Village Capital

Village Capital, established in 2009 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and seed investments. It focuses on sectors such as agriculture, education, energy, financial services, and health, with a global investment scope spanning North America, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, Europe, East & Southeast Asia, and the Middle East & North Africa. The firm uniquely employs a peer-selection model, where entrepreneurs evaluate and award pre-committed seed funding to their peers, fostering a collaborative investment approach. Since its inception, Village Capital has supported over 1,000 entrepreneurs through its programs, with graduates generating $61.5M in revenue, reaching 8.5 million customers, and creating over 11,500 jobs.

Ross Baird

Co-Founder and Board Member

Allie Burns

CEO

Daniel Cossío

Regional Director, Latin America

Heather Matranga

Vice President

Past deals in Personal Finance

Vwanganji Diane Amatende Bowa

Grant in 2024
Mighty Finance Solution is fostering digital financial inclusion for women-owned and women-led businesses to empower them through working capital loans.

Fatakpay

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
FatakPay is a fintech platform designed to enhance consumer financial management through the provision of virtual credit cards. It offers a convenient "scan now and pay later" feature, allowing users to shop without immediate financial burden. The mobile application, available on both iOS and Android devices, facilitates a range of services including personal loans, insurance, mutual funds, bill payments, and gold savings. FatakPay focuses on delivering a transparent and secure user experience without interest fees or hidden charges, thereby catering to the needs of underserved and underbanked populations. Through its innovative approach, FatakPay aims to simplify financial transactions and improve accessibility to essential financial services.

Purpl

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Purpl is a financial services company based in Beirut, Lebanon, founded in 2021. It focuses on providing a seamless experience for sending, receiving, and spending money, with a particular emphasis on reconnecting Lebanon to the Lebanese diaspora worldwide. Purpl aims to digitally facilitate the $9 billion yearly remittances that support the Lebanese economy. The company offers an online payment application that enhances financial inclusion by allowing users to send airtime and money, pay bills, and manage their finances through a single platform. This enables users to accept, process, and disburse funds efficiently.

Yuva Pay

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Yuva Pay is a mobile payment platform specifically designed to serve unconnected and unbanked rural populations. The company has developed an innovative digital wallet that facilitates contactless payments, enabling users to transact seamlessly even in areas with low bandwidth or unreliable internet connectivity. Yuva Pay's technology encrypts and compresses payment data into small packets, allowing transactions to occur via both smart and feature phones. This pioneering approach addresses the financial inclusion challenge faced by many individuals in rural regions, offering them a practical solution for making payments without the need for constant internet access.

Lucy

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Lucy Holdings Pte Ltd, incorporated in 2019 and based in Singapore, operates a mobile application aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs. The platform is designed to address the unique challenges faced by women who are often overlooked in the business landscape. It offers various financial tools and services, including debit cards, account opening facilities, and access to advanced salary options. By focusing on these resources, Lucy empowers women to establish, manage, and expand their businesses, enabling them to take control of their financial futures and thrive in their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Sav

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Sav is a financial technology company based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that offers a comprehensive money management application. The app is designed to assist users in understanding their finances, protecting and growing their wealth, and managing debt. Utilizing Open Banking principles, Sav leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized suggestions that guide users toward achieving their financial goals efficiently. The company aims to alleviate financial stress and empower individuals to live beyond their immediate paycheck. In 2024, Sav participated in the Sanabil 500 MENA Seed Accelerator program, securing $100,000 in funding to support its growth and development.

LoanSense

Seed Round in 2022
LoanSense is a debt management platform focused on assisting borrowers in reducing student loan debt and facilitating homeownership. The company collaborates with networks in mortgage technology and mortgage brokerages to streamline the mortgage process for student loan debtors. Through its platform, LoanSense offers personalized financial planning by helping users set goals and create tailored plans aimed at improving their debt-to-income ratios. The platform also provides advisory services and monthly payment calculations, empowering borrowers to navigate student loan servicing and expedite mortgage closings effectively.

Sofi

Grant in 2021
Sofi is a financial technology company established in 2018 that focuses on debt collection and financial education. The company has developed a platform aimed at facilitating debt negotiation, utilizing software that analyzes user behavior to enhance decision-making processes. This technology empowers consumers to choose how they wish to settle their debts, which helps to lower delinquency rates among debtors. Additionally, Sofi's approach optimizes the collection process for creditors, thereby improving efficiency in managing outstanding debts.

Akiba

Grant in 2021
Akiba is a financial technology company that offers an innovative platform designed to enhance employee savings and investment opportunities. The platform enables businesses to manage their employee funds transparently and digitally, facilitating the provision of credits and payroll advances efficiently. Additionally, Akiba provides users with the ability to shop online while earning cash back, allowing them to save money effectively during their purchases. By combining these features, Akiba aims to simplify financial management for both employers and employees, fostering a more supportive financial environment.

EQL Finance

Pre Seed Round in 2021
EQL Finance is a fintech lender that specializes in providing an online lending platform for small loans without interest or fees. The company focuses on offering interest-free loans that can be repaid over a few months, making it accessible for working families and individuals. In addition to its lending services, EQL Finance provides training and insights into financial management and purchase behavior, helping users enhance their financial literacy and build credit. This comprehensive approach aims to empower individuals to improve their financial management skills and achieve greater financial stability.

Finerio Connect

Seed Round in 2021
Finerio Connect is a personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers automated services to help users manage their finances effectively. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major banks in Mexico, providing insights into financial planning and savings. Finerio's features include monitoring and tracking expenses, viewing comprehensive financial information, and analyzing consumption patterns, enabling users to gain better control over their spending. Additionally, the company provides tools that facilitate data analysis and financial management, with a focus on helping users create custom budgets and improve their overall financial health.

ZZ Bank

Seed Round in 2021
Zizu is a neobank focused on serving the US Hispanic market, aiming to empower this community with a comprehensive banking platform that offers affordable and accessible financial services. The company provides a multi-product suite designed to facilitate card-to-card remittance services, enabling users to send money and airtime to their families with ease. Zizu's platform enhances financial security for users by minimizing cash transactions, allowing them to accept, process, and disburse funds efficiently. Through its innovative approach, Zizu seeks to address the unique banking needs of the Hispanic community in the United States.

Mosabi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Mosabi is a platform dedicated to providing business and life skills, with a focus on linking these skills to financial resources. Founded in 2019 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, Mosabi combines fintech and edtech to offer emerging market citizens the tools they need to effectively manage their businesses and finances. The company's platform employs gamified assessments, surveys, financial health checks, and local language chatbots to engage users meaningfully. By leveraging data analytics, Mosabi aims to drive financial inclusion and help users make better decisions regarding business activities, digital resources, and money management.

Fellow Pay

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fellow Pay operates an online platform designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in obtaining financing and credit. Founded in 2017 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the platform allows users to upload invoices, apply for credit, and undergo automatic credit checks. The company focuses on providing innovative financial solutions that empower businesses to reach their full potential.

Khazna

Seed Round in 2020
Khazna is a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of the population who are active smartphone users but lack access to traditional banking. The company offers a range of services, including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payment, savings, and insurance. Additionally, Khazna enables employers to provide cash advances to employees for unforeseen emergencies and facilitates seamless transfers and withdrawals without transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to provide convenient, effective, and secure smartphone-based financial solutions, thereby improving the overall financial landscape in Egypt and potentially beyond.

Hubpay

Seed Round in 2020
Hubpay is an independently regulated provider of cross-border money services aimed at enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets. The company operates an online financial platform that facilitates overseas money transfers, offering services such as competitive foreign exchange, multi-currency accounts, and payment systems for suppliers, partners, and employees. By leveraging data science, Hubpay delivers accessible and affordable financial solutions, enabling users to conduct instant money transfers with ease. This allows businesses and individuals to manage their finances effectively, regardless of their income level, and concentrate on their growth without the stress of complex financial transactions.

We-Settle

Venture Round in 2020
WeSettle is a fintech company that facilitates digital invoice management and electronic payment collection for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its platform processes invoices electronically, offering advanced payment capabilities through embedded financial services powered by open banking and AI technologies. This enables SMEs to manage their invoices digitally and receive payments primarily via integrated APIs within banks' online portals and mobile applications, with additional support for bank cards and wallets for smaller amounts.

TellJo

Venture Round in 2020
TellJo Ltd is a company based in Brighton, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a digital assessment tool aimed at supporting financially vulnerable individuals. This platform enables users to assess their levels of vulnerability and financial capability through a comprehensive scoring system. By providing a dashboard that evaluates vulnerability, capability, and affordability, TellJo offers tailored advice to help customers navigate their financial challenges. The company's objective is to prevent severe financial crises, such as homelessness and mental health issues, while promoting long-term resilience and financial stability for its users.

Worthy

Grant in 2020
Worthy Financial, Inc. is a financial services company based in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 2016. It operates a micro-investment app that assists individuals in saving and growing their money through small, manageable investments. The app allows users to invest in $10 bonds that earn a 5% interest rate. Proceeds from the sale of these bonds are primarily loaned to small, creditworthy businesses across the United States, using collateral such as inventory and accounts receivable to secure the funds. By providing a platform for retail investors, Worthy Financial aims to redefine access to alternative investment products and strengthen local communities through support for growing businesses.

Solfeh

Grant in 2020
Solfeh is a private micro-lending institution founded in 2016 in Amman, Jordan, with the aim of providing easy access to critical financial services through a digitized lending process. The organization focuses on offering emergency cash solutions to individuals facing cash flow challenges, particularly those whose average incomes are closely aligned with their expenses, leaving little disposable income. Solfeh's online platform facilitates instant credit ratings and allows for advances to employees of various institutions, enabling them to secure short-term loans with a streamlined and user-friendly experience. The company's commitment to excellent customer service and a systematic approach to lending ensures that clients can effectively address urgent financial needs, such as childcare, healthcare, education, and debt consolidation. Through its innovative solutions, Solfeh seeks to alleviate the financial burdens faced by its clients and promote financial inclusion.

CFOremoto

Seed Round in 2019
CFOremoto is a company that specializes in enhancing the financial management capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It offers an automated cash management platform that increases these businesses' visibility to various funding sources in the market. The platform employs machine learning algorithms to produce real-time customized reports, financial statements, and alerts, thereby providing users with timely professional support and financial advisory services. By streamlining the financial management process, CFOremoto aims to facilitate access to funding and improve overall financial health for its clients.

Mo Cash

Seed Round in 2018
Mo Cash is an online investment banking firm for individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Ualet

Seed Round in 2018
Ualet is a Colombian company founded in 2017, headquartered in Bogota. It specializes in developing a platform that allows consumers to invest directly into funds without a significant capital requirement. As a regulated robo-advisor, Ualet offers digital onboarding and utilizes the Black-Litterman model to tailor investment portfolios for clients. This approach enables users with limited capital to access diversified investment opportunities managed by professionals, making investment in the stock market more accessible to a broader audience.

Fig Loans

Seed Round in 2018
Fig Loans, established in 2015 and based in Sugar Land, Texas, is a financial services company specializing in providing affordable loans and financial stability products to low-income individuals and families in Texas. It offers emergency loans, payday loan alternatives, and auto title loans, with a focus on flexible repayment plans and building credit. Fig Loans partners with local organizations like Family Houston to provide more affordable loan options, aiming to help borrowers overcome financial emergencies and work towards a better financial future.

PiggyVest

Seed Round in 2018
PiggyVest is a financial technology company based in Nigeria that provides an automated savings platform aimed at helping individuals and businesses manage their finances efficiently. The platform enables users, particularly from low- and middle-income backgrounds, to save small amounts of money regularly—whether daily, weekly, or monthly—thereby promoting sustainable savings habits. By automating the saving process, PiggyVest reduces the temptation to withdraw funds prematurely, as users can only access their savings on predetermined withdrawal dates. The company previously operated as Piggybank.ng and has since acquired a microfinance bank license. All funds saved through the platform are securely managed by a licensed asset management company. PiggyVest also facilitates the earning of competitive interest rates on savings, enhancing the value of users' money while eliminating withdrawal and monthly fees, thereby making financial management accessible and user-friendly.

Mymoneysouq

Seed Round in 2018
Mymoneysouq provides financial solutions. They offer services that include personal loans, car loans, car insurance, credit cards, savings accounts, zero balance business accounts, digital business banking accounts, mortgage calculators, car loan calculators, and dbr calculators.

Uhoncho

Seed Round in 2018
Uhoncho is a developer of a mobile application tailored for freelancers, focusing on enhancing their business management capabilities. The application offers tools for income tracking, simplifies invoicing processes, and monitors expenses. By providing these insights, Uhoncho empowers freelancers to gain better visibility and control over their daily business activities and overall financial performance.

Rapicredit

Seed Round in 2017
Rapicredit is an online platform that offers free, short-term loans aimed at promoting financial inclusion and accessibility. The service is characterized by its flexibility, allowing clients to determine the amount of money they need and the repayment period that suits them. By eliminating physical procedures, Rapicredit provides a fully digital experience, enabling personalized credit solutions tailored to individual client needs. This approach not only benefits consumers but also supports micro, small, and medium enterprises by enhancing their access to information and communication technologies related to credit.

PiggyVest

Seed Round in 2017
PiggyVest is a financial technology company based in Nigeria that provides an automated savings platform aimed at helping individuals and businesses manage their finances efficiently. The platform enables users, particularly from low- and middle-income backgrounds, to save small amounts of money regularly—whether daily, weekly, or monthly—thereby promoting sustainable savings habits. By automating the saving process, PiggyVest reduces the temptation to withdraw funds prematurely, as users can only access their savings on predetermined withdrawal dates. The company previously operated as Piggybank.ng and has since acquired a microfinance bank license. All funds saved through the platform are securely managed by a licensed asset management company. PiggyVest also facilitates the earning of competitive interest rates on savings, enhancing the value of users' money while eliminating withdrawal and monthly fees, thereby making financial management accessible and user-friendly.

LipaMobile

Seed Round in 2017
LipaMobile operates an integrated cashless payment platform called Xuldime, designed to facilitate financial transactions among parents, school administrators, and vendors in the educational sector. This service addresses the needs of parents with variable incomes by allowing them to manage school fees, supplies, and services through manageable, periodic payments rather than lump sums. In addition to processing payments, LipaMobile's platform includes features such as a lunch pocket money tool for students and various fee collection options, streamlining the transfer of funds and enhancing the financial experience within schools. The platform emphasizes security in sending and receiving mobile money, making it a valuable resource for families and educational institutions alike.

WiseBanyan

Seed Round in 2016
WiseBanyan, Inc. is a financial advisory firm that offers online wealth management services to individuals and institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company is recognized as the world's first free financial advisor, providing automated, goal-based investing and financial planning without any minimum investment requirements. WiseBanyan's platform allows clients to create and manage personalized investment and retirement portfolios, utilizing customized portfolio construction and automated rebalancing to help users achieve their financial objectives. Currently, the firm serves over 25,000 clients across the United States, enabling them to save and invest for their goals, starting from their very first dollar.

eCreditHero

Seed Round in 2016
eCreditHero Inc. is a New York-based company that develops an online application platform designed to assist consumers in fixing and managing their credit. Established in 2013, eCreditHero focuses on providing financial empowerment tailored to the needs of working individuals. The platform aims to simplify the credit management process, enabling users to improve their credit scores and overall financial health.

Vault

Seed Round in 2016
Vault is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for student loan management and support. The company offers an intuitive web-based tool designed to assist employees in managing their student debt, empowering them to achieve financial freedom. Vault enables employers to enhance talent acquisition and retention by facilitating contributions to employees' loan repayments while also promoting 401(k) savings. The platform simplifies repayment scenarios and helps users find suitable repayment plans, fostering strong relationships between employers and employees. By addressing the financial burden of student loan debt, Vault positions itself as a valuable resource for organizations looking to support their workforce.

Sweep

Venture Round in 2015
Sweep, Inc. is a financial technology company established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in designing and developing an application that helps users track their upcoming bills, expenses, and financial goals. By providing tools for financial management, Sweep aims to empower individuals to achieve financial independence, enabling them to plan for the future, grow their savings, and manage their finances more effectively. As of 2015, Sweep operates as a subsidiary of Affirm, Inc.

YotePresto.

Seed Round in 2015
YotePresto is a rapidly growing marketplace lending platform based in Mexico that connects individual and institutional investors with near-prime borrowers seeking personal loans. The company operates an online lending platform that provides unsecured personal installment loans. Utilizing a proprietary scoring model, YotePresto assesses and analyzes the risk associated with each borrower to determine appropriate interest rates. This innovative approach enables clients to access funding by connecting them with investors interested in crowdfunding their loans. Through its services, YotePresto facilitates a streamlined lending process that benefits both borrowers and investors in the personal loan market.

WiseBanyan

Seed Round in 2014
WiseBanyan, Inc. is a financial advisory firm that offers online wealth management services to individuals and institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company is recognized as the world's first free financial advisor, providing automated, goal-based investing and financial planning without any minimum investment requirements. WiseBanyan's platform allows clients to create and manage personalized investment and retirement portfolios, utilizing customized portfolio construction and automated rebalancing to help users achieve their financial objectives. Currently, the firm serves over 25,000 clients across the United States, enabling them to save and invest for their goals, starting from their very first dollar.
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