Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management is a San Francisco based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology startups with a focus on pre-seed rounds. It makes about 75-100 investments per year in capital-efficient companies seeking to reach product-market fit, typically in rounds of 50k to 500k and pre-money valuations of 1M to 3M. The firm pursues opportunities outside the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, and it invests across the United States, Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe, with a portfolio spanning many states and roughly two hundred prior investments since its early operations.

Kevin Dick

Managing Partner

John Eng

Principal

Dave Lambert

Managing Director

David Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

Jeff Pomeranz

Managing Director

Paul Swiencicki

Partner

Past deals in FinTech

AllMind AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
At AllMind AI, we're making financial analysis and research more efficient. Our goal is simple: Save time and increase profits for investors.

Hazel Trade

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Hazel Trade is a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of green tax credits through a blockchain-powered marketplace. It provides tools and insights to identify and optimize available credits, ensuring compliance and maximizing financial returns for businesses. The system offers transparency for all stakeholders and helps companies leverage tax credits effectively.

Coast

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Coast is a financial technology company that offers a next‑generation navigation platform integrating digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs with traditional financial accounts. The platform connects users’ wallets and bank accounts, consolidating all holdings into a single view that helps investors assess their overall financial position and make informed decisions.

Arkra

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Arkra connects businesses with the right lenders instantly. Shop the best offers, secure financing, and manage your loans efficiently. Fast, secure, and built for real-time efficiency.

Betalife Health Service

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Betalife Health Service is a health-tech company developing a platform that links blood donation, transfusion management, health financing, and mobile payments for medical services, along with ambulance services and real-time communications, to improve healthcare access and outcomes. The platform uses blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to enhance record visibility, security, and reliability across the care continuum, supports transfusion medicine research and education, and aims to strengthen emergency response and patient safety, with a focus on Africa.

Sproutzo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Sproutzo operates a vertically integrated trading platform designed to connect and streamline the global agrifood market. Its platform facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers of agricultural products while also offering additional services such as logistics, financing, and risk management.

ForwardLane

Funding Round in 2022
ForwardLane Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in New York, specializing in providing digital advisory and distribution solutions for wealth management, asset management, and commercial banking. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a patented AI-powered insight platform that leverages natural language processing to synthesize data and generate actionable insights for financial advisors and fund distributors. This platform acts as a virtual analyst, analyzing client data daily to identify growth opportunities and enhance client engagement. ForwardLane also offers tools like the A1 signal engine, which automates insights, and ForwardLane Goal Miner, designed to extract financial goals from unstructured data. With additional locations in London and a development center in Fort Lauderdale, ForwardLane aims to streamline decision-making processes for financial institutions, enabling them to transform complex data into meaningful intelligence and foster proactive client interactions.

Hutsy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Hutsy is a Toronto-based fintech company founded in 2019 that operates a real estate investment crowdfunding platform enabling online property investments. In addition, Hutsy offers a personal finance platform with AI-driven bill monitoring and automated payments to help users avoid overdraft fees and late charges. The platform includes prepaid, reloadable cards and an integrated app that provides real-time spending insights and tools such as a free credit score, with the aim of helping users save money, build credit, and manage finances.

Vector ML Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vector ML Analytics is a developer of an artificial intelligence-powered financial planning and forecasting platform tailored for banks and lending institutions. The platform specializes in estimating future income, revenue, and expenses, providing comprehensive insights through the integration of financial planning and analysis with advanced modeling techniques. It allows users to analyze balance sheets and income statements at a granular level, including individual loan and deposit instruments, while considering the entire trial balance. By enabling the rapid generation of five-year projected balance sheets and income statements, Vector ML Analytics equips financial institutions with the tools necessary for informed decision-making related to profitability analysis, capital planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Flyfund

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Flyfund operates an AI-driven platform that secures trips and facilitates compensation for flight disruptions and delays. It offers automated case management and immediate compensation, ensuring travelers enjoy stress-free journeys.

Vistraq

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vistraq is an AI platform based in San Francisco, California, focused on providing autonomous AI solutions for the banking and financial services sectors. Founded in 2022, it aims to simplify AI adoption through tools that enhance decision-making, automate processes, and ensure compliance in complex environments.

Paisa

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Paisa is a financial technology company focused on enhancing the financial security of families that receive remittances. It operates a credit platform aimed at improving financial health through the remittance cash economy. By leveraging this economy, Paisa develops a robust digital financial services infrastructure, offering business-to-business lines of credit to remittance agencies to address liquidity gaps. Additionally, the company provides microloans directly to remittance recipients, facilitating easier access to loans for individuals and families reliant on these funds.

AQUAOSO

Venture Round in 2022
AQUAOSO is a climate fintech SaaS company focused on providing climate risk analytics and tools for financial institutions. The company has developed a water risk research platform that measures water scarcity through advanced analytics, utilizing innovative technology and machine learning. This platform generates an accessible water score aimed at the agriculture industry, allowing farmers and water managers to effectively identify, understand, monitor, and mitigate water-related risks. AQUAOSO's offerings include stress testing tools, portfolio reporting, and advanced loan decisioning tools, all designed to enhance decision-making processes in the face of climate-related challenges.

Carbon Yield

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Carbon Yield is a company focused on supporting farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture. It offers a comprehensive platform that provides essential resources for farmers to access new revenue streams through carbon markets. The platform facilitates documentation of environmental and climate protection efforts, assists in project development, and conducts feasibility studies. By equipping farmers with these tools, Carbon Yield aims to reduce their expenses, enhance soil health, and enable them to receive compensation for the environmental benefits they generate.

Vector ML Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vector ML Analytics is a developer of an artificial intelligence-powered financial planning and forecasting platform tailored for banks and lending institutions. The platform specializes in estimating future income, revenue, and expenses, providing comprehensive insights through the integration of financial planning and analysis with advanced modeling techniques. It allows users to analyze balance sheets and income statements at a granular level, including individual loan and deposit instruments, while considering the entire trial balance. By enabling the rapid generation of five-year projected balance sheets and income statements, Vector ML Analytics equips financial institutions with the tools necessary for informed decision-making related to profitability analysis, capital planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Alvin

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Alvin is a fintech company specializing in consumer-facing spend management tools tailored for people in emerging markets. It offers embedded money management solutions designed to foster creditworthiness among users and seamlessly integrate into existing banking infrastructures.

Lotly

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lotly is a Toronto-based company that facilitates housing financial support by connecting homebuyers with real estate investors. Its platform helps individuals secure down payment loans and avoid rental payments.

Wafi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Wafi is a payments technology company providing tools to simplify and reduce the cost of accepting payments across apps and websites. The platform supports one-click checkout and offers cash-back rewards to customers, while delivering AI-driven promotion tools to support profitable growth. In addition, Wafi develops a financial application programming interface designed to cut payment processing fees, speed up bank transfers, reduce payment failures, and stabilize cash flow for e-commerce businesses that want to accept bank transfers online. The combined solution aims to offer safer, lower-cost payment acceptance and flexible transfer options for online merchants.

Hands In

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Hands In is a payment platform that facilitates split payments. It enables businesses to accept transactions across multiple cards, accommodate group payments, and offer installment plans. This enhances checkout flexibility, reduces payment declines due to insufficient funds, and improves customer experience.

Ned

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ned is a New York-based company that specializes in revenue-based financing solutions. Its platform is designed to assist small businesses and commercial lenders in managing cash flow qualification and accessing flexible financial options. By providing a comprehensive underwriting engine, Ned enables lenders to streamline the application process through a white label platform, which enhances qualification and disbursement efficiency. Additionally, the automated revenue-based repayment system facilitates the completion of financing agreements, allowing business owners to establish revenue-sharing partnerships and raise funds from personal networks. Through these services, Ned aims to support the financial needs of small businesses while fostering collaboration with lenders.

Spair

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Spair Inc. is a company focused on simplifying the integration of student loan repayment solutions into employee benefits packages for businesses across the United States. By providing a user-friendly platform, Spair allows employers to offer direct payments toward their employees' student loans during the onboarding process. This innovative approach not only helps organizations attract and retain talent but also addresses the immediate financial concerns of employees, enhancing their overall job satisfaction. Through its educational assistance programs, Spair aims to reduce turnover costs and foster a more supportive work environment, ultimately benefiting both employers and employees.

BitVerify

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BitVerify is a platform designed to facilitate the integration of digital assets within the financial sector. It provides essential services such as digital asset verification, data aggregation, and loan management tailored for financial institutions that wish to underwrite loans secured by digital assets. The platform allows cryptocurrency holders to explore various financing options, enabling them to access mortgages, auto loans, and other financial services through traditional banks that are beginning to embrace digital assets. By partnering with brick-and-mortar banks, BitVerify helps users leverage their cryptocurrency holdings to obtain financing for major purchases, such as vehicles and homes, thus broadening access to financial resources for cryptocurrency holders.

GrowSafe

Pre Seed Round in 2021
GrowSafe is a Birmingham, Alabama-based company that specializes in financial literacy education for children. It has developed an innovative online platform that delivers engaging, gamified financial content through a mobile application. The platform combines interactive lessons with personalized bonding activities, enabling children to learn important financial concepts while fostering relationships with their caregivers. By partnering with regional banks and credit unions, GrowSafe aims to enhance financial knowledge among young users in a fun and effective manner.

Cratoflow

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cratoflow provides an automated financial workflow platform for bookkeeping and transactional accounting. The platform automates accounts payable and receivable, performs real-time bank reconciliation, and enables customizable approval workflows. It integrates with various accounting systems and payment gateways, helping small and medium-sized businesses streamline financial operations, reduce manual errors, and lower processing costs. By democratizing robotic process automation, Cratoflow makes advanced automation accessible for day-to-day accounting tasks.

CrossKudi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CrossKudi is a fee-free, blockchain-enabled international money transfer company. It develops an online payment gateway to facilitate cross-border money transfers for immigrants. The platform leverages blockchain technology to make international transfers affordable, instant and secure, enabling users to accept, process, and disburse funds with its product suite.

Vector ML Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vector ML Analytics is a developer of an artificial intelligence-powered financial planning and forecasting platform tailored for banks and lending institutions. The platform specializes in estimating future income, revenue, and expenses, providing comprehensive insights through the integration of financial planning and analysis with advanced modeling techniques. It allows users to analyze balance sheets and income statements at a granular level, including individual loan and deposit instruments, while considering the entire trial balance. By enabling the rapid generation of five-year projected balance sheets and income statements, Vector ML Analytics equips financial institutions with the tools necessary for informed decision-making related to profitability analysis, capital planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Riskfuel

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Riskfuel is a provider of real-time valuation and risk management solutions tailored for capital markets firms. The company has revolutionized the process of valuing and managing risk for large, complex derivatives portfolios, which traditionally required extensive overnight computation. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence technology, Riskfuel enables its clients to receive accurate and timely feedback on trades and portfolios, facilitating informed decision-making throughout the trading day. Additionally, the platform optimizes computational efficiency, significantly reducing the resources needed for risk sensitivity calculations. This innovative approach allows traders to better manage risk and enhance their operational capabilities.

Bumper

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bumper is a financial technology company focused on making investing accessible and engaging for Gen Z teenagers. It offers a custodial investment account tailored for younger users, allowing them to explore companies and ETFs, learn about potential investments through curated news articles and analyses, and request trades. The platform empowers teenagers to develop healthy investing habits while providing their parents or guardians with safety controls and guidelines. By creating a secure environment for early investment, Bumper enables young individuals to start building wealth through long-term investments.

Freeman Capital

Venture Round in 2021
Freeman Capital is an investment advisory firm that focuses on managing wealth and creating risk-free portfolios for its clients. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-based platform that identifies and capitalizes on opportunities in the foreign exchange market. This technology allows for the creation and automation of customized financial programs that include loss protection features. By leveraging this platform, Freeman Capital aims to help both seasoned investors and beginners learn about currency trading opportunities and invest in profitable portfolios while minimizing capital risks. The firm is dedicated to promoting diversified investments that cater to a diverse clientele.

Tip a ScRxipt

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tip a ScRxipt is a mobile payment service focused exclusively on the pharmacy sector, designed to assist vulnerable communities in managing the costs of their medical prescriptions. The company has developed a social payment application that facilitates the sending and requesting of funds specifically for medical expenses related to prescribed medications, medical supplies, and equipment. By enabling individuals to contribute financially to one another, Tip a ScRxipt aims to alleviate the burden of medical bills and enhance access to essential healthcare resources for those in need.

RiftPay

Venture Round in 2021
RiftPay is a financial technology company that offers a social banking and mobile payment platform designed to prioritize group financial interactions. Unlike traditional banking services that focus on individual users, RiftPay facilitates the sharing of finances among groups, making it a distinctive player in the financial industry. Its application enables users to manage money collectively, providing features such as online payment splitting and secure digital transactions. This innovative approach allows users to instantly send and receive money, enhancing the way groups handle their finances.

Credit Mountain

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Credit Mountain is a fintech company offering a SaaS solution that enables lenders to provide rejected borrowers with a pathway to approval.

Level

Convertible Note in 2021
Level is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing a cloud-based platform tailored for contractors and construction companies, enabling them to efficiently collect, manage, and share their content. One of its key offerings is Copilot, an automated bookkeeping assistant that integrates with QuickBooks Online. Copilot reviews financial data daily, identifies potential errors, and provides actionable guidance for corrections. By enhancing data accuracy, Level aims to empower businesses to make informed decisions and improve their operational efficiency.

Debtle

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Debtle is a technology company based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Founded in 2019, it specializes in developing digital payment platforms designed to automate and improve the negotiation and settlement of consumer debts.

Clowte

Convertible Note in 2021
Clowte, established in 2020 in Oakland, California, specializes in developing APIs that transform everyday transactions into credit-building events for consumers. Its core product is a credit API designed to integrate with businesses' existing systems, converting transactions into positive credit history entries when repayments are successfully made. This service enables users to improve their credit scores over time without incurring debt.

SoLo Funds

Series A in 2021
SoLo Funds is a financial technology company that operates a digital marketplace connecting lenders and borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Based in New York City, the platform uses technology to assess creditworthiness and facilitate small, self-selected microloans funded by individual lenders. Launched in 2018 to provide an equitable, community-driven lending alternative, SoLo aims to empower financial autonomy by expanding offerings beyond lending to include banking features, credit building, and premium member services. The marketplace has processed millions of transactions, reflecting its focus on community empowerment and accessible financing.

Gerald

Convertible Note in 2020
Gerald is a fintech company based in New York that simplifies bill payments for consumers. It offers an application that links and automatically pays users' household bills, providing overdraft and late fee protection. The platform also includes banking services such as direct deposits, credit building, cash advance, and rewards.

Lucendity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lucendity is a Milwaukee-based fintech startup founded by Tanya Ferrell in 2020. It operates an online loan comparison marketplace platform designed to simplify the loan selection process for consumers. Through its platform, Lucendity offers information on various financing products such as mortgages, auto loans, personal loans, and student loans, empowering users to compare options and align with their financial goals before applying directly with lending partners upon credit approval.

Vyflow

Seed Round in 2020
Vyflow is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 by Nikhil Trivedi, specializing in portfolio management software. The company's platform provides investors with a centralized portal to access essential information about their portfolio companies. This includes updates, data rooms, financial data, and confidential communications. Vyflow's software facilitates due diligence by offering view-only access to a startup's bank account, as well as background checks on founders and key employees. Through these features, Vyflow enables clients to gain valuable insights into their investments and streamline the management of their portfolios.

FloatMe

Pre Seed Round in 2020
FloatMe Corp., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, specializes in a financial wellness platform. Its core offering is a mobile application that provides millennials with transparent, interest-free wage advances and affordable overdraft protection. The app features robust security measures, including bank-grade encryption, and overdraft alerts to help users build an emergency fund and improve their overall financial health.

Sote

Convertible Note in 2020
Sote, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya. Incorporated in 2017, Sote develops a digital customs clearing and freight forwarding platform tailored for the logistics industry. Its software provides a comprehensive workflow tool that allows industrial cargo owners to manage freight clearing and forwarding processes efficiently. The platform features a dashboard that enables users to track shipment status, payment history, and estimated arrival times for containers, facilitating better coordination among all parties involved in logistics. Additionally, Sote is committed to empowering African businesses by leveraging proprietary trade data to address the trade finance gap in the region. By offering reliable credit, risk management, underwriting, and business intelligence, Sote aims to transform the landscape of trade finance and logistics in Africa.

Prophit.ai

Convertible Note in 2020
Prophit.ai, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2019 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in machine learning solutions for sales and use tax decision-making. The company has developed a tax exemption platform that leverages advanced algorithms to evaluate the taxability of various items based on a comprehensive dataset. Prophit.ai's technology aims to prevent corporations from overpaying sales tax by conducting reverse audits and enhancing compliance during the purchasing process. By focusing on the line item description as the primary predictor for taxability, the platform offers a robust decision-making tool that optimizes tax compliance and minimizes errors in sales tax payments.

Debie

Convertible Note in 2020
Debie, established in 2019 and headquartered in New York City, specializes in enhancing access to capital for responsible businesses. It operates a credit rating agency platform that assists business owners in improving their credit scores through tailored services and coaching, thereby facilitating better access to financing options.

Samaritan

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Samaritan is a platform that helps people experiencing homelessness move toward stability by combining a beacon-based giving system with a digital wallet for those in need. The program distributes small beacons through nonprofit shelters, enabling app users to receive notifications when they encounter a beacon holder and choose to donate. Donated funds can be used by the beacon holder for essentials such as clothing, food, transportation, and shelter, with support from a nonprofit counselor or approved merchants. In addition, Samaritan offers a free digital wallet designed for people without a home, connecting them to financial resources and guidance aimed at securing housing. The service emphasizes direct community giving and practical support to meet immediate needs while facilitating pathways toward stable housing.

Hello Patients

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hello Patients is a medical fintech service provider based in Springfield, Illinois, founded in 2019. The company offers a patient engagement platform that focuses on pricing transparency and payment automation in the healthcare sector. Its platform enhances patient awareness of healthcare costs, allowing patients to clearly understand their financial obligations. By providing options for customized payment plans, Hello Patients aims to improve collection rates for healthcare providers while streamlining revenue cycle management. The service facilitates effective management of payments from the point of service through to recurring payments, ultimately benefiting both patients and providers by promoting financial clarity and efficiency.

Upstock

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Norway in 2015, Upstock offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies employee ownership management. It focuses on creating tools and knowledge-sharing resources to align founders, investors, and team members around equity plans.

Bbot

Convertible Note in 2019
Bbot, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in order and payment solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, including bars, restaurants, hotels, breweries, food halls, and multi-vendor setups. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Astoria, New York. Bbot's platform enables these establishments to create digital menus and offers guest-controlled, contactless ordering and payment options. This configurable solution is designed to streamline food and beverage operations, enhance customer experience, and help businesses increase revenue while reducing staffing costs. The platform features secure payment processing, integration with existing point-of-sale systems, and tailored customer support, making it a valuable asset for hospitality organizations looking to improve efficiency and service quality.

FinGoal

Funding Round in 2019
FinGoal develops tools for FinTech companies, empowering them to deliver personalized financial advice to their users. Its proprietary technology analyzes individual spending habits and preferences to optimize savings across various expenses, from daily purchases to insurance and travel.

Hellofriend

Venture Round in 2019
Hellofriend Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates a social networking platform focused on daily social activities. The company's core business is a social ordering platform that enables users to order ahead at local businesses, pay via the app, invite friends to order together for exclusive rewards and points collection, and communicate through an in-app messaging system and friends feed. Hellofriend also offers tools such as contactless in-store ordering and payment, mobile ordering, and guest loyalty programs to support local businesses in today's competitive market. The company has received backing from notable investors including Harvard Innovation Lab, Lighthouse Labs (Capital One), Accathon Capital, Right Side Capital Management, and CounterPointe Ventures.

Stackin'

Series A in 2019
Stackin' is a financial fitness platform aimed at empowering individuals to enhance their financial lives through engaging text messages. With over one million subscribers, it targets a younger demographic by offering tools and curated products that promote healthy financial habits in a fun and judgment-free environment. The platform leverages a custom messaging system, along with data, machine learning, and human interaction, to send personalized messages that educate users on saving money, reducing debt, and starting to invest. Additionally, Stackin' provides financial tips and content designed to inform and entertain its audience, helping them make informed decisions for their financial future.

Routefusion

Convertible Note in 2019
Routefusion is a cross-border bank-to-bank payments software provider that connects fintechs, marketplaces, financial institutions, and e-commerce platforms to a global network of banking and local payout partners. Its international payments API automates back-and-forth banking processes via centralized interfaces, speeds up transactions, and reduces costs. The platform enables neo-banks, payroll providers, platforms, and marketplaces to offer cross-border payouts to customers in over 130 countries, delivering payments in days rather than months. The company is based in Austin, Texas.

Digs

Convertible Note in 2019
Digs, Inc. operates a personal finance and guidance platform designed to assist individuals in navigating the home buying process and managing their homes as valuable assets. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides two primary services: Digs Saver, which helps users track savings goals and monitor credit while offering insights into the home buying process, and Digs Homeowner, which enables homeowners to monitor their property's value, receive refinance alerts, and obtain mortgage optimization guidance. Additionally, Digs connects aspiring homeowners with top real estate agents and mortgage lenders, facilitating valuable relationships that enhance the overall homeownership experience. As of October 2020, Digs, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of OJO Labs Inc.

ENVision mobile

Venture Round in 2019
ENVision mobile specializes in developing a shared data analytics platform aimed at empowering micro-retailers in emerging markets. Its innovative platform delivers digital, real-time insights into micro-retail analytics and consumer transactions, facilitating a deeper understanding of business operations for small merchants. By employing a software-as-a-service subscription model, ENVision mobile provides valuable data to microfinance institutions and suppliers who support these small businesses. This approach enables merchants to make informed, data-driven decisions, moving away from traditional manual data collection methods. Ultimately, ENVision mobile's services contribute to fostering inclusive economic growth in underserved markets.

Hopthru

Convertible Note in 2019
Hopthru Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in mobile ticketing solutions for public transit agencies. Its flagship product is the Hopthru app, which allows riders to purchase passes using credit/debit cards or commuter benefits cards, store them securely, and present them upon boarding. Additionally, Hopthru offers ridership analytics services, enabling transit agencies to make data-driven decisions by providing clean, contextualized performance data for route optimization and improved passenger experiences.

4Degrees

Seed Round in 2018
4Degrees is a software company specializing in AI-enabled relationship management and intelligence solutions. It offers a CRM platform designed for industries focused on relationships, such as banking and commercial real estate.

ModernTax

Convertible Note in 2018
ModernTax is API platform that enables financial and fintech companies to access and verified IRS taxpayer records and (2) an employee financial benefits platform providing benefits teams with a comprehensive tool to automate taxable events. ModernTax answers the tax and accounting industry’s need for: 1. Connection between taxpayers and business providers 2. Accessibility of tax data and virtual tax filing services 3. Efficiency of processes for tax and accounting service providers

Revi

Convertible Note in 2018
Revi, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing self-service kiosk solutions and accompanying software. The company's flagship product is Revi, an app that facilitates ordering, customization, payment, and rewards collection for users. Additionally, Revi offers ZYRL Kiosk, an intelligent self-service solution for order placement and payment processing, aiming to enhance customer experience. Furthermore, Revi develops AI-powered chatbots for small businesses to drive intelligent marketing campaigns. The company's platform enables businesses to set objectives, build campaigns, and encourage advocacy posts.

Mineful

Seed Round in 2018
Mineful is a B2B monetization platform that allows desktop applications to convert free users into paying customers by utilizing their devices' excess computing power to mine cryptocurrency. The platform integrates seamlessly with various applications, enabling users to run Mineful in the background while they engage with services like Spotify or Slack. This setup allows users to earn credits without needing to manage a cryptocurrency wallet or understand blockchain technology; they simply opt-in to the service and grant Mineful access to their unused computational resources. Mineful provides an end-to-end solution for enterprises, including wallet and pool management, liquidation services, and smart-mining capabilities. By facilitating this innovative monetization strategy, Mineful helps reduce involuntary churn and enhances the overall user experience.

Coinsta.sh

Convertible Note in 2018
Coinstash automatically generates digital assets for you & grows their value by diversifying into more high-growth cryptocurrencies & ICOs.

QwikCheck

Seed Round in 2018
QwikCheck is a developer of a cloud-based self-checkout system tailored for retailers, particularly convenience stores. The company offers a smart frictionless checkout solution that enhances customer loyalty by providing a convenient and secure self-checkout experience. Its system allows customers to locate, secure, and pre-pay for products using their mobile devices, which streamlines the purchasing process. Additionally, QwikCheck's technology facilitates safer payments and improved inventory control, enabling retailers to enhance their speed of service and profitability. Through these innovations, QwikCheck aims to bring greater convenience to the retail sector.

Lumni

Convertible Note in 2018
Lumni Inc. is a social mission company that offers innovative financing solutions for education through income share agreements. The organization manages investment funds that support a diverse pool of students, who agree to pay a fixed percentage of their income for a set number of months after graduation. This model minimizes the risk of excessive debt for students, particularly benefiting those who are debt-averse. Lumni's approach allows individuals and institutions to invest in the future of their communities by financing educational opportunities. The company manages various funds tailored to different demographic groups and geographic regions, each with unique characteristics and investment returns. Lumni has garnered recognition for its social impact from several prestigious organizations and currently operates in countries including Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States, having financed nearly 10,000 students to date.

TypingDNA

Seed Round in 2018
TypingDNA, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in typing biometrics authentication solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Oradea and Bucharest, Romania, TypingDNA offers an innovative service that enables organizations to authenticate users based on their unique typing patterns. This technology compares current keystrokes with previously recorded typing behaviors, allowing for secure logins, password resets, and multi-factor authentication. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for the financial services and education sectors, where they enhance security and combat fraud while maintaining a seamless user experience. By employing artificial intelligence algorithms, TypingDNA provides a more effective alternative to traditional two-factor authentication methods, enabling clients to better protect sensitive information without sacrificing usability.

ZenSports

Angel Round in 2018
ZenSports is a mobile sports betting platform enabling users to create and accept bets without needing a centralized bookmaker. It offers traditional sports betting, peer-to-peer wagering with custom odds, supporting both fiat and cryptocurrency transactions. Users can bet against the house or engage in peer-to-peer betting via its marketplace. ZenSports holds a sports betting license in Tennessee.

crowdForce

Convertible Note in 2017
crowdForce operates a crowdsourcing platform and an offline distribution network that helps businesses accelerate adoption of digital, crypto, and financial services among underserved populations. The company serves banks and fintechs, nonprofits, market researchers, government agencies, and field agents, providing access to real-time consumer data and enabling deployment of digital services in emerging markets. Founded in 2016, crowdForce has a footprint in Nigeria with an additional presence in the United States.

Inscribe

Convertible Note in 2017
Inscribe offers a way for fintech and financial services organizations to automate their manual reviews, reduce fraud losses, and increase decision accuracy. By automating document reviews and improving fraud detection, companies can increase efficiency and reduce operational costs. Founded in 2017, Inscribe is trusted by leading companies like BlueVine, Petal, Fair, and Ramp. With investors from Y Combinator, Uncork Capital, Crosslink Capital, and Foundry Group, Inscribe has a global footprint with locations in North America and Europe.

RealBlocks

Convertible Note in 2017
RealBlocks is a financial technology platform designed to facilitate the online distribution of alternative investment funds by investment managers. By connecting these managers with financial advisors and institutions, RealBlocks enhances the capital-raising process across global markets. The platform offers essential tools, including built-in secondary trading, a customizable white-label onboarding experience, and an API dashboard for comprehensive management. It aims to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall investor experience, particularly within the realms of real estate and other alternative investments. By integrating various service providers, RealBlocks enables seamless transitions to tokenized product structures, promoting enhanced liquidity and fractionalization for its users.

Qanta.ai

Convertible Note in 2017
Qanta.ai is a technology company focused on enhancing the efficiency of mortgage lending through its AI-driven platform. The company addresses the challenges of high customer acquisition costs in the financial sector by providing lenders and brokers with a comprehensive solution that engages, qualifies, and onboards clients. Qanta.ai's platform streamlines the management of home loans by tracking current and pending loans, constructing and updating loan clearance profiles, and automating the handling of mortgage-related paperwork. Additionally, it notifies users about the progress of their applications and offers, enabling home loan seekers to easily compare lending options and secure mortgages from suitable lenders. Through its innovative approach, Qanta.ai significantly boosts the productivity of mortgage operations.

Synswap

Seed Round in 2017
Synswap LTD. is a company that operates a blockchain-driven platform aimed at enhancing the infrastructure of the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, the firm seeks to replace the fragmented and inefficient post-trade processes with a streamlined and automated workflow. Its platform supports both cleared and non-cleared swaps, utilizing hyper ledger technology to facilitate various derivatives such as credit default swaps, interest rate swaps, foreign exchange swaps, equity swaps, and commodity swaps. By enabling a peer-to-peer network run directly by trading counterparties, Synswap allows members to contribute nodes and deploy software that automates essential post-trade processing steps through self-executing smart contracts. Key features of the platform include automatic trade matching, electronic confirmation, portfolio compression, and margin confirmation, all designed to reduce costs, mitigate risks, and enhance regulatory compliance while ensuring confidentiality and privacy.

Novo

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Novo Platform Inc. is a digital banking platform designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Founded in 2018 by Tyler McIntyre and Michael Rangel, the company is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Novo offers enhanced business deposit accounts and integrates banking activities with applications that provide users with analytical insights and fraud notifications related to their banking data. The platform is supported by a network of FDIC-insured community banks, aiming to streamline financial management for its clients. Originally known as Novo Financial Corp., the company was incorporated in 2016 and has since focused on creating tailored banking solutions for modern businesses.

7 Chord

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, 7 Chord operates an intelligence-amplified technology platform that automates pricing, execution, and inventory management processes in the corporate bonds market. Its machine learning-driven BondDroid technology analyzes millions of data points to provide predictive pricing and trading signals, helping traders reduce execution costs and make informed investment decisions.

Cogni

Seed Round in 2017
Cogni is a New York-based company that develops a digital banking platform designed to enhance financial services for businesses across Europe. Formerly known as Bizbaze, Cogni offers multi-currency business accounts that integrate artificial intelligence-driven tools to streamline various financial activities. The platform employs machine learning to automate and simplify virtual payments, providing users with an intuitive interface that supports a range of financial transactions, including deposits and lifestyle-related bookings such as hotels and flights. By focusing on accessibility and transparency, Cogni aims to revolutionize the digital banking experience for its users, combining traditional finance with emerging technologies like decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens.

Stackin'

Seed Round in 2017
Stackin' is a financial fitness platform aimed at empowering individuals to enhance their financial lives through engaging text messages. With over one million subscribers, it targets a younger demographic by offering tools and curated products that promote healthy financial habits in a fun and judgment-free environment. The platform leverages a custom messaging system, along with data, machine learning, and human interaction, to send personalized messages that educate users on saving money, reducing debt, and starting to invest. Additionally, Stackin' provides financial tips and content designed to inform and entertain its audience, helping them make informed decisions for their financial future.

ModernTax

Angel Round in 2017
ModernTax is API platform that enables financial and fintech companies to access and verified IRS taxpayer records and (2) an employee financial benefits platform providing benefits teams with a comprehensive tool to automate taxable events. ModernTax answers the tax and accounting industry’s need for: 1. Connection between taxpayers and business providers 2. Accessibility of tax data and virtual tax filing services 3. Efficiency of processes for tax and accounting service providers

Turing Advisory Group

Seed Round in 2017
Turing Group is a token sale advisory firm facilitating capital raising in fair and efficient markets. Turing is a venture-backed firm in the blockchain space. They are based in New York but work together with individuals from across the world. Their focus is building and deploying blockchain-based applications with an emphasis on protocol design. They have been involved in blockchain technology for several years and have led research and development at some of the best institutions in the space (CoinDesk, Smith & Crown, Ethereum). They are currently pioneering a new protocol and hiring a product manager. You’ll be learning from some of the top minds in the industry if selected for the role. Their goal is to make blockchain technology accessible and relevant to the everyday consumer.

VendorTerm

Convertible Note in 2017
VendorTerm is an online financing platform that assists startups, agencies, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in accelerating their growth by providing non-dilutive growth capital. The company enables these organizations to leverage outstanding receivables as a means of financing, offering an alternative to traditional venture capital and debt financing. By using their invoices for funding, clients can expand their operations without the burden of equity dilution, thus allowing them to retain full ownership while accessing the necessary capital to scale quickly.

Denim

Convertible Note in 2017
Denim streamlines freight brokerage operations by offering a comprehensive freight payment system. It manages working capital, carrier payments, and back-office processes through its software platform, enabling brokers to access necessary funds for growth while automating invoicing, collections, and payments.

Unreal Estate

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Unreal Estate is an online real estate platform that enables users to buy and sell homes at a fraction of traditional brokerage costs. It provides nationwide flat-fee service, lists properties on MLS for free, and bundles documents management with connections to vendors such as mortgage lenders and photographers. The platform guides users through a step-by-step process and supports real-time collaboration among buyers, sellers, and professionals, aiming to simplify transactions and make real estate data more transparent and accessible. By reducing agent fees and related expenses, Unreal Estate seeks to streamline the home selling and buying experience.

Rapid RMS

Convertible Note in 2017
Rapid RMS is a company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, specializing in point-of-sale applications tailored for liquor and convenience stores. It offers a cloud-based iPad point-of-sale system designed to be user-friendly and cost-effective, with a focus on providing a seamless experience for merchants. In addition to its software solutions, Rapid RMS supplies essential hardware such as receipt printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and keyboards. The company also provides credit card processing and ongoing support services, ensuring that its clients have all the necessary tools to manage their operations efficiently.

Morty

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Morty is an online mortgage marketplace that instantly matches homebuyers with competitive loan products from a wide network of lenders. Its platform simplifies operations for loan officers and brokerages through AI-assisted tools, built-in compliance handling, and streamlined processes.

Narmi

Convertible Note in 2017
Narmi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing online and mobile banking applications for financial institutions across the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Narmi provides a comprehensive platform that allows regional and community banks and credit unions to attract, engage, and retain customers effectively. The company’s applications facilitate account openings in under 2.5 minutes, while ensuring a secure and user-friendly experience through features such as fraud protection, multi-factor authentication, and transaction monitoring. In addition to banking applications, Narmi also offers services in website design, development, hosting, and content management, helping financial institutions create a dynamic and engaging digital presence.

Xclaim Mobile

Convertible Note in 2017
Xclaim Mobile, Inc. is a Dallas-based company that specializes in developing an enterprise-grade mobile offer platform designed to enhance digital marketing efforts. Founded in 2016, Xclaim offers a solution that streamlines the transition to mobile marketing by providing tools for location-based marketing campaigns. The platform detects users' devices, locations, and wallet types, allowing for customized offers that can be accepted through popular mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay, Android Pay, and Microsoft Wallet. By enabling brands to engage consumers with timely notifications and relevant offers, Xclaim aims to drive customer response and revenue across industries such as telecommunications, consumer lending, automotive, and retail.

ICONYC Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, ICONYC Labs is an accelerator firm based in New York City. It specializes in investing in early-stage Israeli tech startups, focusing on sectors such as enterprise software, IoT, AI, digital health, fintech, and digital media.

LendTech

Seed Round in 2017
LendTech, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a digital lending platform that facilitates connections between banks, credit unions, private lenders, and borrowers. The platform supports both automated and manual loan origination systems, catering to a wide range of loan types such as credit cards, HELOCs, commercial real estate, SBA loans, and more. It streamlines the loan application process through integrated communication channels, enabling real-time messaging, digital signatures, and document management.

Talk Accounting

Convertible Note in 2017
Talk Accounting is a developer of innovative accounting software that automates bookkeeping through advanced voice recognition technology. The company’s platform utilizes artificial intelligence and image processing to streamline financial transaction management, allowing users to code and verify transactions via a voice-to-data system. This unique approach enables small and medium businesses to efficiently collect, track, and update financial information while generating real-time financial reports. By automating the data-entry process, Talk Accounting significantly reduces bookkeeping costs and enhances overall financial management for its clients.

Apostrophe

Convertible Note in 2017
Apostrophe, Inc. is a fintech company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in healthcare savings solutions for self-insured employers. Founded in 2016, Apostrophe provides an intelligent health benefits platform that negotiates competitive rates for healthcare services and pays providers directly, ensuring that savings are passed on to its customers. The company's offerings include a streamlined, plug-and-play health plan that allows self-insured employers to efficiently implement best practices in managing healthcare costs. Apostrophe primarily serves self-insured employers in rural Colorado and other regions, delivering both financial savings and member support to enhance the overall healthcare experience.

ScaleFactor

Convertible Note in 2017
ScaleFactor provides automated accounting and finance software, offering features such as bookkeeping automation, proactive alerts, and business insights translation. It formerly offered additional services like IT integration, HR/payroll, compliance, and CFO advisory. ScaleFactor served various industries including professional services, restaurants, retail, technology, and wellness. The company was founded in 2014 and had offices across North America before ceasing operations.

Valid8 Financial

Convertible Note in 2017
Valid8 Financial, established in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in financial services investigations. The company's core offering is a SaaS platform that extracts and reconciles banking transactions from PDF statements, streamlining data preparation and enabling users to identify transfers between accounts and entities, simplify asset discovery, and detect potential fraudulent transfers. This platform empowers investors, auditors, and accountants to track, analyze, and manage third-party financial transactions, facilitating informed decision-making and independent financial assessments.

On Second Thought

Convertible Note in 2017
On Second Thought is a messaging application that allows users to undo and edit messages before they reach the recipient. The iOS app supports sending and receiving SMS and MMS, group messaging, and automatic synchronization of contacts and existing conversations. Founded in 2014, the company also holds patented technology to delay or recall messages and payments, enabling users to correct errors before they are delivered or processed.

Hostfully

Convertible Note in 2017
Hostfully is a platform for vacation rental management that provides a property management system to automate operations and broaden reach. The platform distributes listings to major travel sites such as Airbnb, Booking.com, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor, and automates payments and accounting via Stripe and QuickBooks. It also offers a digital guidebook service with local recommendations and essential property information for guests. The company serves vacation rental managers worldwide, supporting about 10,000 properties across 80 countries. Hostfully was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Talk Accounting

Seed Round in 2017
Talk Accounting is a developer of innovative accounting software that automates bookkeeping through advanced voice recognition technology. The company’s platform utilizes artificial intelligence and image processing to streamline financial transaction management, allowing users to code and verify transactions via a voice-to-data system. This unique approach enables small and medium businesses to efficiently collect, track, and update financial information while generating real-time financial reports. By automating the data-entry process, Talk Accounting significantly reduces bookkeeping costs and enhances overall financial management for its clients.

TEQ Charging

Convertible Note in 2016
TEQ Charging, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a power management platform designed to facilitate the charging of electric vehicles. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, the company offers a comprehensive TEQ Charging system that includes hardware capable of processing payments, controlling access, and providing data and usage statistics. Its mobile website enables users to manage and request charging through a personalized dashboard. TEQ Charging's innovative queuing algorithms optimize the use of available power, allowing more charging stations to be deployed than the electrical infrastructure can typically support at one time. By transitioning electrical management to the cloud, the company ensures that each vehicle receives its charge as requested, addressing the growing demand for electric vehicle charging solutions amid a rising number of EVs on the road. TEQ Charging primarily serves the automotive industry and property managers looking to expand their charging infrastructure efficiently.

AcuteIQ

Convertible Note in 2016
AcuteIQ is a technology company specializing in customer acquisition solutions for action sports, financial services brands, and media companies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tiburon, California, with an additional office in New York City, AcuteIQ offers innovative platforms such as BROKER IQ and LENDER IQ. BROKER IQ serves loan brokers and bank loan officers by predicting potential merchants for enterprise loans, while LENDER IQ delivers pre-qualified deal flow to lenders' websites. The company is recognized for its unique technical approach, utilizing first-party audience data and predictive analytics to enhance customer conversion rates. AcuteIQ's platform is designed to identify potential customers' buying signals, allowing businesses to optimize their customer profiles effectively. With over 24 clients, including notable firms in media and financial services, AcuteIQ operates on a pay-for-performance business model that underscores its commitment to delivering measurable results.

Exit 7C

Seed Round in 2016
Exit 7C Inc. is a digital retailer specializing in fuel delivery services, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company operates a mobile application that enables users to sign up for gas delivery and facilitates purchases at branded pumps located at traditional gas stations. Exit 7C also develops a mobile payment platform that allows customers to securely buy gasoline using a digital fuel card, featuring a centralized dashboard for real-time transactions, fuel type selection, and gas station locations. The company serves various markets, including Milwaukee, St. Louis, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Houston, Durham, and San Diego, while leveraging technology to enhance fuel, maintenance, and compliance services for transportation fleets.

Drizzle Labs

Seed Round in 2016
Drizzle Labs operates a micropayment and paid subscription platform designed to help bloggers and publishers monetize their premium content. Located in Los Angeles, California, the company allows users to pay for individual pieces of content, including text, videos, podcasts, images, and more. It provides tools for implementing paywalls, enabling content creators to charge for access to specific items, while also collecting valuable user information such as names, emails, and demographic data. Drizzle Labs enhances user engagement by recommending popular and relevant content, thus retaining visitors and encouraging repeat interaction. The company generates revenue through a platform fee based on the transactions completed on its site. Founded in February 2016 by Timur Zhiyentayev and Kelly Burke, Drizzle Labs aims to facilitate a seamless monetization process for creators in the digital content landscape.

ProcessOut

Seed Round in 2016
ProcessOut Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing payments as a service, with its headquarters located in New York and an additional office in Paris. The company offers a smart router solution that facilitates international payment processing by connecting users with various payment providers. Its advanced technology utilizes deep learning to optimize transaction routing in real time, allowing businesses to monitor and analyze their payment data effectively. By centralizing payment activities from multiple gateways into a single dashboard, ProcessOut helps its clients improve their authorization rates and reduce processing costs. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Checkout Ltd.

Riskopy

Venture Round in 2016
Riskopy, Inc. is a financial analytics company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It specializes in cash flow optimization by integrating conventional and alternative data sources to deliver actionable insights on financial and event-driven information. Riskopy's platform enhances company-level credit data by incorporating various data types, including legal, economic, and digital signals, such as news and social media sentiment. The company serves various departments, including sales, risk, underwriting, compliance, and reporting, catering to clients in the United States, Europe, and internationally. In May 2017, Riskopy became a subsidiary of Coupa Software, further expanding its capabilities in the business finance market. Through its proprietary algorithms, Riskopy identifies opportunities in accounts receivables and payables, enabling businesses to optimize their cash flow and improve payment terms.

Chroma Signet

Seed Round in 2016
Chroma Signet is a Portland-based company that develops smart packaging solutions enabling brands to embed blockchain-based tokens into consumer goods. Its technology combines physical QR codes with digital smart contracts, allowing manufacturers to attach non‑fungible tokens and DAO tokens to products. The system serves as a loyalty platform that introduces consumers to blockchain, supports supply‑chain provenance, and facilitates brand‑customer engagement. The company also works in cannabis, crowdfunding, and fintech sectors.

Branch

Seed Round in 2016
Branch is a company that facilitates accelerated pay and digital wallet solutions for businesses, enabling them to empower their workers through efficient financial services. By streamlining payment processes, Branch helps organizations save money while providing employees with faster access to their earnings and complimentary digital banking services. The platform does not require pre-funding or upfront capital, making it an accessible option for various businesses looking to enhance their payroll systems. Additionally, Branch promotes a new brand of public discourse by inviting curated groups of knowledgeable individuals to engage in meaningful discussions on relevant issues, aiming to foster a more interactive and informed dialogue online.

Windrush

Seed Round in 2016
Windrush operates as a collaborative data visualization platform tailored for the financial sector. The company empowers analysts to effortlessly generate live-updating interactive charts directly within Excel, enhancing productivity and the quality of reports. Its drag-and-drop interface allows users to create branded content without the need for coding, streamlining the reporting process. Additionally, Windrush's platform includes features for model and visualization versioning, enabling large organizations to effectively track their data's audit trail. This capability is designed to significantly reduce time and costs related to compliance, making Windrush an essential tool for enhancing engagement and efficiency in large enterprises.

Noah

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Noah offers homeowners in select U.S. metro areas upfront financing based on their home's future value appreciation or depreciation, enabling debt-free access to funds without monthly payments or interest.
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