QED Fund V

QED Fund V, managed by QED Investors, is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Alexandria, Virginia. Established in 2008, it focuses on investing in high-growth companies primarily within the fintech sector, including mortgage technology, real estate technology, software, and financial services. The firm targets its investments across various regions, including Latin America, the United States, and the United Kingdom. QED Investors is dedicated to supporting its portfolio companies by providing both capital and operational expertise, fostering a close partnership that emphasizes the importance of information in driving business success. The fund aims to nurture innovative startups that leverage technology to enhance competitive advantage in the financial services landscape.

Tommy Blanchard

COO

Laura Bock

Partner

Ciara Burnham

Partner

Matt Burton

Partner

Bill Cilluffo

Partner & Head of Early Stage Investments

Adams Conrad

Principal

Ana Cristina Gadala-Maria

Principal

Amias Gerety

Partner

Melissa Ho

Principal

Jamie Loving

Chief Financial Officer

Cole Lundquist

Principal

Greg Mazanec

Partner

Lauren Morton

Partner

Mike Packer

Partner

Sandeep Patil

Partner

Alexandra Piedrahita

Principal

Chuckie Reddy

Partner

Miles Reidy

Partner

Matt Risley

Partner

Yusuf Özdalga

Partner

Past deals in South America

Solfácil

Series C in 2022
Solfácil purpose is to allow all people to invest in solar. We are the first solar investment platform in Brazil. We are a fintech with a innovative loan that allows consumers to switch their monthly cost with electricity into a great investment in a solar system. Consumers benefit from zero downpayment, up to 30% immediate savings, 20+ years of free electricity and ability to produce and consume clean energy.

Morado

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Morado. is the next generation B2B marketplace for beauty shops.

Melonn

Series A in 2022
Developer of a fulfillment company intended to help businesses manage inventory and orders. The company's platform connects users with online stores and offers real-time synchronization of inventories with a warehousing facility to increase the speed of packaging and delivery, enabling sellers to offer same-day delivery to their customers and increase revenue.

Cobre

Series A in 2022
Cobre is powering companies to become workplace banks with private label technology that will give low wage employees access to financial products

Betterfly

Series C in 2022
Betterfly is a wellbeing and insurance platform based in Santiago, Chile, that focuses on enhancing health and wellness in organizations while fostering community impact. Established in 2018, Betterfly incentivizes employees to adopt healthier lifestyles by rewarding positive habits with life insurance coverage that increases over time. Additionally, the platform converts each healthy activity into a charitable donation, thus linking personal wellbeing with social responsibility. This innovative model not only promotes individual health but also contributes to addressing social issues, making it a purpose-driven solution for both employers and employees.

Creditas

Series F in 2022
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

BHub

Series A in 2021
BHub is a full back-office SaaS for startups & SMEs. Our purpose is to unburden entrepreneurs, allowing them to focus on their core business, while BHub deals with all the rest. We currently offer bookkeeping, CFO service, legal and HR for startups & SMEs. Our platform offer a chat-based UX combined with accurate financial reports and error free bookkeeping, enabling businesses to reduce time, cost, and labor associated with traditional outsourced bookkeeping practices.

Plug

Seed Round in 2021
Plug is an API to accept payments with multiple payment providers. Plug gives digital businesses access to multiple payments services through a single integration, and the ability to change between them on a transaction-to-transaction basis without writing code.

Pomelo

Series A in 2021
Pomelo is building a fintech-as-a-service platform for Latin America.

HUNTY

Seed Round in 2021
HUNTY is a platform that help people find jobs by connecting them with world class mentors who prepare them for the job search process. And people only pay when they get hired.

Hash

Series C in 2021
Any company that wants to offer payment services faces numerous regulatory and technological barriers in Brazil. Through Hash, any B2B company can offer its customers payments services by eliminating these initial issues with our white-label platform, reducing the initial investment and operating costs by up to 95%. João Miranda is the founder and CEO of the company. He was part of the initial team at Pagar.me, fintech acquired by Stone, and served as a software engineer and large account manager.

BHub

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BHub is a full back-office SaaS for startups & SMEs. Our purpose is to unburden entrepreneurs, allowing them to focus on their core business, while BHub deals with all the rest. We currently offer bookkeeping, CFO service, legal and HR for startups & SMEs. Our platform offer a chat-based UX combined with accurate financial reports and error free bookkeeping, enabling businesses to reduce time, cost, and labor associated with traditional outsourced bookkeeping practices.

Cora

Series B in 2021
Cora is a digital bank based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on serving self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Currently in closed beta, the company plans to launch a free mobile account exclusively for SMEs. Cora aims to simplify financial management for entrepreneurs by offering a modern platform that reduces bureaucracy and repetitive tasks commonly associated with daily financial activities. In addition to the mobile account, Cora intends to develop a suite of payment solutions, credit products, and financial management tools to further support its clients. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora seeks to provide affordable and accessible financial services tailored to the needs of smaller businesses.

Solfácil

Series B in 2021
Solfácil purpose is to allow all people to invest in solar. We are the first solar investment platform in Brazil. We are a fintech with a innovative loan that allows consumers to switch their monthly cost with electricity into a great investment in a solar system. Consumers benefit from zero downpayment, up to 30% immediate savings, 20+ years of free electricity and ability to produce and consume clean energy.

Betterfly

Series B in 2021
Betterfly is a wellbeing and insurance platform based in Santiago, Chile, that focuses on enhancing health and wellness in organizations while fostering community impact. Established in 2018, Betterfly incentivizes employees to adopt healthier lifestyles by rewarding positive habits with life insurance coverage that increases over time. Additionally, the platform converts each healthy activity into a charitable donation, thus linking personal wellbeing with social responsibility. This innovative model not only promotes individual health but also contributes to addressing social issues, making it a purpose-driven solution for both employers and employees.

Escale

Series C in 2021
Escale is a technology marketing and sales company. It is displacing the traditional outsourced agency & outsourced sales model, which has misaligned incentives, fails at leveraging data across online-to-offline conversion funnels and creates sub-par customer experiences. Via Escale's platform, it acquires customers for major B2C brands, managing the entire marketing and sales funnel from demand generation online through closing the final sales with our in-house performance sales center. It is paid 100% in a commission model for each customer it acquires and all marketing spend comes from its own investment to ensure they are truly aligned for performance and have full control over their own decisions. Escale was founded by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond in 2013; and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Pomelo

Seed Round in 2021
Pomelo is building a fintech-as-a-service platform for Latin America.

Pomelo

Seed Round in 2021
Pomelo is building a fintech-as-a-service platform for Latin America.

Warren Brasil

Series C in 2021
Warren is an investment platform that simplifies finances and transforms the habit of investing in something easy, transparent, and efficient. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Hash

Series B in 2021
Any company that wants to offer payment services faces numerous regulatory and technological barriers in Brazil. Through Hash, any B2B company can offer its customers payments services by eliminating these initial issues with our white-label platform, reducing the initial investment and operating costs by up to 95%. João Miranda is the founder and CEO of the company. He was part of the initial team at Pagar.me, fintech acquired by Stone, and served as a software engineer and large account manager.

Cora

Series A in 2021
Cora is a digital bank based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on serving self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Currently in closed beta, the company plans to launch a free mobile account exclusively for SMEs. Cora aims to simplify financial management for entrepreneurs by offering a modern platform that reduces bureaucracy and repetitive tasks commonly associated with daily financial activities. In addition to the mobile account, Cora intends to develop a suite of payment solutions, credit products, and financial management tools to further support its clients. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora seeks to provide affordable and accessible financial services tailored to the needs of smaller businesses.

Loft

Series D in 2021
Loft Holdings Ltd operates Loft, a digital platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of residential real estate in Brazil. Established in 2018 and headquartered in São Paulo, Loft serves as the country's first transactional marketplace for this sector. It enables users to sell their apartments, receive offers, exchange properties, and purchase from a curated selection of listings. The platform utilizes proprietary transaction data and a comprehensive digital workflow to modernize the homebuying experience, aligning it with contemporary e-commerce practices. Additionally, Loft collaborates with individuals, brokers, and publicly listed real estate investment trusts to facilitate transactions, while also integrating various related services to enhance customer experience.

Betterfly

Series A in 2020
Betterfly is a wellbeing and insurance platform based in Santiago, Chile, that focuses on enhancing health and wellness in organizations while fostering community impact. Established in 2018, Betterfly incentivizes employees to adopt healthier lifestyles by rewarding positive habits with life insurance coverage that increases over time. Additionally, the platform converts each healthy activity into a charitable donation, thus linking personal wellbeing with social responsibility. This innovative model not only promotes individual health but also contributes to addressing social issues, making it a purpose-driven solution for both employers and employees.

Warren Brasil

Series B in 2020
Warren is an investment platform that simplifies finances and transforms the habit of investing in something easy, transparent, and efficient. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Loft

Series C in 2020
Loft Holdings Ltd operates Loft, a digital platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of residential real estate in Brazil. Established in 2018 and headquartered in São Paulo, Loft serves as the country's first transactional marketplace for this sector. It enables users to sell their apartments, receive offers, exchange properties, and purchase from a curated selection of listings. The platform utilizes proprietary transaction data and a comprehensive digital workflow to modernize the homebuying experience, aligning it with contemporary e-commerce practices. Additionally, Loft collaborates with individuals, brokers, and publicly listed real estate investment trusts to facilitate transactions, while also integrating various related services to enhance customer experience.

Pitzi

Series D in 2019
Pitzi is the leading Brazilian insurtech, using cutting edge CX design and an innovative supply chain to transform how Brazilians interact with insurance products. Pitzi powers many of the largest smartphone insurance programs in Brazil in partnership with leading insurance companies, protecting more than 1 million Brazilian consumers. Pitzi is backed by top venture investors including Thrive Capital, Kaszek Ventures, QED and DCM Ventures, and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Xerpa

Series B in 2019
Xerpa Ltd. is a technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2015 by Paulo Ahagon and Nicholas Reise. The company specializes in developing cloud-based solutions for human resource management, payroll, and benefits administration. One of its key offerings, Sherpa, allows businesses to efficiently record and manage documents and data related to employee leaves, absenteeism, and benefits. By automating these processes, Xerpa aims to streamline HR operations and reduce manual tasks, such as ordering prints and creating registration forms. Through its innovative technology, Xerpa is committed to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of human resource management for its clients.

Loft

Series B in 2019
Loft Holdings Ltd operates Loft, a digital platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of residential real estate in Brazil. Established in 2018 and headquartered in São Paulo, Loft serves as the country's first transactional marketplace for this sector. It enables users to sell their apartments, receive offers, exchange properties, and purchase from a curated selection of listings. The platform utilizes proprietary transaction data and a comprehensive digital workflow to modernize the homebuying experience, aligning it with contemporary e-commerce practices. Additionally, Loft collaborates with individuals, brokers, and publicly listed real estate investment trusts to facilitate transactions, while also integrating various related services to enhance customer experience.

Escale

Series C in 2019
Escale is a technology marketing and sales company. It is displacing the traditional outsourced agency & outsourced sales model, which has misaligned incentives, fails at leveraging data across online-to-offline conversion funnels and creates sub-par customer experiences. Via Escale's platform, it acquires customers for major B2C brands, managing the entire marketing and sales funnel from demand generation online through closing the final sales with our in-house performance sales center. It is paid 100% in a commission model for each customer it acquires and all marketing spend comes from its own investment to ensure they are truly aligned for performance and have full control over their own decisions. Escale was founded by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond in 2013; and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Agilis

Series A in 2019
Agilis is a financial services company that intends to disrupt the asset-backed secured lending in Argentina by becoming the leading online lending platform. By putting a property as a backup of the loan, lenders can finance at a lower rate and a much longer term than with a personal loan.

QuintoAndar

Series C in 2018
QuintoAndar Serviços Imobiliários Ltda. is a Brazilian company that offers online services for property rental and sales, aiming to simplify the process for both landlords and renters. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in São Paulo, the company has expanded its presence with offices in multiple cities across Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Brasilia, among others. QuintoAndar leverages advanced practices and tools to enhance the rental experience, focusing on providing a streamlined and user-friendly platform. The company is known for its informal work environment and horizontal hierarchy, emphasizing autonomy and efficiency in decision-making. Through its innovative approach, QuintoAndar seeks to positively impact the lives of its customers by making real estate transactions more accessible and efficient.

Zinobe

Series A in 2018
Zinobe has operated in Colombia since 2012 and develops online financial products for the consumer and small business sectors. The company is focused on using technology to provide the highest level of customer experience and has developed a data centric credit model to help target underserved markets in Colombia. Zinobe is backed by firms such as QED Investors, a U.S. based venture capital firm specializing in disruptive financial services companies in the U.S., U.K. and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.zinobe.com, www.lineru.com.

Nubank

Series E in 2018
Nubank issues, administrate, processes, and transfers payments related to post-paid credit cards and equity investment in other entities. It serves clients in Brazil. The company launched its proprietary loyalty rewards program ("Nubank Rewards"), as well as a digital account ("NuConta") that is already used by more than 17 million people. In Cristina Junqueira, David Velez, and Edward Wible founded EO2 Solucoes de Pagamento on May 6, 2013 that became Nubank in on June 25, 2013. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Creditas

Series C in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Guiabolso

Series D in 2017
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

Guiabolso

Series D in 2017
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

Creditas

Series B in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Nubank

Series D in 2016
Nubank issues, administrate, processes, and transfers payments related to post-paid credit cards and equity investment in other entities. It serves clients in Brazil. The company launched its proprietary loyalty rewards program ("Nubank Rewards"), as well as a digital account ("NuConta") that is already used by more than 17 million people. In Cristina Junqueira, David Velez, and Edward Wible founded EO2 Solucoes de Pagamento on May 6, 2013 that became Nubank in on June 25, 2013. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Creditas

Series A in 2016
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Guiabolso

Series C in 2016
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

Guiabolso

Series B in 2015
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

Creditas

Series A in 2015
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Nubank

Series B in 2015
Nubank issues, administrate, processes, and transfers payments related to post-paid credit cards and equity investment in other entities. It serves clients in Brazil. The company launched its proprietary loyalty rewards program ("Nubank Rewards"), as well as a digital account ("NuConta") that is already used by more than 17 million people. In Cristina Junqueira, David Velez, and Edward Wible founded EO2 Solucoes de Pagamento on May 6, 2013 that became Nubank in on June 25, 2013. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Remitly

Series B in 2015
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.

Nubank

Series A in 2014
Nubank issues, administrate, processes, and transfers payments related to post-paid credit cards and equity investment in other entities. It serves clients in Brazil. The company launched its proprietary loyalty rewards program ("Nubank Rewards"), as well as a digital account ("NuConta") that is already used by more than 17 million people. In Cristina Junqueira, David Velez, and Edward Wible founded EO2 Solucoes de Pagamento on May 6, 2013 that became Nubank in on June 25, 2013. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Remitly

Series A in 2014
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.

MediaMath

Series B in 2011
MediaMath, Inc. is a provider of digital advertising media and data management technology solutions for advertisers globally. The company's TerminalOne platform facilitates the activation of data, automates execution, and optimizes advertising interactions across various addressable media. Additionally, MediaMath offers an Omnichannel programmatic marketing platform that enhances personalized customer engagement, accesses media at scale, and utilizes machine learning for measurement and optimization. Beyond technology, MediaMath provides professional services in programmatic strategy, analytics, technology support, and advertising operations, as well as training and certification programs in digital marketing. Founded in 2007, MediaMath is headquartered in New York City and operates additional offices in various locations, including California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and India.

Red Ventures

Venture Round in 2010
Over the last twenty years, Red Ventures has built a portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, Red Ventures builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, Red Ventures has 3,000 employees in 10 cities across the US, as well as in the UK and Brazil. Red Ventures owns and operates several large digital brands including Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com.

MediaMath

Venture Round in 2009
MediaMath, Inc. is a provider of digital advertising media and data management technology solutions for advertisers globally. The company's TerminalOne platform facilitates the activation of data, automates execution, and optimizes advertising interactions across various addressable media. Additionally, MediaMath offers an Omnichannel programmatic marketing platform that enhances personalized customer engagement, accesses media at scale, and utilizes machine learning for measurement and optimization. Beyond technology, MediaMath provides professional services in programmatic strategy, analytics, technology support, and advertising operations, as well as training and certification programs in digital marketing. Founded in 2007, MediaMath is headquartered in New York City and operates additional offices in various locations, including California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and India.

MediaMath

Series A in 2008
MediaMath, Inc. is a provider of digital advertising media and data management technology solutions for advertisers globally. The company's TerminalOne platform facilitates the activation of data, automates execution, and optimizes advertising interactions across various addressable media. Additionally, MediaMath offers an Omnichannel programmatic marketing platform that enhances personalized customer engagement, accesses media at scale, and utilizes machine learning for measurement and optimization. Beyond technology, MediaMath provides professional services in programmatic strategy, analytics, technology support, and advertising operations, as well as training and certification programs in digital marketing. Founded in 2007, MediaMath is headquartered in New York City and operates additional offices in various locations, including California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and India.