, and Renato Farias, Azos has developed an online insurance platform that delivers personalized services to its customers. The platform features life insurance options that include coverage for coronavirus, with a one-month grace period, as well as comprehensive protection against all forms of natural and accidental death without late fees. By offering straightforward pricing and flexible terms, Azos aims to empower individuals to effectively plan for their financial future.
Surus is a California-based financial services provider that operates as a licensed and regulated financial institution. The company specializes in institutional-grade asset management, custody, and compliance, focusing on innovative solutions for the future of finance. Currently, Surus is operating in stealth mode, indicating a commitment to developing its offerings without public exposure.
Akua is a technology company specializing in payment processing solutions for businesses in Latin America. It operates an "acquiring-as-a-service" platform that provides secure, efficient, and scalable payment processing services. The platform enables businesses to accept card payments using a single application programming interface, offering advanced transaction processing, fraud prevention, regional integration, data analytics, and comprehensive reporting features. Akua aims to address the challenges posed by the dominance of outdated systems and limited adoption of new payment technologies in the region's acquiring card payment markets.
Fintoc is a technology company that provides an API enabling online businesses to accept instant payments directly from customers' bank accounts. Founded in March 2020 by Cristóbal Griffero and Lukas Zorich, the company is based in Santiago, Chile. Fintoc's interface facilitates payment processing and supports recurring charges from any bank account. Additionally, it offers integration tools for consumer payments, personal finance management, Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, and credit granting, allowing financial institutions to efficiently connect their customers with banking services.
Parcha AI
Seed Round in 2023
Parcha is an AI-powered enterprise software that enables businesses to automate their scale compliance and operations.
Lightblocks
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Web 3.0 infrastructure startup
Truora, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform specializing in background checks and identity theft detection. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil, Truora aims to simplify and automate digital interactions. Its platform utilizes advanced technologies such as optical character recognition for document validation, face recognition for real-time user verification, and identity management to streamline Know Your Customer processes. Truora serves a diverse clientele that includes national and international retailers, banks, human resource firms, startups, and marketplaces, helping them reduce risk and validate relationships with users, customers, employees, and suppliers.
Kamino
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kamino is a financial management software company that specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for medium-sized businesses in Brazil. The platform integrates embedded B2B payment functionalities, offering a proprietary banking solution and corporate credit card services. In addition, it seamlessly connects with leading local banks and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, allowing businesses to effectively manage and control their expenditures. Kamino's platform features automatic invoice capture, data extraction, approval workflows, and payment processing, all within a single cloud-based system. By providing real-time data access, it empowers financial managers to make informed decisions and securely process payments through a stringent approval framework. The platform also streamlines accounts payable and reconciliation processes, ultimately saving businesses significant time and resources.
Chipper
Seed Round in 2022
Chipper, Inc. is a student loan management application that assists users in analyzing, managing, and repaying their student debt. The platform aims to lower payments, qualify for loan forgiveness, and expedite debt repayment for its users. Founded in 2017 in Austin, Texas, Chipper focuses on creating modern financial solutions for a generation facing significant challenges related to student debt. The company strives to empower students by providing tools that simplify their financial management and enhance their ability to navigate the complexities of student loans.
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.
ScanPay
Seed Round in 2022
ScanPay is used to accept payments from customers using a smartphone. They allow their users to collect digital payments, get payouts instantly, and create professional invoices. They offer multiple payment options to customers to accept payments without a card reader.
Azos is an insurtech company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, specializing in innovative life insurance products tailored for the Brazilian market. Founded by Rafael Cló, Bernardo Ribeiro, and Renato Farias, Azos has developed an online insurance platform that delivers personalized services to its customers. The platform features life insurance options that include coverage for coronavirus, with a one-month grace period, as well as comprehensive protection against all forms of natural and accidental death without late fees. By offering straightforward pricing and flexible terms, Azos aims to empower individuals to effectively plan for their financial future.
Groww is a Bengaluru-based investment platform founded in 2017 by Lalit Keshre, Harsh Jain, Neeraj Singh, and Ishan Bansal. It offers users direct access to invest in mutual funds, gold, and US stocks via its simplified, paperless interface. The platform leverages data science to provide insights and facilitate systematic investment planning, making it accessible for new investors. Additionally, Groww allows users to apply for personal loans and pay bills through their application.
Noh is a pioneering neobank in Latin America that caters specifically to modern couples, transforming their interactions with money and each other. Launched in April 2022, the company introduced Brazil's first shared card, which allows simultaneous debiting from two accounts, fostering a sense of co-ownership without the complications of additional accounts or dependents. Noh's platform features a shared digital wallet that enables users to make payments through various methods, including bank slips, Pix, or a Noh prepaid Visa card. Additionally, the app facilitates automatic bill-splitting, allowing couples to pay shared expenses easily and invest together. Noh aims to promote equality in relationships through seamless shared payments.
TrustLayer
Series A in 2021
TrustLayer is an insurtech solutions company that specializes in automating the verification of insurance and compliance documents through the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. By leveraging robotic process automation tools, TrustLayer aims to eliminate error-prone manual processes, streamline workflows, and enhance insurance compliance for its clients. The company's platform enables real-time tracking and verification of insurance certificates and other essential business documents, making it particularly valuable for organizations in industries such as construction and property management. TrustLayer's technology facilitates increased vendor compliance and supports multiple use cases, significantly reducing organizational risk and operational friction between businesses.
Guideline
Series E in 2021
Guideline, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in automating retirement plan administration and compliance for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Portland, Maine, Guideline offers an online platform for 401(k) planning that integrates a participant's entire financial ecosystem. The company's services include plan design and setup, participant enrollment and education, administration and recordkeeping, compliance and reporting, as well as investment management. Guideline distinguishes itself by providing a straightforward pricing model based on a flat fee per participant, rather than the traditional asset-based fee structure. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the retirement planning process for growing businesses and enhance employees' ability to optimize their retirement savings.
Embed Financial Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
Embed provides modern securities execution, clearing, settlement, and custody APIs for fintechs, broker-dealers, RIAs, banks, and trust companies.
Groww is a Bengaluru-based investment platform founded in 2017 by Lalit Keshre, Harsh Jain, Neeraj Singh, and Ishan Bansal. It offers users direct access to invest in mutual funds, gold, and US stocks via its simplified, paperless interface. The platform leverages data science to provide insights and facilitate systematic investment planning, making it accessible for new investors. Additionally, Groww allows users to apply for personal loans and pay bills through their application.
Ease is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2012 by Courtney Guertin and David A. Reid, dedicated to modernizing and personalizing the employee experience. The company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies benefits enrollment, HR management, and payroll processes for businesses. Ease provides a single solution for setting up and managing benefits, onboarding new hires, ensuring compliance, and offering employees a unified destination for all their human resources information. With over 70,000 businesses trusting Ease for online enrollment and HR services, the company has been recognized for its growth and popularity in the industry.
TrustLayer
Seed Round in 2021
TrustLayer is an insurtech solutions company that specializes in automating the verification of insurance and compliance documents through the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. By leveraging robotic process automation tools, TrustLayer aims to eliminate error-prone manual processes, streamline workflows, and enhance insurance compliance for its clients. The company's platform enables real-time tracking and verification of insurance certificates and other essential business documents, making it particularly valuable for organizations in industries such as construction and property management. TrustLayer's technology facilitates increased vendor compliance and supports multiple use cases, significantly reducing organizational risk and operational friction between businesses.
Paceline
Seed Round in 2020
Paceline is bringing together the worlds of health & wellness and financial services to change the nature of preventive health in society. We’re building a best-in-class fitness rewards platform and innovative financial ecosystem, powered by physical activity, with the goal of helping people live longer, healthier, and better lives.
Azos is an insurtech company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, specializing in innovative life insurance products tailored for the Brazilian market. Founded by Rafael Cló, Bernardo Ribeiro, and Renato Farias, Azos has developed an online insurance platform that delivers personalized services to its customers. The platform features life insurance options that include coverage for coronavirus, with a one-month grace period, as well as comprehensive protection against all forms of natural and accidental death without late fees. By offering straightforward pricing and flexible terms, Azos aims to empower individuals to effectively plan for their financial future.
Groww is a Bengaluru-based investment platform founded in 2017 by Lalit Keshre, Harsh Jain, Neeraj Singh, and Ishan Bansal. It offers users direct access to invest in mutual funds, gold, and US stocks via its simplified, paperless interface. The platform leverages data science to provide insights and facilitate systematic investment planning, making it accessible for new investors. Additionally, Groww allows users to apply for personal loans and pay bills through their application.
Tierra
Venture Round in 2020
Tierra operates a geographic data insights platform focused on analyzing security data to address issues of crime and violence in Latin America. By integrating governmental and corporate data, the company processes extensive datasets to provide valuable insights that help businesses and governments make informed decisions regarding safety. Tierra's platform enables clients to evaluate and manage risks associated with crime and violence at specific locations, thereby enhancing their understanding of the socio-economic impacts of these issues.
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.
Guideline
Series D in 2020
Guideline, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in automating retirement plan administration and compliance for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Portland, Maine, Guideline offers an online platform for 401(k) planning that integrates a participant's entire financial ecosystem. The company's services include plan design and setup, participant enrollment and education, administration and recordkeeping, compliance and reporting, as well as investment management. Guideline distinguishes itself by providing a straightforward pricing model based on a flat fee per participant, rather than the traditional asset-based fee structure. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the retirement planning process for growing businesses and enhance employees' ability to optimize their retirement savings.
Huddl Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, operates in the artificial intelligence sector. The company's primary business is developing a mobile application that employs AI technology to facilitate real-time sharing of text messages during meetings, enhancing productivity and engagement among users.
Hippo Insurance
Series E in 2020
Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider that aims to redefine homeowner protection through a comprehensive approach. The company utilizes real-time data and smart home technology to create an integrated home protection platform designed to alleviate the concerns associated with homeownership. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, Hippo offers its insurance products to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners across 37 states. The company covers a wide range of assets, including electronics, home offices, and appliances, while also providing unique coverage options for water backup and service lines. Hippo operates through various segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from its Insurance-as-a-Service platform, which supports third-party managing general agents. As a licensed property casualty insurance agent, Hippo collaborates with multiple insurance companies to underwrite its products.
Steady removes barriers to earn through its income intelligence that supports over 3 million hourly, 1099 and mixed-earners in earning more, an average of over $5,500 per year. Steady's view of income also applies its technology for purposes of income measurement that fills the wage data gap for public and private sector entities that service this worker population in areas such as the administration of public sector benefits. Steady was founded in 2017.
Better.co.uk
Funding Round in 2020
Trussle Lab Ltd, based in London, operates as an online mortgage broker, specializing in providing mortgage advice to first-time buyers and homeowners. Established in 2015, Trussle aims to simplify the mortgage process by moving it online, significantly reducing the time, hassle, and costs typically associated with securing a mortgage. The service is free for customers, with Trussle earning fees from lenders once a mortgage is successfully completed. As a trading style of Trussle Lab Ltd, the company is an appointed representative of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Utilizing automation and mortgage monitoring, Trussle effectively compares and tracks various mortgage products to help borrowers secure the most suitable deals for financing their homes.
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.
Drum is a gig economy platform that aims to enhance the lives of millions by facilitating the creation and management of sales forces for businesses. Launched in 2019, it allows companies to establish a sales presence more efficiently than traditional advertising methods. In addition to supporting businesses, Drum provides a comprehensive platform for creators, enabling them to engage with their followers and monetize their content. The platform offers in-app analytics that help creators sell both digital and physical products directly through their profiles, allowing them to focus on their creative endeavors while managing their sales effectively.
Kasisto, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a conversational platform designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers KAI, a digital experience platform that enables the creation of branded virtual assistants and chatbots. These intelligent solutions facilitate personalized customer interactions across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, messaging platforms, and voice-enabled devices. Kasisto's offerings include KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user engagement; KAI Business Banking, providing immediate access to essential financial information and services; and KAI Investment Management, which assists customers in understanding their financial goals and needs. The company also supports clients through services such as planning, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement, thereby enhancing customer experiences in the financial sector.
ChargeAfter
Series A in 2019
ChargeAfter Ltd is a financing platform founded in 2017, headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York, New York. The company specializes in connecting retailers with multiple lenders to provide consumers with personalized, responsible financing options at the point of sale. Its platform utilizes a data-driven decisioning engine to streamline the approval process, enabling merchants to deliver relevant financing offers based on individual credit profiles. ChargeAfter's solution allows retailers to implement financing options quickly across both online and in-store channels, enhancing customer experiences while improving conversion rates and average order value. The platform also features an easy-to-use merchant dashboard, detailed transaction reporting, and options for white-label integration, thereby supporting lenders in expanding their reach within new retail markets.
Conekta is a company that specializes in creating an online payment platform aimed at enhancing the security and efficiency of banking processes. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Conekta's platform integrates application programming interfaces to facilitate both online and offline payment transactions. This technology enables financial institutions to analyze transaction behavior, helping to identify and mitigate fraudulent activities. Additionally, Conekta's services are designed to be PCI-DSS certified, ensuring that banking and financial information is encrypted and safeguarded. By providing a secure environment for processing payments through various methods such as cards, cash, or bank transfers, Conekta allows businesses to accept payments simply and safely.
Ease is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2012 by Courtney Guertin and David A. Reid, dedicated to modernizing and personalizing the employee experience. The company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies benefits enrollment, HR management, and payroll processes for businesses. Ease provides a single solution for setting up and managing benefits, onboarding new hires, ensuring compliance, and offering employees a unified destination for all their human resources information. With over 70,000 businesses trusting Ease for online enrollment and HR services, the company has been recognized for its growth and popularity in the industry.
Datasine is a company that specializes in enhancing creative marketing through artificial intelligence and data insights. It has developed a personality data platform that helps businesses build meaningful relationships with their customers. By analyzing psychometric and biographical data, Datasine creates detailed behavioral and risk profiles for each customer. This approach provides enterprises with actionable insights that can significantly improve their customer experience. The company's innovative use of AI allows for the combination of creative strategies with data-driven analysis, enabling businesses to understand what works, what does not, and how to optimize their marketing efforts effectively.
Groww is a Bengaluru-based investment platform founded in 2017 by Lalit Keshre, Harsh Jain, Neeraj Singh, and Ishan Bansal. It offers users direct access to invest in mutual funds, gold, and US stocks via its simplified, paperless interface. The platform leverages data science to provide insights and facilitate systematic investment planning, making it accessible for new investors. Additionally, Groww allows users to apply for personal loans and pay bills through their application.
Grabango is a technology company that specializes in checkout-free shopping solutions for the retail industry, focusing on grocery and convenience stores. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, Grabango utilizes advanced computer vision and machine learning to enhance the shopping experience. Its system employs cameras and shelf sensors to track items as customers select them, automatically adding them to a virtual basket. Shoppers can then use a registered payment method through the Grabango app to complete their purchases without waiting in line. After leaving the store, customers receive a digital receipt on their phones. Grabango's technology is designed to retrofit existing retail spaces, allowing large-scale retailers to implement checkout-free shopping while ensuring high accuracy in real-world environments. The company prioritizes customer privacy by anonymizing data and does not use facial recognition technology.
Guideline
Series C in 2018
Guideline, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in automating retirement plan administration and compliance for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Portland, Maine, Guideline offers an online platform for 401(k) planning that integrates a participant's entire financial ecosystem. The company's services include plan design and setup, participant enrollment and education, administration and recordkeeping, compliance and reporting, as well as investment management. Guideline distinguishes itself by providing a straightforward pricing model based on a flat fee per participant, rather than the traditional asset-based fee structure. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the retirement planning process for growing businesses and enhance employees' ability to optimize their retirement savings.
Charlie Finance
Series A in 2018
Charlie Finance Co. is a financial services company established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing a text message application designed to simplify personal finance for users. By monitoring transactions, the application identifies opportunities for savings, helps reduce expenses, and provides insights into spending habits. Additionally, it alerts users to significant financial matters, enabling them to manage their finances more effectively and reduce debt. Through its innovative approach, Charlie Finance aims to assist ordinary Americans in achieving greater financial stability and peace of mind.
Steady removes barriers to earn through its income intelligence that supports over 3 million hourly, 1099 and mixed-earners in earning more, an average of over $5,500 per year. Steady's view of income also applies its technology for purposes of income measurement that fills the wage data gap for public and private sector entities that service this worker population in areas such as the administration of public sector benefits. Steady was founded in 2017.
Better.co.uk
Series B in 2018
Trussle Lab Ltd, based in London, operates as an online mortgage broker, specializing in providing mortgage advice to first-time buyers and homeowners. Established in 2015, Trussle aims to simplify the mortgage process by moving it online, significantly reducing the time, hassle, and costs typically associated with securing a mortgage. The service is free for customers, with Trussle earning fees from lenders once a mortgage is successfully completed. As a trading style of Trussle Lab Ltd, the company is an appointed representative of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Utilizing automation and mortgage monitoring, Trussle effectively compares and tracks various mortgage products to help borrowers secure the most suitable deals for financing their homes.
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.
Outpatient App
Seed Round in 2018
Outpatient App is a digital health platform that focuses on medical task management and care coordination for families, healthcare professionals, health systems, and military medical services. It offers features such as scheduling, messaging, task assignments, and automatic notifications, all within a user-friendly interface. The platform is designed to be private, secure, and HIPAA compliant, ensuring accessibility from any mobile device or desktop globally. Initially aimed at families, Outpatient App has expanded its customer base to include large health systems and military medical services, such as the US Air Force. The app streamlines medical operations and enhances communication, ultimately improving efficiency and personalized care in diverse healthcare environments.
Kasisto, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a conversational platform designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers KAI, a digital experience platform that enables the creation of branded virtual assistants and chatbots. These intelligent solutions facilitate personalized customer interactions across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, messaging platforms, and voice-enabled devices. Kasisto's offerings include KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user engagement; KAI Business Banking, providing immediate access to essential financial information and services; and KAI Investment Management, which assists customers in understanding their financial goals and needs. The company also supports clients through services such as planning, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement, thereby enhancing customer experiences in the financial sector.
Taulia, established in 2009, is a global FinTech company specializing in supply chain management and financing software. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices worldwide, Taulia offers AI-driven solutions for both buyers and suppliers. For buyers, Taulia provides dynamic discounting, supply chain finance, cash forecasting, invoice automation, and supplier management tools. For suppliers, it offers early payment, electronic invoicing, and self-service platforms. Taulia's cloud-based solutions enable businesses to transform every invoice into a revenue opportunity, streamline e-invoicing, and empower suppliers, ultimately enhancing working capital management. The company has a strategic alliance with KPMG.
TravelBank
Series B in 2017
TravelBank is a comprehensive business travel and expense management platform serving over 20,000 companies. It empowers businesses to control their travel programs effectively, achieving an average reduction of 30% in travel spend. The platform enhances employee satisfaction through its intuitive design and travel rewards program. Companies can easily create and implement custom travel policies, setting a baseline for travel expenditures. TravelBank offers round-the-clock concierge-level support via phone, email, or chat, ensuring continuous assistance from an in-house customer success team.
Ease is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2012 by Courtney Guertin and David A. Reid, dedicated to modernizing and personalizing the employee experience. The company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies benefits enrollment, HR management, and payroll processes for businesses. Ease provides a single solution for setting up and managing benefits, onboarding new hires, ensuring compliance, and offering employees a unified destination for all their human resources information. With over 70,000 businesses trusting Ease for online enrollment and HR services, the company has been recognized for its growth and popularity in the industry.
Kasisto, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a conversational platform designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers KAI, a digital experience platform that enables the creation of branded virtual assistants and chatbots. These intelligent solutions facilitate personalized customer interactions across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, messaging platforms, and voice-enabled devices. Kasisto's offerings include KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user engagement; KAI Business Banking, providing immediate access to essential financial information and services; and KAI Investment Management, which assists customers in understanding their financial goals and needs. The company also supports clients through services such as planning, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement, thereby enhancing customer experiences in the financial sector.
Hippo Insurance
Series A in 2016
Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider that aims to redefine homeowner protection through a comprehensive approach. The company utilizes real-time data and smart home technology to create an integrated home protection platform designed to alleviate the concerns associated with homeownership. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, Hippo offers its insurance products to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners across 37 states. The company covers a wide range of assets, including electronics, home offices, and appliances, while also providing unique coverage options for water backup and service lines. Hippo operates through various segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from its Insurance-as-a-Service platform, which supports third-party managing general agents. As a licensed property casualty insurance agent, Hippo collaborates with multiple insurance companies to underwrite its products.
Hixme is an insurtech company that provides a platform for mid-market businesses to transition from traditional group health insurance plans to individual health insurance options, offering potential savings of 10-20% on healthcare costs. The company's platform facilitates the integration of medical insurance with supplemental coverage and financial features, such as bill settlement and gap financing. This approach allows employees and their families to select personalized insurance coverage that they can own, addressing the need for customized health benefits in a climate of rising healthcare expenses. Hixme is supported by notable investors, including Kleiner Perkins and Transamerica Ventures.
Brave Software
Seed Round in 2016
Brave Software Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, develops internet security software with a focus on enhancing browsing speed and safety for users. The company offers a privacy-oriented web browser that blocks invasive advertisements and online trackers while providing a streamlined browsing experience. Brave aims to transform the online advertising ecosystem through a blockchain-based digital advertising platform that utilizes micropayments and a novel revenue-sharing model. This approach enables content creators to increase their revenue share and offers users a less cluttered web experience. Ultimately, Brave Software seeks to create a safer and more efficient online environment that benefits users, publishers, and advertisers alike.
Guideline
Series A in 2016
Guideline, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in automating retirement plan administration and compliance for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Portland, Maine, Guideline offers an online platform for 401(k) planning that integrates a participant's entire financial ecosystem. The company's services include plan design and setup, participant enrollment and education, administration and recordkeeping, compliance and reporting, as well as investment management. Guideline distinguishes itself by providing a straightforward pricing model based on a flat fee per participant, rather than the traditional asset-based fee structure. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the retirement planning process for growing businesses and enhance employees' ability to optimize their retirement savings.
Modal is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in digital commerce solutions for the automotive industry. Founded in 2015, Modal develops platforms that streamline the car-buying process, making it seamless and frictionless. Their primary product, also named Modal, allows auto dealers and brands to integrate digital transactions directly into their existing websites and showrooms. This transparent transaction layer fits into a merchant's current experience, providing an interactive window for focused interactions while maintaining orientation within the original interface. The company is backed by notable investors and employs leaders from top technology companies, aiming to redefine auto ownership through innovative commerce, design, and technology expertise.
Civic Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Civic Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2015, that specializes in consumer identity theft protection and online identity fraud reduction services. The company develops a blockchain-based ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses to control and protect their identities. Civic offers secure identity verification and payment solutions through mobile applications compatible with both iOS and Android platforms. Their innovative technology focuses on enabling users to manage their personal information securely and conveniently, while also facilitating the transition between traditional currencies and cryptocurrencies. Civic aims to revolutionize identity management by providing a user-friendly interface and compliance features that meet the security requirements of partners engaged in blockchain technology.
Earnest Operations LLC is a financial services company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. Founded in 2013, the company aims to simplify the loan process for responsible borrowers by utilizing advanced technology that evaluates more than just credit scores, incorporating factors such as education, savings habits, and career paths. Earnest offers a range of private student loans, including options for undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law school, as well as personal loans for purposes like credit card consolidation, home improvement, and weddings. Since its inception, Earnest has expanded significantly, distributing nearly $2 billion in student loans by 2017. In that year, it was acquired by Navient Corporation, which maintains Earnest as a distinct brand while providing operational support. The company serves clients in 45 states and the District of Columbia, providing an online platform for loan management and customer service.
Prosper Marketplace
Series D in 2015
Prosper Marketplace Inc. is a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2005. The company facilitates connections between individuals seeking consumer loans and those willing to invest in these loans, including both individuals and institutions. Prosper’s platform offers a range of fixed-rate, amortizing, and unsecured personal loans, all characterized by transparency, low fees, and no prepayment penalties. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables borrowers to access affordable loans while providing investors with the opportunity to earn competitive returns. The marketplace aims to create financial benefits for both borrowers and investors in a straightforward and efficient manner.
Coinbase Global
Series C in 2015
Coinbase Global, established in 2012, operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company facilitates transactions, buying, selling, and storage of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin for both consumers and merchants. Coinbase offers a range of products including Coinbase.com, a user-friendly platform for bitcoin transactions, a global digital asset exchange, merchant tools, and custodial services. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point into the cryptocurrency economy.
Personal Capital
Series D in 2014
Personal Capital Corporation is a digital wealth management company that offers financial advisory services and innovative software solutions to help individuals manage their finances effectively. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, the company provides tools that allow users to monitor income, spending, and investment performance in one place. Its services include wealth management, personalized financial planning, risk assessments, and investment checkup tools. With a user base exceeding 2.5 million customers, Personal Capital combines advanced technology with expert guidance from registered investment advisors to deliver customized financial strategies aligned with clients' goals. Originally known as SafeCorp Financial Corp., the company rebranded to Personal Capital in June 2010, reflecting its commitment to enhancing personal financial management through technology.
DocuSign, Inc., established in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in cloud-based software for digital agreement processes. The company's core offering, DocuSign Agreement Cloud, enables businesses to automate and manage the entire agreement lifecycle, from preparation to execution and acting on agreements. This suite includes e-signature solutions, workflow automation, AI-driven insights, and industry-specific tools. DocuSign serves a wide range of sectors, from financial services to real estate, and caters to enterprises, small businesses, and individuals. The company also operates DocuSign Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, investing in and partnering with startups innovating around the agreement process.
Taulia, established in 2009, is a global FinTech company specializing in supply chain management and financing software. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices worldwide, Taulia offers AI-driven solutions for both buyers and suppliers. For buyers, Taulia provides dynamic discounting, supply chain finance, cash forecasting, invoice automation, and supplier management tools. For suppliers, it offers early payment, electronic invoicing, and self-service platforms. Taulia's cloud-based solutions enable businesses to transform every invoice into a revenue opportunity, streamline e-invoicing, and empower suppliers, ultimately enhancing working capital management. The company has a strategic alliance with KPMG.
Aura Financial Corporation, established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, operates as a technology-driven community development financial institution. It specializes in providing fair, affordable loans to working families in America, with a mission to build financially healthy low-income communities. Aura uses proprietary scoring algorithms to assess and approve credit applications, offering free credit scores and personalized expense management guidance to borrowers. This enables the underbanked and unbanked to access loans in a simplified manner.