P2P.me is a groundbreaking platform focused on simplifying the process of converting cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins like USDC, into fiat currencies.
Codex is a peer-to-peer version of electronic cash allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.
BVNK is a fintech company specializing in modern payments infrastructure for businesses. It unifies traditional banking systems with blockchain technology on a single platform, enabling businesses to send and receive stablecoin payments, convert currencies, and add crypto payment options to their checkout processes. BVNK's flexible platform allows innovators to swiftly launch new payment products while ensuring compliance through its robust global licensing expertise.
Sphere
Venture Round in 2024
Better cross-border payments through beautiful interfaces for businesses to buy, sell, send and manage stablecoins.
El Dorado
Seed Round in 2024
El Dorado is a company focused on creating a stablecoin-powered payments SuperApp tailored for the Latin American market. It addresses the challenges of the region's fragmented financial ecosystem by facilitating both domestic and cross-border transactions. The company has established connections to over 70 local payment channels, leveraging a network of currency exchange agents to streamline financial operations. Additionally, El Dorado offers a mobile software solution that includes a free multi-currency digital wallet, enabling users to conduct peer-to-peer transactions and swap various currencies efficiently. This comprehensive platform caters to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), providing a robust alternative to traditional financial services.
Circle
Corporate Round in 2023
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.
Coala Pay is a company focused on revolutionizing the aid sector through a comprehensive platform that facilitates the management and movement of funds for aid organizations. Its innovative solution simplifies the process of transferring aid money, making it borderless and programmable. Coala Pay's platform not only streamlines payments but also incorporates AI-powered tools to enhance transparency and accountability by tracking the effectiveness of funds delivered. This approach allows donors to manage their contributions more effectively, mitigating foreign currency risks, high banking fees, and delays in fund disbursement. Through its services, Coala Pay aims to improve the overall efficiency and impact of aid funding.
Merge is a fintech that is merging stablecoins and instant payment rails in one API. Backed by world-class investors, we aim to accelerate cross-border commerce through global banking and payment services for global businesses.
Diagonal
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Diagonal is a developer of a non-custodial protocol that facilitates recurring payments on the Ethereum blockchain. The platform enables businesses to manage subscriptions directly through secure smart contracts, offering a straightforward application programming interface for integration. With its tested infrastructure, Diagonal allows companies to implement on-chain subscription services with minimal coding, ensuring that all payment processing and logic are handled through decentralized mechanisms. This approach provides businesses with a reliable and efficient solution for managing subscription-based transactions.
Zebec Network
Series A in 2022
Zebec Network is a financial platform that operates on the Solana blockchain, specializing in continuous settlement protocols. It aims to transform the payroll process by utilizing decentralized finance (DeFi) technology to facilitate real-time and continuous payment streams. By enabling users to stream their payroll directly into compliant cryptocurrency, Zebec allows for seamless conversion into cash, enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of financial transactions. The company focuses on creating a composable transfer of value, beginning with its Stream Payroll feature, which redefines how individuals and businesses manage payroll payments.
IppoPay
Seed Round in 2022
IppoPay is a payment aggregator that facilitates the collection and acceptance of customer payments for businesses, including small enterprises, SMEs, and freelancers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including payment gateways, point-of-sale systems, and merchant accounts, which enable efficient transaction management across both online and offline channels. IppoPay supports various payment methods, such as UPI, credit cards, debit cards, and net banking, catering to sectors like retail, e-commerce, and education. The platform is designed with developer-friendly APIs for hassle-free integration, allowing businesses to streamline their payment processes and enhance the efficiency of banking transactions.
Umoja Labs
Venture Round in 2021
Umoja Labs offers crypto-enabled payment solutions tailored for informal markets, particularly in Africa. Backed by prominent investors like Coinbase and Mercy Corps, the company facilitates instant money transfers via feature-phone compatible digital wallets, a mobile point-of-sale system for merchants, and mass-payouts dashboard. Its platform supports stablecoin custody, mobile money e-float, and fiat currency transactions through APIs, fostering financial inclusion in underserved areas.
Meow Technologies is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by FirstBank, a Tennessee corporation, and by Grasshopper Bank, N.A. and Third Coast Bank SSB; Members FDIC. Meow offers businesses checking accounts with interest, treasury management services, invoicing, bill pay and more.
Yellow Card
Series A in 2021
Yellow Card is a financial technology company that operates an online cryptocurrency trading platform, facilitating secure and cost-effective transactions across Africa. It specializes in providing on/off ramp services for stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and PYUSD, enabling users to buy and sell these coins using their local currency. The company partners with local merchants and vendors to offer voucher-based Bitcoin purchases, simplifying money transfers and enabling e-commerce participation in cryptocurrency. Yellow Card, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chamblee, Georgia, has expanded its operations to multiple African countries, processing over US$3 billion in transactions to date.
Lemon Cash
Series A in 2021
Lemon Cash is a digital wallet that provides banking, extra banking, and cryptocurrency functionalities, catering primarily to users in Latin America. The company has developed an online payment platform that facilitates secure electronic transactions and integrates various payment services. Through partnerships, Lemon Cash offers features such as margin trading and a lending market, allowing users to effectively invest and manage their digital assets. Additionally, the platform enables liquidity providers to engage in real-time trading within the peer-to-peer crypto financing market.
Data Mynt
Seed Round in 2021
Data Mynt is a financial technology company focused on facilitating seamless global trade payments for African businesses. The company offers a mobile application designed for borderless business banking and payments, allowing users to deposit, accept, and send payments efficiently. Additionally, the application provides features for withdrawing funds and managing business loans, enabling users to transact with ease and flexibility. By leveraging multiple payment rails, Data Mynt aims to enhance the financial capabilities of businesses across the African continent.
Meemo is a FinTech company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2019 by André Madeira, Ranveer Kunal, Robson Araújo, and Wisam Dakka. The company offers an AI-powered finance application designed to enhance personal finance by making it social and automatic. Its app allows users to send and receive money to friends and family while providing personalized rewards based on their transaction history. Features include automatic insights, nostalgic notifications, and shareable transaction details, which encourage users to engage with their finances in a more interactive manner. Users can also transfer earmarked funds, known as "meemos," which do not expire or get lost, ensuring that recipients can utilize them seamlessly. This innovative approach enables users to conduct financial transactions while enjoying a rewarding experience that integrates their digital wallets into everyday life.
Multis, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in providing crypto banking services for businesses and entrepreneurs. Its core offering is a user-friendly wallet that facilitates crypto storage, payments to suppliers, payroll management, and interest earning. The platform also provides real-time balance monitoring, transaction tracking, multi-access to assets, recurring payments, fund transfers, trading, and crypto-to-cash conversion. Multis aims to empower the next generation of professionals in the open financial world by building a robust financial infrastructure for web3 organizations.
Airtm
Venture Round in 2019
Airtm Inc., established in 2015, operates an online platform enabling users worldwide to send, receive, and store money in U.S. dollars. The company connects users with certified cashiers who facilitate transactions, with Airtm Inc. earning a commission. Airtm Inc. is headquartered in Dover, Delaware, and its services are accessible via a web-based platform.