DST Global

DST Global, founded by Yuri Milner in 2009, is a prominent venture capital firm based in the Cayman Islands, with additional offices in major financial hubs including Menlo Park, New York, London, Beijing, and Hong Kong. The firm specializes in making minority investments in high-growth internet companies and focuses on sectors such as information technology, mobile, e-commerce, and the Internet of Things. Notable investments in its portfolio include leading firms like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Airbnb, and Alibaba. DST Global has developed a unique approach to providing liquidity to founders, employees, and early investors through a combination of primary and secondary transactions, commonly referred to as DST type deals in the industry.

Udit Ahuja

Venture Partner

Helen Chen

Investor

Paul Gonin

Investor

Saurabh Gupta

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Verdi Israelian

Partner

Daniel Kraminer

Associate

Andrew Li

Investor

Dorothy Lin

Investor

John Lindfors

Co-Founder

Rahul Mehta

Co-Founder

Manasi Mertia

Investor

Yuri Milner

Co-Founder

KP Park

Investor

Siddharth Prabhu

Venture Partner

Bobby Shellworth

Principal

Jonathan Skinner

Investor

Tom Stafford

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Sara Steiner

Investor

Yoseph Taslim

Investor

Itai Taubenfeld

Associate

Bruce Xu

Investor

Past deals in Finance

Pennylane

Series C in 2023
Pennylane SAS offers accounting and reporting solutions through application programming interface (API) to manage business. It brings together accountants and technology to assist startup founders and small business owners with their administrative management, including invoicing, billing, suppliers’ payment, cash management, accounting, and forecasting. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France.

Clara

Series B in 2023
Clara is a financial technology company focused on simplifying home mortgage financing for individuals and families. By leveraging advanced technology, Clara aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and personalization of the mortgage origination process. Its online lending platform facilitates an easy and streamlined experience for consumers, allowing them to secure home financing quickly and clearly. In addition to its mortgage offerings, Clara also provides a suite of financial tools designed for businesses, including corporate expense management solutions, corporate cards, and bill payment services. This comprehensive approach enables both consumers and businesses to manage their financial needs with greater ease and control.

Juni

Series B in 2022
Juni Technology AB is a fintech company based in Göteborg, Sweden, that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service banking application and platform tailored for e-commerce and online marketing entrepreneurs. Founded in 2020, Juni aims to empower digital entrepreneurs by providing tools that enhance decision-making and facilitate business growth. The platform is designed to help users optimize their operations and leverage the opportunities within the digital commerce landscape.

Xepelin

Series B in 2022
Provider of digital financial services intended to give SMEs economic freedom in their decisions. The company's services include short-term and long-term loans, capital credits and accounts payable financing through its online platform, enabling clients to easily personalize their financial services as per their needs.

Fenbeitong

Series C in 2022
Fenbeitong is a corporate wallet application designed to streamline the management of corporate expenditures. The platform enables users to oversee, pay, and receive reimbursements for various business-related expenses, such as travel and procurement. By implementing intelligent control rules and reminder measures, Fenbeitong assists enterprises in significantly reducing costs associated with public consumption. Its credit monthly payment and unified invoice consumption model provide employees with a convenient way to manage expenditures without the burden of reimbursement processes, thus enhancing operational efficiency. Overall, Fenbeitong focuses on improving the financial management of corporate spending while facilitating a more efficient workflow for businesses.

Flexport

Series E in 2022
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that provides online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive online dashboard that enables businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track the necessary services for global trade. Its offerings include customs brokerage services such as clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings, alongside freight forwarding options encompassing ocean freight, air freight, and trucking. Additionally, Flexport provides supply chain services that cover cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, helping logistics companies optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively.

Wayflyer

Series B in 2022
Wayflyer is a revenue-based financing platform that focuses on supporting eCommerce brands. It operates an analytics platform that utilizes an underwriting engine to assess marketing performance on a daily basis. This technology provides clients with detailed analytics and tailored recommendations aimed at enhancing their marketing strategies. By helping eCommerce businesses optimize their campaign budgets, Wayflyer enables them to achieve sustainable growth and improve overall performance.

Checkout.com

Series D in 2022
Checkout.com is a fintech company that specializes in providing online payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce payment platform that facilitates mobile and online transactions. Its services include payment gateway solutions, international acquiring, and processing for various payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, online banking, and eWallets like PayPal and Apple Pay. The platform is designed to enhance security and streamline the payment process by eliminating intermediaries, offering fraud management tools, analytics, and customizable risk settings. With offices across multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, Checkout.com aims to empower businesses to manage digital payments effectively while optimizing performance and minimizing risks.

Refyne

Series B in 2022
Refyne partners with organisations to extend on-demand Earned Wage Access (EWA) to their employees. We believe employers play a crucial role in their staff’s financial literacy plan, and providing employees access to their real-time earned salary promotes a stress-free and productive workforce. Refyne’s one-stop platform enables your employee base to build financial resilience and nurture a favourable work culture. With our plug and play technology, employees can see and withdraw their earned salary instead of opting exploitative payday loans or other high-interest credit schemes.

Clara

Series B in 2021
Clara is a financial technology company focused on simplifying home mortgage financing for individuals and families. By leveraging advanced technology, Clara aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and personalization of the mortgage origination process. Its online lending platform facilitates an easy and streamlined experience for consumers, allowing them to secure home financing quickly and clearly. In addition to its mortgage offerings, Clara also provides a suite of financial tools designed for businesses, including corporate expense management solutions, corporate cards, and bill payment services. This comprehensive approach enables both consumers and businesses to manage their financial needs with greater ease and control.

Upgrade

Series F in 2021
Upgrade, Inc. is an online lending platform based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Montreal, and Chicago. Founded in 2016, the company operates as a neobank, providing access to personal loans and innovative credit products, such as the Upgrade Card, which combines the benefits of installment lending with traditional credit card usage. Upgrade focuses on offering affordable and responsible credit solutions to mainstream consumers while also providing free credit monitoring and educational resources aimed at helping individuals manage their finances effectively. Through its services, Upgrade enables consumers to gain a better understanding of their credit health and make informed financial decisions.

SWAP

Series A in 2021
SWAP is a company that focuses on transforming financial operations for businesses through innovative technology and a unique business model. It provides modular payment solutions via APIs, enabling clients to create comprehensive financial ecosystems that include services such as pre-paid cards, digital wallets, and various financial services. By facilitating secure integrations, SWAP's platform allows for seamless disbursement and collection of funds, bill payments, peer-to-peer transactions using QR codes, and prepaid cell phone recharging. This approach not only enhances the user experience but also enables companies to develop new revenue streams and expand their core services, effectively fostering an internal fintech environment.

Juni

Series A in 2021
Juni Technology AB is a fintech company based in Göteborg, Sweden, that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service banking application and platform tailored for e-commerce and online marketing entrepreneurs. Founded in 2020, Juni aims to empower digital entrepreneurs by providing tools that enhance decision-making and facilitate business growth. The platform is designed to help users optimize their operations and leverage the opportunities within the digital commerce landscape.

Trumid

Venture Round in 2021
Trumid Financial LLC is a financial technology company that specializes in electronic trading solutions for the corporate bond market. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Trumid operates the Trumid Market Center, an electronic trading network that connects market professionals to a wide array of liquidity sources. This platform enhances trading efficiency through various protocols and an intuitive design that integrates seamlessly into traders' workflows. Trumid also offers Trumid Bond Stream, which provides real-time TRACE pricing data, and Trumid Labs, which utilizes data science to enhance network management and facilitate bond price lookups. Through its innovative technologies and product offerings, Trumid aims to improve transparency, liquidity, and trade execution in the credit trading space.

Aspire

Series B in 2021
Aspire Financial Technologies Pte. Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Singapore, specializes in providing cash management services tailored for small businesses. As a subsidiary of Aspire Financial Technologies Holdings Inc., the company focuses on delivering a finance management platform that simplifies banking processes. Aspire's offerings include a unified system for managing bank accounts, credit cards, invoicing, and expenses, allowing business owners to access essential financial tools conveniently. The platform is designed to facilitate borderless payments and enhance expense management, enabling clients to streamline their cash management operations and make informed business decisions without the delays and complexities often associated with traditional financial institutions.

Predictus

Series B in 2021
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform that provides credit solutions to private and business borrowers by leveraging smartphone data to create instant credit scores. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company operates with a team of 45 professionals across Paris and Lagos, Nigeria. FairMoney has successfully disbursed over 350,000 loans, aiming to expand financial access for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. The company is supported by a range of European and American investors, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and growth in the microfinance sector.

Imburse

Series A in 2021
Imburse provides a universal payment platform that addresses the integration challenges between businesses and the global payments ecosystem. The platform enables companies to access a wide range of payment technologies, including card collections, debit orders, e-wallets, and push-to-card transactions, without the need for extensive integration efforts. This allows businesses to bring payment systems online quickly and at no cost, thereby reducing deployment expenses and accelerating technology adoption. With a focus on enterprise security, stability, and compliance, Imburse ensures that clients can choose and implement any payment provider that suits their needs within weeks. The platform is designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement, making it a valuable tool for financial and operational leaders seeking to modernize their payment processes.

Splash Financial

Series B in 2021
Splash Financial, Inc. is a student loan refinancing company based in Cleveland, Ohio, that specializes in providing online lending solutions for college graduates seeking to consolidate and refinance their student loan debt. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on offering financial flexibility, particularly for medical students, by allowing them to refinance their loans into a single, manageable payment. This includes a unique feature that enables a minimum monthly payment of just $1 during residency training. Splash Financial aims to empower young professionals by providing financial education and resources, helping them achieve greater financial freedom while pursuing their career and life goals without the burden of student loan debt.

Faire

Series F in 2021
Faire Wholesale, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects independent retailers with manufacturers, facilitating the purchase of unique wholesale merchandise. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kitchener, Canada, Faire streamlines the wholesale process by offering a platform where retailers can browse items, place orders, and track shipments. The marketplace employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to help retailers manage inventory effectively and reduce risks associated with unsold products. Faire provides features such as net 60 payment terms and free returns, which support local retailers and independent brands in competing with larger retail chains and e-commerce platforms. The company aims to empower small business owners by delivering technological solutions, data insights, and logistical support to enhance the future of local retail.

Refyne

Series A in 2021
Refyne partners with organisations to extend on-demand Earned Wage Access (EWA) to their employees. We believe employers play a crucial role in their staff’s financial literacy plan, and providing employees access to their real-time earned salary promotes a stress-free and productive workforce. Refyne’s one-stop platform enables your employee base to build financial resilience and nurture a favourable work culture. With our plug and play technology, employees can see and withdraw their earned salary instead of opting exploitative payday loans or other high-interest credit schemes.

Wayflyer

Series A in 2021
Wayflyer is a revenue-based financing platform that focuses on supporting eCommerce brands. It operates an analytics platform that utilizes an underwriting engine to assess marketing performance on a daily basis. This technology provides clients with detailed analytics and tailored recommendations aimed at enhancing their marketing strategies. By helping eCommerce businesses optimize their campaign budgets, Wayflyer enables them to achieve sustainable growth and improve overall performance.

Clara

Series A in 2021
Clara is a financial technology company focused on simplifying home mortgage financing for individuals and families. By leveraging advanced technology, Clara aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and personalization of the mortgage origination process. Its online lending platform facilitates an easy and streamlined experience for consumers, allowing them to secure home financing quickly and clearly. In addition to its mortgage offerings, Clara also provides a suite of financial tools designed for businesses, including corporate expense management solutions, corporate cards, and bill payment services. This comprehensive approach enables both consumers and businesses to manage their financial needs with greater ease and control.

Clara

Series A in 2021
Clara is a financial technology company focused on simplifying home mortgage financing for individuals and families. By leveraging advanced technology, Clara aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and personalization of the mortgage origination process. Its online lending platform facilitates an easy and streamlined experience for consumers, allowing them to secure home financing quickly and clearly. In addition to its mortgage offerings, Clara also provides a suite of financial tools designed for businesses, including corporate expense management solutions, corporate cards, and bill payment services. This comprehensive approach enables both consumers and businesses to manage their financial needs with greater ease and control.

Figure

Series D in 2021
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

Libeo

Series A in 2021
Libeo is a platform designed to streamline enterprise payments by enabling businesses to collect, manage, and pay supplier invoices efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Paris, France, Libeo eliminates the need for IBANs, allowing users to make payments in a single click. The platform offers features such as automated invoice entry, bulk or individual uploads, and personalized approval workflows, which enhance collaboration among teams. Additionally, it provides real-time financial insights and consolidated indicators, helping businesses maintain better working capital by ensuring timely payments. Libeo's innovative approach aims to simplify the payment process and improve relationships between companies and their suppliers. It is supported by various financial and technological institutions, reflecting its commitment to modernizing business transactions.

Libeo

Series A in 2021
Libeo is a platform designed to streamline enterprise payments by enabling businesses to collect, manage, and pay supplier invoices efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Paris, France, Libeo eliminates the need for IBANs, allowing users to make payments in a single click. The platform offers features such as automated invoice entry, bulk or individual uploads, and personalized approval workflows, which enhance collaboration among teams. Additionally, it provides real-time financial insights and consolidated indicators, helping businesses maintain better working capital by ensuring timely payments. Libeo's innovative approach aims to simplify the payment process and improve relationships between companies and their suppliers. It is supported by various financial and technological institutions, reflecting its commitment to modernizing business transactions.

Trumid

Venture Round in 2021
Trumid Financial LLC is a financial technology company that specializes in electronic trading solutions for the corporate bond market. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Trumid operates the Trumid Market Center, an electronic trading network that connects market professionals to a wide array of liquidity sources. This platform enhances trading efficiency through various protocols and an intuitive design that integrates seamlessly into traders' workflows. Trumid also offers Trumid Bond Stream, which provides real-time TRACE pricing data, and Trumid Labs, which utilizes data science to enhance network management and facilitate bond price lookups. Through its innovative technologies and product offerings, Trumid aims to improve transparency, liquidity, and trade execution in the credit trading space.

Checkout.com

Series C in 2021
Checkout.com is a fintech company that specializes in providing online payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce payment platform that facilitates mobile and online transactions. Its services include payment gateway solutions, international acquiring, and processing for various payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, online banking, and eWallets like PayPal and Apple Pay. The platform is designed to enhance security and streamline the payment process by eliminating intermediaries, offering fraud management tools, analytics, and customizable risk settings. With offices across multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, Checkout.com aims to empower businesses to manage digital payments effectively while optimizing performance and minimizing risks.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire Wholesale, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects independent retailers with manufacturers, facilitating the purchase of unique wholesale merchandise. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kitchener, Canada, Faire streamlines the wholesale process by offering a platform where retailers can browse items, place orders, and track shipments. The marketplace employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to help retailers manage inventory effectively and reduce risks associated with unsold products. Faire provides features such as net 60 payment terms and free returns, which support local retailers and independent brands in competing with larger retail chains and e-commerce platforms. The company aims to empower small business owners by delivering technological solutions, data insights, and logistical support to enhance the future of local retail.

Greenlight

Series C in 2020
Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. is a financial services company that provides debit card solutions specifically designed for children, enabling parents to cultivate financial literacy in their kids. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Greenlight offers a mobile application that allows parents to manage their children's spending by selecting specific stores where the Greenlight debit card can be used. The platform features patent-pending technology that empowers parents to monitor spending habits, freeze cards if lost, receive instant alerts, and automate allowances. This approach not only promotes responsible spending but also facilitates teachable moments around earning, saving, and giving.

Chime

Series F in 2020
Chime is a fintech company established in 2013 by Chris Britt and Ryan King, aimed at providing a modern approach to banking that empowers its members to manage their finances effectively. The company offers a suite of services, including a Chime debit card, Spending Account, and Savings Account, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iPhone and Android devices. Chime focuses on helping its members avoid bank fees, save money automatically, and enhance their financial well-being. Key features of the platform include fee-free overdrafts, early access to paychecks, and tools designed to improve credit scores, all of which promote greater financial control and flexibility. Chime has gained recognition for its innovative solutions in the personal finance space, positioning itself as a leader in digital banking.

Fazz

Series B in 2020
Fazz Financial is a digital financial services group.

Checkout.com

Series B in 2020
Checkout.com is a fintech company that specializes in providing online payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce payment platform that facilitates mobile and online transactions. Its services include payment gateway solutions, international acquiring, and processing for various payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, online banking, and eWallets like PayPal and Apple Pay. The platform is designed to enhance security and streamline the payment process by eliminating intermediaries, offering fraud management tools, analytics, and customizable risk settings. With offices across multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, Checkout.com aims to empower businesses to manage digital payments effectively while optimizing performance and minimizing risks.

Chime

Series E in 2019
Chime is a fintech company established in 2013 by Chris Britt and Ryan King, aimed at providing a modern approach to banking that empowers its members to manage their finances effectively. The company offers a suite of services, including a Chime debit card, Spending Account, and Savings Account, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iPhone and Android devices. Chime focuses on helping its members avoid bank fees, save money automatically, and enhance their financial well-being. Key features of the platform include fee-free overdrafts, early access to paychecks, and tools designed to improve credit scores, all of which promote greater financial control and flexibility. Chime has gained recognition for its innovative solutions in the personal finance space, positioning itself as a leader in digital banking.

Figure

Series C in 2019
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

Predictus

Series A in 2019
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform that provides credit solutions to private and business borrowers by leveraging smartphone data to create instant credit scores. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company operates with a team of 45 professionals across Paris and Lagos, Nigeria. FairMoney has successfully disbursed over 350,000 loans, aiming to expand financial access for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. The company is supported by a range of European and American investors, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and growth in the microfinance sector.

Checkout.com

Series A in 2019
Checkout.com is a fintech company that specializes in providing online payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce payment platform that facilitates mobile and online transactions. Its services include payment gateway solutions, international acquiring, and processing for various payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, online banking, and eWallets like PayPal and Apple Pay. The platform is designed to enhance security and streamline the payment process by eliminating intermediaries, offering fraud management tools, analytics, and customizable risk settings. With offices across multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, Checkout.com aims to empower businesses to manage digital payments effectively while optimizing performance and minimizing risks.

Chime

Series D in 2019
Chime is a fintech company established in 2013 by Chris Britt and Ryan King, aimed at providing a modern approach to banking that empowers its members to manage their finances effectively. The company offers a suite of services, including a Chime debit card, Spending Account, and Savings Account, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iPhone and Android devices. Chime focuses on helping its members avoid bank fees, save money automatically, and enhance their financial well-being. Key features of the platform include fee-free overdrafts, early access to paychecks, and tools designed to improve credit scores, all of which promote greater financial control and flexibility. Chime has gained recognition for its innovative solutions in the personal finance space, positioning itself as a leader in digital banking.

Figure

Series B in 2019
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

Flexport

Series D in 2019
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that provides online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive online dashboard that enables businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track the necessary services for global trade. Its offerings include customs brokerage services such as clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings, alongside freight forwarding options encompassing ocean freight, air freight, and trucking. Additionally, Flexport provides supply chain services that cover cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, helping logistics companies optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively.

Faire

Series C in 2018
Faire Wholesale, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects independent retailers with manufacturers, facilitating the purchase of unique wholesale merchandise. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kitchener, Canada, Faire streamlines the wholesale process by offering a platform where retailers can browse items, place orders, and track shipments. The marketplace employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to help retailers manage inventory effectively and reduce risks associated with unsold products. Faire provides features such as net 60 payment terms and free returns, which support local retailers and independent brands in competing with larger retail chains and e-commerce platforms. The company aims to empower small business owners by delivering technological solutions, data insights, and logistical support to enhance the future of local retail.

Faire

Series B in 2018
Faire Wholesale, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects independent retailers with manufacturers, facilitating the purchase of unique wholesale merchandise. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kitchener, Canada, Faire streamlines the wholesale process by offering a platform where retailers can browse items, place orders, and track shipments. The marketplace employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to help retailers manage inventory effectively and reduce risks associated with unsold products. Faire provides features such as net 60 payment terms and free returns, which support local retailers and independent brands in competing with larger retail chains and e-commerce platforms. The company aims to empower small business owners by delivering technological solutions, data insights, and logistical support to enhance the future of local retail.

Flexport

Corporate Round in 2018
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that provides online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive online dashboard that enables businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track the necessary services for global trade. Its offerings include customs brokerage services such as clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings, alongside freight forwarding options encompassing ocean freight, air freight, and trucking. Additionally, Flexport provides supply chain services that cover cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, helping logistics companies optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively.

Figure

Series A in 2018
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing consumer financial solutions primarily focused on home equity products. Incorporated in 2018, the company offers services such as home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back options, facilitating access to capital for customers in as little as five days. Figure leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance its offerings, enabling customers to effectively manage their financial needs, including debt consolidation and retirement planning. Additionally, Figure has developed Provenance, a blockchain platform designed for businesses to manage digital assets and execute financial transactions efficiently.

Flexport

Series C in 2017
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that provides online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive online dashboard that enables businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track the necessary services for global trade. Its offerings include customs brokerage services such as clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings, alongside freight forwarding options encompassing ocean freight, air freight, and trucking. Additionally, Flexport provides supply chain services that cover cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, helping logistics companies optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively.

Funding Circle

Series F in 2017
Funding Circle is a London-based online lending platform established in 2010 that connects investors with small and medium-sized businesses seeking capital. Operating in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, Funding Circle facilitates direct lending through its marketplace, allowing a variety of investors—including individuals, banks, local councils, and institutional investors—to fund business loans. The platform offers both secured and unsecured loans to help businesses with various financial needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. Additionally, Funding Circle collaborates with institutional investors on securitization programs and issues loan payment dependent debt securities. By bridging the gap between businesses in need of funding and investors seeking attractive returns, Funding Circle aims to create a mutually beneficial relationship that supports economic growth and job creation.

Flexport

Series B in 2016
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that provides online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive online dashboard that enables businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track the necessary services for global trade. Its offerings include customs brokerage services such as clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings, alongside freight forwarding options encompassing ocean freight, air freight, and trucking. Additionally, Flexport provides supply chain services that cover cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, helping logistics companies optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively.

Funding Circle

Series E in 2015
Funding Circle is a London-based online lending platform established in 2010 that connects investors with small and medium-sized businesses seeking capital. Operating in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, Funding Circle facilitates direct lending through its marketplace, allowing a variety of investors—including individuals, banks, local councils, and institutional investors—to fund business loans. The platform offers both secured and unsecured loans to help businesses with various financial needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. Additionally, Funding Circle collaborates with institutional investors on securitization programs and issues loan payment dependent debt securities. By bridging the gap between businesses in need of funding and investors seeking attractive returns, Funding Circle aims to create a mutually beneficial relationship that supports economic growth and job creation.

Lexin

Series B in 2014
LexinFintech Holdings is an online consumer finance platform for educated young adults in China. As one of China's leading financial technology companies, Lexin integrates its e-commerce-driven installment finance platform, Fenqile, with advanced risk management technologies, the Company's Dingsheng online investment platform, and the Company's Juzi Licai online investment platform for individual investors, to create a comprehensive consumer finance ecosystem. The Company utilizes technologies including big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to enable the near-instantaneous matching of user funding requests with offers from the Company's more than 30 funding partners, which include commercial banks, consumer finance companies, and other licensed financial institutions. By serving the credit needs of China's educated young adults, Lexin helps its more than 20 million registered users to enjoy a better quality of life through the use of better credit.
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