Victory Park Capital

Victory Park Capital is a private equity investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2007. The firm specializes in asset-backed lending, encompassing small business and consumer finance, financial and hard asset loans, and real estate financing. Victory Park Capital provides financing solutions to both emerging and established businesses across diverse industries. The firm is recognized for its expertise in special situations and credit structuring, disciplined deal origination, and creative financing capabilities. Additionally, it leverages an extensive network of industry relationships to enhance its investment strategies. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Victory Park Capital is committed to offering tailored financial solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients.

Carly Altieri

Principal, Operations

Jason Brown

Partner

Abhi Chandrasekhara

Senior Vice President, Investments

Chad Clamage

Managing Director

Alex Cordover

Principal and Head of Technology

Annalee Dannegger

Associate

Luke Darkow

Principal, Investments

Tom Gazdziak

Principal, Operations

Joy Gu

Associate

Joel Hart

Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer

Connell Hasten

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Kinan Hayani

Vice President

Spencer Jacque

Associate

Jake Jeffrey

Principal

Ford Johnstone

Associate

Todd Kushman

Principal

Richard Levy

CEO and Chief Investment Officer

Matthew Luckoff

Vice President

Zack Malkin

Associate

John Martin

Senior Partner and Investment Committee Member

Sora Monachino

Managing Director

Andrew Murray

Managing Director, Operations and Valuation Committee Member

James Naumovski

Associate

Adam Nelson

Senior Associate

Natalie Pasicznyk

Senior Associate

Hugh Peggram

Associate, Investments

Joshua Platek

Principal, Investments

Don Richman

Managing Director, Investments

Sergio Ruffolo

Vice President

Mike Salko

Vice President

Jeffrey Schneider

Partner and COO

Drew Schwartz

Vice President

Joey Trubnick

Associate

Karrie Truglia

Principal

Raul Vergara

Senior Associate

Thomas Welch

Partner

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Tapcheck

Debt Financing in 2025
Tapcheck is a fintech company that provides an earned wage access platform, allowing employees to access their wages on-demand without any cost to employers. The service has been adopted by tens of thousands of employers, who have reported increased employee satisfaction and reduced turnover as a result. By offering on-demand pay and financial wellness tools, Tapcheck helps businesses enhance their competitive edge while supporting employees' financial freedom. The platform features instant transfers, low transaction fees, and does not require credit background checks, making it an accessible solution for improving both employee retention and financial wellness in the workplace.

Flex

Debt Financing in 2025
Flex is a financial technology company that offers an end-to-end finance platform that integrates business and personal finance management. Their services include business banking with zero monthly fees, 1% cashback on eligible purchases, and high-yield accounts with up to 2.99% APY on idle cash. They provide a business credit card featuring 0% interest for 60 days on eligible purchases, unlimited cashback, and flexible rewards. Flex also offers accounts payable automation with features like fraud prevention, AI-powered bill scanning, and real-time payment tracking. Additionally, their platform supports global payments across over 180 countries in 32 currencies, catering to businesses with international operations.

ADDI

Debt Financing in 2024
Addi is a technology company specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.

Essor

Debt Financing in 2024
Essor focuses on business tasks such as acquisitions, investments, sourcing, and marketing, allowing third-party seller brands from diverse marketplaces to reach global scale growth. Essor’s brand portfolio today includes a broad range of rapidly growing health & wellness and lifestyle brands like Boka, ZitSticka, Puracy, OTOTO Design, FreshCap, Iron Flask, Fullstar, numnum, Key Nutrients, and Viking Revolution that are sold on Amazon, Direct to Consumer channels, and through national retailers like Target, CVS, and Walmart.

Pipe

Debt Financing in 2024
Pipe is a financial services platform that specializes in facilitating the trading of recurring revenue streams. It connects companies, particularly in the cloud services sector, with institutional investors, allowing for real-time transactions. By making recurring revenue streams tradable based on their annual value, Pipe helps businesses unlock deferred cash flows, providing them with immediate access to capital. This non-dilutive funding approach enables companies to scale efficiently without relinquishing ownership or incurring debt. The platform integrates with existing billing systems to assess and underwrite businesses with recurring revenues, thereby streamlining the funding process and supporting growth initiatives.

Sétanta Development Capital

Debt Financing in 2024
Sétanta, focus on affordable and attainable housing, offers acquisition and development financing to developers in key markets. The program combines industry expertise with institutional underwriting, documentation, and servicing, allowing developers to deploy significant capital on an annual basis.

Habi

Debt Financing in 2024
Habi is a technology-driven real estate company based in Bogotá, Colombia, that specializes in simplifying the homeownership process for middle-class customers throughout Latin America. Founded in 2019, Habi utilizes a proprietary pricing algorithm and advanced analytical tools to facilitate quicker and more efficient transactions for buying and selling residential properties. By reducing the time required for sales and minimizing risks associated with traditional real estate processes, Habi eliminates the need for intermediaries and empowers clients with essential information. The company's innovative platform aims to enhance the overall experience of homeownership, making it more accessible and streamlined for its users.

Zip

Post in 2024
Zip Co Limited is an online payments technology provider based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2013 by Larry Diamond, Niamh McEnaney, and Peter Gray. The company specializes in offering consumers, merchants, and businesses flexible and interest-free credit options for online shopping. By providing transparent financial solutions, Zip aims to enhance the shopping experience for users globally, facilitating easier access to credit and promoting responsible spending.

Leonid Capital Partners

Debt Financing in 2023
Leonid Capital Partners invests vital capital into critical National Security initiatives. LEONID is a US Department of Defense Trusted Capital Provider investing in start-ups, small- and medium-sized businesses across all industries within the United States. Our commitment is to use our cutting-edge approach to fund businesses working on critical National Security work quickly, safely, and reliably. We believe in giving back and, more importantly, that you don’t have to wait to do so. Therefore, we have committed to reinvesting half of our net profits in charitable causes that are meaningful to our clients and ourselves - namely in the Veteran and Military Family non-profit community.

Tradable

Seed Round in 2023
Tradable software platform assists private credit funds in syndicating deals by combining an AI-powered data room (Tradable Live Data Room aka "TLDR"), document signing, investor administration, and continuous deal operations and monitoring in a single location. it enables investors to directly participate in syndicated deals, investing alongside leading fund managers.

Klar

Debt Financing in 2023
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.

SumUp

Debt Financing in 2023
SumUp is a financial technology company founded in 2011 that specializes in mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions, allowing businesses to accept card payments easily and securely. Since its entry into the German market in 2012, SumUp has expanded its operations to 13 countries, including the United Kingdom and Brazil. The company provides a comprehensive payment solution through its proprietary card reader, which supports magstripe, chip, and contactless payments, and can be paired with smartphones and tablets. SumUp also offers a suite of software development kits (SDKs) and application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party developers to integrate card payments into their own mobile applications. With a workforce of over 100 employees, SumUp is committed to simplifying payment processing for small and medium-sized businesses around the world.

Petal

Debt Financing in 2023
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

Novo

Debt Financing in 2023
Novo is a digital banking platform designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers, offering enhanced business deposit accounts. It utilizes a network of FDIC-insured community banks to provide financial services tailored to the needs of today's companies. Founded in 2018 by Tyler McIntyre and Michael Rangel, Novo aims to simplify banking activities by integrating analytical and fraud notifications into its applications. Initially known as Novo Financial Corp., the company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Stem Disintermedia

Debt Financing in 2023
Stem Disintermedia Inc. develops a distribution platform and payments solution tailored for independent musicians, teams, and record labels. The platform, known as Stem, simplifies the management of revenue splits among collaborators, providing artists with valuable insights into their earnings and performance data across multiple streaming services. It allows users to customize their dashboards and offers assistance with release strategies and connections to a broader creative community. Additionally, Stem aggregates earnings from various platforms, facilitates contract creation, and ensures timely payments and statements to all stakeholders involved in a project. Founded in 2015 in Los Angeles, California, Stem Disintermedia aims to clarify the complexities of revenue management in the music industry, ensuring fair compensation for all contributors.

SellerX

Venture Round in 2023
SellerX is a brand acquisition and management firm that specializes in buying and growing Amazon businesses. The company focuses on consolidating these brands into a robust portfolio while offering essential services to enhance their operations. By doing so, SellerX aims to support entrepreneurs in advancing their businesses and achieving their personal goals. Through its strategic approach, the firm enables business owners to effectively connect with potential customers and clients, facilitating the next stage of their entrepreneurial journeys.

Habi

Debt Financing in 2023
Habi is a technology-driven real estate company based in Bogotá, Colombia, that specializes in simplifying the homeownership process for middle-class customers throughout Latin America. Founded in 2019, Habi utilizes a proprietary pricing algorithm and advanced analytical tools to facilitate quicker and more efficient transactions for buying and selling residential properties. By reducing the time required for sales and minimizing risks associated with traditional real estate processes, Habi eliminates the need for intermediaries and empowers clients with essential information. The company's innovative platform aims to enhance the overall experience of homeownership, making it more accessible and streamlined for its users.

Alloy Merchant Finance

Debt Financing in 2023
Alloy Merchant Finance LP is a cross-border finance company focused on providing growth capital to small and medium enterprises in Mexico and the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Mexico City and Monterrey, the firm is dedicated to supporting early-stage and middle-market businesses across various sectors, including retail, consumer goods, healthcare, and financial services. Alloy Merchant Finance aims to invest between $3 million and $10 million in each company, positioning itself as a value-added partner for firms seeking to expand in these markets. The company is led by a diverse management team with extensive experience in private equity and structured credit, particularly within the US Hispanic market and other emerging economies.

Mendel

Debt Financing in 2022
Mendel offers a corporate expense management platform that streamlines financial processes for businesses. Its solutions include automated expense tracking, corporate cards, and real-time reporting to improve visibility and control over company spending. The platform integrates with accounting systems and provides analytics for better financial decision-making.

Nelo

Debt Financing in 2022
Nelo is a financial technology company based in Mexico City, established on April 8, 2019. It specializes in developing a mobile application and a digital payment management platform that enables users to conduct financial transactions effectively. The platform allows individuals to send and request money easily, while also providing a free virtual card with no charges for account opening. This service facilitates real-time payment and balance tracking, empowering users to manage their funds in an affordable and secure manner.

Credix

Series A in 2022
Credix is a decentralized credit platform focused on providing borrowers in emerging markets with access to capital that has been historically difficult to obtain. By leveraging blockchain technology, Credix connects high-quality borrowers with global investors, creating credit lines that offer attractive yields. The platform serves as an infrastructure for businesses and marketplaces, facilitating lending, underwriting, and debt collection. This approach allows for diverse credit options while ensuring that investors are paid upfront. Credix aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the credit market, enabling borrowers to access funds in a more streamlined manner.

ZeroFox

Post in 2022
ZeroFox, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting organizations from social media-based threats and digital communication risks. Its cloud-based platform offers real-time threat analytics, intelligence, and comprehensive protection to identify, manage, and mitigate potential cyber threats. ZeroFox's solutions include monitoring for phishing attacks, account compromises, impersonation, and various forms of fraud, ensuring proactive defense through integration with existing security measures. The company also provides specialized services such as employee protection for high-value individuals and election protection for political campaigns and organizations. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with additional offices in London, Las Condes, and Bengaluru, ZeroFox serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and media. By leveraging advanced technology and a global perspective on social media threats, ZeroFox aims to safeguard organizations against the evolving landscape of digital risks.

Pattern Brands

Series B in 2022
Pattern is a family of brands that inspire to learn, explore, and lay the foundation for a more present life. The company's goal is to create deeper, more personal relationships with each consumer so they can best serve their needs through the family of brands.

Razor Group

Debt Financing in 2022
Razor Group is a global consumer holding company that specializes in acquiring and scaling e-commerce brands. By leveraging substantial growth capital and extensive expertise in e-commerce, Razor aims to elevate these brands to the next level of development. The company employs advanced data analytics and custom-built technology to optimize its merger and acquisition process, identifying profitable brands that align with its strategic focus on specific product categories. Razor prioritizes long-term value enhancement, aiming to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Through its in-house e-commerce and finance expertise, Razor Group seeks to ensure that the brands it acquires can achieve category leadership and deliver better customer experiences.

Agora Brands

Private Equity Round in 2022
Agora is an ecommerce aggregation business that acquires existing sub-scale brands that sell directly to consumers through Shopify stores and other D2C ecommerce platforms.

Azibo

Series A in 2022
Azibo is a financial services platform based in Reno, Nevada, that caters to the needs of small real estate owners. Founded in 2018, Azibo offers a comprehensive digital banking solution designed to streamline property management tasks. The platform enables users to collect applications, screen tenants, generate and e-sign leases, manage rent collection, and handle accounting and financial reporting. Additionally, it simplifies maintenance management and facilitates banking and bill payments. By automating these processes, Azibo enhances operational efficiency and reduces the administrative burden associated with managing rental properties.

SellerX

Venture Round in 2021
SellerX is a brand acquisition and management firm that specializes in buying and growing Amazon businesses. The company focuses on consolidating these brands into a robust portfolio while offering essential services to enhance their operations. By doing so, SellerX aims to support entrepreneurs in advancing their businesses and achieving their personal goals. Through its strategic approach, the firm enables business owners to effectively connect with potential customers and clients, facilitating the next stage of their entrepreneurial journeys.

Kueski

Debt Financing in 2021
Kueski is a prominent buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer lending company in Latin America, primarily serving the Mexican market. Founded in 2012, Kueski aims to simplify financial access for consumers through its innovative product offerings. The company's ecosystem includes Kueski Pay, a BNPL solution that facilitates purchases both online and in physical stores, and Kueski Cash, which provides personal loans. By utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, Kueski efficiently assesses credit and fraud risks, enabling rapid approval or rejection of loan applications within minutes. This approach helps clients meet their short-term financial needs. Kueski has successfully raised over $300 million in equity and debt financing and has been recognized in industry rankings, underscoring its significant impact on the financial landscape in Mexico.

EasyHealth

Series A in 2021
EasyHealth is a company focused on enhancing health outcomes for Medicare-eligible Americans by connecting health coverage with care. It operates a health and insurance distribution platform that leverages technology and data to simplify the complexities of health insurance. By creating flexible systems and fostering positive feedback loops, EasyHealth aims to improve member engagement and manage health risks effectively. The company's approach is centered around rebuilding healthcare to prioritize the needs of individuals, ultimately striving to deliver better health outcomes for its members, agents, and distribution partners.

Heyday

Series C in 2021
Heyday is a skincare services company that provides customized facial treatments through its chain of stores, which are primarily located in New York. Founded in 2015 by Adam Ross, Jeni Sykes, and Michael Pollak, Heyday focuses on offering a personalized skincare experience, including deep cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, extractions, masks, hydration, and SPF protection. In addition to its core services, the company also enables customers to purchase a range of skincare products at competitive prices. With a commitment to blending expertise and data, Heyday empowers individuals to take better care of their skin. The company operates an online platform that accelerates consumer product brands on digital marketplaces, further enhancing its reach and impact in the skincare industry.

Tala

Debt Financing in 2021
Tala is a global financial technology company focused on delivering accessible financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets, including Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India. The company operates a mobile application that provides users with instant access to a range of financial services, such as credit, payments, savings, and transfers, effectively integrating digital and cash economies. Tala employs advanced data science and machine learning techniques to evaluate creditworthiness in real-time, allowing individuals without formal credit histories to receive personalized credit lines. This innovative approach helps bridge the financial inclusion gap for those in need of essential financial resources.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2021
Razor Group is a global consumer holding company that specializes in acquiring and scaling e-commerce brands. By leveraging substantial growth capital and extensive expertise in e-commerce, Razor aims to elevate these brands to the next level of development. The company employs advanced data analytics and custom-built technology to optimize its merger and acquisition process, identifying profitable brands that align with its strategic focus on specific product categories. Razor prioritizes long-term value enhancement, aiming to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Through its in-house e-commerce and finance expertise, Razor Group seeks to ensure that the brands it acquires can achieve category leadership and deliver better customer experiences.

Wonder Brands

Seed Round in 2021
Wonder Brands is a Latin American startup focused on partnering with successful digital brands to enhance their growth potential. The company achieves this by injecting substantial investments into its partner brands, thereby increasing their working capital, marketing capabilities, and operational resources. In addition to financial support, Wonder Brands provides expertise in areas such as technology, digital marketing, supply chain management, and administration. This comprehensive approach allows clients to better respond to consumer needs while diversifying their product offerings and expanding their target audiences. Through these strategic partnerships, Wonder Brands aims to foster significant growth for the brands it collaborates with.

Kredivo

Debt Financing in 2021
Kredivo is a leading digital financial services provider based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2016 by Akshay Garg. It offers a modern online credit platform that enables customers to access instant credit for e-commerce and offline purchases, as well as personal loans. Kredivo's innovative API allows businesses to integrate its payment options seamlessly, offering customers flexible financing solutions such as 30-day payment plans and installment options. The platform emphasizes real-time decision-making to ensure a straightforward and transparent credit experience, catering to a wide range of consumers and enhancing their shopping capabilities. Additionally, Kredivo operates in key Southeast Asian markets, solidifying its position as a prominent player in the region's digital credit landscape.

Moonshot Brands

Series A in 2021
Moonshot Brands is a company that specializes in acquiring, operating, and growing profitable e-commerce businesses. Based in Toronto, it focuses on the online and mail order retail industry, leveraging its expertise to enhance the performance and scale of its portfolio companies. By implementing strategic growth initiatives, Moonshot Brands aims to maximize the potential of the businesses it acquires, positioning itself as a key player in the e-commerce landscape.

Pattern Brands

Private Equity Round in 2021
Pattern is a family of brands that inspire to learn, explore, and lay the foundation for a more present life. The company's goal is to create deeper, more personal relationships with each consumer so they can best serve their needs through the family of brands.

Wefox

Series C in 2021
Wefox is an insurtech platform that connects insurance companies, brokers, businesses, and customers to facilitate access to digital insurance solutions. Operating as a digital insurance company, Wefox sells its products through intermediaries rather than directly to consumers, which broadens its market reach. The platform provides a variety of services, including policy management, claims settlement, and quotations for multiple types of insurance, such as health, liability, and disability. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools, Wefox aims to deliver personalized and suitable coverage options to its users, enhancing the overall insurance experience.

Perch

Series A in 2021
Perch is a technology-driven commerce company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in acquiring and operating successful Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) businesses. The company focuses on products with a proven track record of strong customer reviews and consistently ranks among the top three in their respective categories on Amazon. Its portfolio includes a diverse range of brands, such as those producing exfoliating brushes, slime-making kits, leggings, and reusable straws. Perch utilizes its platform for sales analytics, pricing, advertising, marketing strategies, and inventory management to optimize the performance of its acquired businesses. Founded in 2019, Perch leverages data and technology to enhance its operations and drive growth in the e-commerce space.

Factory14

Debt Financing in 2021
Factory14 is a holding company that specializes in financing, acquiring, and scaling digital brands. By leveraging its extensive experience in the acquisition and operation of digital businesses, Factory14 partners with brands poised for growth, particularly those in high-demand niches. The company focuses on providing a seamless acquisition process and operational expertise, enabling partner brands to enhance their competitive edge and implement effective growth strategies. Factory14 aims to elevate these brands to new levels of success in the digital marketplace.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2021
Razor Group is a global consumer holding company that specializes in acquiring and scaling e-commerce brands. By leveraging substantial growth capital and extensive expertise in e-commerce, Razor aims to elevate these brands to the next level of development. The company employs advanced data analytics and custom-built technology to optimize its merger and acquisition process, identifying profitable brands that align with its strategic focus on specific product categories. Razor prioritizes long-term value enhancement, aiming to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Through its in-house e-commerce and finance expertise, Razor Group seeks to ensure that the brands it acquires can achieve category leadership and deliver better customer experiences.

Cap Hill Brands

Debt Financing in 2021
Cap Hill Brands is a consumer goods company focused on acquiring and operating successful e-commerce and direct-to-consumer brands. Founded by experts in e-commerce marketing and strategy, the company aims to help these brands achieve their full potential. Cap Hill Brands provides a range of services, including marketing, operations, and strategic support, specifically targeting underperforming brands to enhance their profitability. By engaging in long-term partnerships with brands that possess strong competitive advantages, Cap Hill Brands seeks to facilitate significant growth and turnaround opportunities for its portfolio companies.

Dave

Debt Financing in 2021
Dave Inc. is a financial services company that operates a mobile application designed to enhance users' financial well-being. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, the app alerts users to potential overdrafts, helps predict expenses, and provides access to up to $250 in overdraft protection. Additionally, it offers features such as credit building and resources for finding side jobs, enabling users to manage their finances more effectively. With a user base exceeding 12 million, Dave aims to provide banking services without hidden fees, acting as a supportive tool for individuals seeking to budget, access funds, and receive financial guidance. The application is available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Kredivo

Debt Financing in 2020
Kredivo is a leading digital financial services provider based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2016 by Akshay Garg. It offers a modern online credit platform that enables customers to access instant credit for e-commerce and offline purchases, as well as personal loans. Kredivo's innovative API allows businesses to integrate its payment options seamlessly, offering customers flexible financing solutions such as 30-day payment plans and installment options. The platform emphasizes real-time decision-making to ensure a straightforward and transparent credit experience, catering to a wide range of consumers and enhancing their shopping capabilities. Additionally, Kredivo operates in key Southeast Asian markets, solidifying its position as a prominent player in the region's digital credit landscape.

Zip

Post in 2020
Zip Co Limited is an online payments technology provider based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2013 by Larry Diamond, Niamh McEnaney, and Peter Gray. The company specializes in offering consumers, merchants, and businesses flexible and interest-free credit options for online shopping. By providing transparent financial solutions, Zip aims to enhance the shopping experience for users globally, facilitating easier access to credit and promoting responsible spending.

Laybuy

Debt Financing in 2020
Laybuy is a technology-focused payments company that aims to enhance consumer interactions with businesses through its innovative payment platform. The company offers a deferred payment solution that allows customers to split the cost of their purchases, both online and in-store, into six manageable weekly payments, with the initial payment made at the point of sale. This no-interest and flexible payment option makes it more accessible for consumers to afford desired products while providing merchants with an effective way to increase sales.

Konfio

Debt Financing in 2019
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Dave

Debt Financing in 2019
Dave Inc. is a financial services company that operates a mobile application designed to enhance users' financial well-being. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, the app alerts users to potential overdrafts, helps predict expenses, and provides access to up to $250 in overdraft protection. Additionally, it offers features such as credit building and resources for finding side jobs, enabling users to manage their finances more effectively. With a user base exceeding 12 million, Dave aims to provide banking services without hidden fees, acting as a supportive tool for individuals seeking to budget, access funds, and receive financial guidance. The application is available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Branch International

Series C in 2019
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.

Applied Data Finance

Venture Round in 2018
Applied Data Finance, LLC, operating as Personify Financial, specializes in providing loans to less-than-prime borrowers in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, the company has developed a platform that leverages advanced data science and machine learning to assess the credit risk of non-prime borrowers. This allows them to offer consumer loans and credit facilities to individuals who typically cannot access traditional financing options. Additionally, Applied Data Finance has created an Institutional Whole Loan Platform, which facilitates institutional investors in purchasing loans originated through its proprietary predictive analytics. This approach positions the company as a crucial link between underbanked consumers and capital markets.

Konfio

Debt Financing in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

United Automobile Insurance Company

Venture Round in 2018
United Automobile Insurance Company (UAIC), established on March 2, 1989, in Miami Gardens, Florida, specializes in providing affordable insurance solutions within the non-standard automobile insurance market. As a family-owned business, it has grown to become one of the largest privately held property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. UAIC offers a range of products, including property, casualty, and automobile insurance, aimed at assisting both commercial and retail policyholders in obtaining high-quality coverage at competitive prices. The company is recognized for its strong information technology department, which consistently delivers user-friendly and reliable web technology, earning accolades from agents year after year.

Branch International

Series B in 2018
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.

Oakam

Debt Financing in 2017
Oakam Ltd. is a fintech lender based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing personal financial loan services targeted at financially excluded consumers. Established in 2006, the company offers a range of loan products, including short-term installment loans for emergencies, bills, smaller debts, special events, and travel, as well as long-term loans for larger purchases, business opportunities, and home improvements. Oakam's services are accessible through online platforms, over the phone, and at its physical stores located in London and the Midlands. As a digital micro-lender, Oakam aims to expand credit access for individuals who face challenges in obtaining loans from traditional banking institutions.

LendUp

Debt Financing in 2017
LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.

iZettle

Debt Financing in 2017
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Wefox

Series A in 2016
Wefox is an insurtech platform that connects insurance companies, brokers, businesses, and customers to facilitate access to digital insurance solutions. Operating as a digital insurance company, Wefox sells its products through intermediaries rather than directly to consumers, which broadens its market reach. The platform provides a variety of services, including policy management, claims settlement, and quotations for multiple types of insurance, such as health, liability, and disability. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools, Wefox aims to deliver personalized and suitable coverage options to its users, enhancing the overall insurance experience.

Covalto

Seed Round in 2016
Covalto, formerly known as Credijusto, is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that specializes in providing comprehensive financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2015, Covalto has developed a robust technology infrastructure that utilizes digital tax, e-invoice, and financial data to streamline the underwriting and servicing of SMEs. The company offers a multi-product credit platform, banking services, and a suite of business analytics tools, all designed to facilitate accessible and transparent credit for business growth. In 2021, Covalto distinguished itself as the first fintech in Mexico to acquire a regulated bank, further enhancing its digital banking and service offerings for SMEs.

Koalafi

Debt Financing in 2016
Koalafi is a consumer financing platform that enables merchants to offer flexible pay-over-time plans to customers, regardless of their credit history. Founded in 2014, the company serves over 15,000 retail locations and online businesses across the United States. Koalafi specializes in point-of-sale financing for a variety of products, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, tires, and HVAC systems. By utilizing advanced technology and analytics, Koalafi facilitates a seamless financing experience that allows consumers to procure goods and services through manageable payment plans. This approach not only enhances customer access to desired merchandise but also helps merchants increase their sales and grow their businesses.

Koalafi

Venture Round in 2016
Koalafi is a consumer financing platform that enables merchants to offer flexible pay-over-time plans to customers, regardless of their credit history. Founded in 2014, the company serves over 15,000 retail locations and online businesses across the United States. Koalafi specializes in point-of-sale financing for a variety of products, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, tires, and HVAC systems. By utilizing advanced technology and analytics, Koalafi facilitates a seamless financing experience that allows consumers to procure goods and services through manageable payment plans. This approach not only enhances customer access to desired merchandise but also helps merchants increase their sales and grow their businesses.

Katapult

Series B in 2016
FinServ Acquisition is a blank check company established in 2019 and based in New York. The firm does not have significant operations of its own; instead, it aims to pursue a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or a similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the company has the flexibility to target various industries, it intends to primarily focus on opportunities within the financial services sector and technology services that support this industry.

Kueski

Series A in 2016
Kueski is a prominent buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer lending company in Latin America, primarily serving the Mexican market. Founded in 2012, Kueski aims to simplify financial access for consumers through its innovative product offerings. The company's ecosystem includes Kueski Pay, a BNPL solution that facilitates purchases both online and in physical stores, and Kueski Cash, which provides personal loans. By utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, Kueski efficiently assesses credit and fraud risks, enabling rapid approval or rejection of loan applications within minutes. This approach helps clients meet their short-term financial needs. Kueski has successfully raised over $300 million in equity and debt financing and has been recognized in industry rankings, underscoring its significant impact on the financial landscape in Mexico.

LendUp

Series B in 2016
LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.

LendUp

Debt Financing in 2016
LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.

CommonBond

Series B in 2015
CommonBond, Inc. is an online lending company based in New York, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing financial solutions for students seeking to pay for higher education in the United States. The company offers refinancing and financing options for undergraduate and graduate student loans, including parent PLUS loans and MBA student loans. CommonBond enables students to access both fixed and variable rate products for refinancing existing loans or financing their education while enrolled. Additionally, the company provides a product called SmartSave, which allows customers to redirect their monthly savings from student loan refinancing into a wealth-generating cash account. Furthermore, CommonBond assists businesses in managing their employees' student loan debt, thereby addressing the growing concern of educational debt in the workforce.

The Credit Junction

Debt Financing in 2015
The Credit Junction, LLC is an asset-based lending platform that specializes in providing working capital, growth, and supply chain financing solutions to small and mid-size enterprises in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages technology and data intelligence alongside traditional asset-based credit metrics to streamline the lending process. It offers asset-based loans of up to $7.5 million, targeting growth-oriented suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers with revenues ranging from $5 million to $50 million. The Credit Junction also operates user-friendly online portals for borrowers and affiliates, allowing for efficient document submission and facilitating a smooth application, vetting, and approval process. The company has formed strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings and reach.

Monedo

Debt Financing in 2015
Monedo is a financial solutions firm focused on enhancing financial freedom for the underbanked through technological innovation. The company utilizes non-traditional data sources and machine learning to offer a range of services, including consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager that assists customers in managing their credit scores and budgeting. Additionally, Monedo provides a "Lending as a Service" model, allowing partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms via an API. Through its offerings, Monedo aims to create more accessible and convenient digital banking experiences for its clients.

Avant

Debt Financing in 2013
Avant, LLC is a financial technology company that operates an online marketplace lending platform, providing consumers access to personal loans for purposes such as debt consolidation, medical expenses, and family vacations. Founded in 2012, Avant utilizes big data and machine-learning algorithms to streamline credit options and offer a tailored approach to lending. The company partners with banks and financial institutions to facilitate loan processing and verification, ensuring compliance with credit policies while minimizing fraud and risk. Additionally, Avant operates an institutional marketplace that allows investors to purchase loans generated through its technology. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Avant also maintains offices in Los Angeles, California, and London, United Kingdom, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

Avant

Series A in 2013
Avant, LLC is a financial technology company that operates an online marketplace lending platform, providing consumers access to personal loans for purposes such as debt consolidation, medical expenses, and family vacations. Founded in 2012, Avant utilizes big data and machine-learning algorithms to streamline credit options and offer a tailored approach to lending. The company partners with banks and financial institutions to facilitate loan processing and verification, ensuring compliance with credit policies while minimizing fraud and risk. Additionally, Avant operates an institutional marketplace that allows investors to purchase loans generated through its technology. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Avant also maintains offices in Los Angeles, California, and London, United Kingdom, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

Unigene Laboratories

Debt Financing in 2010
Unigene Laboratories, founded in 1980, is a biopharmaceutical company based in New Jersey that specializes in the research, production, and delivery of peptide-based therapeutics. The company leverages its extensive expertise in molecular biology, protein chemistry, immunology, and formulation development to create innovative drug solutions. Unigene has developed proprietary technologies that are safeguarded by a robust patent portfolio, allowing for the effective commercialization of peptide drugs. Its state-of-the-art recombinant manufacturing facility supports the production of these therapeutic peptides for use in the United States.

Figure

Figure Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2018. It specializes in consumer financial solutions that include home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, home buy-lease back offerings, mortgage refinancing, and student loan refinancing. Using its proprietary blockchain platform, Provenance, Figure aims to streamline the borrowing process, allowing customers to access capital in as few as five days. The company's services are designed to assist individuals with home improvement, debt consolidation, and retirement planning, leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and analytics to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
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