Ulu Ventures

Finalis is a modern broker-dealer and deal technology platform based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on enhancing private market transactions. Founded in 2017, the company provides compliance and technology solutions tailored for investment banks, placement agencies, and fintech firms. By streamlining the deal execution process, Finalis enables M&A professionals to efficiently manage due diligence, track checklists, and access pertinent information at any time. Its innovative approach aims to significantly improve the efficiency of deal-making for a range of financial services professionals, including investment bankers, fund managers, and corporate executives, ultimately saving them time and money.

Banyan Infrastructure is a blockchain-based platform that focuses on financing, developing, and managing sustainable infrastructure projects. The company's purpose-built project finance software aims to simplify and accelerate the financing process throughout the entire project life cycle. By replacing traditional methods such as spreadsheets and emails with a digitized system, Banyan facilitates the automation of data aggregation and compliance tracking. This innovative approach allows clients to streamline the origination and securitization of renewable energy loans and investments, achieving higher volumes and reduced costs. Through its technology, Banyan Infrastructure seeks to optimize the overall efficiency of project finance in the renewable energy sector.

Pontoro operates a digital asset securitization and liquidity platform aimed at addressing the significant shortfall in infrastructure debt financing, estimated at $20 trillion. By leveraging its blockchain-based technology, Pontoro facilitates the flow of infrastructure loans from major bank originators to institutional investors, enhancing access to these typically private market assets. The company has developed an initial infrastructure loan pipeline valued at $500 million through relationships with large banks. In addition to expanding its offerings, Pontoro is in discussions with several prominent financial institutions to explore distribution opportunities for its digital assets, targeting registered investment advisors, family offices, and ultra-high net worth investors. With a team experienced in underwriting and managing over $100 billion in large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide, Pontoro aims to foster broader investor participation and improve liquidity and price transparency in this sector.

Developer of a centralized intuitive platrform intended to optimize offerings for investors and streamlining dealer operations for enhanced productivity. The company's platform platform simplifies deal initiation and book building with instant rules-based allocations and straight-through processing to deliver a dramatically simplified deal day, enabling issuers and help with corporate bond issuance, dealers and investors to bring simplicity and transparency to the fixed income markets and digitize the investment process.

Cerebro Capital, Inc. operates a web-based platform tailored for middle-market companies seeking to optimize their use of credit facilities for operations, growth, or acquisitions. Founded in 2017 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company aggregates data from over 80 lenders, facilitating a more efficient lending process for corporate borrowers, intermediaries, and private equity firms. Its online software provides valuable analytics to help match financing options with appropriate lenders and offers tools for interpreting complex financial data. By integrating credit metrics, Cerebro Capital enhances transparency in the borrowing process, allowing users to access important financial information, evaluate their credit standing, and identify new financing opportunities.

Bridge is a developer of a banking platform used to help achieve financial freedom. It aims to provide a path towards upward financial mobility for the millions of people left behind by the traditional banking system. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm based in New York City, established in 2014, that focuses on providing tailored financial services specifically for women clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to manage diverse, client-focused portfolios across various global asset classes. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that incorporates a proprietary algorithm, taking into account factors such as women's salary peaks and financial goals to create customized investment plans. This approach aims to empower female investors by offering an engaging user experience and a thoughtful selection of investments, ensuring that their financial aspirations are prioritized and met effectively.

Finalis is a modern broker-dealer and deal technology platform based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on enhancing private market transactions. Founded in 2017, the company provides compliance and technology solutions tailored for investment banks, placement agencies, and fintech firms. By streamlining the deal execution process, Finalis enables M&A professionals to efficiently manage due diligence, track checklists, and access pertinent information at any time. Its innovative approach aims to significantly improve the efficiency of deal-making for a range of financial services professionals, including investment bankers, fund managers, and corporate executives, ultimately saving them time and money.

Align17 Ltd offers investment advice and operates a marketplace that brings investors in private impact deals together with private wealth clients. It provides its clients access and advice to investment in social and environmental opportunities. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm based in New York City, established in 2014, that focuses on providing tailored financial services specifically for women clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to manage diverse, client-focused portfolios across various global asset classes. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that incorporates a proprietary algorithm, taking into account factors such as women's salary peaks and financial goals to create customized investment plans. This approach aims to empower female investors by offering an engaging user experience and a thoughtful selection of investments, ensuring that their financial aspirations are prioritized and met effectively.

Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm based in New York City, established in 2014, that focuses on providing tailored financial services specifically for women clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to manage diverse, client-focused portfolios across various global asset classes. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that incorporates a proprietary algorithm, taking into account factors such as women's salary peaks and financial goals to create customized investment plans. This approach aims to empower female investors by offering an engaging user experience and a thoughtful selection of investments, ensuring that their financial aspirations are prioritized and met effectively.