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 Series A

Rain

Series A in 2023
Rain Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2019. The company focuses on enhancing employees' financial health by providing a voluntary benefit that allows workers to access their earned wages instantly through its Rain Instant Pay application. This application integrates with TSheets to track employee shift data, enabling users to withdraw portions of their earnings before the scheduled payday. If employees opt not to withdraw funds, they receive their full pay on payday as usual. The app also includes features such as a checking account option with overdraft protection, notifications for upcoming bills, and tools for saving and budgeting. Rain's services are provided at no cost to employers, making it an appealing option for businesses looking to support their workforce's financial well-being.

Shop Circle

Series A in 2022
Shop Circle is a one-stop shop providing everything e-commerce brands need to scale their stores.

Zubale

Series A in 2022
We empower brands and retailers to compete by providing technology to crowdsource work

Milo

Series A in 2022
Milo Credit, LLC is a financial technology company based in Miami, Florida, specializing in home equity loans for international customers in the United States. Founded in 2018, Milo offers a range of loan products, including new purchase, refinance, and cash-out loans for various property types such as condos, single-family residences, townhouses, and commercial properties. The company aims to transform the way global consumers access credit by providing an efficient online platform that enables rapid loan processing, often closing loans within days. With a commitment to solving real financial challenges, Milo has established itself as a leading solution for global consumers seeking home credit.

Wander

Series A in 2022
Building the infrastructure to experience the world, join the waitlist on wander.com

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

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.

Shakepay

Series A in 2022
Shakepay Inc. is a technology company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers financial applications aimed at helping users build wealth through digital currencies. Founded in 2015, Shakepay enables Canadians to buy and sell Bitcoin and facilitates peer-to-peer payments among users. Additionally, the company provides a VISA debit card that allows cardholders to load and spend Bitcoin for various transactions, including point of sale purchases, ATM withdrawals, and online orders. Through its mobile app, Shakepay aims to simplify the process of engaging with cryptocurrency for its users.

Fairplay

Series A in 2022
Fairplay is a performance-based financing platform that supports and helps e-Commerce companies to grow by advancing revenue for marketing spend. It offers funding in exchange for a steady share of revenues until the capital is paid back plus a flat fee. Fairplay was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Mexico City.

Azibo

Series A in 2022
Azibo is a financial services platform based in Reno, Nevada, that caters to the needs of small real estate owners. Founded in 2018, Azibo offers a comprehensive digital banking solution designed to streamline property management tasks. The platform enables users to collect applications, screen tenants, generate and e-sign leases, manage rent collection, and handle accounting and financial reporting. Additionally, it simplifies maintenance management and facilitates banking and bill payments. By automating these processes, Azibo enhances operational efficiency and reduces the administrative burden associated with managing rental properties.

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.

Atomic

Series A in 2021
Atomic is a personalized investment management service API that lets companies offer their end-users a disciplined way to invest with them.

Pomelo

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

Fraction

Series A in 2021
Fraction is a technology-based lending platform focused on making residential real estate more affordable, flexible and liquid.

CommonStock

Series A in 2021
CommonStock is an online platform that facilitates collaborative investing and trading among users, allowing them to engage with friends, family, classmates, or colleagues. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the platform enables users to link their brokerage accounts, share investment holdings, and receive real-time alerts about trading activities. Users can copy each other's trades, invest together in varying amounts, and compete to track performance, fostering a community-driven approach to investment decision-making. CommonStock's services are accessible for free on the web and through an iPhone application, with plans for an Android version in development.

Mynd

Venture Round in 2021
Mynd is a property management platform that simplifies rental management services for property owners. The platform provides real-time insights into rental income, vacancies, and maintenance requests, allowing users to efficiently manage their properties from anywhere. Through its mobile app, Mynd offers up-to-date performance data, enabling landlords to track rent payments, approve expenses, and stay informed about local market trends. The company's focus on leveraging technology and data aims to enhance the overall management experience and maximize returns for property owners. Mynd is headquartered in the East Bay of San Francisco and is dedicated to providing unparalleled service to its clients.

Reserve Trust

Series A in 2021
The Reserve Trust Company, founded in 2016 and based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, specializes in custody management and escrow payment services. It offers accounts tailored for various sectors, including E-commerce, business-to-business transactions, crowdfunding, digital assets, import and export, and supply chain management. The company's innovative product, TRUST ENGINE, facilitates the secure transfer of funds and allows users to generate detailed online reports. Reserve Trust serves a diverse clientele, including public and private companies, public entities, foundations, endowments, families, and individuals. With an additional office in Washington DC, Reserve Trust is committed to evolving its financial payment software to meet the changing regulatory and market landscapes, enabling businesses to develop effective products and services.

Wildfire Systems

Series A in 2021
Wildfire is on a mission to reward organic commerce everywhere. We help companies monetize their users with white-label cash back and coupon services. Wildfire makes it easy for our partners’ users to save money and earn cash back from their favorite apps and websites.

Rest Less

Series A in 2021
Rest Less is a social enterprise startup offering jobs, volunteering and guidance for the over 50s. The online platform offers fulfilling opportunities to work, volunteer or find a new career path.

GetGround

Series A in 2021
GetGround is a platform to buy properties with a focus on helping their clients make the most of their money. They incorporate separate UK companies to hold each property. Adept at navigating the intricacies of today's financial world, they ensure your investment property works for you. Wherever you are, they bring together the right network, ideas and opportunities to achieve your goals. This laser focused approach draws on a wide range of specialist services and partners. They design creative solutions to allow you to protect and build your property portfolio.

Proper

Series A in 2021
Proper Technologies, Inc. provides automated accounting and bookkeeping services specifically tailored for the property industry. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its offerings. Proper's solutions are designed to assist property managers, property owners, and asset managers in expanding their portfolios while streamlining financial operations. By employing advanced technology and insights from experienced financial specialists, Proper enables clients to minimize the time accountants spend on routine tasks, allowing them to focus on strategic growth and operational efficiency.

Refyne

Series A in 2021
Refyne partners with organisations to extend on-demand Earned Wage Access (EWA) to their employees. We believe employers play a crucial role in their staff’s financial literacy plan, and providing employees access to their real-time earned salary promotes a stress-free and productive workforce. Refyne’s one-stop platform enables your employee base to build financial resilience and nurture a favourable work culture. With our plug and play technology, employees can see and withdraw their earned salary instead of opting exploitative payday loans or other high-interest credit schemes.

Capchase

Series A in 2021
Capchase Inc. is an online platform that assists Software as a Service (SaaS) companies in accessing cash from their accounts receivable. By leveraging proprietary underwriting algorithms, Capchase evaluates the quality of future monthly payment contracts and offers a line of debt to finance operational growth. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a targeted financial solution that enables SaaS businesses to unlock capital tied up in their receivables.

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.

Wayflyer

Series A in 2021
Wayflyer is a revenue-based financing platform for eCommerce brands.

Collective

Series A in 2021
Collective operates as an online back-office platform designed for self-employed people. Its technology and a team of trusted advisors give its members the freedom to focus on what matters by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services, and access to a thriving community- all in one platform. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Collective

Series A in 2021
Collective operates as an online back-office platform designed for self-employed people. Its technology and a team of trusted advisors give its members the freedom to focus on what matters by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services, and access to a thriving community- all in one platform. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Spinwheel

Series A in 2021
Spinwheel is a fintech platform focused on assisting Americans in managing and repaying their student debt more effectively. The company offers a financial software solution that integrates with popular loyalty, payment, and banking applications, allowing users to easily connect and manage their student loans. Its features include the ability to make loan payments, compare interest rates, link accounts, and simplify the overall loan payment process. By enabling users to pay down their debt with each purchase, Spinwheel aims to provide a practical and efficient way for students to achieve their financial goals and reduce their debt burden.

Aingel

Series A in 2021
Aingel is an analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence to identify promising startups and connect them with suitable venture capitalists. The platform features an interactive dashboard and a VC match report that assesses both startups and investors based on over one hundred criteria, incorporating historical data to enhance investment decision-making. By facilitating faster fundraising, Aingel aligns founders with investors who are most likely to provide value and show interest in their business ideas. The platform is utilized by leading data-driven venture capital firms, banks, and fintech companies through its APIs, which streamline the process of startup discovery and analysis. Established in 2016, Aingel is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Payhawk

Series A in 2021
Payhawk Limited offers a comprehensive spending software designed to streamline expense management, payments, and corporate card usage for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Sofia, Bulgaria, the company focuses on simplifying the entire spending lifecycle for financial officers and business owners. Its platform automates the collection and analysis of receipts, invoices, and card transactions, allowing businesses to maintain budget control without the need for paperwork. Payhawk's innovative solution includes a paperless corporate card that integrates seamlessly with existing banking services, offering real-time expense tracking, automated data extraction, and reporting features to enhance financial oversight.

Nuvocargo

Series A in 2021
Nuvocargo, Inc. is a freight forwarder and licensed customs broker specializing in the transportation of cargo between the United States and Mexico. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company offers standardized and transparent quotes through its network of carriers. Nuvocargo provides a cloud-based dashboard that allows customers to track shipments in real-time, including updates on shipment status, customs clearance, and necessary paperwork. By leveraging technology and extensive logistics experience, Nuvocargo enhances visibility and data accessibility for shippers, improving their understanding of supply chain dynamics.

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.

minu

Series A in 2021
Minu Servicios, S.A.P.I de C.V. operates an application called minu, which allows employees in Mexico to access their earned salaries before the official payroll date. By providing this service, Minu aims to enhance the financial well-being of workers, enabling them to manage their finances more effectively. The company collaborates with human resources departments to implement its solution, which is designed to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and talent attraction. Minu is backed by prominent institutional investors in the FinTech sector, reflecting its potential to transform the payroll experience in Mexico.

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.

Provide

Series A in 2020
We're the modern practice finance company, innovating for dentists, veterinarians, and other healthcare professionals like you. Today, more than ever — as our country perseveres through a global pandemic — we recognize the importance of healthcare providers. We call ourselves "Provide" in tribute to you.

Decent

Series A in 2020
Decent Inc. is a healthcare insurance provider based in Mill Valley, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in offering health and medical insurance plans tailored for self-employed professionals, notably the Trailblazer Plan, which is designed to meet the unique needs of freelance workers. Decent aims to make healthcare more affordable by aligning incentives to enhance health outcomes and lower costs. Utilizing innovative technologies such as cryptocurrency and blockchain, Decent's platform facilitates access to a range of insurance options while partnering with a network of healthcare providers, including doctors, hospitals, and specialists. This approach places members at the center of their care, promoting better health management and financial savings.

FreeWill

Series A in 2020
FreeWill is an online service that provides legal forms and legal information. FreeWill is an award-winning social venture founded by graduate students at Stanford University in 2016, with the help and support of many of the world’s leading experts in law, design, and philanthropy. The company is making estate planning warm, accessible, and totally free – so that you can more easily care for the people and causes you love.

Codoxo

Series A in 2020
Codoxo, also known as FraudScope, is a technology company that focuses on combating healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse through its artificial intelligence-based platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company aims to enhance the allocation of healthcare funds by reducing fraudulent medical billing practices, which contribute to an estimated $272 billion in losses annually in the United States. Codoxo’s software platform employs advanced data analytics to detect, score, and rank suspicious claims, significantly improving upon traditional detection methods that often overlook fraud. The company's innovative Claims Intelligence technology, developed by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is capable of identifying evolving fraud schemes in real-time without relying on pre-existing fraud patterns. By utilizing data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Codoxo can proactively flag high-risk claims, thereby facilitating earlier interventions and ensuring healthcare resources are directed towards legitimate patient care.

Sundae

Series A in 2020
Sundae operates a home-selling platform designed to assist homeowners in selling houses that are outdated or in need of repairs. The company addresses the challenges faced by sellers in a traditional real estate market, where local investors often exploit homeowner distress to acquire properties at low prices. Sundae aims to provide a better outcome for these sellers by offering competitive off-market prices without the need for cleanup, repairs, or showings. Through a data-driven model, Sundae anticipates when homeowners may require assistance and employs a skilled sales and marketing team to effectively reach them. By prioritizing the needs of sellers and redistributing economic value, Sundae strives to become a leading buyer of homes that require significant attention across the United States.

OpenInvest

Series A in 2020
OpenInvest is a Public Benefit Corporation and asset manager that uses technology to mainstream customized ethical investing. OpenInvest is a YCombinator and Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup powering the post-fund future. Their team of senior technologists from the hedge fund industry and civil society leaders is first tackling under-served markets in customized ESG asset management. With seed funding, the team has built fully integrated and proprietary direct-indexing construction, management, trading, proxy voting, and UX systems that now serve thousands of customers. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Dorsata

Series A in 2020
Dorsata enables healthcare providers to make better decisions that are informed by data and best practices. The company provides teams of clinicians tools to build, share, and then use defined workflows, called care pathways, for efficient decision-making, documentation, and order entry. Leveraging these clinician-developed care pathways, Dorsata is committed to transforming healthcare from a cost-reduction and quality improvement standpoint. Dorsata was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Summer​

Series A in 2019
Summer combines innovative technology and policy expertise to serve student loan borrowers across the country. Founded in partnership with Yale University, we’re registered as a public benefit corp (PBC) as part of our commitment to helping all borrowers improve their financial health through smart repayment strategies.

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.

Mission Lane

Series A in 2019
Mission Lane LLC specializes in providing credit card services to subprime consumers, aiming to facilitate access to responsible credit on transparent terms. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company utilizes advanced technology, data analytics, and machine learning to enhance the customer experience. Mission Lane offers digital self-service tools that empower customers to manage their accounts effectively and work towards improving their credit scores. The company is dedicated to creating fair and clear credit solutions, ensuring that its terms are straightforward and accessible compared to other options in the market. By focusing on customer success, Mission Lane fosters a mutually beneficial relationship where both the company and its clients thrive together.

Corpay One

Series A in 2019
Roger.ai is a bill pay and accounts payable automation for SMBs and accountants. Roger.ai gives users the time back by getting all the boring daily financial work done via automated workflows for things like bill pay, approvals, compliance, and expenses. Users can pay any bill or invoice in a second or less, cut time spent on managing accounts payable, paying bills, and worrying about it. It has a powerful approval flow and a full AP automation with accounting system integrations. Roger.ai was founded on 2017 and is headquartered in Copenhagen.

Capitalise.com

Series A in 2019
At Capitalise.com, our vision is to unlock UK businesses’ full potential today by matching the right business to the right lender. With 360 plus lenders and growing this funding journey has become increasingly complex and hard to navigate. Capitalise.com uses in-house technology and data analytics to identify the best financing options available for UK businesses. We've partnered with over 80 institutional and fintech lenders throughout the UK to offer business loans to UK SMEs.

Rabbet

Series A in 2019
Rabbet is the construction finance platform that parses documents and connects information for frictionless transactions. Their mission is to fuel the connected construction economy. Through intelligent automation of the construction draw process, their platform eases administrative burden while connecting everyone with accurate information faster.

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.

Albert

Series A in 2018
Albert Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Culver City, California, provides accessible and affordable financial advisory services through its mobile application. The company offers a range of services including loans, saving policies, credit cards with rewards, retirement plans, and insurance services. A key feature is Albert Genius, which allows customers to communicate directly with financial experts for personalized advice and planning. In addition, users benefit from automated investing through Portfolio by Genius at no extra cost. Albert's free features encompass automatic savings, financial health monitoring, budgeting tools, and detailed spending reports. The platform also includes Albert Instant, providing cash advances against paychecks to help customers avoid overdraft fees.

YayPay

Series A in 2018
YayPay Inc. develops a cloud-based accounts receivable management software that automates payment workflows for finance, credit, and collections teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including dashboards for automated collections, payment predictions, and payer trends, as well as integration with popular platforms like Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Acumatica, QuickBooks, and Salesforce. YayPay's software utilizes data science and machine learning to improve the credit to cash process, facilitating credit assessments, invoicing, collections management, online payment processing, and cash application. The company targets mid-market and enterprise customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, wholesale, software, and consulting. As a subsidiary of Quadient S.A., YayPay has additional offices in Kyiv, Ukraine, and London, United Kingdom.

Health iPASS

Series A in 2018
Health iPASS is redefining the patient revenue cycle by improving the patient experience from appointment to payment. Health iPASS helps providers promote price transparency, build trust, and increase their operating income by simplifying the check-in process and streamlining both time-of-service and residual balance patient payments through an innovative, multi-channel software solution. Our patient friendly system supports 850+ payers, 90+ practice management systems and is payment processor-agnostic. Many providers have realized 90-95% patient net collection rates, slashed denials by over 50%, and have significantly reduced cost and time to collect.

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.

OpenInvest

Series A in 2018
OpenInvest is a Public Benefit Corporation and asset manager that uses technology to mainstream customized ethical investing. OpenInvest is a YCombinator and Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup powering the post-fund future. Their team of senior technologists from the hedge fund industry and civil society leaders is first tackling under-served markets in customized ESG asset management. With seed funding, the team has built fully integrated and proprietary direct-indexing construction, management, trading, proxy voting, and UX systems that now serve thousands of customers. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Covalto

Series A in 2018
Credijusto provides an online lending platform designed to offer easy, reliable, and transparent credit for SMEs. Its platform offers credit models that are focused on the health of each business, focusing on overall performance, rather than considering only the owner's personal credit history, enabling small businesses to obtain accessible credits in a fraction of the time and effort and grow their business. The company's credit models are focused on the health of each business, focusing on overall performance, rather than considering only the owner's personal credit history. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mexico City.

Ocrolus

Series A in 2018
Ocrolus is a venture-backed FinTech company that uses Artificial Intelligence and crowdsourcing to automate financial review processes. The Company transforms e-statements, scans, and cell phone images, regardless of quality, into 99+% accurate digital data. It was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, United States.

Tienda Pago

Series A in 2018
Tienda Pago is the merchant support platform that facilitates your weekly merchandise purchase to distributors. It is the result of years of experience of a team of experts whose objective is to promote ecosystems where all participants, both distributors and traders, benefit from the service and proactively motivate other participants to join the system.

Current

Series A in 2017
Current is a leading U.S. challenger bank built to meet the needs of people with unique lives who have been overlooked by the traditional banking industry. Our proprietary Current Core technology allows us to provide premium banking services for everyone, regardless of age or income, and improve the financial outcomes of our members without overdraft fees, minimum balance requirements, or hidden fees. We give members up to two days faster direct deposit paychecks, free overdrafts up to $100 with Overdrive™ , points on purchases redeemable for cash back, access to 55,000 free ATMs worldwide as well as 24/7 member support 365 days a year.

True Link Financial

Series A in 2017
True Link Financial, Inc. is a financial services firm based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on serving individuals who are vulnerable, including people with disabilities and older adults. Founded in 2012, the company offers Visa prepaid cards designed to help families and professionals manage and protect the finances of their loved ones or clients. In addition to prepaid card services, True Link provides investment management solutions, including fiduciary accounts, and a comprehensive software platform that facilitates budgeting, disbursements, record keeping, and communication for conservators, guardians, and other fiduciaries. This suite of services aims to enhance the independence and quality of life for clients who may face financial risks.

YayPay

Venture Round in 2017
YayPay Inc. develops a cloud-based accounts receivable management software that automates payment workflows for finance, credit, and collections teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including dashboards for automated collections, payment predictions, and payer trends, as well as integration with popular platforms like Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Acumatica, QuickBooks, and Salesforce. YayPay's software utilizes data science and machine learning to improve the credit to cash process, facilitating credit assessments, invoicing, collections management, online payment processing, and cash application. The company targets mid-market and enterprise customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, wholesale, software, and consulting. As a subsidiary of Quadient S.A., YayPay has additional offices in Kyiv, Ukraine, and London, United Kingdom.

Coru

Series A in 2017
Coru (f.k.a. ComparaGuru.com) is a financial management platform enabling financial progress in Mexico. By employing the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence, Coru intelligently matches people to their right financial product, powerfully removing the complexity of making the right choice.

Goodlord

Series A in 2017
Goodlord is a London-based company that offers a cloud-based software platform designed to streamline the rental process for landlords, estate agents, and tenants. Founded in 2014, the platform facilitates the creation and management of tenancy agreements by allowing tenants to pay holding deposits, complete references, and sign leases online. This digital approach reduces administrative burdens for agents and enhances the overall experience for both tenants and landlords. Additionally, Goodlord provides a marketplace for agents to offer supplementary services such as insurance and utilities, further adding value to the rental process. The company aims to make transactions and the associated paperwork more efficient and transparent.

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.

ClearScore

Series A in 2016
ClearScore is one of the leading FinTech businesses in the UK. They want to help everyone make better financial decisions, starting with free access to their credit score and report. With ClearScore, you can handle everything to do with credit in one place. From checking your credit report and score to learning how to manage your money, They’re constantly innovating to make their offering as clear and beautiful as possible. And it’s all free, forever. They have over 6 million users, are the UK’s no.1 credit checking service and are rapidly expanding.

Konfio

Series A in 2016
Konfio is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for micro entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized enterprises. Founded in 2013, it offers a range of services including fixed-rate loans, short-term business credits, working capital loans, and online payment solutions. Additionally, Konfio provides a corporate credit card, a loyalty program, and business productivity software tools to enhance growth and operational efficiency. The company aims to support the financial needs of its clients through innovative digital banking solutions and has established itself as a key player in the Mexican fintech landscape.

blooom

Series A in 2015
Blooom, Inc. is an online investment advisory firm based in Leawood, Kansas, that specializes in managing individual accounts within employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s. Established in 2013, the company was founded by experienced financial advisors who recognized the need to provide accessible financial guidance to a broader audience, particularly those without access to traditional financial advisors. As a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC, Blooom focuses on delivering fiduciary best practices through low-cost solutions, appropriate asset allocation, and diversification. The firm aims to assist millions of Americans who have workplace retirement accounts but may lack the expertise or desire to manage their investments independently.

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.

Breeze

Series A in 2015
As of July 21, 2016, Breeze suspended operations. Breeze offers fleet management technology that modernizes car ownership by making it flexible and accessible to all. Breeze was launched in 2014 by [Jeff Pang](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jeff-pang#/entity), [Ned Ryan](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ned-ryan#/entity), and [Charlie Fang](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/charlie-fang#/entity). It is active in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Washington, and Boston, although the company is no longer accepting new customers (for its old leasing platform).

Signifyd

Series A in 2015
Signifyd, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based API designed to help e-commerce businesses detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in London, Signifyd offers solutions such as E-Commerce Assurance and Chargeback Recovery. These services enable online retailers to manage chargebacks effectively and automate fraud prevention processes. By simplifying fraud detection through a financial guarantee, Signifyd allows businesses to increase sales while minimizing losses related to fraudulent transactions. The company's solutions address common challenges faced by e-commerce businesses, including significant losses from chargebacks and customer dissatisfaction due to erroneous transaction declines. Signifyd's clientele includes numerous Fortune 1000 companies and top Internet retailers.

The Muse

Series A in 2015
The Muse is an online career platform that offers job listings and advisory services to individuals seeking career advancement. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the platform provides expert guidance on various topics, including work relationships, job transitions, work-life balance, and opportunities for working abroad. Users can access job search solutions, which encompass resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation, and networking resources. The Muse also offers career path consulting, management advice, and skills development through online classes. Additionally, the platform facilitates job searches across entry-level, internship, mid-level, and senior positions. Its clientele includes notable companies such as Goldman Sachs, WeWork, and IBM, reflecting its commitment to supporting professional growth and development.

The Muse

Series A in 2015
The Muse is an online career platform that offers job listings and advisory services to individuals seeking career advancement. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the platform provides expert guidance on various topics, including work relationships, job transitions, work-life balance, and opportunities for working abroad. Users can access job search solutions, which encompass resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation, and networking resources. The Muse also offers career path consulting, management advice, and skills development through online classes. Additionally, the platform facilitates job searches across entry-level, internship, mid-level, and senior positions. Its clientele includes notable companies such as Goldman Sachs, WeWork, and IBM, reflecting its commitment to supporting professional growth and development.

ApplePie Capital

Series A in 2015
ApplePie Capital is an alternative financing software platform designed for franchise businesses. Its franchise loan marketplace enables entrepreneurs to efficiently obtain financing to start or expand their franchise business. ApplePie Capital enables investors to earn attractive fixed-income returns with established franchise brands they know and trust. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Orchard Platform

Series A in 2014
About Orchard Orchard Platform has built a centralized marketplace where loan originators and institutional investors can come together to explore and evaluate opportunities for funding, buying, and selling loans. By providing a global network of institutional buyers and sellers with high-quality data services, advanced analytics and reporting, and robust capital management tools through an innovative, end-to-end platform, Orchard has created a smarter way for participants in the private credit markets to interact, evaluate deals, and move forward with simple and complex transactions more efficiently. Orchard Platform does not provide legal advice, tax advice, or accounting advice. Before making any investment or executing any transaction, you should consult with your legal, tax, and accounting advisors with respect to the suitability, value, and risk of such investment or transaction. Investment advisory services are provided to clients by Orchard Platform Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in New York, N.Y. Orchard produces the Orchard U.S. Consumer Marketplace Lending Index—the only industry-wide direct lending performance benchmark—and has been named one of the Next Billion Dollar Startups by Forbes. The commentary and insights posted on its blog, and the data and research available to everyone on its platform, have cemented Orchard as a thought leader in its industry. For more information, visit www.orchardplatform.com. About Orchard Platform Markets, LLC Orchard Platform Markets, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orchard App Inc., and is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. The mission of Orchard Platform Markets, LLC is to provide a transparent, technologically optimized platform for loan originators and institutional investors to safely and securely connect, evaluate potential deals, and move forward with multiple types of transactions. For more information, visit www.orchardplatformmarkets.com.

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.

Future Finance

Series A in 2014
Future Finance is a non-government lender that offers student loans. Its mission is to provide loans for students that are simple, straightforward, and based on where they're heading, not where they've been. Future Finance helps students focus on what matters. Therefore, it aims to ensure everyone has the freedom to focus on their studies or kickstart their career whatever their financial background may be. It was founded in 2014 by Brian Norton and Vishal Garg and is headquartered in Dublin.

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.

CARD.com

Series A in 2013
CARD Corporation specializes in providing prepaid debit card solutions that cater to the diverse interests of consumers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a wide array of personalized card designs, featuring popular figures from sports and entertainment, such as NFL players and iconic brands. CARD.com enables users to manage their finances efficiently through services like online bill pay, direct deposit, and access to a network of ATMs for cash withdrawals. The platform functions as a comprehensive banking solution, allowing customers to perform a variety of transactions seamlessly, including point-of-sale purchases and online payments. CARD Corporation has formed strategic partnerships with entities like Paws Incorporated and Meta Financial Group, enhancing its service offerings and reach in the financial technology landscape.

LendUp

Series A in 2013
LendUp Loans, LLC is an online lending service based in Oakland, California, founded in 2011. The company focuses on providing financial solutions for individuals who struggle with access to mainstream banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. LendUp offers a variety of credit products, including single-payment loans, installment loans, and credit cards, while also integrating educational resources into their offerings. This approach aims to empower borrowers by equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to improve their financial health and break free from cycles of debt. The company's technology and products are developed in-house, reflecting its commitment to creating accessible financial solutions for underserved populations.

BlueYield

Series A in 2013
BlueYield, Inc. operates as a consumer auto finance lending exchange, providing access to a variety of auto loans, including options for both new and used vehicles from franchise and non-franchise dealers, as well as refinance and lease buyouts. The company also offers custom software tools that enable lenders to connect with consumers, monitor portfolio performance, and leverage predictive analytics. Additionally, BlueYield provides lender development, management, and connectivity solutions, along with private-label affinity automotive financing programs. Founded in 2008 and based in Aliso Viejo, California, BlueYield serves a diverse clientele that includes lenders, lead sources, affinity groups, and consumers. As of August 2016, BlueYield operates as a subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc.

Optoro

Series A in 2013
Optoro, Inc. operates a reverse logistics platform that specializes in asset recovery solutions for distressed inventory from retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. The company facilitates direct-to-consumer remarketing for items such as customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished goods through various online channels. In addition to remarketing, Optoro offers a range of inventory management services, including warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, research, marketing, and eco-friendly disposal of products. It also provides asset maximization services that encompass multi-channel remarketing, custom inventory controls, and reporting and analytics. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with a location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro serves customers both in the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance the returns experience while optimizing supply chain processes.

Storyblocks

Series A in 2012
StoryBlocks (videoblocks.com, audioblocks.com, graphicstock.com) is the first subscription-based provider of stock video and audio, providing its members with unlimited download access to a vast, and growing, library of royalty free content. StoryBlocks offers unlimited download access to stock video, motion backgrounds, production music, After Effects templates, sound effects, special effects and more. Customers range from leading television and movie production networks to pro-sumers and hobbyists looking to enhance their video projects and productions.

DriveFactor

Series A in 2011
DriveFactor is a consolidated contractors company that offers a range of insurance telematics technology solutions. The DriveFactor platform is built on a dynamic, scalable architecture, accepting data from any input method and enabling easy sharing with business partners. The team has built its technology and apps for insurance, and applies its expertise to help clients customize telematics solutions to meet their short- and long-term needs. It was founded in 2010 and is based in Glen Allen, Virginia, USA.

Valen Analytics

Venture Round in 2011
Valen Analytics provides proprietary data, analytics, and predictive modeling to help carriers manage and segment their portfolios. Valen Analytics partners with insurance carriers to improve underwriting performance. The company's InsureRight Platform is the only industry solution with proprietary insight into portfolio metrics and risk characteristics to identify pockets of pricing inadequacy and profitability. A dynamic portfolio management tool provides access to Valen’s contributory database containing industry comparisons and predictive scores on over 20 million policies for property and casualty insurance carriers. Founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, CO, USA.

Optoro

Series A in 2011
Optoro, Inc. operates a reverse logistics platform that specializes in asset recovery solutions for distressed inventory from retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. The company facilitates direct-to-consumer remarketing for items such as customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished goods through various online channels. In addition to remarketing, Optoro offers a range of inventory management services, including warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, research, marketing, and eco-friendly disposal of products. It also provides asset maximization services that encompass multi-channel remarketing, custom inventory controls, and reporting and analytics. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with a location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro serves customers both in the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance the returns experience while optimizing supply chain processes.

Koofers

Series A in 2010
Koofers, Inc. is a consumer internet platform based in Blacksburg, Virginia, founded in 2008. It serves college students by offering free access to various academic resources, including practice exams, professor ratings, flashcards, and grade distribution data, as well as a class schedule maker. Additionally, Koofers provides an enterprise solution known as Koofers Campus Recruiter, which connects employers and recruiting firms with over one million college students seeking internships and full-time job opportunities. This dual focus on educational support and recruitment enhances the academic and career prospects of its users.

33Across

Series A in 2010
33Across Inc. is a technology company that operates a social sharing and content discovery platform, focusing on enhancing consumer attention through automated advertising solutions. Founded in 2007 and based in New York, the company offers several key products, including SocialDNA Targeting, which helps clients identify social networks related to their brands, and BRAND GRAPH, which predicts potential consumers based on social and interest data. Additionally, it provides Social Personas, a real-time solution that captures social activity and demographic insights, and the Real Platform, which ensures ad quality by verifying viewability and preventing fraudulent traffic. 33Across aims to assist marketers in identifying high-potential prospects connected to existing customers while enabling publishers to effectively monetize their inventory, particularly in a cookieless environment. The company has additional offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Salt Lake City, and Chicago.

WealthEngine

Series A in 2010
WealthEngine, Inc. specializes in wealth intelligence and predictive marketing analytics, primarily serving nonprofit organizations and financial services companies. Founded in 1991 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, the company offers a range of services including its flagship platform, WealthEngine 9, which aids in predictive prospecting. The firm leverages advanced analytics to gather and analyze wealth indicators, helping marketers and fundraisers develop effective strategies for engagement and fundraising. WealthEngine also provides modeling, consulting, and training services tailored to various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, higher education, retail, and travel, in both the United States and the United Kingdom. As of December 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC.

Prosper

Venture Round in 2010
Prosper Funding LLC operates a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace that connects borrowers seeking personal loans with individual and institutional investors willing to fund those loans. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prosper's platform offers a transparent environment for financial transactions, allowing borrowers to access fixed-rate, unsecured loans without hidden fees or prepayment penalties. The marketplace is accessible to investors in 31 states and to borrowers in 48 states, including the District of Columbia. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables investors to achieve solid returns while facilitating affordable loan options for consumers.

Credit Karma

Series A in 2009
Credit Karma is a personal finance company founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It aims to assist individuals in making informed financial decisions by providing free access to credit reports and personalized financial advisory services. With a membership base exceeding 100 million, Credit Karma offers various tools and recommendations that help users secure better loan deals, save money, and monitor their credit status. The company's mission is to empower people to understand their finances and enhance their financial well-being.

Prosper

Venture Round in 2009
Prosper Funding LLC operates a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace that connects borrowers seeking personal loans with individual and institutional investors willing to fund those loans. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prosper's platform offers a transparent environment for financial transactions, allowing borrowers to access fixed-rate, unsecured loans without hidden fees or prepayment penalties. The marketplace is accessible to investors in 31 states and to borrowers in 48 states, including the District of Columbia. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables investors to achieve solid returns while facilitating affordable loan options for consumers.

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.

Videology

Series A in 2008
Videology is a digital media advertising technology solutions provider, providing its clients with solutions to connect advertiser brands with consumers who are most interested in those brands. By leveraging the power of consumer data and ad decisioning, we increase accountability, and optimize the performance of video and display advertising campaigns by providing a more relevant, meaningful web experience for consumers who view the ads delivered through our advertising technology solutions.