Western Technology Investment

Western Technology Investment is a California-based venture debt firm founded in 1980 that provides debt and lease financing to venture-backed technology and life science companies across North America. It targets early- and mid-stage, revenue-generating firms and offers flexible growth capital, sometimes with equity components such as warrants. The firm has extended more than three billion dollars of debt and equity capital to technology and life science companies ranging from early private to publicly traded. Based in Portola Valley, it focuses on technology-driven sectors and supports portfolio companies in scaling operations and achieving milestones through venture lending and growth financing.

JoBeth Abecasis

Venture Partner

JoBeth Abecassis

Venture Partner

Andrew Baldwin

Principal

Jon Beizer

Venture Partner

Dylan Bern

Principal

Josh Brody

Partner

Maddy Burleson

Associate

Jay Cohan

Partner

Ross Glasser

Principal

Greg Goldfarb

Investment Partner

Greg Goldfarb

Investment Partner

David Gravano

Investment Partner

Dave Gravano

Partner

Allison Lee

Principal

Rishabh Nijhawan

Associate

Rudy Ruano

Investment Partner

Jared Thear

CFO and CCO

Ryan Turner

Investment Partner

David Wanek

Partner

Patrick Ward

Associate

Maurice Werdegar

Partner

Past deals in Panama

PayJoy

Debt Financing in 2016
PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in providing smartphone-enabled financing solutions, primarily targeting underbanked individuals in emerging markets. By leveraging mobile security technology, PayJoy allows customers to select a smartphone, make an initial deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. The financed smartphone serves as collateral, unlocking its full functionality once the purchase is complete. PayJoy's mission is to enhance access to credit for underserved populations, helping them navigate financial challenges and improve their economic standing. The company has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, and continues to show solid profitability and growth.

PayJoy

Debt Financing in 2015
PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in providing smartphone-enabled financing solutions, primarily targeting underbanked individuals in emerging markets. By leveraging mobile security technology, PayJoy allows customers to select a smartphone, make an initial deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. The financed smartphone serves as collateral, unlocking its full functionality once the purchase is complete. PayJoy's mission is to enhance access to credit for underserved populations, helping them navigate financial challenges and improve their economic standing. The company has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, and continues to show solid profitability and growth.

PayJoy

Seed Round in 2015
PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in providing smartphone-enabled financing solutions, primarily targeting underbanked individuals in emerging markets. By leveraging mobile security technology, PayJoy allows customers to select a smartphone, make an initial deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. The financed smartphone serves as collateral, unlocking its full functionality once the purchase is complete. PayJoy's mission is to enhance access to credit for underserved populations, helping them navigate financial challenges and improve their economic standing. The company has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, and continues to show solid profitability and growth.
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