Slow Ventures

Founded in 2011, Slow Ventures is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm. It invests in innovative companies operating at the intersection of technology, science, society, and culture across various sectors such as software, biotechnology, e-commerce, fintech, and more.

Jill Carlson

Venture Partner

Kevin Colleran

Managing Partner

Catherine Gildea

Associate

Sam Lessin

General Partner

Megan Lightcap

Principal

Past deals in Personal Finance

Prospinity

Seed Round in 2024
Prospinity operates an investment pooling platform designed for students. It facilitates 'success pools', where participants contribute a percentage of their earnings annually into a shared pool, which is then distributed evenly among the group at year's end. This enables students to diversify career paths and invest in each other's potential.

Astra

Series A in 2024
Astra, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in budgeting automation. Its platform connects to users' bank accounts, providing personalized financial recommendations and enabling automated money transfers or notifications based on user-defined rules and triggers.

Ottr Finance

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ottr Finance is a developer of a user-friendly crypto platform that leverages the Solana blockchain to enhance everyday financial transactions. The company aims to simplify the experience of managing digital assets by offering a self-custody web3 wallet that enables users to send USDC instantly and at no cost, eliminating the complexities often associated with traditional self-custody wallets. By providing a familiar interface, Ottr Finance allows individuals to pay friends, save in U.S. dollars, and invest in cryptocurrencies, making financial management more accessible to a broader audience. The platform is designed for users with smartphones, offering an intuitive solution that enhances their financial lives without the need for complicated setup processes or seed phrase storage.

Astra

Series A in 2022
Astra, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in budgeting automation. Its platform connects to users' bank accounts, providing personalized financial recommendations and enabling automated money transfers or notifications based on user-defined rules and triggers.

Quo Finance

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2018, Quo Finance develops a financial planning platform that uses advanced AI to create personalized backup plans. This helps users modify loans and reduce default risks automatically, enabling them to reach their lifestyle goals faster.

Better Financial Corporation

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Better Financial is a holding company that develops fintech brands focused on helping Americans manage their finances. Their primary product is a banking application designed to assist users in paying off medical debts, offering an integrated insurance policy for everyday expenses and lost income during medical emergencies.

Bloom

Seed Round in 2022
Bloom is a digital financial platform that provides brokerage services, securities trading, funding options, investments, and educational resources tailored to help teenagers learn about investing and build long-term wealth.

River

Series A in 2021
River Financial Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Alexander Leishman and Andrew Benson. The company specializes in providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, manage, and sell bitcoin. Its flagship product is a Bitcoin brokerage designed for sophisticated retail investors, offering a high-touch service that prioritizes security and client experience. River Financial's platform includes tools for investment performance, such as cost basis tracking, catering to the needs of its clients in the evolving cryptocurrency market.

Eco

Series A in 2021
Eco Inc. is a financial technology company focused on enhancing the value of money through innovative software solutions. As a founding contributor to the Eco Protocol, the company aims to optimize financial transactions and promote efficient banking practices. Eco also develops Bend, a platform designed to offer rewarding financial solutions that align with the expectations of modern consumers. Through its commitment to improving how individuals interact with their finances, Eco seeks to drive a new standard for money management.

Yotta

Series A in 2021
Yotta Technologies Inc., established in 2019 and based in New York, operates a savings platform that combines elements of banking and gaming. It offers users the opportunity to save money and enter weekly prize draws, with the interest portion from banks funding these prizes.

HMBradley

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2019, HMBradley is a digital banking platform that rewards users for adopting sound financial habits. Its platform offers instant credit cards and mobile banking services.

Quo Finance

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Quo Finance develops a financial planning platform that uses advanced AI to create personalized backup plans. This helps users modify loans and reduce default risks automatically, enabling them to reach their lifestyle goals faster.

Yotta

Seed Round in 2020
Yotta Technologies Inc., established in 2019 and based in New York, operates a savings platform that combines elements of banking and gaming. It offers users the opportunity to save money and enter weekly prize draws, with the interest portion from banks funding these prizes.

Facet

Series B in 2020
Facet Wealth is a financial technology company that specializes in personalized financial planning services. The company offers comprehensive solutions tailored to individual needs and goals, focusing on various aspects of a client's financial life, including investments, retirement planning, and tax strategies. By leveraging advanced technology, Facet Wealth aims to streamline the financial planning process, making it more efficient and accessible for clients. The company emphasizes a holistic approach to financial advice, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered in the planning process. Through its innovative services, Facet Wealth strives to enhance the client experience and facilitate informed decision-making in personal finance.

River

Seed Round in 2020
River Financial Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Alexander Leishman and Andrew Benson. The company specializes in providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, manage, and sell bitcoin. Its flagship product is a Bitcoin brokerage designed for sophisticated retail investors, offering a high-touch service that prioritizes security and client experience. River Financial's platform includes tools for investment performance, such as cost basis tracking, catering to the needs of its clients in the evolving cryptocurrency market.

Pando

Series A in 2020
Pando has developed a financial platform aimed at individuals in high-volatility careers, such as professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and MBA graduates. The platform enables users to connect with others who have similar expected earnings, allowing them to pool a fraction of their future income. This innovative approach not only helps mitigate financial risks associated with unpredictable income but also allows participants to benefit from potential upside. By providing these tools, Pando empowers its clients to better manage their financial futures and protect their earnings.

Quo Finance

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Quo Finance develops a financial planning platform that uses advanced AI to create personalized backup plans. This helps users modify loans and reduce default risks automatically, enabling them to reach their lifestyle goals faster.

Astra

Seed Round in 2019
Astra, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in budgeting automation. Its platform connects to users' bank accounts, providing personalized financial recommendations and enabling automated money transfers or notifications based on user-defined rules and triggers.

Human Interest

Series B in 2019
Human Interest is a retirement savings provider focused on small and medium-sized businesses, offering a 401(k) platform that simplifies administration and compliance through end-to-end technology. The platform automatically creates employee accounts, syncs payroll deductions, and provides personalized investment guidance, enabling SMBs to offer affordable, easy-to-manage retirement plans; the company has served thousands of businesses across the United States and was founded in 2015 in San Francisco by Paul Sawaya and Roger Lee.

Facet

Series A in 2018
Facet Wealth is a financial technology company that specializes in personalized financial planning services. The company offers comprehensive solutions tailored to individual needs and goals, focusing on various aspects of a client's financial life, including investments, retirement planning, and tax strategies. By leveraging advanced technology, Facet Wealth aims to streamline the financial planning process, making it more efficient and accessible for clients. The company emphasizes a holistic approach to financial advice, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered in the planning process. Through its innovative services, Facet Wealth strives to enhance the client experience and facilitate informed decision-making in personal finance.

Clara

Series A in 2016
Clara is a Latin American fintech company specializing in corporate spending management. It offers locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay services, financing solutions, and a software platform designed to streamline expense reporting and provide real-time insights into spending.

Human Interest

Seed Round in 2016
Human Interest is a retirement savings provider focused on small and medium-sized businesses, offering a 401(k) platform that simplifies administration and compliance through end-to-end technology. The platform automatically creates employee accounts, syncs payroll deductions, and provides personalized investment guidance, enabling SMBs to offer affordable, easy-to-manage retirement plans; the company has served thousands of businesses across the United States and was founded in 2015 in San Francisco by Paul Sawaya and Roger Lee.

Clara

Series A in 2015
Clara is a Latin American fintech company specializing in corporate spending management. It offers locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay services, financing solutions, and a software platform designed to streamline expense reporting and provide real-time insights into spending.

Human Interest

Seed Round in 2015
Human Interest is a retirement savings provider focused on small and medium-sized businesses, offering a 401(k) platform that simplifies administration and compliance through end-to-end technology. The platform automatically creates employee accounts, syncs payroll deductions, and provides personalized investment guidance, enabling SMBs to offer affordable, easy-to-manage retirement plans; the company has served thousands of businesses across the United States and was founded in 2015 in San Francisco by Paul Sawaya and Roger Lee.

Earnest

Series A in 2015
Earnest Operations LLC is a financial services company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. Founded in 2013, the company aims to simplify the loan process for responsible borrowers by utilizing advanced technology that evaluates more than just credit scores, incorporating factors such as education, savings habits, and career paths. Earnest offers a range of private student loans, including options for undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law school, as well as personal loans for purposes like credit card consolidation, home improvement, and weddings. Since its inception, Earnest has expanded significantly, distributing nearly $2 billion in student loans by 2017. In that year, it was acquired by Navient Corporation, which maintains Earnest as a distinct brand while providing operational support. The company serves clients in 45 states and the District of Columbia, providing an online platform for loan management and customer service.

Even.com

Seed Round in 2014
Even.com is focused on enhancing financial resilience for employees, addressing the challenges faced by over half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. The company develops a mobile budgeting application that automatically budgets upcoming bills, allowing users to manage their spending habits effectively. By partnering with employers, Even provides its services as a benefit, which not only supports employees in making ends meet, paying down debt, and saving money but also helps employers improve employee retention. The business operates transparently, ensuring that it profits only when its customers do. Even.com is based in Oakland, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Earnest

Seed Round in 2014
Earnest Operations LLC is a financial services company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. Founded in 2013, the company aims to simplify the loan process for responsible borrowers by utilizing advanced technology that evaluates more than just credit scores, incorporating factors such as education, savings habits, and career paths. Earnest offers a range of private student loans, including options for undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law school, as well as personal loans for purposes like credit card consolidation, home improvement, and weddings. Since its inception, Earnest has expanded significantly, distributing nearly $2 billion in student loans by 2017. In that year, it was acquired by Navient Corporation, which maintains Earnest as a distinct brand while providing operational support. The company serves clients in 45 states and the District of Columbia, providing an online platform for loan management and customer service.

Earnest

Venture Round in 2013
Earnest Operations LLC is a financial services company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. Founded in 2013, the company aims to simplify the loan process for responsible borrowers by utilizing advanced technology that evaluates more than just credit scores, incorporating factors such as education, savings habits, and career paths. Earnest offers a range of private student loans, including options for undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law school, as well as personal loans for purposes like credit card consolidation, home improvement, and weddings. Since its inception, Earnest has expanded significantly, distributing nearly $2 billion in student loans by 2017. In that year, it was acquired by Navient Corporation, which maintains Earnest as a distinct brand while providing operational support. The company serves clients in 45 states and the District of Columbia, providing an online platform for loan management and customer service.
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