Citigroup is a comprehensive financial services holding company that offers a wide range of financial products and services through its two primary segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment caters to retail customers by providing traditional banking services, commercial banking, and Citi-branded credit cards. In contrast, the ICG segment serves corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients with various banking and financial services, including investment banking, corporate lending, and asset management. Citigroup is also engaged in private equity investing through its Citi Ventures division, which focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration within the technology sector. Additionally, the company emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility, investing in initiatives that aim to promote economic development and progress. With a global presence, Citigroup operates in key financial markets worldwide, ensuring a robust and integrated approach to meet the diverse needs of its clients.
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Managing Director
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Past deals in FinTech
Belvo
Venture Round in 2025
Belvo is an open finance API platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company enables financial innovators to connect their users' accounts to various applications, facilitating the access and interpretation of financial data in a straightforward and scalable manner. Belvo's platform allows developers to gain insights into user behavior and manage financial transactions efficiently, thus helping businesses to streamline operations and create new revenue opportunities through a unified open finance solution.
Atomic
Venture Round in 2025
Atomic FI is a technology company focused on enhancing consumer engagement within the financial services sector. It aims to launch a range of innovative products, starting with a balance transfer solution for credit cards, home equity lines of credit, and potentially auto loans. The company’s platform enables users to connect their payroll accounts securely using payroll credentials, thereby reducing fraud and streamlining the transaction process through multi-step verification. This approach addresses the current manual and error-prone nature of financial transactions, improving efficiency and user experience significantly. By increasing transaction speed by four to five times, Atomic FI positions itself to provide superior solutions that address critical pain points for both financial institutions and fintech companies.
Capital Markets Gateway
Series C in 2025
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on modernizing equity capital markets by providing a platform that delivers real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. This platform enables users to monitor capital raising activities, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration among participants. Since its launch in 2017, Capital Markets Gateway has garnered the trust of over 100 buy-side firms, managing a combined $20 trillion in assets under management, along with support from 10 investment banks. The platform emphasizes transparency and workflow efficiencies, serving as a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity.
Nammu21
Venture Round in 2025
Nammu21, Inc. is a developer of a digitization and analytics platform that focuses on deconstructing, digitizing, and analyzing complex interconnected transaction documents within the finance ecosystem. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to enable stakeholders to access, extract, and utilize data effectively, thereby generating new value. Its platform transforms intricate transaction processes into easily accessible data structures, simplifying the experience for clients navigating the financial landscape. Through its innovative tools, Nammu21 connects contemporary business practices with the digital advancements of the future.
Capital on Tap
Debt Financing in 2025
Capital on Tap is a provider of a comprehensive small business credit card and spend management platform designed to assist small business owners in managing their expenses and accessing funding. The platform features a streamlined application process that takes just two minutes, allowing most applicants to receive instant credit decisions. With Capital on Tap, businesses can issue unlimited employee cards, benefit from high credit limits, and earn cashback rewards on all purchases. The company has dedicated the past decade to understanding the needs of small business owners and has garnered recognition as one of Europe’s fastest-growing businesses. To date, over 200,000 small business customers have utilized their services, collectively spending more than $5 billion on Capital on Tap Business Credit Cards. By simplifying business funding and spending, Capital on Tap aims to save time and money for its users.
Finmo
Series A in 2025
Finmo is a cloud-native financial platform that simplifies global payments and financial operations for businesses of all sizes. It enables users to manage cross-border payments, handle multi-currency funds, and automate cash flow through a single integrated system. The platform provides Global Currency Accounts that allow businesses to hold, pay, and receive funds in various currencies, complete with local bank details to streamline operations and reduce the need for multiple accounts. Finmo connects to local endpoints in major markets, ensuring optimized payment solutions that enhance growth, speed, and cost-effectiveness. With features for real-time expense tracking and cash flow forecasting, Finmo empowers businesses to make informed financial decisions while facilitating seamless transactions worldwide.
Proxymity
Venture Round in 2025
Proxymity Limited is a company that has developed a digital platform for proxy voting and investor communications. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the platform connects issuers, intermediaries, and investors in real-time, enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the voting process for ordinary shares. Proxymity automates the processing of shareholder disclosure requests and responses in compliance with regulatory standards, facilitating the seamless flow of information. By providing a digital proxy voting solution, the platform allows for real-time transmission of meeting data and votes, eliminating the need for manual data entry or paper-based methods. This innovative approach streamlines investor communications and improves overall engagement between companies and their shareholders.
Kanastra
Series A in 2025
Kanastra operates as a technology-driven back office for alternative investments, focusing on private credit and private equity. The company has developed an asset management platform that addresses inefficiencies in the securitization market. This platform provides a range of services, including bank services, debt issuance, bookkeeping, and distribution. It also supports passive management and mirroring while offering real-time analytics and structured data. By leveraging technology, Kanastra aims to facilitate a seamless investment experience, allowing investors and originators to operate more efficiently and with greater freedom.
Quantifind
Venture Round in 2025
Quantifind, Inc. is a data science company that specializes in creating on-demand insights platforms aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness and detecting financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud. Founded in 2008 by two Ph.D. graduates in atomic physics, the company offers several key products, including signum Analysis, which helps users assess performance drivers for brands and competitors; signum Voice, which focuses on revenue drivers; and signum Impact, which measures the effects of sponsorships on brand awareness and sales. Additionally, Quantifind's platform integrates internal financial institution data with public domain data to identify risks, thereby assisting financial crime analysts in minimizing false positive alerts and managing risk. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, financial services, pharmaceuticals, retail, and telecommunications, and has established a strategic partnership with Oracle Financial Services. Quantifind is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Validis
Venture Round in 2025
Validis is a cloud-based FinTech company with a unique software that increases a lender’s access to their client’s financial data. Validis technology enables high-speed transmission of financial data via the web, allowing lenders to receive and review client data securely and efficiently. The software retrieves data directly from an SME’s accounting software package and generates extensive analytics and standardized “audit-in-a-box” reports that lenders can access via Validis’ pluggable feed or online portal. Validis enables lenders to respond swiftly to initial funding applications, reducing the time it takes to onboard clients and subsequently increasing lending rates. Once clients are onboard, Validis provides lenders with performance monitoring and covenant breakdown notifications so they can continue to lend with confidence.
Pylon
Venture Round in 2024
Pylon is a New York-based company that offers a mortgage-lending-as-a-service platform designed to streamline the mortgage process. The platform enables users to originate, underwrite, process, fund, and close loans through an integrated digital experience. By utilizing APIs and pre-built user interface components, Pylon provides customizable infrastructure that allows developers to seamlessly incorporate mortgage lending into their products. This approach enhances the customer experience by delivering a modern, efficient solution for managing all aspects of mortgage origination from application to closing.
SeQura
Venture Round in 2024
SeQura is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in eCommerce payment solutions designed to enhance conversion rates and ensure secure transactions for retailers. The company provides a variety of payment methods, including immediate payment options and flexible plans such as "Buy Now Pay Later" and installment payments. SeQura's platform incorporates innovative risk scoring to improve credit access for underserved customers, catering to various sectors by offering tailored solutions that enhance customer acquisition, conversion, and retention. By focusing on user-friendly payment experiences, SeQura enables businesses to optimize sales performance while appealing to value-conscious shoppers.
iwoca
Debt Financing in 2024
Iwoca Ltd. is a credit finance provider based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in offering financial services to small businesses. Founded in 2011, the company assists various sectors, including retailers, restaurants, and service providers, by providing unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans. Iwoca's financing solutions help businesses address short-term cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities such as inventory, technology, and employee expenses. The platform features a streamlined online application process, allowing clients to secure funding with flexible repayment options ranging from one day to 24 months, and there are no penalties for early repayment. Through its services, Iwoca enhances the financial capabilities of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in a competitive market.
Finix
Series C in 2024
Finix is a developer of a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payment systems. The platform features a modular, workflow-driven architecture and a real-time interface that allows users to track transactions, consolidate data from various payment processors, and underwrite merchant accounts. This capability supports banks, acquirers, and enterprises in facilitating quick and secure push payments over debit cards and enables them to send money globally. By providing these tools, Finix aims to enhance the payment processing experience for its clients.
DailyPay
Debt Financing in 2024
DailyPay is a New York City-based worktech company that provides an earned wage access solution, aiming to enhance the payment experience for employees across various sectors. By offering a digital wallet system and on-demand pay technology, DailyPay enables workers to access their earned wages before the traditional payday, allowing them to transfer funds directly to any bank account and purchase goods and services as needed. This service acts as a voluntary employee benefit, fostering stronger relationships between employers and their workforce while promoting financial well-being. DailyPay's innovative platform is designed to motivate employees to work harder and remain engaged in their jobs.
Versana
Venture Round in 2024
Versana is a developer of a loan data platform that aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and speed in the syndicated loan market. The company's platform delivers real-time insights into loan-level details and portfolio positions by directly capturing reference data from agent banks. This approach allows clients to eliminate discrepancies and gain direct digital access to crucial information. Versana's services encompass various aspects of the financial sector, including loan syndication, corporate credit, debt management, capital markets, leveraged finance, and both investment-grade and high-yield loans. Through its innovative technology, Versana seeks to redefine the way financial institutions manage and analyze loan data.
Paywatch
Debt Financing in 2024
Paywatch operates an earned wage access platform that allows employees to access their earnings before payday. By partnering with major banks, Paywatch provides low-cost financing to employees seeking early access to their wages. The platform assesses the amount of work completed to date, facilitating immediate access to funds while helping employees establish banking relationships and improve their credit profiles. This service aims to enhance financial security and promote healthier financial habits among workers who may otherwise face challenges in accessing credit.
Numerated
Venture Round in 2024
Numerated is a fintech company that simplifies business banking for financial institutions and their clients through its digital lending platform. This platform enhances the customer experience by offering pre-filled digital applications and flexible decision automation, allowing banks and credit unions to efficiently process a wide range of business banking products. With over 400,000 businesses and 30,000 financial institution associates utilizing its services, Numerated has facilitated $50 billion in lending. The company serves financial institutions with a combined asset total of $1 trillion, including notable clients such as Bremer Bank and Eastern Bank. Numerated has received recognition for its impact in the industry, being named one of the Top 250 FinTechs by CB Insights and the Best Overall Business Lending Company by FinTech Breakthrough.
Colendi
Series B in 2024
Colendi GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, specializes in blockchain-based credit evaluation services. The company offers decentralized microcredit scoring solutions, aiming to provide financial inclusion regardless of users' banking status or financial history. By leveraging artificial intelligence and efficient digital infrastructure, Colendi's platform aims to deliver affordable financial services through simple, user-friendly products. Currently, the company is planning a Series C funding round targeting over USD 150 million by late 2024.
Cicada
Venture Round in 2024
Cicada is a fintech company that focuses on enhancing the bond trading experience through its innovative platform. By combining technology with user-friendly design and market expertise, Cicada aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and fairness within financial systems. The platform facilitates connectivity and access to bond securities, particularly in emerging markets, making it easier for investors to engage in bond trading. Through these efforts, Cicada seeks to transform how market participants connect and transact in the bond market.
Abound
Debt Financing in 2024
Abound is a consumer lending startup based in London, United Kingdom, that aims to provide low-cost personal credit as an alternative to expensive payday loans. Founded in 2020, the company leverages the UK’s Open Banking standard to analyze consumers' historical bank statement data. This approach allows Abound to develop a detailed understanding of customers' financial situations, enabling them to assess affordability more accurately while reducing dependence on traditional credit reference agency scores. By focusing on individuals with low credit scores, Abound seeks to expand access to affordable credit, thereby promoting financial inclusion.
iwoca
Debt Financing in 2024
Iwoca Ltd. is a credit finance provider based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in offering financial services to small businesses. Founded in 2011, the company assists various sectors, including retailers, restaurants, and service providers, by providing unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans. Iwoca's financing solutions help businesses address short-term cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities such as inventory, technology, and employee expenses. The platform features a streamlined online application process, allowing clients to secure funding with flexible repayment options ranging from one day to 24 months, and there are no penalties for early repayment. Through its services, Iwoca enhances the financial capabilities of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in a competitive market.
Thinkive
Venture Round in 2024
Thinkive is a financial technology company that specializes in providing online and networked solutions for the financial sector, particularly in China. The company offers a comprehensive platform that delivers data analysis and decision support services tailored for securities, banks, funds, and trusts. With a strong emphasis on technology and innovation, Thinkive has developed over 200 financial solutions, serving more than 80% of brokers and over 20 banks in the industry. By enabling financial institutions to make informed and profitable decisions, Thinkive positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of financial services.
Tuum
Series B in 2024
Tuum is a cloud-native banking platform that is spearheading the next generation of digital innovation in the financial services industry. Built around a microservices architecture, the platform consists of flexible and independent modules covering all retail and business banking capabilities. The platform is API-based for quick and easy integration and can run on all major cloud providers, as well as on private clouds. Founded by a team of banking and technology experts in 2019, Tuum combines technological excellence with in-depth banking knowledge and packages it into a sophisticated, cutting-edge platform. Tuum currently employs over 60 people with offices in Tallinn, Berlin and Malaga.
PPRO
Private Equity Round in 2024
PPRO is a fintech company specializing in digital payments infrastructure, enabling businesses and banks to streamline their payment processes through a single connection. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes credit card processing, alternative payment methods, local cash collection, e-money accounts, and e-wallet facilities. PPRO's solutions allow payment platforms, acquirers, and merchants to access essential services, such as fraud screening tools, without the need for complex coding. Its orchestration layer efficiently manages process flows and data, ensuring that partners can deliver seamless end-to-end services to their customers. Notable clients, including Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, utilize PPRO's infrastructure to enhance their operations, improve conversion rates, and simplify the complexities associated with digital payments.
United Fintech
Corporate Round in 2024
United Fintech is a global acquisition and growth platform focused on acquiring and scaling innovative fintech companies within the capital markets sector. The company aims to create a comprehensive solution for banks, hedge funds, and asset managers to facilitate their transition to digital finance. By partnering closely with the founders of acquired fintech firms, United Fintech optimizes their operations and collaborates with financial institutions to streamline workflows, enhance onboarding processes, and improve overall efficiency while reducing costs. The platform combines fintech, regtech, and captech solutions, providing clients with direct access to advanced financial technologies. United Fintech's mission is to foster a productive relationship between financial service providers and data-driven innovations, promoting a collaborative ecosystem that benefits customers and enhances the efficiency of the financial services industry.
Qapita
Series B in 2024
Qapita is a software-as-a-service platform that specializes in equity and transaction management services. The company offers an equity management platform that facilitates the management of capitalization tables, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and the digital issuance of ESOPs. This platform is designed to assist equity stakeholders in efficiently managing their holdings throughout South and Southeast Asia. By digitizing these processes, Qapita aims to streamline the complexities associated with equity management, enabling users to work more effectively and with greater accuracy.
Exponential Markets
Seed Round in 2024
Exponential Markets is focused on creating innovative financial instruments aimed at enhancing hedging capabilities and risk management across various asset classes. The company's initial offering, the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, represents a novel tradable index for the automotive sector, enabling rental car companies, auto insurers, and lessors to mitigate risks associated with used vehicle prices. Additionally, Exponential Markets is developing a financial platform that seeks to establish a modern exchange for the evolving economy, featuring tradable and brokered financial products. The company plans to expand its offerings to include cash-settled index derivatives for new and underserved markets, while also exploring applications for smart market technologies.
Sunbit
Debt Financing in 2024
Sunbit, Inc. is a financing service provider that enables users to split purchases into affordable payments, enhancing financial accessibility for everyday needs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to approve a majority of applicants, thereby reducing the financial stress associated with larger purchases. Sunbit offers a point-of-sale lending platform that is integrated into various service locations, including auto dealerships, optical practices, dental offices, and specialty healthcare services. In addition to its financing solutions, Sunbit provides tools such as tablets, scanners, and informational sheets to assist retailers in facilitating transactions. The company also has mobile applications available on major platforms, allowing users to access its services conveniently from their smartphones.
DailyPay
Debt Financing in 2024
DailyPay is a New York City-based worktech company that provides an earned wage access solution, aiming to enhance the payment experience for employees across various sectors. By offering a digital wallet system and on-demand pay technology, DailyPay enables workers to access their earned wages before the traditional payday, allowing them to transfer funds directly to any bank account and purchase goods and services as needed. This service acts as a voluntary employee benefit, fostering stronger relationships between employers and their workforce while promoting financial well-being. DailyPay's innovative platform is designed to motivate employees to work harder and remain engaged in their jobs.
ZILO
Series A in 2024
ZILO is a technology company dedicated to transforming the global asset management sector through innovative software solutions. The company aims to revolutionize fund administration by replacing outdated systems with modern, efficient technology designed to streamline operations. ZILO's platform facilitates digital processing of transactions in compliance with regulatory standards, supports various operational tasks, and generates detailed audit reports. By unifying transfer agency, fund platforms, and fund accounting into a single solution, ZILO helps clients reduce operational costs and enhance user experience. Founded by experienced professionals with a history of innovation in the financial technology sector, ZILO is committed to creating sustainable value for firms and their customers while striving to become a market leader in global asset management.
Ampla
Debt Financing in 2023
Ampla Technologies is a financial technology company that specializes in delivering tech-enabled financial solutions aimed at fostering business growth. Its comprehensive platform offers a range of services including growth capital solutions, modern banking services, and data analytics. By streamlining access to capital and providing essential financial tools, Ampla addresses the cash flow challenges faced by omnichannel businesses. The company's focus is on facilitating efficient growth through brand-friendly services that support operational needs and enhance financial management.
SellersFi
Debt Financing in 2023
SellersFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing funding and financial solutions for online marketplace sellers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a platform that offers automated working capital tailored specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Utilizing machine-learning models, SellersFi analyzes data generated from the business activities of online sellers, enabling them to gain access to growth capital and actionable insights. This approach not only facilitates easy access to funding but also helps improve cash flow and streamline operations for e-commerce businesses.
SellersFi
Venture Round in 2023
SellersFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing funding and financial solutions for online marketplace sellers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a platform that offers automated working capital tailored specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Utilizing machine-learning models, SellersFi analyzes data generated from the business activities of online sellers, enabling them to gain access to growth capital and actionable insights. This approach not only facilitates easy access to funding but also helps improve cash flow and streamline operations for e-commerce businesses.
Supra
Venture Round in 2023
Supra is a fintech company that provides a platform for cross-border payment services tailored to businesses of all sizes and sectors. The company specializes in facilitating international payments, enabling organizations to pay or receive payments in multiple currencies. In addition to cross-border payment services, Supra offers foreign exchange solutions, allowing businesses to effectively manage their international treasury operations.
Icon Solutions
Debt Financing in 2023
Icon Solutions Ltd., founded in 2009 and based in London, specializes in developing payment platforms and providing IT consultancy specifically for the financial services sector. The company combines consultancy expertise with extensive project delivery experience and deep knowledge of technology, allowing it to assist clients in overcoming challenges while offering valuable commercial insights. Icon Solutions is recognized for its proficiency in instant payments and has a proven track record in delivering critical systems for banks. The firm focuses on innovating financial technology without adding complexity, working closely with clients to integrate modern technologies with legacy systems. This approach aims to identify optimal and flexible solutions tailored to each client's needs, fostering long-term relationships with major global financial institutions.
Transcend Street Solutions
Venture Round in 2023
Transcend Street Solutions Inc. specializes in developing real-time global inventory and collateral management optimization technology aimed at the capital markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes global inventory optimization, digitized eligibility management, transfer pricing models, consolidated intraday margin optimization, and intraday liquidity management, along with regulatory reporting features. Serving a diverse clientele that includes prominent banks and financial institutions, Transcend is focused on addressing the complex regulatory and capital challenges within the industry. The firm employs over 75 professionals worldwide and provides its solutions through a user-friendly, software-as-a-service (SaaS) model or on-premises installations, positioning itself as a leader in collateral and liquidity management.
Defacto
Series A in 2023
Defacto is a fintech firm that offers credit infrastructure using an API for small and medium companies. The platform of the company solves the working capital requirement, provides loans, and lets businesses to return when consumers pay, allowing businesses to finance any invoices and offer early payment to suppliers, as well as automate payments and reconciliation.
Arch
Series A in 2023
Arch manages private investment operations for leading investors and investment advisors, reinventing private portfolio management through a digital solution that replaces traditionally paper based processes.
BondbloX
Series B in 2023
BondEvalue is a Singapore-based fintech company that specializes in the Asian bond markets. It has developed a blockchain-based digital bond exchange platform that revolutionizes bond trading, enabling investors to buy and sell bonds in smaller denominations. This innovative platform provides real-time tracking of bond prices, allowing users to create and manage their bond portfolios while monitoring daily performance and gains or losses. By leveraging technology, BondEvalue aims to enhance transparency in bond trading and provide private bank clients with better access to market information, thus simplifying the management of fixed-income assets.
Volante Technologies
Debt Financing in 2023
Volante Technologies, Inc. is a global financial technology company that specializes in developing solutions for payments and financial messaging automation. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company offers a range of services including VolPay, which fosters payments innovation and digital transformation, and Volante Designer, designed to simplify financial messaging and data integration. Volante's solutions encompass payments modernization—covering real-time, instant, domestic, and cross-border payments—as well as Payments as a Service for cloud-based payment processing and financial messaging services, such as message translation and orchestration. With a diverse client base that includes over 85 financial institutions and corporates across 26 countries, Volante aims to enhance business agility in the digital payments landscape by addressing complex challenges and enabling rapid adaptation to new opportunities. The company’s commitment to innovation is reflected in its extensive library of international and domestic message standards, which facilitates quicker project completion while minimizing disruption to core systems.
Volante Technologies
Venture Round in 2023
Volante Technologies, Inc. is a global financial technology company that specializes in developing solutions for payments and financial messaging automation. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company offers a range of services including VolPay, which fosters payments innovation and digital transformation, and Volante Designer, designed to simplify financial messaging and data integration. Volante's solutions encompass payments modernization—covering real-time, instant, domestic, and cross-border payments—as well as Payments as a Service for cloud-based payment processing and financial messaging services, such as message translation and orchestration. With a diverse client base that includes over 85 financial institutions and corporates across 26 countries, Volante aims to enhance business agility in the digital payments landscape by addressing complex challenges and enabling rapid adaptation to new opportunities. The company’s commitment to innovation is reflected in its extensive library of international and domestic message standards, which facilitates quicker project completion while minimizing disruption to core systems.
Vega
Seed Round in 2023
Vega is to change wealth management through the application of cutting-edge technology. We aim to bring together the private and institutional sectors with a platform that streamlines wealth creation for high-net-worth individuals and their advisors by using our team's financial and technical knowledge.
Fleximize
Debt Financing in 2023
Fleximize is a UK-based alternative business lender that provides flexible funding solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2013 by Peter Tuvey, the company offers financing options ranging from £5,000 to £500,000, with terms extending from one to 60 months. Fleximize is designed to support businesses in various sectors, including professional services and hospitality, by offering tailored funding packages that include features such as repayment holidays, top-ups, and no early repayment fees. Each client is assigned a dedicated relationship manager who collaborates with them to create a customized financing solution that aligns with their growth plans.
PayJoy
Series C in 2023
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 2023
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.
Rextie
Corporate Round in 2023
Rextie is a currency exchange service that enables individuals to buy and sell dollars online through a user-friendly platform. The service allows users to register their dollar exchange operations and execute transactions via bank transfers, typically within minutes. Rextie offers competitive exchange rates, making it an attractive option for those looking to exchange currency safely. By facilitating digital transactions, Rextie reduces the reliance on cash, thereby minimizing the risks associated with physical currency, such as theft and counterfeit bills.
Exponential Markets
Seed Round in 2023
Exponential Markets is focused on creating innovative financial instruments aimed at enhancing hedging capabilities and risk management across various asset classes. The company's initial offering, the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, represents a novel tradable index for the automotive sector, enabling rental car companies, auto insurers, and lessors to mitigate risks associated with used vehicle prices. Additionally, Exponential Markets is developing a financial platform that seeks to establish a modern exchange for the evolving economy, featuring tradable and brokered financial products. The company plans to expand its offerings to include cash-settled index derivatives for new and underserved markets, while also exploring applications for smart market technologies.
Defacto
Debt Financing in 2023
Defacto is a fintech firm that offers credit infrastructure using an API for small and medium companies. The platform of the company solves the working capital requirement, provides loans, and lets businesses to return when consumers pay, allowing businesses to finance any invoices and offer early payment to suppliers, as well as automate payments and reconciliation.
Silvr
Debt Financing in 2023
Silvr is a Paris-based company that transforms the funding landscape for entrepreneurs, particularly in the e-commerce sector. By utilizing digital business data to forecast future revenues, Silvr offers quick, equity-free financing solutions to e-merchants who typically face challenges in securing traditional bank loans. Its platform allows these businesses to access funding in as little as 24 hours, enabling them to invest in growth and marketing initiatives while repaying the funding based on their sales performance. Silvr aims to make financing more accessible and scalable for European entrepreneurs, deploying millions of euros each month to support their growth.
Prodigy Finance
Debt Financing in 2023
Prodigy Finance Limited operates an online platform that facilitates education loans for international postgraduate and MBA students, enabling them to finance their degrees through a community of lenders. Founded in 2006 and based in London, the platform connects student borrowers with alumni, institutional investors, and qualified private investors, as well as banks. Prodigy Finance specifically targets master's degree students in 18 countries, aiming to make higher education more accessible to individuals who may lack traditional financing options. Additionally, the company offers a mobile app that allows users to manage and access their loan information conveniently.
Unlimited
Series A in 2023
Unlimited specializes in democratizing alternatives through return replication technology. It employs machine learning to create solutions that mimic alternative investment index returns.
Hokodo
Series B in 2023
Hokodo Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in developing insurance and financing solutions tailored for B2B marketplaces, cloud accounting, and e-invoicing platforms. Founded in 2018, Hokodo offers a digital platform that simplifies the order-to-cash process for businesses, enabling them to make real-time credit decisions and access working capital finance options. Their products include Invoice Protection, an API that safeguards businesses against unpaid invoices, and Secure Freight, which protects goods in transit or storage. Additionally, Hokodo provides tools for users to assess the credit ratings of clients and suppliers, enhancing decision-making regarding credit terms and mitigating the risks associated with bad debt.
Clerkie
Series A in 2023
Clerkie is an AI-driven financial planning platform designed to assist Americans in managing their debt and enhancing their financial literacy. The company utilizes a proprietary financial automation system that incorporates conversational AI to create detailed financial knowledge graphs. This technology allows users to easily understand their financial situations and take actionable steps toward debt management. By combining expert financial advice with automated solutions, Clerkie aims to simplify the process of addressing debt burdens, making it more accessible for individuals to implement effective financial strategies.
Versana
Venture Round in 2023
Versana is a developer of a loan data platform that aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and speed in the syndicated loan market. The company's platform delivers real-time insights into loan-level details and portfolio positions by directly capturing reference data from agent banks. This approach allows clients to eliminate discrepancies and gain direct digital access to crucial information. Versana's services encompass various aspects of the financial sector, including loan syndication, corporate credit, debt management, capital markets, leveraged finance, and both investment-grade and high-yield loans. Through its innovative technology, Versana seeks to redefine the way financial institutions manage and analyze loan data.
Masttro
Venture Round in 2023
Masttro is a multinational financial technology company that specializes in providing advanced wealth management solutions for affluent families, family offices, and financial advisors. Founded in 2010 by experienced asset owners, the company leverages proprietary technology to facilitate the management of diversified, multi-generational capital. Masttro's wealth tech platform offers a comprehensive overview of both liquid and illiquid investments, as well as liabilities and passion assets. Key features of the platform include direct data aggregation and AI-driven document data extraction, which support interactive real-time analysis and reporting. This enables wealth owners and their advisors to make informed, data-driven decisions while ensuring the highest standards of protection and confidentiality for their sensitive information.
Abound
Debt Financing in 2023
Abound is a consumer lending startup based in London, United Kingdom, that aims to provide low-cost personal credit as an alternative to expensive payday loans. Founded in 2020, the company leverages the UK’s Open Banking standard to analyze consumers' historical bank statement data. This approach allows Abound to develop a detailed understanding of customers' financial situations, enabling them to assess affordability more accurately while reducing dependence on traditional credit reference agency scores. By focusing on individuals with low credit scores, Abound seeks to expand access to affordable credit, thereby promoting financial inclusion.
Quantifind
Venture Round in 2023
Quantifind, Inc. is a data science company that specializes in creating on-demand insights platforms aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness and detecting financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud. Founded in 2008 by two Ph.D. graduates in atomic physics, the company offers several key products, including signum Analysis, which helps users assess performance drivers for brands and competitors; signum Voice, which focuses on revenue drivers; and signum Impact, which measures the effects of sponsorships on brand awareness and sales. Additionally, Quantifind's platform integrates internal financial institution data with public domain data to identify risks, thereby assisting financial crime analysts in minimizing false positive alerts and managing risk. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, financial services, pharmaceuticals, retail, and telecommunications, and has established a strategic partnership with Oracle Financial Services. Quantifind is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Anyfin
Series C in 2023
Anyfin is a financial technology company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, that focuses on helping individuals improve their financial situations. Founded in 2018, it offers a loan refinancing platform that enables users to refinance existing loans by taking a photograph, simplifying the process. The company utilizes publicly available consumer data, artificial intelligence, and mobile technology to assist clients with good credit ratings in obtaining better terms and lower interest rates on their loans without extending the repayment period. In addition to refinancing, Anyfin has expanded its services to include features that help users track subscriptions and manage their finances more effectively. The company is committed to providing fair and transparent financial services, ensuring that users only receive offers that genuinely improve their financial circumstances.
Finsemble
Venture Round in 2023
Finsemble provides a smart desktop platform that enhances automation and interoperability for the finance industry. Its solutions enable various applications—whether native, web-based, in-house, or third-party—to connect and share information seamlessly. This functionality allows clients to develop customized workflows that improve efficiency and reduce errors, resulting in significant time savings, such as ten minutes per trade and a 33% decrease in request for quote (RFQ) response times. The platform's no/low-code approach facilitates easier integration and collaboration, making it accessible for firms looking to streamline their operations. Finsemble's commitment to high-quality support and successful partnerships has led to its adoption by prominent clients in the sector.
Acin
Series B in 2022
Acin is a fintech company dedicated to enhancing safety in the banking sector by transforming how the financial industry addresses non-financial risk. It has developed a data intelligence network that connects firms and facilitates the digitization of non-financial risk management. By emphasizing data standardization and technology, Acin enables businesses to measure, manage, and mitigate non-financial risks consistently. This industry-wide network allows users to collaborate across organizations, fostering a more secure and efficient approach to risk management in the financial sector.
Greenwood
Series B in 2022
Greenwood is a financial technology firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that operates a digital banking platform tailored specifically for Black and Latinx individuals and business owners. Founded in 2020, Greenwood offers a range of financial services designed to empower its clients, including savings and spending accounts, peer-to-peer transfers, mobile deposit capabilities, and access to a global network of automated teller machines. The platform emphasizes community reinvestment and innovative features, such as early pay options, all delivered through a user-friendly mobile banking experience. With a commitment to serving underrepresented communities, Greenwood aims to provide best-in-class digital banking services while fostering economic growth and support for its customers.
Lentra
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2019, Lentra is a technology company that provides a SaaS platform aimed at democratizing digital lending for banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The platform utilizes an artificial intelligence-driven, modular architecture that allows financial institutions to create customized loan products and enhance customer experiences. Lentra's services support over 50 banks and facilitate the processing of approximately 2 million loan applications each month, totaling over $20 billion in processed loan applications. The company's solutions enable clients to expand their market reach, minimize non-performing assets, and optimize operational efficiencies, all while offering a flexible pay-as-you-go pricing model to support their growth.
Nammu21
Series A in 2022
Nammu21, Inc. is a developer of a digitization and analytics platform that focuses on deconstructing, digitizing, and analyzing complex interconnected transaction documents within the finance ecosystem. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to enable stakeholders to access, extract, and utilize data effectively, thereby generating new value. Its platform transforms intricate transaction processes into easily accessible data structures, simplifying the experience for clients navigating the financial landscape. Through its innovative tools, Nammu21 connects contemporary business practices with the digital advancements of the future.
SeQura
Debt Financing in 2022
SeQura is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in eCommerce payment solutions designed to enhance conversion rates and ensure secure transactions for retailers. The company provides a variety of payment methods, including immediate payment options and flexible plans such as "Buy Now Pay Later" and installment payments. SeQura's platform incorporates innovative risk scoring to improve credit access for underserved customers, catering to various sectors by offering tailored solutions that enhance customer acquisition, conversion, and retention. By focusing on user-friendly payment experiences, SeQura enables businesses to optimize sales performance while appealing to value-conscious shoppers.
Access Fintech
Series C in 2022
AccessFintech Limited is a fintech company that specializes in risk management services for the global financial industry, including banks and buy-side firms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, the company offers a platform that aggregates data from various internal systems, vendors, and reports, providing users with a unified portal. This system enables clients to track the entire trade lifecycle, prioritize risks, and respond to market changes effectively. AccessFintech’s technology creates a comprehensive visual display of potential risks associated with financial transactions, facilitating collaboration across organizations. The platform also supports control functions that allow managers to identify bottlenecks and intervention points while tracking usage patterns to enhance operational efficiency. By connecting financial firms with fintech providers, AccessFintech helps organizations streamline their processes and optimize their risk management strategies.
Belvo
Venture Round in 2022
Belvo is an open finance API platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company enables financial innovators to connect their users' accounts to various applications, facilitating the access and interpretation of financial data in a straightforward and scalable manner. Belvo's platform allows developers to gain insights into user behavior and manage financial transactions efficiently, thus helping businesses to streamline operations and create new revenue opportunities through a unified open finance solution.
Genesis Global
Venture Round in 2022
Genesis Global Technology Limited specializes in developing custom software and solutions tailored for the capital markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company provides a range of platforms designed to enhance trading and operational efficiency. Its offerings include an automated quoting system for managing requests for quotes, an order execution management system, and a trade allocation manager that facilitates various trading processes. Additionally, Genesis Global offers tools for data management and reconciliation, such as a short/long code manager and a matcher. The company is led by a team of industry veterans with substantial experience in trading technologies across multiple asset classes, aiming to deliver innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of clients in the financial sector.
Illuminate Financial Management
Venture Round in 2022
Illuminate Financial Management is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in backing innovative companies that address challenges within the financial services sector, particularly in fintech and enterprise software. With a strong foundation of domain expertise and a robust industry network, Illuminate Financial serves as a trusted partner to its portfolio companies, offering guidance and support as they navigate the complexities of early-stage development.
Warren Investimentos
Series C in 2022
Warren Investimentos is an investment brokerage and wealth management firm based in Brazil, known for pioneering the goal-based investment model previously utilized by ultra-high-net-worth individuals abroad. The firm offers a comprehensive and tailored experience that aligns with the specific life stages and objectives of each investor. By leveraging its innovative wealth management platform, Warren Investimentos assists clients in creating investment goals and analyzing results, while ensuring a conflict-free environment for investment decisions. This approach not only enhances client experience but also enables users to efficiently track their investments and visualize product profitability, reinforcing Warren Investimentos' commitment to safeguarding clients' interests in a transparent manner.
MQube
Series A in 2022
MQube is a digital financial software developer focused on transforming the UK mortgage market. By leveraging innovative technology and data science, the company aims to address the challenges faced by mortgage lenders, brokers, landlords, and home buyers. In 2021, MQube launched MPowered Mortgages and the MPowered platform, which utilize artificial intelligence and advanced document extraction technology to automate lending decisions. This process enhances accuracy in customer data verification and enables efficient retrieval of relevant data points, facilitating quicker lending decisions for providers and improved experiences for borrowers. With strong backing from prominent European venture funds, MQube is dedicated to innovation and effective problem-solving in the mortgage sector.
Crowdz
Convertible Note in 2022
Crowdz is a company focused on modernizing the traditional trade finance industry through innovative invoicing software. By automating risk assessment at the receivable level, Crowdz provides funders with valuable insights that facilitate quick decision-making aligned with their investment strategies. The company has auto risk-rated $4.2 billion in receivables, leading to over $93 million in financing through its platform. Its technology bridges real-world assets with decentralized finance by digitizing receivables on-chain, thereby enabling small and midsize enterprises to access essential business financing and enhance their competitive edge. Crowdz has garnered significant support from notable customers and investors, including Citibank, Barclays, and Meta, and has raised over $28 million in funding to date.
Blockdaemon
Venture Round in 2022
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in New York and Ireland, the company provides tools that allow users to manage nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed to be fully portable, enabling users to easily switch between networks and chains without the need for extensive configuration. The company also supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert dev-ops advice, facilitating smoother integration and deployment in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape.
Lev
Series B in 2022
Lev Inc is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in financial services, particularly in lending and capital management solutions for commercial real estate transactions. The company has developed a technology platform designed to digitize these transactions, utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze historical data and lender activity. This innovative approach allows Lev to identify optimal financing scenarios and connect clients with appropriate lenders. Additionally, the platform facilitates communication and negotiation on behalf of clients, streamlining the process of securing financing for property transactions.
Proxymity
Series B in 2022
Proxymity Limited is a company that has developed a digital platform for proxy voting and investor communications. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the platform connects issuers, intermediaries, and investors in real-time, enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the voting process for ordinary shares. Proxymity automates the processing of shareholder disclosure requests and responses in compliance with regulatory standards, facilitating the seamless flow of information. By providing a digital proxy voting solution, the platform allows for real-time transmission of meeting data and votes, eliminating the need for manual data entry or paper-based methods. This innovative approach streamlines investor communications and improves overall engagement between companies and their shareholders.
Nubank
Post in 2022
Nubank is a prominent digital bank revolutionizing finance with its customer-centric approach. It provides a variety of services, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payments, all accessible through a simple mobile app. Known for transparency, ease of use, and low fees, Nubank aims to empower users with innovative solutions for better financial management.
Fidel API
Series B in 2022
Fidel API is a financial infrastructure platform that empowers developers to create programmable experiences in real-time during payment card transactions. By integrating directly with major payment networks like Visa and Mastercard, the platform provides granular transaction data, including amount, location, date, and merchant details. This enables businesses to enhance customer engagement and marketing efforts through real-time, event-driven interactions. Fidel API's technology facilitates the development of advanced loyalty and rewards programs, as well as streamlining processes such as reimbursements and expense management. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Fidel API serves a diverse clientele ranging from startups to large enterprises, including notable organizations like Google and British Airways. The company is supported by significant investors and has a global presence with offices in Lisbon and New York, along with remote employees.
Octaura
Seed Round in 2022
Octaura is an electronic trading solution created by the industry – for the industry. Backed by eight major US financial institutions, Octaura has reimagined the way the syndicated loan and the CLO markets trade. Efficiency, transparency and simplicity are at the heart of what we do.
Proxymity
Series B in 2022
Proxymity Limited is a company that has developed a digital platform for proxy voting and investor communications. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the platform connects issuers, intermediaries, and investors in real-time, enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the voting process for ordinary shares. Proxymity automates the processing of shareholder disclosure requests and responses in compliance with regulatory standards, facilitating the seamless flow of information. By providing a digital proxy voting solution, the platform allows for real-time transmission of meeting data and votes, eliminating the need for manual data entry or paper-based methods. This innovative approach streamlines investor communications and improves overall engagement between companies and their shareholders.
ChargeAfter
Series B in 2022
ChargeAfter Ltd operates a consumer financing platform that connects merchants with a network of global lenders to provide personalized and responsible financing options at the point of sale. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in California and New York, the company offers a data-driven decisioning engine that facilitates real-time financing offers tailored to various consumer credit types. This approach enables approvals for nearly all customer applications, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers while allowing retailers to implement the platform quickly both online and in-store. ChargeAfter’s platform features detailed transaction reporting and white-label options, enabling merchants to seamlessly integrate multiple financing products into their sales processes. By streamlining credit distribution, ChargeAfter helps merchants boost conversion rates, increase average order values, and foster customer loyalty.
SIMON Markets
Corporate Round in 2022
SIMON Markets LLC is a financial technology company based in New York City that operates an online distribution platform aimed at financial professionals. Established in 2017, the company focuses on structured investments and offers a comprehensive digital suite of tools designed to enhance wealth management. Its platform provides on-demand education, intuitive marketplaces, real-time analytics, and lifecycle management features, which collectively simplify the complexities associated with structured investments and annuity solutions. By addressing the needs of financial professionals, SIMON aims to streamline the investment process and improve client engagement.
Sharegain
Series B in 2022
Sharegain Ltd. is a fintech company based in London that operates a global securities lending platform aimed at pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers. Established in 2015, the company seeks to democratize the securities lending industry, which is valued at approximately $3 trillion. Sharegain's platform allows financial institutions to unlock the hidden value in their portfolios, enabling them to lend stocks, bonds, and ETFs to generate additional income from existing assets. The solution is designed to provide full control and transparency while minimizing overhead and upfront costs, thereby empowering private banks, asset managers, and online brokers to enhance their revenue opportunities.
Capital Markets Gateway
Series B in 2022
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on modernizing equity capital markets by providing a platform that delivers real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. This platform enables users to monitor capital raising activities, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration among participants. Since its launch in 2017, Capital Markets Gateway has garnered the trust of over 100 buy-side firms, managing a combined $20 trillion in assets under management, along with support from 10 investment banks. The platform emphasizes transparency and workflow efficiencies, serving as a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity.
Contour
Series A in 2021
Contour is developing a decentralized trade finance network aimed at simplifying collaboration within the global trade ecosystem. By utilizing advanced technologies, the company seeks to eliminate barriers that hinder seamless trade, facilitating the instant flow of trusted data among banks, corporations, and various service providers. Contour's platform integrates with leading digital document systems and other digital networks, promoting a frictionless exchange of information across fragmented trade routes. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and transparency in trade finance, ultimately supporting a more interconnected global market.
Proxymity
Series B in 2021
Proxymity Limited is a company that has developed a digital platform for proxy voting and investor communications. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the platform connects issuers, intermediaries, and investors in real-time, enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the voting process for ordinary shares. Proxymity automates the processing of shareholder disclosure requests and responses in compliance with regulatory standards, facilitating the seamless flow of information. By providing a digital proxy voting solution, the platform allows for real-time transmission of meeting data and votes, eliminating the need for manual data entry or paper-based methods. This innovative approach streamlines investor communications and improves overall engagement between companies and their shareholders.
Qupital
Debt Financing in 2021
Qupital Limited is a fintech company based in Hong Kong that operates an online invoice trading platform, enabling businesses to raise finance against their receivables. Founded in 2016, Qupital connects Hong Kong registered companies with professional investors, including institutional investors and family offices, who are interested in purchasing invoices at a discount. This process not only provides businesses with immediate liquidity but also offers investors access to a new asset class of accounts receivables. The platform aims to enhance the efficiency of financing by digitalizing the process and has established a strategic partnership with LianLian Global to further its services.
Qapita
Series A in 2021
Qapita is a software-as-a-service platform that specializes in equity and transaction management services. The company offers an equity management platform that facilitates the management of capitalization tables, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and the digital issuance of ESOPs. This platform is designed to assist equity stakeholders in efficiently managing their holdings throughout South and Southeast Asia. By digitizing these processes, Qapita aims to streamline the complexities associated with equity management, enabling users to work more effectively and with greater accuracy.
Betterment
Series F in 2021
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.
Doconomy
Venture Round in 2021
Doconomy AB is a fintech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2018, that specializes in digital banking services. It has developed the DO application, which allows users to track and measure their carbon dioxide emissions and ecological footprint resulting from online purchases. One of its notable offerings is DO Black, a credit card that incorporates a carbon limit, encouraging users to engage in sustainable consumption. Doconomy's mission is to inspire behavioral change and reduce carbon emissions by connecting consumers, producers, retailers, and influencers within a circular ecosystem. The company provides tools that enable users to visualize the environmental impact of their financial transactions and offers insights and incentives for reducing consumption, thereby promoting a sustainable lifestyle for all.
DriveWealth
Series D in 2021
DriveWealth is a fintech company based in Chatham, New Jersey, founded in 2012. It operates a mobile investing platform designed for individual investors, offering a range of exchange-traded funds, U.S.-listed stocks, and educational content to help users understand financial basics. DriveWealth's technology enables partners worldwide to provide branded investing experiences, facilitating customer acquisition, loyalty, retention, and revenue growth. The company specializes in fractional equities trading and offers cloud-based, API-driven brokerage infrastructure, allowing global partners to access the U.S. equities market through real-time fractional share investments.
Daylight
Seed Round in 2021
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBT+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight provides a range of financial services, including prepaid cards and an app that offers tools, advice, and cashback for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. The platform aims to empower its members by helping them navigate the financial system, develop smarter financial habits, and connect with a supportive community. By focusing on the unique needs of the LGBT+ population, Daylight fosters financial literacy and encourages users to build a future that aligns with their values.
Contour
Series A in 2021
Contour is developing a decentralized trade finance network aimed at simplifying collaboration within the global trade ecosystem. By utilizing advanced technologies, the company seeks to eliminate barriers that hinder seamless trade, facilitating the instant flow of trusted data among banks, corporations, and various service providers. Contour's platform integrates with leading digital document systems and other digital networks, promoting a frictionless exchange of information across fragmented trade routes. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and transparency in trade finance, ultimately supporting a more interconnected global market.
BondbloX
Series A in 2021
BondEvalue is a Singapore-based fintech company that specializes in the Asian bond markets. It has developed a blockchain-based digital bond exchange platform that revolutionizes bond trading, enabling investors to buy and sell bonds in smaller denominations. This innovative platform provides real-time tracking of bond prices, allowing users to create and manage their bond portfolios while monitoring daily performance and gains or losses. By leveraging technology, BondEvalue aims to enhance transparency in bond trading and provide private bank clients with better access to market information, thus simplifying the management of fixed-income assets.
Komgo
Series B in 2021
Komgo SA is a Swiss-based technology company that operates a distributed ledger platform aimed at digitalizing the trade and commodities finance sector. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Geneva, the company has expanded its presence with offices in Singapore, London, New York, and Houston. Komgo's platform streamlines trade finance processes by eliminating manual and paper-based methods, thereby reducing the risk of fraud and enhancing efficiency. It provides a secure environment for peer-to-peer transactions, which allows banks, traders, and other participants to easily access the liquidity necessary for global trade. By offering innovative workflow solutions and a benchmark data reference for the industry, Komgo is committed to simplifying trade finance and creating a more transparent and efficient marketplace.
Feedzai
Series D in 2021
Feedzai S.A. is a data science company based in Coimbra, Portugal, with an additional office in Hong Kong. Founded in 2009, it specializes in providing business intelligence applications primarily for the banking, telecommunications, and utility sectors. Feedzai's mission is to enhance the safety of banking and commerce by integrating fraud prevention and anti-money laundering solutions within a single platform. Its key products include FeedZai Pulse, a real-time business intelligence tool that processes extensive data volumes for various applications, and Data Science Studio, which enables the development and management of predictive analytics models. Additionally, Feedzai Genome allows fraud investigators to visualize financial crime patterns and respond promptly to illicit activities. The company is recognized as a leader in its field, with its technology utilized by some of the world's largest banks, processors, and retailers to protect substantial financial assets while enhancing customer experience.
Genesis Global
Series B in 2021
Genesis Global Technology Limited specializes in developing custom software and solutions tailored for the capital markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company provides a range of platforms designed to enhance trading and operational efficiency. Its offerings include an automated quoting system for managing requests for quotes, an order execution management system, and a trade allocation manager that facilitates various trading processes. Additionally, Genesis Global offers tools for data management and reconciliation, such as a short/long code manager and a matcher. The company is led by a team of industry veterans with substantial experience in trading technologies across multiple asset classes, aiming to deliver innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of clients in the financial sector.
Solidatus
Series A in 2021
Solidatus is a leading provider of next-generation data lineage and conceptual modeling solutions that help organizations manage their metadata, data, and processes effectively. Recognized for its innovative approach, Solidatus enables large, data-rich organizations to enhance transparency, identify gaps, and streamline the implementation of changes. Its software not only demonstrates regulatory compliance and improves governance but also assists in transformational change and optimizes data landscapes by creating a connected digital map of an organization. This facilitates the management of data flows, supports cloud migration, and enables regulatory reporting, ultimately enhancing an organization's data economy. Solidatus has gained traction among top-tier firms in the financial, pharmaceutical, utility, and infrastructure sectors worldwide, and is expanding its presence in global markets, including plans for growth in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. The company is headquartered in London, with an office in Singapore.
InvestCloud
Private Equity Round in 2021
InvestCloud is a prominent provider of digital financial services, focused on transforming the wealth management industry through innovative technology. The company offers a comprehensive platform that supports asset management and wealth management, catering to a diverse range of clients, including wealth and asset managers, banks, and financial advisors. Its solutions are designed to enhance investment knowledge and facilitate effective financial planning, enabling users to achieve higher returns on investments. InvestCloud's commitment to personalization and scalability is evident in its advisory programs, which include unified managed accounts and separately managed accounts. By equipping financial advisors and their clients with advanced technology and data-driven insights, InvestCloud aims to deliver superior digital wealth management experiences. Headquartered in the United States, the company serves a global clientele, representing a significant portion of the world's total assets. In recognition of its leadership in the fintech space, InvestCloud was named one of CNBC's World’s Top Fintech Companies in 2024.
ZILO
Pre Seed Round in 2021
ZILO is a technology company dedicated to transforming the global asset management sector through innovative software solutions. The company aims to revolutionize fund administration by replacing outdated systems with modern, efficient technology designed to streamline operations. ZILO's platform facilitates digital processing of transactions in compliance with regulatory standards, supports various operational tasks, and generates detailed audit reports. By unifying transfer agency, fund platforms, and fund accounting into a single solution, ZILO helps clients reduce operational costs and enhance user experience. Founded by experienced professionals with a history of innovation in the financial technology sector, ZILO is committed to creating sustainable value for firms and their customers while striving to become a market leader in global asset management.
HQLAx
Series B in 2021
HQLAᵡ is a financial technology firm that specializes in liquidity and collateral management solutions for institutional clients in the global securities financing markets. Utilizing R3's distributed ledger technology, Corda, the company aims to enhance collateral mobility within a fragmented securities settlement ecosystem. In partnership with Deutsche Börse Group, HQLAᵡ has developed a joint operating model that fosters greater efficiency and transparency in liquidity transfers. The firm provides a standardized marketplace designed to reduce systemic risks while offering regulators a digital collateral receipt tracking view. This innovative approach enables market participants to improve collateral fluidity, ultimately creating a more effective and cost-efficient environment for securities lending and repo transactions.
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