Thrive Capital

Thrive Capital is a New York–based venture capital firm founded in 2009 that focuses on building and investing in internet, software, and technology-enabled companies. The firm provides venture-building services, operates as a registered investment adviser, and backs both early-stage and growth opportunities in software, media, and TMT sectors. Its investments span the United States and regions such as South America, with the aim of helping portfolio companies scale through capital and strategic guidance. Thrive Capital seeks long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, leveraging its experience in the internet and software ecosystems to support product development, market expansion, and operational scaling.

Gaurav Ahuja

Partner

Philip Clark

Investor

Chris Grimm

Director, Head of Valuations

Natalie Guo

Investor

Vincent Hankes

Investor

Past deals in Payments

Parafin

Series C in 2024
Parafin is a financial infrastructure company that specializes in providing embedded financial products for small businesses through various online platforms. By simplifying the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support, Parafin enables small businesses to thrive even in uncertain economic conditions. The company has successfully partnered with major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash, and TikTok, extending over $8 billion in financing offers to support hundreds of thousands of businesses. Parafin's end-to-end payment processing solutions and one-click financing options empower retail sellers to enhance their gross merchandising volume while unlocking new revenue streams.

Melio

Series E in 2024
Melio is a fintech company that specializes in providing small businesses with digital tools to manage their business-to-business payments and receivables. Its platform offers a streamlined accounts payable and receivable dashboard, allowing businesses to transfer and receive payments efficiently. By simplifying the payment workflow, Melio enables small businesses to improve their cash flow and reduce or eliminate late payment costs. This approach enhances oversight and control over finances, allowing businesses to focus more on customer engagement rather than back-office operations. Overall, Melio aims to empower small businesses by minimizing time and costs associated with payment processes.

Imprint

Series C in 2024
Imprint is a financial services company founded in 2020 and based in New York, specializing in payments, rewards, and loyalty services. The firm has developed a full-stack payments and loyalty platform that facilitates payment processing for merchants and consumers. This platform allows users to execute financial transactions while also earning loyalty and reward points, streamlining the management of daily financial transactions. Imprint aims to enhance the payment experience by integrating rewards and loyalty features, making it easier for users to engage with their financial activities.

Imprint

Series B in 2023
Imprint is a financial services company founded in 2020 and based in New York, specializing in payments, rewards, and loyalty services. The firm has developed a full-stack payments and loyalty platform that facilitates payment processing for merchants and consumers. This platform allows users to execute financial transactions while also earning loyalty and reward points, streamlining the management of daily financial transactions. Imprint aims to enhance the payment experience by integrating rewards and loyalty features, making it easier for users to engage with their financial activities.

Clair

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2019, Clair offers real-time wage access for hourly workers through its instant pay service. It provides digital banking services including debit cards and savings accounts, with no fees for users. Clair partners with employers and workforce management platforms to improve employee retention and financial wellness.

Stripe

Series I in 2023
Stripe develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments securely. It supports various international debit/credit cards, serving e-commerce platforms, SaaS companies, marketplaces, and non-profits globally.

Parafin

Series B in 2022
Parafin is a financial infrastructure company that specializes in providing embedded financial products for small businesses through various online platforms. By simplifying the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support, Parafin enables small businesses to thrive even in uncertain economic conditions. The company has successfully partnered with major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash, and TikTok, extending over $8 billion in financing offers to support hundreds of thousands of businesses. Parafin's end-to-end payment processing solutions and one-click financing options empower retail sellers to enhance their gross merchandising volume while unlocking new revenue streams.

Lightspark

Seed Round in 2022
Lightspark develops enterprise-grade payment infrastructure, facilitating open, instant, and programmable money movement across the internet. Its platform enables businesses to accept digital payments and receive fiat currency instantly while transacting on the Lightning Network.

Check

Series C in 2022
Check is the leading payroll platform that pioneered the ability for companies to differentiate and open up new revenue streams by embedding payroll into their platforms. Historically, complex regulatory structures stagnated payroll innovation, making it harder for businesses to create their own payroll offerings. By building on Check’s best in class infrastructure, flexible API, and deep expertise, platforms can launch profitable payroll businesses much faster, and with little overhead or administrative burden. Since Check’s public launch in January 2021, leading vertical SaaS companies and large scale workforce management horizontal platforms have built successful payroll businesses on its infrastructure. Check’s partners collectively serve more than 250,000 businesses and over 4 million employees. Check is backed by Stripe, Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, and Bedrock.

MoonPay

Series A in 2021
MoonPay is a fintech company specializing in payment infrastructure for seamless conversion between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies. Its platform enables users to buy cryptocurrencies and NFTs using various payment methods, operating on a non-custodial model for enhanced user control over digital assets.

Imprint

Series A in 2021
Imprint is a financial services company founded in 2020 and based in New York, specializing in payments, rewards, and loyalty services. The firm has developed a full-stack payments and loyalty platform that facilitates payment processing for merchants and consumers. This platform allows users to execute financial transactions while also earning loyalty and reward points, streamlining the management of daily financial transactions. Imprint aims to enhance the payment experience by integrating rewards and loyalty features, making it easier for users to engage with their financial activities.

Parafin

Series A in 2021
Parafin is a financial infrastructure company that specializes in providing embedded financial products for small businesses through various online platforms. By simplifying the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support, Parafin enables small businesses to thrive even in uncertain economic conditions. The company has successfully partnered with major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash, and TikTok, extending over $8 billion in financing offers to support hundreds of thousands of businesses. Parafin's end-to-end payment processing solutions and one-click financing options empower retail sellers to enhance their gross merchandising volume while unlocking new revenue streams.

Melio

Series D in 2021
Melio is a fintech company that specializes in providing small businesses with digital tools to manage their business-to-business payments and receivables. Its platform offers a streamlined accounts payable and receivable dashboard, allowing businesses to transfer and receive payments efficiently. By simplifying the payment workflow, Melio enables small businesses to improve their cash flow and reduce or eliminate late payment costs. This approach enhances oversight and control over finances, allowing businesses to focus more on customer engagement rather than back-office operations. Overall, Melio aims to empower small businesses by minimizing time and costs associated with payment processes.

Clair

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2019, Clair offers real-time wage access for hourly workers through its instant pay service. It provides digital banking services including debit cards and savings accounts, with no fees for users. Clair partners with employers and workforce management platforms to improve employee retention and financial wellness.

Cedar

Series D in 2021
Cedar is a patient payment and engagement platform designed for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to enhance the overall patient experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the platform utilizes advanced data science to streamline and personalize the billing process. By consolidating billing information from various caregivers, Cedar provides clear invoices that detail patient obligations while offering user-friendly click-to-pay options. This modern approach not only simplifies the payment experience but also supports healthcare providers in improving their billing operations and fostering better patient engagement.

Monzo Bank

Series G in 2021
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Check

Series B in 2021
Check is the leading payroll platform that pioneered the ability for companies to differentiate and open up new revenue streams by embedding payroll into their platforms. Historically, complex regulatory structures stagnated payroll innovation, making it harder for businesses to create their own payroll offerings. By building on Check’s best in class infrastructure, flexible API, and deep expertise, platforms can launch profitable payroll businesses much faster, and with little overhead or administrative burden. Since Check’s public launch in January 2021, leading vertical SaaS companies and large scale workforce management horizontal platforms have built successful payroll businesses on its infrastructure. Check’s partners collectively serve more than 250,000 businesses and over 4 million employees. Check is backed by Stripe, Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, and Bedrock.

Alza

Seed Round in 2021
Alza is a fintech company that offers a mobile application for managing personal finances. Its platform facilitates rapid cash transfers, provides a savings program, offers flexible bill payment options, and includes a debit card feature, enabling users to conveniently track and manage their financial transactions.

Cedar

Series C in 2020
Cedar is a patient payment and engagement platform designed for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to enhance the overall patient experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the platform utilizes advanced data science to streamline and personalize the billing process. By consolidating billing information from various caregivers, Cedar provides clear invoices that detail patient obligations while offering user-friendly click-to-pay options. This modern approach not only simplifies the payment experience but also supports healthcare providers in improving their billing operations and fostering better patient engagement.

Monzo Bank

Series G in 2020
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Check

Series A in 2020
Check is the leading payroll platform that pioneered the ability for companies to differentiate and open up new revenue streams by embedding payroll into their platforms. Historically, complex regulatory structures stagnated payroll innovation, making it harder for businesses to create their own payroll offerings. By building on Check’s best in class infrastructure, flexible API, and deep expertise, platforms can launch profitable payroll businesses much faster, and with little overhead or administrative burden. Since Check’s public launch in January 2021, leading vertical SaaS companies and large scale workforce management horizontal platforms have built successful payroll businesses on its infrastructure. Check’s partners collectively serve more than 250,000 businesses and over 4 million employees. Check is backed by Stripe, Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, and Bedrock.

Monzo Bank

Series F in 2019
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Monzo Bank

Series E in 2018
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Stripe

Series E in 2018
Stripe develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments securely. It supports various international debit/credit cards, serving e-commerce platforms, SaaS companies, marketplaces, and non-profits globally.

Cedar

Series B in 2018
Cedar is a patient payment and engagement platform designed for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to enhance the overall patient experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the platform utilizes advanced data science to streamline and personalize the billing process. By consolidating billing information from various caregivers, Cedar provides clear invoices that detail patient obligations while offering user-friendly click-to-pay options. This modern approach not only simplifies the payment experience but also supports healthcare providers in improving their billing operations and fostering better patient engagement.

Cedar

Series A in 2017
Cedar is a patient payment and engagement platform designed for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to enhance the overall patient experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the platform utilizes advanced data science to streamline and personalize the billing process. By consolidating billing information from various caregivers, Cedar provides clear invoices that detail patient obligations while offering user-friendly click-to-pay options. This modern approach not only simplifies the payment experience but also supports healthcare providers in improving their billing operations and fostering better patient engagement.

Monzo Bank

Series D in 2017
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Monzo Bank

Series C in 2017
Monzo Bank is a London-based commercial bank, established in 2015. It provides personal banking services including current, joint and savings accounts, plus business banking with invoicing, overdrafts and loans, and offers internet and mobile app-based banking in the United Kingdom and the United States. The bank emphasizes a mobile-first approach with real-time spending updates, transaction categorization, budgeting tools, and instant notifications. Its app features Pots sub-accounts to set aside funds for specific goals and includes a premium tier, Monzo Plus, with additional features such as enhanced card designs and travel insurance. Monzo aims to replace traditional branches with a fully digital experience, serving customers who prefer managing finances via smartphone.

Stripe

Series C in 2014
Stripe develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments securely. It supports various international debit/credit cards, serving e-commerce platforms, SaaS companies, marketplaces, and non-profits globally.

Interstellar

Series B in 2014
Interstellar is a technology company specializing in international payments. It leverages the Stellar blockchain network to deliver faster, cheaper, and more reliable global financial solutions.

Interstellar

Seed Round in 2014
Interstellar is a technology company specializing in international payments. It leverages the Stellar blockchain network to deliver faster, cheaper, and more reliable global financial solutions.

Dwolla

Series C in 2013
Founded in 2010, Dwolla is a leading provider of account-to-account payment solutions. It offers a modern API that simplifies bank transfers, customer management, and bank account verification for businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Dwolla

Series B in 2012
Founded in 2010, Dwolla is a leading provider of account-to-account payment solutions. It offers a modern API that simplifies bank transfers, customer management, and bank account verification for businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Simple

Series A in 2010
Simple is a web and mobile application that unifies various accounts into one accessible bank card. Rather than making money from different fees, Simple plans to split the net interest margin with its partner banks (the difference between the rate they lend at and the rate they pay to depositors), thus eliminating the incentive to push more confusing products at consumers. Simple has more than 100,000 customers, processed $1.7 billion in annual transactions last year, and experienced 330% customer growth. Simple was launched by Alex Payne, Shamir Karkal, and Josh Reich in January 2009 and is based in Portland, Oregon.
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