Ribbit Capital

Ribbit Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the financial services and technology sectors. Ribbit Capital aims to support businesses that seek to innovate and disrupt traditional financial services, including areas such as information technology, mobile, insurance technology, and cryptocurrency. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, targeting opportunities in the United States, East Asia, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and India. As a registered investment adviser, Ribbit Capital actively manages several venture capital funds to facilitate its investment activities.

Eva Alonso

Investor

Jordan Angelos

General Partner

Ray Chua

Partner

Sal Gala

Investor

Nicholas Huber

Partner

Nikolay Kostov

General Partner

Nicole MacDougall

Partner

Sigal Mandelker

General Partner

Kyle Matson

Principal

Cindy McAdam

COO

Brian McGrath

General Partner

Gabe Mennesson

Investor

Ben Paull

General Partner

Zack Rosen

Investor

Justin Saslaw

General Partner

Tessa Savakus

Analyst

Nick Shalek

General Partner

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Upgrade

Series F in 2021
Upgrade, Inc. is an online lending platform based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Montreal, and Chicago. Founded in 2016, the company operates as a neobank, providing access to personal loans and innovative credit products, such as the Upgrade Card, which combines the benefits of installment lending with traditional credit card usage. Upgrade focuses on offering affordable and responsible credit solutions to mainstream consumers while also providing free credit monitoring and educational resources aimed at helping individuals manage their finances effectively. Through its services, Upgrade enables consumers to gain a better understanding of their credit health and make informed financial decisions.

Cora

Series B in 2021
Cora is a digital bank based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on providing financial services to self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Currently operating in closed beta, the company plans to launch a free mobile account specifically for SMEs, with future offerings including a range of payment solutions, credit products, and financial management tools. Cora aims to simplify the financial management process for its clients by offering a customer-centric platform that addresses the unique needs of small businesses, helping them navigate the complexities of day-to-day finance while reducing bureaucracy and repetitive tasks. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through accessible financial solutions.

Cora

Series A in 2021
Cora is a digital bank based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on providing financial services to self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Currently operating in closed beta, the company plans to launch a free mobile account specifically for SMEs, with future offerings including a range of payment solutions, credit products, and financial management tools. Cora aims to simplify the financial management process for its clients by offering a customer-centric platform that addresses the unique needs of small businesses, helping them navigate the complexities of day-to-day finance while reducing bureaucracy and repetitive tasks. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through accessible financial solutions.

Nubank

Series G in 2021
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.

CRED

Series C in 2020
CRED is a members-only app that rewards the user with exclusive rewards for paying credit card bills. The company is committed to protecting the data and information of its members. CRED works on the guiding principle of opt-In consent and full transparency. The company's security processes and technology implementations combined with regulatory compliance is how it access, store, and use member data.

CRED

Series C in 2020
CRED is a members-only app that rewards the user with exclusive rewards for paying credit card bills. The company is committed to protecting the data and information of its members. CRED works on the guiding principle of opt-In consent and full transparency. The company's security processes and technology implementations combined with regulatory compliance is how it access, store, and use member data.

Upgrade

Series D in 2020
Upgrade, Inc. is an online lending platform based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Montreal, and Chicago. Founded in 2016, the company operates as a neobank, providing access to personal loans and innovative credit products, such as the Upgrade Card, which combines the benefits of installment lending with traditional credit card usage. Upgrade focuses on offering affordable and responsible credit solutions to mainstream consumers while also providing free credit monitoring and educational resources aimed at helping individuals manage their finances effectively. Through its services, Upgrade enables consumers to gain a better understanding of their credit health and make informed financial decisions.

Nubank

Venture Round in 2020
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.

Cora

Seed Round in 2019
Cora is a digital bank based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on providing financial services to self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Currently operating in closed beta, the company plans to launch a free mobile account specifically for SMEs, with future offerings including a range of payment solutions, credit products, and financial management tools. Cora aims to simplify the financial management process for its clients by offering a customer-centric platform that addresses the unique needs of small businesses, helping them navigate the complexities of day-to-day finance while reducing bureaucracy and repetitive tasks. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through accessible financial solutions.

CRED

Series B in 2019
CRED is a members-only app that rewards the user with exclusive rewards for paying credit card bills. The company is committed to protecting the data and information of its members. CRED works on the guiding principle of opt-In consent and full transparency. The company's security processes and technology implementations combined with regulatory compliance is how it access, store, and use member data.

Nubank

Series F in 2019
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.

Bonify

Series C in 2019
Bonify is a Berlin-based FinTech startup that provides customers with access to their credit scoring and financial data, aiming to enhance their financial well-being. Founded in 2015 by former executives from McKinsey and Zalando, Bonify offers a mobile platform that allows users to check and correct their credit scores, monitor changes, and receive personalized recommendations for optimizing their financial situation. The service includes easy-to-read credit reports and real-time evaluations of creditworthiness, all at no charge to the user. The company has garnered significant investment from leading venture capital firms and successful entrepreneurs, underscoring its potential in the financial technology sector.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

Cross River

Series B in 2018
Cross River Bank, based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, offers a range of personal and corporate banking products and services across the United States. These include checking and savings accounts, as well as direct lending options such as commercial real estate loans for various property types in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut metro areas. The bank combines traditional banking practices with innovative technology, partnering with fintech companies to create integrated solutions for marketplace lending and payment processing. Cross River emphasizes regulatory compliance and consumer protection, providing secure banking platforms and services that encompass lending, payments, and risk management. Founded in 2008, Cross River operates as a subsidiary of CRB Group, Inc.

Bonify

Series B in 2018
Bonify is a Berlin-based FinTech startup that provides customers with access to their credit scoring and financial data, aiming to enhance their financial well-being. Founded in 2015 by former executives from McKinsey and Zalando, Bonify offers a mobile platform that allows users to check and correct their credit scores, monitor changes, and receive personalized recommendations for optimizing their financial situation. The service includes easy-to-read credit reports and real-time evaluations of creditworthiness, all at no charge to the user. The company has garnered significant investment from leading venture capital firms and successful entrepreneurs, underscoring its potential in the financial technology sector.

CRED

Seed Round in 2018
CRED is a members-only app that rewards the user with exclusive rewards for paying credit card bills. The company is committed to protecting the data and information of its members. CRED works on the guiding principle of opt-In consent and full transparency. The company's security processes and technology implementations combined with regulatory compliance is how it access, store, and use member data.

Scratch

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

ZestMoney

Series A in 2018
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

Upgrade

Series C in 2018
Upgrade, Inc. is an online lending platform based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Montreal, and Chicago. Founded in 2016, the company operates as a neobank, providing access to personal loans and innovative credit products, such as the Upgrade Card, which combines the benefits of installment lending with traditional credit card usage. Upgrade focuses on offering affordable and responsible credit solutions to mainstream consumers while also providing free credit monitoring and educational resources aimed at helping individuals manage their finances effectively. Through its services, Upgrade enables consumers to gain a better understanding of their credit health and make informed financial decisions.

Tala

Series C in 2018
Tala is a mobile technology and data science company focused on providing financial services in emerging markets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, with additional offices in Nairobi, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Mexico City, Mumbai, and Bangalore, Tala has helped over 2 million users access personal loans through its smartphone app. The platform utilizes data to create instant credit scores for individuals lacking formal credit or banking history, enabling them to receive personalized loans and build digital credit profiles. The app streamlines the entire lending process, allowing users to apply for loans, receive funds, and track their status seamlessly. Tala aims to empower clients by offering accessible financial services that facilitate borrowing, saving, and overall financial growth.

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.

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.

Bonify

Series A in 2017
Bonify is a Berlin-based FinTech startup that provides customers with access to their credit scoring and financial data, aiming to enhance their financial well-being. Founded in 2015 by former executives from McKinsey and Zalando, Bonify offers a mobile platform that allows users to check and correct their credit scores, monitor changes, and receive personalized recommendations for optimizing their financial situation. The service includes easy-to-read credit reports and real-time evaluations of creditworthiness, all at no charge to the user. The company has garnered significant investment from leading venture capital firms and successful entrepreneurs, underscoring its potential in the financial technology sector.

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.

Credit Karma

Series B in 2013
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.
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