Valar Ventures

Valar Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm that makes early-stage investments in technology companies worldwide, with a focus on fintech. Backed by Peter Thiel, the firm partners with global founders to navigate the challenges of building transformative companies outside Silicon Valley and supports them with strategic guidance and capital.

Amina Abrahams

Principal

James Fitzgerald

Partner

Reuben Kobulnik JD

Operating Partner

Andrew McCormack

General Partner

Erin Ashley Porterfield

Associate

Past deals in Wealth Management

Syfe

Series C in 2024
Syfe is a wealth management platform offering fully managed portfolios, cash management solutions, and self-directed investments. It provides personalized, globally diversified portfolios tailored to users' risk profiles through proprietary algorithms.

Panacea Financial

Series B in 2024
Panacea is a specialized financial services company dedicated to serving the unique needs of physicians, dentists, and veterinarians. It offers a range of products designed specifically for these professionals at all stages of their careers, including personal loans, student loan refinancing, practice loans, high-yield savings, and insurance products.

Baraka

Series A in 2022
Baraka is an investment application based in the UAE that aims to democratize access to stock markets for all individuals. The platform provides users with educational resources, market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to enhance their investment knowledge and confidence. Baraka enables commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing users to explore diverse investment opportunities. By focusing on accessibility and empowerment, Baraka seeks to cultivate a new generation of informed investors.

Shares

Series B in 2022
Shares is a social investment platform based in Paris, France, that aims to democratize access to the stock market and enhance the investment experience for retail investors. Founded in 2021, the company has developed a consumer mobile application that prioritizes user experience and community engagement. Its platform allows users to invest in various stocks without minimums or fees, fostering a collaborative environment where new investors can learn from friends and experts. By facilitating discussions on investments, Shares makes the process of investing more accessible and less daunting for individuals looking to enter the financial markets.

Shares

Series A in 2022
Shares is a social investment platform based in Paris, France, that aims to democratize access to the stock market and enhance the investment experience for retail investors. Founded in 2021, the company has developed a consumer mobile application that prioritizes user experience and community engagement. Its platform allows users to invest in various stocks without minimums or fees, fostering a collaborative environment where new investors can learn from friends and experts. By facilitating discussions on investments, Shares makes the process of investing more accessible and less daunting for individuals looking to enter the financial markets.

Velocity

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2020 by Abhiroop Medhekar, Atul Khichariya, and Saurav Swaroop, Velocity is India's leading financial solutions provider for digitally native businesses. It offers a range of services including term loans, revenue-based financing, overdrafts, payments, and analytics, enabling clients to access funds without equity dilution or personal guarantees.

Shares

Seed Round in 2021
Shares is a social investment platform based in Paris, France, that aims to democratize access to the stock market and enhance the investment experience for retail investors. Founded in 2021, the company has developed a consumer mobile application that prioritizes user experience and community engagement. Its platform allows users to invest in various stocks without minimums or fees, fostering a collaborative environment where new investors can learn from friends and experts. By facilitating discussions on investments, Shares makes the process of investing more accessible and less daunting for individuals looking to enter the financial markets.

Syfe

Series B in 2021
Syfe is a wealth management platform offering fully managed portfolios, cash management solutions, and self-directed investments. It provides personalized, globally diversified portfolios tailored to users' risk profiles through proprietary algorithms.

Velocity

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020 by Abhiroop Medhekar, Atul Khichariya, and Saurav Swaroop, Velocity is India's leading financial solutions provider for digitally native businesses. It offers a range of services including term loans, revenue-based financing, overdrafts, payments, and analytics, enabling clients to access funds without equity dilution or personal guarantees.

BlockFi

Series D in 2021
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services firm that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, BlockFi offers various services, including interest-bearing accounts for Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar, as well as USD loans secured by clients' crypto assets. The company allows clients to trade cryptocurrency pairs and provides tailored lending solutions for both individual and institutional clients. By facilitating liquidity for blockchain asset holders, BlockFi aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The organization employs a robust infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, positioning itself to adapt and expand its product offerings in response to the evolving needs of its users.

Syfe

Series A in 2020
Syfe is a wealth management platform offering fully managed portfolios, cash management solutions, and self-directed investments. It provides personalized, globally diversified portfolios tailored to users' risk profiles through proprietary algorithms.

BlockFi

Series C in 2020
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services firm that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, BlockFi offers various services, including interest-bearing accounts for Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar, as well as USD loans secured by clients' crypto assets. The company allows clients to trade cryptocurrency pairs and provides tailored lending solutions for both individual and institutional clients. By facilitating liquidity for blockchain asset holders, BlockFi aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The organization employs a robust infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, positioning itself to adapt and expand its product offerings in response to the evolving needs of its users.

BlockFi

Series B in 2020
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services firm that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, BlockFi offers various services, including interest-bearing accounts for Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar, as well as USD loans secured by clients' crypto assets. The company allows clients to trade cryptocurrency pairs and provides tailored lending solutions for both individual and institutional clients. By facilitating liquidity for blockchain asset holders, BlockFi aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The organization employs a robust infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, positioning itself to adapt and expand its product offerings in response to the evolving needs of its users.

Starship

Series A in 2019
Starship is a financial technology company based in New York City, established in 2016. It focuses on creating a mobile health savings account (HSA) platform that integrates savings, investing, and health-tracking tools. The application allows users to conveniently manage their health savings through automated investing in index funds, streamlined reimbursements, and a user-friendly mobile interface. Additionally, it offers features such as receipt management, card management, and family account oversight, facilitating tax-free healthcare expenses and promoting financial wellness. Starship aims to simplify the process of saving and investing for healthcare needs, making it accessible and efficient for users.

BlockFi

Series A in 2019
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services firm that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, BlockFi offers various services, including interest-bearing accounts for Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar, as well as USD loans secured by clients' crypto assets. The company allows clients to trade cryptocurrency pairs and provides tailored lending solutions for both individual and institutional clients. By facilitating liquidity for blockchain asset holders, BlockFi aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The organization employs a robust infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, positioning itself to adapt and expand its product offerings in response to the evolving needs of its users.
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