NG.CASH is a digital app designed to help Generation Z become financially independent. It allows users to manage their own money with solutions such as PIX (Brazil’s “instant-payment” method), prepaid credit cards, allowance management, and a virtual card. Structured as a financial hub, NG.CASH aims to accompany its clients throughout their lives and increase financial literacy in the region.
NG.CASH
Seed Round in 2022
NG.CASH is a digital app designed to help Generation Z become financially independent. It allows users to manage their own money with solutions such as PIX (Brazil’s “instant-payment” method), prepaid credit cards, allowance management, and a virtual card. Structured as a financial hub, NG.CASH aims to accompany its clients throughout their lives and increase financial literacy in the region.
Clockwork Labs
Series A in 2022
Clockwork Labs is a game studio dedicated to creating massively-multiplayer societal games that prioritize social interaction and cooperation over traditional combat mechanics. The studio develops a crypto-based role-playing gaming platform that allows users to engage in an immersive online experience where they can personalize virtual land according to their preferences. This innovative approach not only enhances player engagement but also facilitates participation in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, enabling players to earn rewards in the form of mint Hex cryptocurrency coins. Through its unique blend of gaming and blockchain technology, Clockwork Labs aims to redefine how players interact within virtual worlds.
Point is a home equity investment platform that provides homeowners with an innovative way to unlock the wealth tied up in their properties. By allowing homeowners to sell small fractions of their home equity to investors, Point enables them to access funds without incurring additional debt. The platform employs a combination of on-site appraisals, third-party automated valuation models, and proprietary pricing algorithms to accurately determine property values and the potential investment amounts. This approach offers homeowners a new avenue to diversify their financial assets and achieve greater financial freedom.
CoinSwitch
Series C in 2021
CoinSwitch is a leading cryptocurrency exchange aggregator based in India, designed to simplify the complexities of cryptocurrency trading for everyday users. With over 20 million registered users, CoinSwitch enables individuals to easily invest in a variety of cryptocurrencies through a user-friendly platform. Users can make one-time purchases or set up systematic investment plans, allowing for flexible investment strategies. In addition to trading, CoinSwitch provides educational resources that help users understand the cryptocurrency market and make informed decisions. The platform features the Crypto Rupee Index, which aids users in analyzing market sentiments. Committed to expanding accessibility to cryptocurrency, CoinSwitch aims to establish itself as a comprehensive wealth-tech destination for Indian investors, facilitating a seamless experience for managing all aspects of their crypto transactions.
Celo
Venture Round in 2021
Celo is an open platform focused on providing financial tools to individuals with mobile phones, aiming to foster prosperity for all. It has developed a mobile-first blockchain platform that facilitates access to financial services and aims to enhance financial stability. The platform employs alphanumeric strings for cryptocurrency transactions, allowing users to transfer money quickly, securely, and reliably. Through these innovations, Celo seeks to democratize financial access and create a more inclusive monetary system.
Synapse is a banking platform that allows companies to offer financial products to their customers at a lower cost than traditional banks. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a range of services, including payment, deposit, lending, and investment products, all delivered through application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables fintech companies to create and launch their own financial innovations using Synapse's banking infrastructure. By facilitating collaboration among fintech firms, Synapse supports the development of advanced financial technologies, making it easier for clients to enter the market with their banking products.
Point is a home equity investment platform that provides homeowners with an innovative way to unlock the wealth tied up in their properties. By allowing homeowners to sell small fractions of their home equity to investors, Point enables them to access funds without incurring additional debt. The platform employs a combination of on-site appraisals, third-party automated valuation models, and proprietary pricing algorithms to accurately determine property values and the potential investment amounts. This approach offers homeowners a new avenue to diversify their financial assets and achieve greater financial freedom.
Point is a home equity investment platform that provides homeowners with an innovative way to unlock the wealth tied up in their properties. By allowing homeowners to sell small fractions of their home equity to investors, Point enables them to access funds without incurring additional debt. The platform employs a combination of on-site appraisals, third-party automated valuation models, and proprietary pricing algorithms to accurately determine property values and the potential investment amounts. This approach offers homeowners a new avenue to diversify their financial assets and achieve greater financial freedom.
RealCrowd
Seed Round in 2014
RealCrowd is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that provides an online platform for accredited investors to access and invest in U.S. real estate opportunities. Founded in 2013 by experienced professionals, RealCrowd facilitates investments in various property types, including multifamily, retail, office, industrial, and land. The platform allows investors to review offering materials, legal documents, and due diligence items to make informed decisions. RealCrowd builds relationships with commercial real estate companies and offers direct investment opportunities, enabling individuals to pool funds with other investors and work with seasoned operators to optimize assets.
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform headquartered in New York City that fosters collaboration among participants in the product creation process. Founded by Ben Kaufman, the company aims to make invention accessible to everyone, allowing ordinary individuals to contribute extraordinary ideas. Community members can submit invention ideas, which are then vetted, critiqued, and voted on by the Quirky community. Successful ideas are developed into consumer products by Quirky's in-house design team and brought to market. The platform empowers inventors and influencers by sharing royalties from product sales with those who contributed to the ideas. Quirky's commitment includes working on a diverse range of ideas, from simple innovations to more complex concepts, ensuring that various improvements to daily life are explored and realized. The platform was relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, continuing its mission to engage a global community in the invention process.
Puddle is a San Francisco-based credit creation application that facilitates a social peer-to-peer lending marketplace. It enables individuals to pool their resources, establish interest rates, and access funds without relying on traditional credit scores. Instead, the platform is built on the trust within communities, allowing users to borrow and lend money based on personal relationships. By offering a user-friendly environment for financial transactions, Puddle empowers its members to manage their borrowing and saving needs in a supportive and trusted setting.
CrowdMed
Seed Round in 2013
CrowdMed, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that leverages a prediction market technology to assist in diagnosing complex medical conditions. Founded in 2012, CrowdMed aims to provide patients with streamlined access to diagnostic information for their undiagnosed and chronic symptoms. The company's platform connects patients with a diverse network of medical detectives, including licensed physicians, medical students, and other healthcare professionals, who collaborate to generate diagnostic suggestions. By harnessing the collective intelligence of these experts, CrowdMed offers a collaborative solution for individuals facing unresolved medical issues, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining quality care. The platform is designed to empower patients by providing them with insightful answers to their medical challenges through the speed and convenience of online interaction.
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform headquartered in New York City that fosters collaboration among participants in the product creation process. Founded by Ben Kaufman, the company aims to make invention accessible to everyone, allowing ordinary individuals to contribute extraordinary ideas. Community members can submit invention ideas, which are then vetted, critiqued, and voted on by the Quirky community. Successful ideas are developed into consumer products by Quirky's in-house design team and brought to market. The platform empowers inventors and influencers by sharing royalties from product sales with those who contributed to the ideas. Quirky's commitment includes working on a diverse range of ideas, from simple innovations to more complex concepts, ensuring that various improvements to daily life are explored and realized. The platform was relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, continuing its mission to engage a global community in the invention process.