Anthemis

Anthemis is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2010, with headquarters in London and a presence in New York. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, targeting pre-seed to growth-stage companies primarily in the financial technology and insurtech sectors across North America and Europe. Anthemis aims to drive change and innovation in financial services by cultivating diverse startups and fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and academics. The firm operates with guiding principles of authentic collaboration, virtuous cycle outcomes, and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Over the years, Anthemis has managed several investment funds, completing a total of 179 investments and exiting from 16 of these, all while striving to address the pressing challenges within the financial services industry.

Ahmed Al-Darwish

Venture Partner

Jeremy Brown

Investment Principal

Archie Cochrane

Principal

Elizabeth Davis

Partner

Ruth Foxe-Blader

Partner

Ali Geramian

Partner

Georgia Haigh

Associate

JeeYoon Hong

Principal

Bree Ana Jones

Associate

Guan-Lun Liao

Associate

Kim Liermann

Partner and Chief of Staff

Mei Lim

CFO and Managing Partner

Vasiliki Manos

Partner

Alexander Mayall

Principal

Swarnali Mitra

Associate

Natasha Naidoo

Associate

Iason Nikolakis

Managing Director, Investments

Agata Leliwa Nowicka

Investor

Katie Palencsar

Partner

Henry Pascoe

Analyst

Ines Patricio

Investment Associate

Sherrise Pond

Investment Principal

Tom Ryan

Partner

Sachit Sachdev

Partner

Kate Sampson

Partner

Vinay Singh

Investor

Luís Torres

Associate

Bukie Umeano

Investment Principal

Gabby Wright

Principal

Gabrielle Wright

Principal

Erica Young

Principal

Past deals in Retail Lending

Kinly

Series A in 2022
Kinly is a financial technology company focused on serving the unique needs of African-Americans and their allies. It provides a range of digital banking services designed to enhance financial literacy and promote responsible money management. Kinly offers tools for financial education, expense tracking, and goal setting, alongside debit cards linked to savings accounts. By delivering these resources, the company aims to empower users to develop positive financial habits, achieve their financial goals, and fulfill their aspirations.

Branch

Series C in 2022
Branch Financial, Inc. is an insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2017 by Steve Lekas and Joe Emison. The company specializes in home and auto insurance, offering a range of products including renters and umbrella insurance, which can be added to auto policies. Utilizing advanced technology, Branch streamlines the process of bundling home and auto insurance online, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability for its customers. By leveraging community resources, Branch seeks to transform the insurance landscape, making it easier for individuals to obtain necessary coverage.

Proportunity

Private Equity Round in 2021
Proportunity Limited is a technology-driven mortgage lender based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing innovative financing solutions for first-time home buyers. Founded in 2016 by Vadim Toader and Stefan Boronea, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze real estate data, accurately forecasting house prices and identifying high-growth areas. By offering equity and mortgage loans, Proportunity aims to assist buyers in overcoming the challenges of deposit requirements, allowing them to purchase homes in promising locations while potentially paying less than their current rent. Through its data-driven insights, Proportunity empowers customers to make informed decisions in the real estate market.

Proportunity

Series A in 2021
Proportunity Limited is a technology-driven mortgage lender based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing innovative financing solutions for first-time home buyers. Founded in 2016 by Vadim Toader and Stefan Boronea, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze real estate data, accurately forecasting house prices and identifying high-growth areas. By offering equity and mortgage loans, Proportunity aims to assist buyers in overcoming the challenges of deposit requirements, allowing them to purchase homes in promising locations while potentially paying less than their current rent. Through its data-driven insights, Proportunity empowers customers to make informed decisions in the real estate market.

Tide

Series C in 2021
Tide Platform Limited is a mobile-first banking service based in London, United Kingdom, focused on serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2015, Tide allows business owners to open a bank account quickly and provides a range of financial services tailored to their needs. The platform not only facilitates business banking but also offers a suite of administrative tools, including invoicing, expense management, and integrations with accounting software. By leveraging advanced technology, Tide aims to streamline banking and administrative tasks for SMEs, helping them save time and money. The company's emphasis on understanding and addressing the specific requirements of SMEs positions it as a leader in the UK’s challenger banking sector.

TreasurySpring

Series A in 2021
TreasurySpring Limited is a financial technology firm established in 2016 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates an online platform designed to connect issuers and investors, specifically focusing on institutional short-term funding markets. TreasurySpring offers a range of fixed-term funds, including sovereign, financial, and corporate funds, which provide direct, segregated, and secured or unsecured exposure to investment-grade entities. By applying legal, financial, and operational technology, the platform enables cash-rich firms to access short-term investments that were previously unavailable, while also allowing institutions in need of funding to engage with a wider array of capital providers. This innovative approach aims to enhance security and yield for investors, diversifying their exposure to financial risk.

Branch

Series B in 2021
Branch Financial, Inc. is an insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2017 by Steve Lekas and Joe Emison. The company specializes in home and auto insurance, offering a range of products including renters and umbrella insurance, which can be added to auto policies. Utilizing advanced technology, Branch streamlines the process of bundling home and auto insurance online, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability for its customers. By leveraging community resources, Branch seeks to transform the insurance landscape, making it easier for individuals to obtain necessary coverage.

Maxwell

Series B in 2021
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a digital platform that facilitates collaboration among home buyers, real estate agents, and lenders within the residential mortgage market. By connecting numerous lenders through an intuitive and seamless interface, Maxwell aims to streamline the mortgage process, allowing users to focus on finding a home rather than dealing with paperwork. The platform is utilized by hundreds of lenders across the United States, enabling them to originate substantial mortgage loans each month with cycle times significantly faster than the national average.

Mansa

Series A in 2021
Mansa Group SAS is a company that specializes in providing credit brokerage services through its online lending platform, designed specifically for freelancers and gig workers. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Vincennes, France, Mansa facilitates access to loans by offering fair pricing and an intuitive user experience. The platform enables users to borrow money at competitive interest rates, complete instant identity verification, and sign loan agreements online. By focusing on the unique financial needs of freelancers, Mansa aims to empower them with the necessary credit financing to support their projects.

TrueLayer

Series C in 2020
TrueLayer Limited is a London-based company that offers a platform for building financial applications. Established in 2016, it provides a toolkit designed to connect to bank data, verify accounts, and access transactions in real-time. TrueLayer's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables the development of various consumer and small-to-medium business applications in sectors such as payments, online lending, personal financial management, robot-advisors, insurance, investment services, peer-to-peer marketplaces, and cryptocurrencies. The company's solutions are utilized by fintech startups, online lenders, and personal finance managers, contributing to the growth of the open banking economy by facilitating the creation of innovative financial services and products.

Maxwell

Series A in 2020
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a digital platform that facilitates collaboration among home buyers, real estate agents, and lenders within the residential mortgage market. By connecting numerous lenders through an intuitive and seamless interface, Maxwell aims to streamline the mortgage process, allowing users to focus on finding a home rather than dealing with paperwork. The platform is utilized by hundreds of lenders across the United States, enabling them to originate substantial mortgage loans each month with cycle times significantly faster than the national average.

Wollit

Seed Round in 2020
Wollit Ltd is a fintech company based in London, established in 2017, that focuses on enhancing the financial wellbeing of individuals engaged in flexible work, such as those on zero-hour contracts and irregular workers. The company's primary offering is the Wollit Income Promise, an innovative financial product designed to provide income stability by allowing users to take home a consistent amount each month, regardless of fluctuations in their working hours or earnings. By leveraging advanced technology and a commitment to ethical financial solutions, Wollit aims to address the gaps in financial services available to flexible workers, ultimately seeking to transform their financial experiences. The company has attracted investment from prominent technology investors in the UK and a leading global bank, positioning itself to make a significant impact in the fintech sector.

Wollit

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Wollit Ltd is a fintech company based in London, established in 2017, that focuses on enhancing the financial wellbeing of individuals engaged in flexible work, such as those on zero-hour contracts and irregular workers. The company's primary offering is the Wollit Income Promise, an innovative financial product designed to provide income stability by allowing users to take home a consistent amount each month, regardless of fluctuations in their working hours or earnings. By leveraging advanced technology and a commitment to ethical financial solutions, Wollit aims to address the gaps in financial services available to flexible workers, ultimately seeking to transform their financial experiences. The company has attracted investment from prominent technology investors in the UK and a leading global bank, positioning itself to make a significant impact in the fintech sector.

StepLadder

Seed Round in 2019
StepLadder Solutions Ltd., operating as StepLadder, is a London-based company that offers a peer-to-peer lending platform aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers. Established in 2016, StepLadder provides a unique savings scheme that features zero interest rates and fixed terms, utilizing a pooled savings model with a lottery-style payout system. This innovative approach enables participants to save collectively, helping them to accumulate the necessary funds for property deposits. The platform also facilitates flexible monthly payment options and connects users to mortgage calculations and property listings that meet their criteria. As an appointed representative of More Lending Solutions Limited, StepLadder adheres to regulations set forth by the Financial Conduct Authority, ensuring a secure and reliable service for its users.

StepLadder

Pre Seed Round in 2019
StepLadder Solutions Ltd., operating as StepLadder, is a London-based company that offers a peer-to-peer lending platform aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers. Established in 2016, StepLadder provides a unique savings scheme that features zero interest rates and fixed terms, utilizing a pooled savings model with a lottery-style payout system. This innovative approach enables participants to save collectively, helping them to accumulate the necessary funds for property deposits. The platform also facilitates flexible monthly payment options and connects users to mortgage calculations and property listings that meet their criteria. As an appointed representative of More Lending Solutions Limited, StepLadder adheres to regulations set forth by the Financial Conduct Authority, ensuring a secure and reliable service for its users.

Proportunity

Seed Round in 2019
Proportunity Limited is a technology-driven mortgage lender based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing innovative financing solutions for first-time home buyers. Founded in 2016 by Vadim Toader and Stefan Boronea, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze real estate data, accurately forecasting house prices and identifying high-growth areas. By offering equity and mortgage loans, Proportunity aims to assist buyers in overcoming the challenges of deposit requirements, allowing them to purchase homes in promising locations while potentially paying less than their current rent. Through its data-driven insights, Proportunity empowers customers to make informed decisions in the real estate market.

Tide

Series B in 2019
Tide Platform Limited is a mobile-first banking service based in London, United Kingdom, focused on serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2015, Tide allows business owners to open a bank account quickly and provides a range of financial services tailored to their needs. The platform not only facilitates business banking but also offers a suite of administrative tools, including invoicing, expense management, and integrations with accounting software. By leveraging advanced technology, Tide aims to streamline banking and administrative tasks for SMEs, helping them save time and money. The company's emphasis on understanding and addressing the specific requirements of SMEs positions it as a leader in the UK’s challenger banking sector.

Proportunity

Seed Round in 2019
Proportunity Limited is a technology-driven mortgage lender based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing innovative financing solutions for first-time home buyers. Founded in 2016 by Vadim Toader and Stefan Boronea, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze real estate data, accurately forecasting house prices and identifying high-growth areas. By offering equity and mortgage loans, Proportunity aims to assist buyers in overcoming the challenges of deposit requirements, allowing them to purchase homes in promising locations while potentially paying less than their current rent. Through its data-driven insights, Proportunity empowers customers to make informed decisions in the real estate market.

Proportunity

Seed Round in 2019
Proportunity Limited is a technology-driven mortgage lender based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing innovative financing solutions for first-time home buyers. Founded in 2016 by Vadim Toader and Stefan Boronea, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze real estate data, accurately forecasting house prices and identifying high-growth areas. By offering equity and mortgage loans, Proportunity aims to assist buyers in overcoming the challenges of deposit requirements, allowing them to purchase homes in promising locations while potentially paying less than their current rent. Through its data-driven insights, Proportunity empowers customers to make informed decisions in the real estate market.

TrueLayer

Series C in 2019
TrueLayer Limited is a London-based company that offers a platform for building financial applications. Established in 2016, it provides a toolkit designed to connect to bank data, verify accounts, and access transactions in real-time. TrueLayer's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables the development of various consumer and small-to-medium business applications in sectors such as payments, online lending, personal financial management, robot-advisors, insurance, investment services, peer-to-peer marketplaces, and cryptocurrencies. The company's solutions are utilized by fintech startups, online lenders, and personal finance managers, contributing to the growth of the open banking economy by facilitating the creation of innovative financial services and products.

Tide

Convertible Note in 2018
Tide Platform Limited is a mobile-first banking service based in London, United Kingdom, focused on serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2015, Tide allows business owners to open a bank account quickly and provides a range of financial services tailored to their needs. The platform not only facilitates business banking but also offers a suite of administrative tools, including invoicing, expense management, and integrations with accounting software. By leveraging advanced technology, Tide aims to streamline banking and administrative tasks for SMEs, helping them save time and money. The company's emphasis on understanding and addressing the specific requirements of SMEs positions it as a leader in the UK’s challenger banking sector.

Rally

Series A in 2018
Rally is an app that allows members of all income levels to buy and sell equity shares in collectible assets including sports cards & memorabilia, classic cars, graded comic books, vintage watches, wine, first edition literature, and one-of-a-kind investment-grade items from the past and present. The company is driven by a mission to democratize alternative investments like these, providing access, liquidity, and transparency to markets that have traditionally only been available to a select few. Rally Rd. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York.

Tide

Convertible Note in 2018
Tide Platform Limited is a mobile-first banking service based in London, United Kingdom, focused on serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2015, Tide allows business owners to open a bank account quickly and provides a range of financial services tailored to their needs. The platform not only facilitates business banking but also offers a suite of administrative tools, including invoicing, expense management, and integrations with accounting software. By leveraging advanced technology, Tide aims to streamline banking and administrative tasks for SMEs, helping them save time and money. The company's emphasis on understanding and addressing the specific requirements of SMEs positions it as a leader in the UK’s challenger banking sector.

TrueLayer

Series B in 2018
TrueLayer Limited is a London-based company that offers a platform for building financial applications. Established in 2016, it provides a toolkit designed to connect to bank data, verify accounts, and access transactions in real-time. TrueLayer's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables the development of various consumer and small-to-medium business applications in sectors such as payments, online lending, personal financial management, robot-advisors, insurance, investment services, peer-to-peer marketplaces, and cryptocurrencies. The company's solutions are utilized by fintech startups, online lenders, and personal finance managers, contributing to the growth of the open banking economy by facilitating the creation of innovative financial services and products.

Meniga

Venture Round in 2018
Meniga Ltd is a digital banking platform that specializes in developing white-label solutions for banks, businesses, and individuals to manage their financial data effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company offers a range of products, including personal finance management tools, data aggregation, and transaction-based insights. Meniga's solutions encompass automated real-time notifications, predictive analytics, and personalized user engagement, as well as marketing products that provide card-linked offers and consumer data analytics. By focusing on modular and customizable solutions, Meniga aims to enhance the financial technology landscape, enabling clients to leverage big data and analytics to improve their services.

Goji (Europe)

Series A in 2018
Based in London, Goji was founded in February 2015 by professionals with backgrounds in wealth management, banking and technology with a vision to empower direct lending. Goji is backed by leading Fintech Venture Capital and Angel investors. Goji's vision is to bring online direct lending to new investor markets.

Maxwell

Seed Round in 2017
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a digital platform that facilitates collaboration among home buyers, real estate agents, and lenders within the residential mortgage market. By connecting numerous lenders through an intuitive and seamless interface, Maxwell aims to streamline the mortgage process, allowing users to focus on finding a home rather than dealing with paperwork. The platform is utilized by hundreds of lenders across the United States, enabling them to originate substantial mortgage loans each month with cycle times significantly faster than the national average.

Maxwell

Seed Round in 2017
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a digital platform that facilitates collaboration among home buyers, real estate agents, and lenders within the residential mortgage market. By connecting numerous lenders through an intuitive and seamless interface, Maxwell aims to streamline the mortgage process, allowing users to focus on finding a home rather than dealing with paperwork. The platform is utilized by hundreds of lenders across the United States, enabling them to originate substantial mortgage loans each month with cycle times significantly faster than the national average.

Tide

Series A in 2017
Tide Platform Limited is a mobile-first banking service based in London, United Kingdom, focused on serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2015, Tide allows business owners to open a bank account quickly and provides a range of financial services tailored to their needs. The platform not only facilitates business banking but also offers a suite of administrative tools, including invoicing, expense management, and integrations with accounting software. By leveraging advanced technology, Tide aims to streamline banking and administrative tasks for SMEs, helping them save time and money. The company's emphasis on understanding and addressing the specific requirements of SMEs positions it as a leader in the UK’s challenger banking sector.

TrueLayer

Series A in 2017
TrueLayer Limited is a London-based company that offers a platform for building financial applications. Established in 2016, it provides a toolkit designed to connect to bank data, verify accounts, and access transactions in real-time. TrueLayer's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables the development of various consumer and small-to-medium business applications in sectors such as payments, online lending, personal financial management, robot-advisors, insurance, investment services, peer-to-peer marketplaces, and cryptocurrencies. The company's solutions are utilized by fintech startups, online lenders, and personal finance managers, contributing to the growth of the open banking economy by facilitating the creation of innovative financial services and products.

Blueleaf

Seed Round in 2014
Blueleaf is a financial relationship management platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2010. It aims to simplify wealth management workflows for financial advisors by leveraging client information to foster profitable relationships. The platform enables clients to track and understand their assets in one centralized location, offering features such as live reporting through branded portals. Users can access real-time data on balances, performance, allocation, and detailed holdings, along with weekly updates and collaboration tools. Blueleaf's account aggregation capabilities automatically identify assets, streamlining traditional reporting tasks and reducing operational burdens. This functionality allows financial advisors to enhance their revenue potential and expand their client base.

Blueleaf

Seed Round in 2010
Blueleaf is a financial relationship management platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2010. It aims to simplify wealth management workflows for financial advisors by leveraging client information to foster profitable relationships. The platform enables clients to track and understand their assets in one centralized location, offering features such as live reporting through branded portals. Users can access real-time data on balances, performance, allocation, and detailed holdings, along with weekly updates and collaboration tools. Blueleaf's account aggregation capabilities automatically identify assets, streamlining traditional reporting tasks and reducing operational burdens. This functionality allows financial advisors to enhance their revenue potential and expand their client base.
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