Andreessen Horowitz, established in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The company specializes in investing in software businesses, with a focus on sectors such as bio + healthcare, artificial intelligence, consumer, enterprise, fintech, and infrastructure. It typically invests in startups at various stages, from seed to late-stage, with a flexible investment range of $0.025 million to $50 million. The firm is known for its focus on disruptive technology and has raised multiple funds to support its investment strategy.
Operating Partner and Head of Crypto Startup Accelerator
Jay Rughani
Investing Partner
Katherine Rundell
Partner, Creators and Consumer GTM
Michael Sandwick
Partner, Consumer
Gil Shafir
Partner
Ian Shannon
Partner, Corporate Council
Laura Shores
Partner
Jeffrey Silverstein
Partner
Steven Sinofsky
Board Partner
Andrew Smith
Partner
Jack Soslow
Partner
Matt Spence
Partner
Nicole Stanners
Fundraise and IR Partner
Angela Strange
General Partner
Jeffrey Stump
Operating Partner
Jamie Sullivan
Partner
Satish Talluri
Partner
Kimberly Tan
Investment Partner
Carol Tang
Partner
Adela Tomsejova
Partner, Bio + Health
Dalton Turay
Partner
Gabriel Vasquez
Partner
Melissa Wasser
Partner, Capital Network
Margit Wennmachers
Operating Partner
Tyler Wilson
Partner
Daisy Wolf
Investing Partner
Carra Wu
Partner, Crypto Investments
Kevin Wu
Partner
Guy Wuollet
Partner
Shangda Xu
Partner
Zeya Yang
Partner
JJ Yu
Partner, Capital Network
Past deals in Lending
Mercury
Series C in 2025
Mercury is a financial technology company that delivers online banking solutions tailored for startups and technology-focused businesses. It offers a suite of services, including business checking and savings accounts, corporate credit cards, and currency exchange options. The platform features payment processing, expense tracking, and integration capabilities with accounting software to enhance financial management. Additionally, Mercury provides API access for custom financial automation, making it easier for businesses to manage their financial operations. Catering primarily to venture-backed companies, Mercury utilizes partnerships with FDIC-insured institutions to ensure secure banking services. Its goal is to equip clients with practical financial tools and real-time insights into their business finances, thereby maximizing operational efficiency.
Method
Series B in 2025
Method Financial is a developer of a financial connectivity API that focuses on consumer liability data and payments. The company offers a loan management application designed to simplify and secure debt repayment. Its platform enables real-time access to consumer credit and liability accounts, facilitating end-to-end refinance experiences and one-click checkout capabilities. By providing comprehensive real-time credit data and integrated payment solutions, Method Financial empowers lenders, fintech companies, and financial institutions to create personalized lending and financial management experiences. This connectivity allows users to securely manage all their liabilities while retrieving detailed financial information.
Current
Venture Round in 2024
Current is a consumer fintech banking platform dedicated to enhancing financial access for everyday Americans. The company focuses on developing integrated solutions that address the barriers preventing individuals from achieving their financial goals. By simplifying banking processes and providing user-friendly tools, Current aims to empower users to build a secure financial future. With backing from prominent investors, Current continues to innovate in the financial technology space, striving to meet the diverse needs of its customer base through modern banking solutions.
Concourse
Seed Round in 2024
Concourse develops an AI-powered platform aimed at enhancing corporate finance operations. The platform functions as an AI analyst, designed specifically for finance teams, to assist with daily tasks by automating manual processes and providing actionable insights. With its natural language interface and seamless integration into existing financial systems, the platform allows finance professionals to efficiently retrieve and analyze data, generate reports, and answer ad-hoc queries. Additionally, Concourse can be deployed in more complex finance workflows, taking on specific projects to streamline operations. The company also focuses on treasury management services, facilitating cross-border money movement and offering tools for better liquidity management and cash flow optimization. By leveraging Concourse’s technology, finance teams can reduce manual workloads and enhance their overall efficiency.
Setpoint.io
Series B in 2024
Setpoint is building trust in our credit system. An operating system for capital markets functions that drives capital and operational efficiency, while offering peace-of-mind to Capital Providers. Our platform unlocks speed, efficiency and accuracy for borrowers and lenders.
ModernFi
Venture Round in 2024
ModernFi operates a deposit network designed to assist financial institutions in managing and expanding their deposit base. The company offers solutions that enable institutions to sweep funds, source deposits, and provide extended insurance to their depositors through partner institutions. By focusing on attracting and retaining large-value depositors, ModernFi aims to enhance growth and improve balance sheet stability for its clients.
NG.CASH
Series A in 2024
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.
ADDI
Venture Round 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.
ModernFi
Series A in 2024
ModernFi operates a deposit network designed to assist financial institutions in managing and expanding their deposit base. The company offers solutions that enable institutions to sweep funds, source deposits, and provide extended insurance to their depositors through partner institutions. By focusing on attracting and retaining large-value depositors, ModernFi aims to enhance growth and improve balance sheet stability for its clients.
Moment
Series A in 2023
MOMENT is a private markets liquidity provider that operates a fixed-income infrastructure tailored for contemporary financial firms. The company aims to enhance the accessibility and fairness of fixed-income markets by delivering innovative solutions to global fintech companies, traditional brokerages, and registered investment advisors. MOMENT develops an institutional-grade platform that facilitates stable income generation through advanced technology. By offering application programming interfaces (APIs), it empowers various firms managing substantial assets to engage in fixed-income investing, thereby modernizing the financial market landscape.
ModernFi
Seed Round in 2023
ModernFi operates a deposit network designed to assist financial institutions in managing and expanding their deposit base. The company offers solutions that enable institutions to sweep funds, source deposits, and provide extended insurance to their depositors through partner institutions. By focusing on attracting and retaining large-value depositors, ModernFi aims to enhance growth and improve balance sheet stability for its clients.
Method
Series A in 2023
Method Financial is a developer of a financial connectivity API that focuses on consumer liability data and payments. The company offers a loan management application designed to simplify and secure debt repayment. Its platform enables real-time access to consumer credit and liability accounts, facilitating end-to-end refinance experiences and one-click checkout capabilities. By providing comprehensive real-time credit data and integrated payment solutions, Method Financial empowers lenders, fintech companies, and financial institutions to create personalized lending and financial management experiences. This connectivity allows users to securely manage all their liabilities while retrieving detailed financial information.
Setpoint.io
Series A in 2022
Setpoint is building trust in our credit system. An operating system for capital markets functions that drives capital and operational efficiency, while offering peace-of-mind to Capital Providers. Our platform unlocks speed, efficiency and accuracy for borrowers and lenders.
Brightside
Series B in 2022
Brightside is a financial health company that offers an employer-based platform focused on improving the financial well-being of workers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. The platform addresses challenges faced by front-line workers, such as high turnover, healthcare costs, and productivity issues. Brightside provides tailored financial solutions supported by technology-driven financial assistants and a comprehensive app. This approach personalizes services to meet the individual needs of employees and their families, promoting better financial decision-making through behavioral science. By streamlining access to curated financial products, Brightside aims to enhance employee productivity and retention while contributing to a more diverse and equitable workplace.
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.
Cross River Bank
Series D in 2022
Cross River Bank, established in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a subsidiary of CRB Group, Inc. It offers a range of personal and corporate banking services, including checking, savings, and deposit accounts. The bank specializes in direct lending for commercial real estate projects across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut metro areas. Notably, Cross River Bank combines traditional banking with innovative technologies to provide solutions for fintech companies in marketplace lending and payment processing. It focuses on regulatory compliance and consumer protection to deliver secure, API-based banking platforms and products, encompassing lending, payments, risk management, and BaaS offerings, enabling a comprehensive banking experience for its clients.
ADDI
Series C in 2021
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.
ADDI
Series B in 2021
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.
TrueFi
Initial Coin Offering in 2021
TrueFi is a decentralized protocol for uncollateralized on-chain lending. The aim is for TrueFi to become the ultimate market-driven, automated credit rating and lending system, freeing money to move wherever it creates the most value instantly. On TrueFi, lenders enjoy competitive rates and full transparency of how their assets are utilized. Meanwhile, borrowers get access to fast, fixed rate loans with no collateral requirements, all while building an on-chain credit history. The process of vetting borrowers for creditworthiness and approving new loans is in the hands of holders of TRU, the TrueFi platform token. TrueFi was developed by TrustToken, the same team that launched and grew TUSD and four other leading stablecoins into asset-backed tokens trusted by many, attested live on-chain and now moving billions of dollars in monthly volume across +100 trading partners and 112 countries.
Archblock
Venture Round in 2021
Archblock is a financial technology company that focuses on bridging institutional capital with decentralized finance (DeFi) through innovative web3-enabled products. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Archblock operates the TrustToken platform, which facilitates the creation of asset-backed tokens for global trading. The company emphasizes transparency and accessibility in lending by connecting institutional lenders and fund managers to DeFi markets. Its offerings include a modular suite of tools that allows institutions to create and manage stablecoins, tokenize real-world assets, and securely manage portfolios. Archblock's platform ensures compliance with fiduciary responsibilities and provides a legal framework that enforces smart contract terms, thereby enhancing the integrity of financial transactions.
Mercury
Series B in 2021
Mercury is a financial technology company that delivers online banking solutions tailored for startups and technology-focused businesses. It offers a suite of services, including business checking and savings accounts, corporate credit cards, and currency exchange options. The platform features payment processing, expense tracking, and integration capabilities with accounting software to enhance financial management. Additionally, Mercury provides API access for custom financial automation, making it easier for businesses to manage their financial operations. Catering primarily to venture-backed companies, Mercury utilizes partnerships with FDIC-insured institutions to ensure secure banking services. Its goal is to equip clients with practical financial tools and real-time insights into their business finances, thereby maximizing operational efficiency.
ADDI
Series B in 2021
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.
Current
Series D in 2021
Current is a consumer fintech banking platform dedicated to enhancing financial access for everyday Americans. The company focuses on developing integrated solutions that address the barriers preventing individuals from achieving their financial goals. By simplifying banking processes and providing user-friendly tools, Current aims to empower users to build a secure financial future. With backing from prominent investors, Current continues to innovate in the financial technology space, striving to meet the diverse needs of its customer base through modern banking solutions.
Plaid
Series D in 2021
Plaid Inc. is a technology company that facilitates the connection between consumers' bank accounts and applications, aiming to democratize financial services through advanced technological solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, it provides a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable developers to create financial products connecting users with traditional financial institutions. Plaid's offerings include tools for accessing transaction history and balance data, authenticating bank accounts for payments, verifying identities, and confirming real-time account balances and income. These products support various applications in personal finances, consumer payments, lending, banking, and business finance. With a focus on enhancing both consumer experiences and developer capabilities, Plaid serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 50 companies, positioning itself as a vital infrastructure provider in the digital financial landscape.
SeedFi
Series A in 2021
SeedFi, Inc. is an online platform that provides personal loan services specifically designed for lower-income consumers living paycheck to paycheck. Founded in early 2019 and based in San Francisco with an additional office in New York, the company aims to improve financial health by offering lower-cost access to capital and facilitating credit building. SeedFi's products cater to the needs of vulnerable individuals, enabling them to achieve financial stability through better access to financial services. By focusing on the challenges faced by these consumers, SeedFi seeks to empower them with the tools necessary for saving and improving their creditworthiness, ultimately helping them secure a more stable financial future.
dYdX
Series B in 2021
dYdX is a decentralized exchange that provides traders with a secure and efficient platform for various financial activities. Established in 2017 by Antonio Juliano, a former engineer at Coinbase and Uber, dYdX operates on audited smart contracts on Ethereum, ensuring transparency and security without relying on a central authority. The platform offers a range of trading options, including perpetual, margin, and spot trading, along with borrowing and lending pools. Users can earn interest on deposits or take loans at nominal fees, enabling them to trade on margin with customized leverage. dYdX aims to create an open financial system, granting users access to vital financial tools while facilitating fully collateralized loans for short-selling.
Brightside
Series A in 2020
Brightside is a financial health company that offers an employer-based platform focused on improving the financial well-being of workers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. The platform addresses challenges faced by front-line workers, such as high turnover, healthcare costs, and productivity issues. Brightside provides tailored financial solutions supported by technology-driven financial assistants and a comprehensive app. This approach personalizes services to meet the individual needs of employees and their families, promoting better financial decision-making through behavioral science. By streamlining access to curated financial products, Brightside aims to enhance employee productivity and retention while contributing to a more diverse and equitable workplace.
ADDI
Series B in 2020
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.
ADDI
Series A in 2019
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.
Synapse
Series B in 2019
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.
SeedFi
Seed Round in 2019
SeedFi, Inc. is an online platform that provides personal loan services specifically designed for lower-income consumers living paycheck to paycheck. Founded in early 2019 and based in San Francisco with an additional office in New York, the company aims to improve financial health by offering lower-cost access to capital and facilitating credit building. SeedFi's products cater to the needs of vulnerable individuals, enabling them to achieve financial stability through better access to financial services. By focusing on the challenges faced by these consumers, SeedFi seeks to empower them with the tools necessary for saving and improving their creditworthiness, ultimately helping them secure a more stable financial future.
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.
Mercury
Seed Round in 2019
Mercury is a financial technology company that delivers online banking solutions tailored for startups and technology-focused businesses. It offers a suite of services, including business checking and savings accounts, corporate credit cards, and currency exchange options. The platform features payment processing, expense tracking, and integration capabilities with accounting software to enhance financial management. Additionally, Mercury provides API access for custom financial automation, making it easier for businesses to manage their financial operations. Catering primarily to venture-backed companies, Mercury utilizes partnerships with FDIC-insured institutions to ensure secure banking services. Its goal is to equip clients with practical financial tools and real-time insights into their business finances, thereby maximizing operational efficiency.
EarnIn
Series C in 2018
Earnin is a financial technology company that offers a payroll disbursement platform, allowing employees to access their earned wages in real time without incurring interest or fees. Launched in 2014, the company utilizes mobile technology to empower users by providing the flexibility to receive their pay anytime, directly from their smartphones. The platform tracks an employee's worked hours through electronic timesheets and facilitates direct deposits, enabling individuals to manage their finances more effectively and avoid late payment or overdraft fees. By breaking the traditional biweekly pay cycle, Earnin aims to enhance financial control for users, making it easier to meet their financial obligations as they arise.
Plaid
Series C in 2018
Plaid Inc. is a technology company that facilitates the connection between consumers' bank accounts and applications, aiming to democratize financial services through advanced technological solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, it provides a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable developers to create financial products connecting users with traditional financial institutions. Plaid's offerings include tools for accessing transaction history and balance data, authenticating bank accounts for payments, verifying identities, and confirming real-time account balances and income. These products support various applications in personal finances, consumer payments, lending, banking, and business finance. With a focus on enhancing both consumer experiences and developer capabilities, Plaid serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 50 companies, positioning itself as a vital infrastructure provider in the digital financial landscape.
Cross River Bank
Series B in 2018
Cross River Bank, established in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a subsidiary of CRB Group, Inc. It offers a range of personal and corporate banking services, including checking, savings, and deposit accounts. The bank specializes in direct lending for commercial real estate projects across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut metro areas. Notably, Cross River Bank combines traditional banking with innovative technologies to provide solutions for fintech companies in marketplace lending and payment processing. It focuses on regulatory compliance and consumer protection to deliver secure, API-based banking platforms and products, encompassing lending, payments, risk management, and BaaS offerings, enabling a comprehensive banking experience for its clients.
Coinbase Global
Series E in 2018
Coinbase Global, established in 2012, operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company facilitates transactions, buying, selling, and storage of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin for both consumers and merchants. Coinbase offers a range of products including Coinbase.com, a user-friendly platform for bitcoin transactions, a global digital asset exchange, merchant tools, and custodial services. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point into the cryptocurrency economy.
ADDI
Seed Round in 2018
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.
Cuenca
Seed Round in 2018
Cuenca is a FinTech company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It operates a mobile-based bill payment platform, enabling users to conveniently pay their mobile, electricity, water, and other bills through their smartphones. Additionally, Cuenca offers online banking services, including savings accounts with competitive interest rates and digital loan facilities, allowing users to securely deposit, borrow, and repay funds at their convenience.
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.
EarnIn
Series B in 2017
Earnin is a financial technology company that offers a payroll disbursement platform, allowing employees to access their earned wages in real time without incurring interest or fees. Launched in 2014, the company utilizes mobile technology to empower users by providing the flexibility to receive their pay anytime, directly from their smartphones. The platform tracks an employee's worked hours through electronic timesheets and facilitates direct deposits, enabling individuals to manage their finances more effectively and avoid late payment or overdraft fees. By breaking the traditional biweekly pay cycle, Earnin aims to enhance financial control for users, making it easier to meet their financial obligations as they arise.
Cross River Bank
Series A in 2016
Cross River Bank, established in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a subsidiary of CRB Group, Inc. It offers a range of personal and corporate banking services, including checking, savings, and deposit accounts. The bank specializes in direct lending for commercial real estate projects across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut metro areas. Notably, Cross River Bank combines traditional banking with innovative technologies to provide solutions for fintech companies in marketplace lending and payment processing. It focuses on regulatory compliance and consumer protection to deliver secure, API-based banking platforms and products, encompassing lending, payments, risk management, and BaaS offerings, enabling a comprehensive banking experience for its clients.
Affirm
Series D in 2016
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Branch International
Series A in 2016
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.
Branch International
Series A in 2015
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.
Affirm
Series B in 2015
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Earnest
Series A in 2015
Earnest was built on the principle that getting a loan shouldn’t be difficult for financially responsible people. Earnest offers student loan refinancing and personal loan. It uses its unrivaled technology to consider more than just a credit score; it looks at thousands of data points such as education, saving patterns, investments, and career trajectory. Customers apply online and can manage their account payment preferences with the online dashboard and mobile app. Earnest was founded in 2013, by Louis Beryl and Ben Hutchinson, and had its official launch in early 2014. Earnest raised several rounds of funding from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Maveron, Battery Ventures, Atlas Ventures, and several others. In 2017, Earnest was acquired by Navient Corp. Navient maintains Earnest as a separate brand while allowing Earnest to be backed by a larger company. Earnest has grown from distributing $8M loans in its first year of business to distributing nearly $2B in student loans and having a roughly $500M loan portfolio in 2017. Earnest has been included in Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list. The company lends across the United States in 45 states and the District of Columbia. In August 2017, it was announced that Earnest would open a second office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
TradeBlock
Seed Round in 2014
TradeBlock, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing institutional trading tools for digital currencies. Founded in 2013, it provides financial institutions with a comprehensive suite of execution and analysis tools tailored for the digital currency markets. TradeBlock serves as a global source of data, offering insights on market trends, cryptocurrency trading, regulations, mining, protocol updates, blockchain analysis, and economic developments. As of December 31, 2020, TradeBlock operates as a subsidiary of CoinDesk LLC.
Earnest
Seed Round in 2014
Earnest was built on the principle that getting a loan shouldn’t be difficult for financially responsible people. Earnest offers student loan refinancing and personal loan. It uses its unrivaled technology to consider more than just a credit score; it looks at thousands of data points such as education, saving patterns, investments, and career trajectory. Customers apply online and can manage their account payment preferences with the online dashboard and mobile app. Earnest was founded in 2013, by Louis Beryl and Ben Hutchinson, and had its official launch in early 2014. Earnest raised several rounds of funding from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Maveron, Battery Ventures, Atlas Ventures, and several others. In 2017, Earnest was acquired by Navient Corp. Navient maintains Earnest as a separate brand while allowing Earnest to be backed by a larger company. Earnest has grown from distributing $8M loans in its first year of business to distributing nearly $2B in student loans and having a roughly $500M loan portfolio in 2017. Earnest has been included in Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list. The company lends across the United States in 45 states and the District of Columbia. In August 2017, it was announced that Earnest would open a second office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Coinbase Global
Series B in 2013
Coinbase Global, established in 2012, operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company facilitates transactions, buying, selling, and storage of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin for both consumers and merchants. Coinbase offers a range of products including Coinbase.com, a user-friendly platform for bitcoin transactions, a global digital asset exchange, merchant tools, and custodial services. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point into the cryptocurrency economy.
Blend
Seed Round in 2012
Blend is a digital lending platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Erin Collard, Eugene Marinelli, Nima Ghamsari, and Rosco Hill. The company provides a cloud-based software solution that simplifies the application process for mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit accounts. By optimizing the customer journey, Blend enables financial institutions to enhance their services from application to closing. Its platform is utilized by over 285 leading banks, including Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, facilitating the processing of more than $4 billion in loans daily. The company's offerings include a suite of products that streamline the entire origination process and a Title segment designed to improve the title, settlement, and closing procedures for various mortgage-related products. Blend's focus is on helping lenders acquire more customers, increase productivity, and strengthen customer relationships.
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