Tarabut Gateway, a disruptor in its own right, is the first and only licensed Open Banking platform (AISP/ PISP) in the MENA region. By developing a single universal open banking API, Tarabut Gateway provides access to a global network of banks and FinTechs that allows money and information to flow securely, instantly, and at a low cost. Having been the first to obtain an AISP & PISP license in the Middle East and North African region, Tarabut Gateway is transforming the MENA financial services landscape by introducing new revenue streams to financial institutions and allowing Fintech to test & monetize on their solutions.
Flatfile Inc. offers a platform designed to streamline the data onboarding process for businesses by allowing developers to validate, map, and import data from various web applications. Founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company's key products include Portal, an import button that integrates seamlessly into software applications through a JavaScript snippet, and Concierge, which provides secure workspaces for collaboration on data ingestion challenges. Flatfile's platform supports multiple file formats, including CSV, XLS, and TSV, and features a JavaScript configurator that enables users to define target models for data validation. This automation helps organizations manage and structure imported data effectively, reducing the time spent on data cleaning and allowing teams to focus on utilizing their data for decision-making.
Magna develops a token vesting and DeFi investment management platform. The company's first product is Carta for Web3, where companies can manage their cap tables and distribute their token equity to employees, advisors, or investors. It aims to use locked tokens as composable building blocks to power collateralized lending, liquid secondary markets, and other DeFi applications.
Agora, Inc. is a provider of Real-Time Engagement Platform-as-a-Service (RTE-PaaS) that enables developers to incorporate real-time video, voice, and messaging capabilities into their applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company offers a range of enterprise-grade products, including features for live interactive video and audio streaming, real-time messaging, and recording. Agora's solutions cater to various sectors such as social media, education, entertainment, gaming, healthcare, and financial services. The company operates a Software-Defined Real-Time Network, enhancing the delivery of its services across the globe. Additionally, Agora Lab, founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, focuses on developing real-time communication solutions, particularly in gaming and social networking. The Agora platform is recognized for its reliability and scalability, making it a widely adopted choice for organizations seeking efficient communication solutions.
Gnosis offers a decentralized platform for prediction markets, leveraging Ethereum's blockchain technology to facilitate advanced smart contracts. This infrastructure aims to eliminate intermediaries and counterparty risks, supporting a vision of a redistributed future. Gnosis enables the creation of customized forecasting applications that produce conditional tokens, making event outcomes tradable and serving as a valuable tool for information discovery. By prioritizing credible neutrality and resiliency, Gnosis provides a transparent environment for clients to make informed decisions regarding the development and governance of their projects within the blockchain ecosystem.
FalconX, Ltd. is a digital asset trading platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing trading solutions using data science and blockchain technology. Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself in the market, achieving $7 billion in global trading volume over a recent ten-month period, with a quarterly growth rate exceeding 600%. FalconX caters to a diverse clientele, including over 100 financial institutions such as hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, payment gateways, and cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform is designed to offer reliable execution for mid-to-large size trades, employing machine learning to optimize trade execution by smart routing orders across various liquidity sources. This approach helps clients minimize slippage and eliminate hidden fees, facilitating efficient currency exchange and transfer within the cryptocurrency markets.
Developer of gold savings software intended to help users invest in digital gold. The company's platform helps to save money by taking spare change from online transactions and investing it in digital gold automatically which can be redeemed anytime, enabling users to create a habit of daily savings as investments in digital gold, which can be redeemed or withdrawn easily through UPI.
Developer of a team formation platform designed to help companies adapt and build tech in areas outside of their core competencies. The company's platform is an invite-only community of independent tech talent with diverse expertise and backgrounds that help companies pivot their product and adapt to new methods of monetization by building to share and team up on meaningful missions, enabling companies to quickly connect and form a full-stack team.
Developer of a troubleshooting platform for designed to take control over modern distributed systems. The company offers a unified platform from which clients can gain a deep understanding of all of its system events and changes by integrating with all of the tools, monitoring changes and alerts and organizing information on a clear digestible dashboard, enabling clients to understand the context and derive insights with ease.
Shopflo is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on enhancing the checkout experience for e-commerce brands. It aims to improve user experience and increase conversion rates on online retail websites. The platform offers advanced features designed to strengthen customer intent and trust during the purchasing process, thereby facilitating smoother transactions for online businesses. By providing these tools, Shopflo supports e-commerce companies in optimizing their sales processes and delivering a more efficient shopping experience for consumers.
ApnaKlub is digitizing and organizing the FMCG procurement market by connecting buyers and brands through a single platform.
HitPay is an omni-channel digital payments platform tailored for small business owners and direct-to-consumer sellers in Singapore. The company develops payment processing software that simplifies the complexities of omnichannel selling, making it accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). HitPay's platform features a mobile point of sale system that facilitates secure, one-click purchases across various channels. It supports several alternative payment methods and enables transactions without the need for an account, as well as the collection and payment in multiple currencies. This comprehensive solution aims to streamline the payment process for SMEs and direct-to-consumer sellers, enhancing their ability to manage transactions efficiently.
Open develops and offers an online platform for banking and intercompany settlement. It offers digital banking service for startups and small and medium enterprises that offer digital bank accounts that includes a current account packed with tools for bookkeeping, invoices, moving money, and accessing credit. Open's application programming interface platform lets financial institutions integrate banking and payments into their applications and accounting systems. Anish Achuthan founded it in 2017, with its headquarters in Bengaluru in India.
Developer of a platform that enables institutional investors to understand their portfolio risks, decompose single stock and book performance, drill into crowding, and isolate their idiosyncratic differentiation. The platform is built on proprietary crowding, ownership, factor risk, and performance datasets, enabling investors to make informed decisions.
Stakeshop Pty Ltd, operating as Stake, is an investment platform that provides a streamlined and cost-effective way for individuals to buy and sell listed shares and exchange-traded funds, particularly in the United States market. The platform eliminates the need for cumbersome paperwork, facilitating easier access for international investors. Additionally, Stake offers a self-managed super fund (SMSF) administration service, which includes comprehensive support for compliance and administration. While Stake aims to enhance the investing experience, it does not account for individual investors' personal objectives or financial needs, and any advice provided is general in nature. Investors are encouraged to consider the risks associated with investments and to seek appropriate legal and taxation advice before making decisions.
Ondo Finance is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform that aims to make decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to a broad audience. The platform offers users the option to choose between downside protection and enhanced returns, catering to individuals with varying risk tolerances. By providing these choices, Ondo Finance enables users to effectively access DeFi yields while managing their investment risks.
Operator of a business development company intended to help entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. The company's platform connects suppliers and retailers to create efficient businesses, simplifies logistics across the entire supply chain, and also provides a credit guarantee for any purchase, enabling retailers to access assistance in finding and buying wholesale merchandise for their stores to scale their profitability.
GamerGains Labs operates a pioneering platform that integrates token and cryptocurrency systems into the gaming experience for traditional gamers. Targeting the vast community of PC and console players, the platform features an easy-to-use interface that facilitates the earning of cryptocurrency through an automated and transparent contest lifecycle. This approach ensures fairness and allows for instant payout settlements, enabling users to earn rewards while enjoying their favorite games. Through its innovative design, GamerGains aims to enhance the gaming experience by providing a secure and engaging way for players to monetize their skills and time spent in gaming.
Developer of a cloud-based demo-making platform designed to optimize customer engagement through customized demos. The company's platform permits users to create interactive, personalized, data-driven, and issue-free demos without coding, video recording, or designing, enabling product teams to improve the product showcase and enhance sales conversion rates.
Zaraye is an online B2B marketplace focused on raw material procurement, utilizing a secure and user-friendly reverse-bidding model. This platform enables customers to effortlessly obtain competitive prices for raw materials while allowing them to maintain control over their supplier choices. Suppliers benefit from detailed insights into buyer behavior, which helps them tailor their offerings to enhance conversion rates and customer satisfaction. By streamlining the procurement process for businesses, Zaraye aims to transform traditional methods and provide a more efficient way to source materials.
Classplus is a mobile first SaaS platform that enables private coaching institutes to streamline their video distribution, payments, communication and online assessments through a single platform.
Bazaar Technologies is an online marketplace founded in 2020 and based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small and medium-sized retailers directly with wholesalers and manufacturers. The platform provides retailers access to a diverse range of goods from various local and international brands, as well as unbranded products, all available on a single interface. Retailers can place orders any day of the week, benefiting from free next-day delivery to their storefronts. In addition to its marketplace services, Bazaar has developed a bookkeeping platform that includes a built-in calculator, cashbook dashboard, and account reports, enabling businesses to digitize their operations and enhance productivity. Through its innovative solutions, Bazaar aims to empower the backbone of Pakistan’s retail economy.
ArchiPro is an online platform connecting people with products, professionals, project inspiration and education for their building project. Currently operating in New Zealand market only. The platform now showcases a directory of 20,000 building and interior products, 5,000 completed architectural projects and 1200 design and trade professionals. The site connects architects, designers, builders and product suppliers with clients, using technology to help build their brands, while homeowners use ArchiPro to brainstorm ideas, research and hire professionals, find products and manage their projects. Our strong traction over 4-year history has resonated with thousands of Kiwi homeowners where the site now receives well over 1m annual websites visits, we has grown our database to 180,000 registered users and followers while successfully subscribing over 1200 companies and professionals to our services. The scalability of the platform has allowed the business to grow annualised revenue of $3m. ArchiPro's current 6% NZ penetration of the identified addressable market of 22,000 companies and professionals in NZ illustrates the significant room for additional growth in New Zealand before factoring in the growth opportunity that exists in much larger offshore markets, such as Australia, America, Uk, etc...
ApeX, an innovative derivatives protocol, is launching the ApeX game NFTs to provide Web3 users with a supreme derivatives trading experience.
Developer of gold savings software intended to help users invest in digital gold. The company's platform helps to save money by taking spare change from online transactions and investing it in digital gold automatically which can be redeemed anytime, enabling users to create a habit of daily savings as investments in digital gold, which can be redeemed or withdrawn easily through UPI.
Amber Group is a prominent cryptocurrency financial services provider headquartered in Hong Kong, established in 2017 by finance professionals with backgrounds from major institutions. The company facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrency products and offers a range of services including yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, execution services, and electronic market making. Operating globally, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients, engaging in significant trading activity across numerous electronic exchanges with an average daily trading volume between $100 million and $200 million. The firm is dedicated to optimizing investment flexibility and maximizing returns for its clients by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research, thereby enhancing the overall crypto finance experience. In 2019, Amber Group secured $28 million in a Series A funding round, attracting investment from notable players in the cryptocurrency sector.
GENESIS Global was originally started by a team of industry leaders in the Global Financial Markets space with extensive experience in front to back trading technologies across multiple asset classes and business lines. The members of their management and advisory team have held senior global management roles at investment banks around the world and at trading technology software vendors. Extensive experience with global financial technology vendors.
They have a simple strategy, to be a global FinTech company providing best in class solutions and services which are in line with their client’s needs, goals and expectations. They have a disruptive framework technology and business model to achieve this strategy.
PDAX is a digital currency exchange based in the Philippines that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, against the Philippine Peso. As the first order-book based exchange in the country, PDAX aims to provide users with a cost-effective way to access digital assets, addressing historical barriers to entry for the average Filipino investor. The platform features a trade matching engine that ensures liquidity and competitive pricing, while also offering various order types, including limit and stop orders. Additionally, it supports fund deposits and withdrawals through a network of online and offline channels, allowing for fair pricing and instant order execution, which enables traders to effectively track market trends.
Thndr is a financial services company that operates an app-based investment platform. It comes with 0% commission, no account minimum, access to market data, easy account setup, and funding processes. Users can also get access to the latest news, market data, and other educational tools. Seif Amr established the company in 2020 in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt.
Developer of a community engagement platform designed for building and managing membership programs. The company's platform offers data-driven insights, simplified integrations, and the ability to create a branded membership experience, enabling brands to engage their customers with exclusive perks, create upselling opportunities, and collect valuable feedback.
Productboard, Inc. develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that supports product management for teams seeking to launch effective products more efficiently. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Prague, the platform allows product teams to gather user insights, prioritize development tasks, and share product roadmaps. It provides various tools, including an insights board for consolidating user research, a features board for organizing and planning feature development, and an interactive product portal for collecting feedback from colleagues and customers. Over 3,000 companies, including notable names like Zendesk and Microsoft, utilize Productboard to align their product strategies with user needs and accelerate their market delivery.
Metafy, Inc. is an esports platform founded in 2020 and based in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, that facilitates the monetization of gaming talent through coaching and educational courses. The platform connects gamers with professional players, providing personalized coaching sessions that focus on advanced techniques, strategies, and game mechanics. This tailored approach allows customers to enhance their skills by learning directly from experienced professionals in the gaming industry.
FTX Trading LTD is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform caters to both professional traders and novices, offering features such as futures trading, leveraged tokens, and an over-the-counter portal. It supports a variety of financial products, including quarterly and perpetual futures for major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and binance coin, as well as various altcoin and midcap indices. FTX was co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang, with initial backing from Alameda Research, which provided significant liquidity from the outset. The exchange aims to enhance the cryptocurrency trading experience and facilitate institutional adoption within the sector.
Bamboo is a digital investment platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that allows users to buy, hold, or sell stocks listed on the United States and Nigerian stock markets. The platform offers real-time access to stock trading through a mobile application and web interface, making it convenient for users to manage their investments from various devices. By focusing on user-friendly technology, Bamboo aims to simplify the investment process for individuals looking to participate in global financial markets.
Operator of a business development company intended to help entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. The company's platform connects suppliers and retailers to create efficient businesses, simplifies logistics across the entire supply chain, and also provides a credit guarantee for any purchase, enabling retailers to access assistance in finding and buying wholesale merchandise for their stores to scale their profitability.
M2P Solutions Pvt. Ltd, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Alandur, India, specializes in providing a payments as a service platform. The company offers a range of management services, including card issuing processing and API-based technology integrations for businesses and their back-office functions. M2P's API platform, known as YAP, serves as a crucial resource for over 200 fintech companies across Asia, enabling them to develop and power their own branded banking and payment products. This platform is utilized by leading firms in various sectors, including ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile wallets, highlighting M2P's significant role in the fintech ecosystem.
Tradesquare Pty Ltd owns and operates a B2B marketplace that connects small businesses and wholesale suppliers. It offers TradeSquare, a wholesale trading platform that provides business buyers direct access to products at wholesale price. The company’s Tradesquare is an Australian B2B trading platform for Australian SMEs to source products from Australian distributors and wholesalers in various categories, such as arts and crafts, home decor, fashion accessories, pet supply, furniture, and office supplies. Tradesquare Pty Ltd was formerly known as Retailplace Pty Ltd. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Elsternwick, Australia.
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Developer of a financial management platform designed to serve micro, small, and medium enterprises. The company's software allows customers to track pending payments, receive payment reminders, and keep a record of all transactions, enabling clients to have greater efficiency and transparency in decision-making.
Taxdoo is a startup that bills itself as a compliance platform for the digital economy. Its platform collects relevant data from marketplaces, online shops, and ERP systems on a daily basis and processes it in line with international VAT regulations, respective of financial authorities through an international network of VAT experts, which can then be transferred into financial accounting systems.
The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
Rokt is a leading provider of e-commerce technology that enhances the customer buying experience by integrating marketing into the transaction moment. The company works with prominent brands like Live Nation, Groupon, and GoDaddy to deliver tailored advertising at critical points during the purchasing process. This approach enables e-commerce businesses to boost brand engagement, unlock new revenue streams, and improve overall customer experiences. Founded in Sydney, Rokt has expanded its operations globally, serving clients across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Its proprietary technology aims to connect advertisers with customers at opportune moments, facilitating effective upselling and cross-selling opportunities while keeping businesses competitive in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape.
TRM Labs Inc. is a regulatory technology startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company operates a token relationship management platform that utilizes machine learning to assist clients in managing customer relationships and identifying suspicious activities, such as money laundering and market manipulation. Its offerings include on-chain anti-money laundering compliance, customer due diligence, and transaction monitoring solutions tailored for digital asset companies. Additionally, TRM Labs develops enterprise applications and developer tools that facilitate the launch of blockchain-based products, enhancing compliance and risk management in the cryptocurrency industry. By streamlining compliance processes, TRM Labs aims to foster a secure environment for value exchange within the digital asset space.
Upstox is a fintech company that offers a comprehensive online stockbroking platform, enabling retail investors to engage in equity trading, commodity trading, currency derivatives, and mutual funds. By leveraging technology, Upstox aims to reduce the costs associated with online trading through a zero-brokerage model, which provides clients with cost-effective investment options. The platform is designed to enhance the trading experience by offering advanced tools that facilitate informed investment decisions, ensuring a seamless and efficient trading process. Upstox's commitment to delivering reliable technology and exceptional service positions it as a significant player in the low-cost brokerage sector, with a focus on disrupting traditional brokerage practices.
Telio Vietnam Co., Ltd. is a business-to-business commerce platform founded in 2018 and based in Hanoi, Vietnam. It specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including groceries and fast-moving consumer goods such as spices, instant foods, beverages, candies, cosmetics, and canned foods. The platform connects small, traditional retailers with brands and wholesalers, enabling these retailers to access a wider selection of products, better pricing, and improved logistics. By digitizing the sales process, Telio enhances operational efficiency and allows retailers to benefit from economies of scale, ultimately offering reduced costs and valuable insights into customer data.
Forte is building economic technology for games. Its platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 20 acclaimed game developers from across the industry to reimagine the economics of games. www.forte.io
Moov Technologies, Inc. is a software company that operates a real-time interactive platform for buying and selling pre-owned manufacturing equipment, specifically focusing on the semiconductor sector. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Moov's platform streamlines the transaction process by automating documentation, information sharing, and logistics. It integrates various services, including payments and asset management, to facilitate efficient transactions between buyers and sellers. By providing a marketplace that matches users with used equipment, Moov enables businesses to save time and money while minimizing waste in the manufacturing process.
Tarabut Gateway, a disruptor in its own right, is the first and only licensed Open Banking platform (AISP/ PISP) in the MENA region. By developing a single universal open banking API, Tarabut Gateway provides access to a global network of banks and FinTechs that allows money and information to flow securely, instantly, and at a low cost. Having been the first to obtain an AISP & PISP license in the Middle East and North African region, Tarabut Gateway is transforming the MENA financial services landscape by introducing new revenue streams to financial institutions and allowing Fintech to test & monetize on their solutions.
Oico operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and management of building materials for small retailers and contractors. The platform enhances the purchasing experience by digitizing the order process and utilizing a network of local stores to expedite delivery. It offers various services, including order management, price quotes, invoicing, order tracking, and payment processing, which collectively improve product availability and operational efficiency for independent shopkeepers. By streamlining these processes, Oico supports small businesses in optimizing their operations and fostering growth within the building and maintenance materials sector.
SWAP is a company that focuses on transforming financial operations for businesses through innovative technology and a unique business model. It provides modular payment solutions via APIs, enabling clients to create comprehensive financial ecosystems that include services such as pre-paid cards, digital wallets, and various financial services. By facilitating secure integrations, SWAP's platform allows for seamless disbursement and collection of funds, bill payments, peer-to-peer transactions using QR codes, and prepaid cell phone recharging. This approach not only enhances the user experience but also enables companies to develop new revenue streams and expand their core services, effectively fostering an internal fintech environment.
Groww is an investment platform that offers a new way of investing money with stockbroking and direct mutual funds. The platform provides insights about mutual funds, systematic investment planning, equity-linked savings, and everything from the personal finance world, which helps new investors make investing simple by maintaining a simplified user interface to make investing easy, accessible, transparent, and paperless, enabling users to invest in mutual funds without any hassles. Customers can also invest in gold and US stocks through the Groww platform. The company is also a part of Y Combinator’s winter 2018 batch. Founded in 2017 by Lalit Keshre, Harsh Jain, Neeraj Singh, and Ishan Bansal, the company was launched in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
FTX Trading LTD is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform caters to both professional traders and novices, offering features such as futures trading, leveraged tokens, and an over-the-counter portal. It supports a variety of financial products, including quarterly and perpetual futures for major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and binance coin, as well as various altcoin and midcap indices. FTX was co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang, with initial backing from Alameda Research, which provided significant liquidity from the outset. The exchange aims to enhance the cryptocurrency trading experience and facilitate institutional adoption within the sector.
TradingView, Inc. operates a comprehensive online platform designed for traders and investors, merging advanced charting capabilities with a vibrant user community. Founded in 2011 and based in Westerville, Ohio, the platform provides real-time market data, analytics, and trading software, facilitating inter-market analysis and brokerage integration. Users can publish trading ideas, share insights, and engage in discussions, fostering a collaborative environment for skill enhancement. The platform has gained significant traction, boasting over 15 million monthly active users and more than 40,000 publishers and fintech partners. TradingView's offerings include cryptocurrency signal finding, advanced charting widgets, and advertising services, making it a leading resource in the financial technology space.
M2P Solutions Pvt. Ltd, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Alandur, India, specializes in providing a payments as a service platform. The company offers a range of management services, including card issuing processing and API-based technology integrations for businesses and their back-office functions. M2P's API platform, known as YAP, serves as a crucial resource for over 200 fintech companies across Asia, enabling them to develop and power their own branded banking and payment products. This platform is utilized by leading firms in various sectors, including ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile wallets, highlighting M2P's significant role in the fintech ecosystem.
CoinSwitch operates as a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange aggregator platform, offering users a streamlined experience for trading various cryptocurrencies. The platform lists over 250 coins and more than 6,000 currency pairs, allowing investors to easily compare prices and execute trades across multiple exchanges, including notable ones like Bittrex and Changelly. CoinSwitch enhances convenience by enabling users to buy cryptocurrencies with credit cards at competitive rates, consolidating all crypto transactions into a single interface. Since its inception, the platform has demonstrated significant trading volume, facilitating efficient and user-friendly cryptocurrency trading for its clientele.
TrueLayer Limited is a London-based company that offers a platform for building financial applications. Established in 2016, it provides a toolkit designed to connect to bank data, verify accounts, and access transactions in real-time. TrueLayer's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables the development of various consumer and small-to-medium business applications in sectors such as payments, online lending, personal financial management, robot-advisors, insurance, investment services, peer-to-peer marketplaces, and cryptocurrencies. The company's solutions are utilized by fintech startups, online lenders, and personal finance managers, contributing to the growth of the open banking economy by facilitating the creation of innovative financial services and products.
Open develops and offers an online platform for banking and intercompany settlement. It offers digital banking service for startups and small and medium enterprises that offer digital bank accounts that includes a current account packed with tools for bookkeeping, invoices, moving money, and accessing credit. Open's application programming interface platform lets financial institutions integrate banking and payments into their applications and accounting systems. Anish Achuthan founded it in 2017, with its headquarters in Bengaluru in India.
Developer of a payment platform designed to make shopping convenient. The company's platform offers a payment method that allows customers to buy online and in-store and pay the purchase in three installments without any additional interest, enabling customers with an easy and flexible payment method that will make every purchase easy.
FalconX, Ltd. is a digital asset trading platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing trading solutions using data science and blockchain technology. Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself in the market, achieving $7 billion in global trading volume over a recent ten-month period, with a quarterly growth rate exceeding 600%. FalconX caters to a diverse clientele, including over 100 financial institutions such as hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, payment gateways, and cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform is designed to offer reliable execution for mid-to-large size trades, employing machine learning to optimize trade execution by smart routing orders across various liquidity sources. This approach helps clients minimize slippage and eliminate hidden fees, facilitating efficient currency exchange and transfer within the cryptocurrency markets.
Hopin Ltd operates an online events platform that facilitates the creation of engaging virtual events, allowing users to connect globally. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform supports a diverse range of events, including networking meetups, conferences, webinars, and workshops. It enables interactive experiences where attendees can engage through one-on-one networking, group sessions, keynote presentations, and interactive expo areas. The platform caters to various needs, from corporate training sessions to large-scale international conferences and even personal events like weddings. By providing tools for real-time interaction, Hopin enhances the way communities and brands connect with their audiences online.
Hella Infra Market Limited specializes in the supply of construction materials, including ready mix concrete, flyash, construction chemicals, aggregates, and cement. Established in 2016 and based in Thane, India, the company operates Infra.Market, an online procurement marketplace designed for the real estate and construction materials sector. This centralized platform streamlines the purchasing process by aggregating client demands and connecting them with its supply chain, while also offering affordable credit options and efficient delivery tracking. By enhancing the technology experience and providing fair pricing, Infra.Market aims to meet the needs of its customers in the construction industry.
Classplus is a mobile first SaaS platform that enables private coaching institutes to streamline their video distribution, payments, communication and online assessments through a single platform.
Amber Group is a prominent cryptocurrency financial services provider headquartered in Hong Kong, established in 2017 by finance professionals with backgrounds from major institutions. The company facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrency products and offers a range of services including yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, execution services, and electronic market making. Operating globally, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients, engaging in significant trading activity across numerous electronic exchanges with an average daily trading volume between $100 million and $200 million. The firm is dedicated to optimizing investment flexibility and maximizing returns for its clients by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research, thereby enhancing the overall crypto finance experience. In 2019, Amber Group secured $28 million in a Series A funding round, attracting investment from notable players in the cryptocurrency sector.
Katapult Group, Inc. is the leading omnichannel point-of-sale payment platform, providing alternative purchase solutions for retailers and consumers. Our cutting-edge technology integrates seamlessly with online platforms, enabling our retail partners to expand their customer base, increase sales, and grow revenue. Katapult's consumer-centric focus ensures a quick application and approval process, transparent terms, and tailored payment plans. Katapult associates with hundreds of retailers across the United States, with merchant support teams, marketing insights, and suggestions for continued success.
Bitso SAPI de CV is a prominent online trading platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2014, that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As Mexico's first Bitcoin exchange, Bitso allows users to trade Bitcoin with the Mexican Peso, providing a secure and professional environment for cryptocurrency transactions. Users can fund their accounts through various options, including in-person deposits at designated locations across Mexico. The platform operates with a central limit order book, similar to traditional currency exchanges, ensuring efficient trade execution. Additionally, Bitso offers an API that enables third-party applications, such as trading and charting tools, to integrate with its platform, along with a dedicated mobile application for seamless trading activities.
Productboard, Inc. develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that supports product management for teams seeking to launch effective products more efficiently. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Prague, the platform allows product teams to gather user insights, prioritize development tasks, and share product roadmaps. It provides various tools, including an insights board for consolidating user research, a features board for organizing and planning feature development, and an interactive product portal for collecting feedback from colleagues and customers. Over 3,000 companies, including notable names like Zendesk and Microsoft, utilize Productboard to align their product strategies with user needs and accelerate their market delivery.
CoinSwitch operates as a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange aggregator platform, offering users a streamlined experience for trading various cryptocurrencies. The platform lists over 250 coins and more than 6,000 currency pairs, allowing investors to easily compare prices and execute trades across multiple exchanges, including notable ones like Bittrex and Changelly. CoinSwitch enhances convenience by enabling users to buy cryptocurrencies with credit cards at competitive rates, consolidating all crypto transactions into a single interface. Since its inception, the platform has demonstrated significant trading volume, facilitating efficient and user-friendly cryptocurrency trading for its clientele.
BRYTER GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, offers a no-code automation platform that empowers consulting firms, banks, corporations, and public administrations to digitize and scale their services. The platform allows professionals to create, manage, and sell interactive applications without requiring programming skills, making it particularly beneficial for those handling complex, conditional, and scenario-based content. By automating recurring and standardizable decision-making processes, BRYTER facilitates a transition towards a more digitized and efficient business model. The company operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London, and its software is utilized by prominent organizations including Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, and Telefónica, among others.
Groww is an investment platform that offers a new way of investing money with stockbroking and direct mutual funds. The platform provides insights about mutual funds, systematic investment planning, equity-linked savings, and everything from the personal finance world, which helps new investors make investing simple by maintaining a simplified user interface to make investing easy, accessible, transparent, and paperless, enabling users to invest in mutual funds without any hassles. Customers can also invest in gold and US stocks through the Groww platform. The company is also a part of Y Combinator’s winter 2018 batch. Founded in 2017 by Lalit Keshre, Harsh Jain, Neeraj Singh, and Ishan Bansal, the company was launched in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
dLocal operates a payments technology platform that facilitates mass online payments in emerging markets, including Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 2016 and based in Montevideo, Uruguay, the company serves over 450 global e-commerce merchants, online travel providers, and marketplaces. Its platform, One dLocal, allows businesses to accept a diverse range of over 300 local payment methods, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash payments, while also enabling them to issue payments to contractors and sellers in these markets. By acting as both the payments processor and merchant of record, dLocal simplifies the payment experience for companies, helping them reach approximately 2 billion digitally-savvy consumers. The company generates revenue through fees charged for its payment processing services, with a significant portion coming from Brazil.
Loft Holdings Ltd operates Loft, a digital platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that revolutionizes the real estate market by facilitating the buying, selling, and exchanging of residential properties. Founded in 2018, Loft serves as Brazil's first transactional marketplace for residential real estate, catering to individuals, brokers, and publicly listed real estate investment trusts managed by the company. The platform leverages proprietary transaction data and a comprehensive digital workflow to streamline the homebuying experience, integrating various related services to enhance user convenience. With its searchable database, users can easily find and evaluate properties, allowing for transparent and efficient real estate transactions.
Squarespace is the all-in-one platform for websites, domains, online stores, marketing tools and scheduling, which entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals use to build a beautiful presence and maintain their brands online.
FalconX, Ltd. is a digital asset trading platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing trading solutions using data science and blockchain technology. Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself in the market, achieving $7 billion in global trading volume over a recent ten-month period, with a quarterly growth rate exceeding 600%. FalconX caters to a diverse clientele, including over 100 financial institutions such as hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, payment gateways, and cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform is designed to offer reliable execution for mid-to-large size trades, employing machine learning to optimize trade execution by smart routing orders across various liquidity sources. This approach helps clients minimize slippage and eliminate hidden fees, facilitating efficient currency exchange and transfer within the cryptocurrency markets.
Hopin Ltd operates an online events platform that facilitates the creation of engaging virtual events, allowing users to connect globally. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform supports a diverse range of events, including networking meetups, conferences, webinars, and workshops. It enables interactive experiences where attendees can engage through one-on-one networking, group sessions, keynote presentations, and interactive expo areas. The platform caters to various needs, from corporate training sessions to large-scale international conferences and even personal events like weddings. By providing tools for real-time interaction, Hopin enhances the way communities and brands connect with their audiences online.
Hella Infra Market Limited specializes in the supply of construction materials, including ready mix concrete, flyash, construction chemicals, aggregates, and cement. Established in 2016 and based in Thane, India, the company operates Infra.Market, an online procurement marketplace designed for the real estate and construction materials sector. This centralized platform streamlines the purchasing process by aggregating client demands and connecting them with its supply chain, while also offering affordable credit options and efficient delivery tracking. By enhancing the technology experience and providing fair pricing, Infra.Market aims to meet the needs of its customers in the construction industry.
Public is a social investing network that enables individuals to buy public stocks with any investment amount while fostering community engagement. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the platform incorporates social features that allow users to connect with friends, follow trading professionals, and share their trading experiences on a social feed. This approach aims to make the stock market more accessible and interactive, promoting a collaborative investing environment. Public's innovative application offers free trading on stocks and funds, enhancing user experience and encouraging participation in financial markets.
Public is a social investing network that enables individuals to buy public stocks with any investment amount while fostering community engagement. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the platform incorporates social features that allow users to connect with friends, follow trading professionals, and share their trading experiences on a social feed. This approach aims to make the stock market more accessible and interactive, promoting a collaborative investing environment. Public's innovative application offers free trading on stocks and funds, enhancing user experience and encouraging participation in financial markets.
Rapyd Financial Network operates as a mobile financial network that offers a comprehensive fintech-as-a-service platform designed to facilitate various payment services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Singapore, Silicon Valley, and Tel Aviv, Rapyd provides a modular suite of services including funds collection, fund disbursements, eWallet management, compliance, foreign exchange, and card issuing. Its platform integrates local financial specialists globally, allowing ecommerce merchants, gig economy platforms, online lenders, and traditional banks to access multiple payment methods through a single API and SDK. This enables users to perform cash transactions easily, without the need for a bank account or card, thereby enhancing the financial infrastructure for diverse markets worldwide.
StockX operates a live bid/ask marketplace for buying and selling limited edition and high demand sneakers. Its marketplace enables users to anonymously buy and sell limited edition consumer products with stock market-like visibility. StockX’s platform allows users to create their own personalized sneaker portfolio by uploading their current collection and compare and contrast their sneaker collection to other users on the platform. The company was founded in March 2015, with its headquarters in Detroit in Michigan.
Hella Infra Market Limited specializes in the supply of construction materials, including ready mix concrete, flyash, construction chemicals, aggregates, and cement. Established in 2016 and based in Thane, India, the company operates Infra.Market, an online procurement marketplace designed for the real estate and construction materials sector. This centralized platform streamlines the purchasing process by aggregating client demands and connecting them with its supply chain, while also offering affordable credit options and efficient delivery tracking. By enhancing the technology experience and providing fair pricing, Infra.Market aims to meet the needs of its customers in the construction industry.
Hella Infra Market Limited specializes in the supply of construction materials, including ready mix concrete, flyash, construction chemicals, aggregates, and cement. Established in 2016 and based in Thane, India, the company operates Infra.Market, an online procurement marketplace designed for the real estate and construction materials sector. This centralized platform streamlines the purchasing process by aggregating client demands and connecting them with its supply chain, while also offering affordable credit options and efficient delivery tracking. By enhancing the technology experience and providing fair pricing, Infra.Market aims to meet the needs of its customers in the construction industry.
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.
Hopin Ltd operates an online events platform that facilitates the creation of engaging virtual events, allowing users to connect globally. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform supports a diverse range of events, including networking meetups, conferences, webinars, and workshops. It enables interactive experiences where attendees can engage through one-on-one networking, group sessions, keynote presentations, and interactive expo areas. The platform caters to various needs, from corporate training sessions to large-scale international conferences and even personal events like weddings. By providing tools for real-time interaction, Hopin enhances the way communities and brands connect with their audiences online.
VTEX is a developer of a cloud-based eCommerce platform designed to empower businesses to adapt to changing market demands while minimizing the need for software updates. Founded in 2000 by entrepreneurs Geraldo Thomaz and Mariano Gomide de Faria, the company provides an end-to-end omnichannel commerce solution that facilitates collaboration among retailers, brands, and B2B manufacturers. This platform enables users to enhance sales and reduce operational costs by uniting with partners, suppliers, and competitors, thereby eliminating channel conflict. By allowing businesses to launch their own marketplaces and work with third-party suppliers, VTEX supports growth and innovation in the eCommerce sector.
Virtually, Inc. is an online education platform based in Thomasville, North Carolina, established in 2018. It provides a comprehensive suite of services that facilitate the management of online learning environments, including admissions, live conferencing, payment processing, and student management. The platform enables educators to host various programs such as online classes, boot camps, and group coaching sessions. Key features include the ability to send course announcements, collect payments, foster community engagement, record lectures, and generate conferencing links. This integrated approach assists educators in expanding their brand and creating new revenue opportunities.
Weavr provides an open publicly-accessible cloud-based platform that connects payment networks and financial providers, and tools for innovators to define, deploy and consume digital payment flows. Businesses need to master payment flows to realize the full benefits of digitization, but as payment capabilities - such as open banking, new payment card transactions, real-time bank payments, DLT-based value transfers - proliferate and compliance burdens grow - PCI DSS, but also Secure Customer Authentication and new AML directives - complexity is an increasing barrier for innovators. Weavr addresses these challenges in practical ways, simplifying how digital payments are purchased, delivered and consumed.
Telio Vietnam Co., Ltd. is a business-to-business commerce platform founded in 2018 and based in Hanoi, Vietnam. It specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including groceries and fast-moving consumer goods such as spices, instant foods, beverages, candies, cosmetics, and canned foods. The platform connects small, traditional retailers with brands and wholesalers, enabling these retailers to access a wider selection of products, better pricing, and improved logistics. By digitizing the sales process, Telio enhances operational efficiency and allows retailers to benefit from economies of scale, ultimately offering reduced costs and valuable insights into customer data.
Hella Infra Market Limited specializes in the supply of construction materials, including ready mix concrete, flyash, construction chemicals, aggregates, and cement. Established in 2016 and based in Thane, India, the company operates Infra.Market, an online procurement marketplace designed for the real estate and construction materials sector. This centralized platform streamlines the purchasing process by aggregating client demands and connecting them with its supply chain, while also offering affordable credit options and efficient delivery tracking. By enhancing the technology experience and providing fair pricing, Infra.Market aims to meet the needs of its customers in the construction industry.
Rapyd Financial Network operates as a mobile financial network that offers a comprehensive fintech-as-a-service platform designed to facilitate various payment services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Singapore, Silicon Valley, and Tel Aviv, Rapyd provides a modular suite of services including funds collection, fund disbursements, eWallet management, compliance, foreign exchange, and card issuing. Its platform integrates local financial specialists globally, allowing ecommerce merchants, gig economy platforms, online lenders, and traditional banks to access multiple payment methods through a single API and SDK. This enables users to perform cash transactions easily, without the need for a bank account or card, thereby enhancing the financial infrastructure for diverse markets worldwide.
Upstox is a fintech company that offers a comprehensive online stockbroking platform, enabling retail investors to engage in equity trading, commodity trading, currency derivatives, and mutual funds. By leveraging technology, Upstox aims to reduce the costs associated with online trading through a zero-brokerage model, which provides clients with cost-effective investment options. The platform is designed to enhance the trading experience by offering advanced tools that facilitate informed investment decisions, ensuring a seamless and efficient trading process. Upstox's commitment to delivering reliable technology and exceptional service positions it as a significant player in the low-cost brokerage sector, with a focus on disrupting traditional brokerage practices.
Open develops and offers an online platform for banking and intercompany settlement. It offers digital banking service for startups and small and medium enterprises that offer digital bank accounts that includes a current account packed with tools for bookkeeping, invoices, moving money, and accessing credit. Open's application programming interface platform lets financial institutions integrate banking and payments into their applications and accounting systems. Anish Achuthan founded it in 2017, with its headquarters in Bengaluru in India.
Aihuishou.com is a prominent C2B platform in China that specializes in the recycling and resale of second-hand electronic items, including mobile phones and laptops. The platform supports over 30 categories of recyclable mobile devices from various brands such as Apple, Samsung, and HTC. By employing a bidding system, Aihuishou.com ensures that users receive competitive prices for their second-hand products, thereby minimizing the risk of undervaluation. The company serves both individuals and businesses, offering a comprehensive service for the disposal of idle electronic items while promoting environmental sustainability. Its operations are primarily based in the People's Republic of China, where it generates revenue through the online sale of pre-owned consumer electronics.
Open develops and offers an online platform for banking and intercompany settlement. It offers digital banking service for startups and small and medium enterprises that offer digital bank accounts that includes a current account packed with tools for bookkeeping, invoices, moving money, and accessing credit. Open's application programming interface platform lets financial institutions integrate banking and payments into their applications and accounting systems. Anish Achuthan founded it in 2017, with its headquarters in Bengaluru in India.
Stripe, Inc. is a global technology company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools designed to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its comprehensive platform includes solutions for payments, subscriptions, fraud detection, and data analytics, among others. Stripe's offerings, such as Stripe Connect for routing payments, Stripe Radar for fraud prevention, and Stripe Checkout for seamless transaction processes, cater to a diverse clientele ranging from startups to established enterprises. The company also addresses financing challenges faced by online businesses through Stripe Capital, which offers fast and flexible funding options. With operations in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, Stripe aims to simplify financial infrastructure and support the growth of internet-based businesses, thereby contributing to the overall economic landscape of the digital economy. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe has established partnerships with leading technology firms to enhance its service capabilities.
Yaoshibang is a Chinese B2B pharmaceutical trading platform.
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.
Stripe, Inc. is a global technology company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools designed to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its comprehensive platform includes solutions for payments, subscriptions, fraud detection, and data analytics, among others. Stripe's offerings, such as Stripe Connect for routing payments, Stripe Radar for fraud prevention, and Stripe Checkout for seamless transaction processes, cater to a diverse clientele ranging from startups to established enterprises. The company also addresses financing challenges faced by online businesses through Stripe Capital, which offers fast and flexible funding options. With operations in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, Stripe aims to simplify financial infrastructure and support the growth of internet-based businesses, thereby contributing to the overall economic landscape of the digital economy. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe has established partnerships with leading technology firms to enhance its service capabilities.
Aihuishou.com is a prominent C2B platform in China that specializes in the recycling and resale of second-hand electronic items, including mobile phones and laptops. The platform supports over 30 categories of recyclable mobile devices from various brands such as Apple, Samsung, and HTC. By employing a bidding system, Aihuishou.com ensures that users receive competitive prices for their second-hand products, thereby minimizing the risk of undervaluation. The company serves both individuals and businesses, offering a comprehensive service for the disposal of idle electronic items while promoting environmental sustainability. Its operations are primarily based in the People's Republic of China, where it generates revenue through the online sale of pre-owned consumer electronics.
YOP is a Social Commerce Mobile Only for Buying and Selling Used and New Products. C2C Sellers sell on YOP through a unique social “bargaining and chat” feature with a full ecommerce experience with Payments & Logistics. YOP allow Professional Sellers to sell through full ecommerce “buy it now” experience. YOP operate in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.
C2FO operates a cash flow optimization platform that serves as an online marketplace for early payments, allowing businesses to manage their accounts payable and accounts receivable effectively. It is recognized as the first working capital market globally, enabling suppliers and buyers to connect seamlessly. By facilitating better timing and terms for payments, C2FO empowers suppliers to enhance their cash flow while helping buyers improve their earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and gross margins. This dynamic matching process supports enterprises of all sizes in optimizing their working capital, ultimately contributing to improved financial health across supply chains.