FJ Labs

FJ Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a stage-agnostic investment firm focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. It invests in seed and series A rounds, with a typical investment range of $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest, spanning sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and ad tech.

Matias Barbero

Investor

Zineb Belghiti

Operations Associate

William Guillouard

Operating Partner

Arne Halleraker

Principal

Christopher Keshian

Investor

Ariel Lebowits

CFO

Jose Marin

Co-Founder

Güimar Vaca Sittic

Venture Partner

Jeff Weinstein

Partner

Past deals in Lending

NymCard

Series B in 2025
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on enhancing the digital payment landscape in Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in providing an issuer processor solution that allows banks and financial institutions to offer innovative digital payment products, including plastic, virtual, and tokenized cards. NymCard's advanced infrastructure and user-friendly mobile wallet solutions facilitate quick account setup and immediate access to smart payment cards, promoting efficient and secure online transactions. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard aims to address the low penetration of payment cards in these regions, thereby driving greater participation in the digital economy.

Measured

Seed Round in 2025
Measured provides a platform to make liquidity simple and cost-effective for RIAs, empowering clients and advisors with the tools.

TRIVER

Series A in 2025
TRIVER is a financial technology company that provides small businesses with immediate access to capital through an API-first platform. By utilizing Open Banking data and advanced AI models, TRIVER transforms the financing process for small enterprises across various industries. Its platform allows businesses to secure advance funds against their receivables, facilitating repayment via direct debit once clients settle their debts. This approach offers a simple and transparent fee structure for each transaction, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to manage short-term cash flow needs efficiently. By partnering with digital service providers such as accounting software and digital banks, TRIVER delivers flexible capital solutions that streamline the financing experience for small businesses.

Float Financial

Series B in 2025
Float offers modern financial services, powerful software and industry-leading support designed for every company and stage of growth. Our product suite includes corporate cards, bill pay, expense management and high-yield accounts, giving finance teams everything they need to manage spending and cash flow efficiently.

Digitt

Seed Round in 2024
Digitt is a financial technology company that focuses on providing equitable financial tools to address the issues of predatory lending, particularly in the credit card sector. The company offers low-interest rates ranging from 20% to 42% per year, significantly lower than traditional bank rates. This enables customers to manage their debt more effectively, reducing the overall interest paid and facilitating quicker repayment. Digitt's products are designed to be transparent, giving users a clear understanding of their monthly payment obligations and timelines for becoming debt-free. By transforming the way individuals handle credit card debt, Digitt aims to empower users to regain control of their finances and achieve their financial goals.

Comun

Series A in 2024
Comun provides an app-based platform that delivers digital banking services tailored for Latinos in the United States. The platform allows new users to apply for an FDIC-secured deposit account and a VISA debit card in under two minutes. Users benefit from access to over 55,000 ATMs throughout North America, exceptional customer service in both Spanish and English, and advanced fraud detection features to enhance security. Comun also offers free and instant transfers through its internal payments system, ComunYa, and allows users to receive their paychecks up to two days early with Direct Deposit. By addressing the unique financial needs of Latino communities, Comun aims to promote financial stability and empower users to achieve greater financial freedom.

CSC Generation

Series E in 2024
CSC Generation is a company that specializes in providing private financing services aimed at preventing brand liquidations. It utilizes a proprietary technology platform that is both data-driven and analytical, allowing clients to improve their business operations across various functions such as sales, finance, and marketing. By offering centralized teams and tailored support, CSC Generation helps brands address financial challenges and sustain their operations, ultimately preserving jobs and fostering business continuity.

Comun

Series A in 2024
Comun provides an app-based platform that delivers digital banking services tailored for Latinos in the United States. The platform allows new users to apply for an FDIC-secured deposit account and a VISA debit card in under two minutes. Users benefit from access to over 55,000 ATMs throughout North America, exceptional customer service in both Spanish and English, and advanced fraud detection features to enhance security. Comun also offers free and instant transfers through its internal payments system, ComunYa, and allows users to receive their paychecks up to two days early with Direct Deposit. By addressing the unique financial needs of Latino communities, Comun aims to promote financial stability and empower users to achieve greater financial freedom.

Efficient Capital Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Efficient Capital Labs is a provider of capital services specifically tailored for B2B SaaS businesses that have a significant operational presence in India while generating revenue primarily from the US and other leading markets. The company focuses on offering non-dilutive capital financing, acting as a direct lender to streamline the underwriting process. This approach allows Efficient Capital Labs to deliver transparent and clear product terms, enabling businesses to achieve their financing goals effectively. By facilitating fast, seamless, and cost-effective access to capital, the company positions itself as a modern solution for SaaS businesses seeking to grow without compromising equity.

Finvero

Venture Round in 2024
Finvero is a credit marketplace established in January 2021 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal. The company provides a platform that allows merchants to register their businesses and access personalized financing services. By connecting businesses with a pool of lenders, Finvero enables merchants to offer credit options to their customers, thereby increasing average ticket sales. The platform simplifies the management of various credit products, assisting both physical and online stores in enhancing their operations and facilitating daily transactions for their clientele.

UME Financial Services

Series A in 2024
Ume is a consumer finance platform designed to simplify access to credit, particularly for low-income individuals who lack traditional banking resources. By offering purchase credit through retailers' points of sale, Ume eliminates hidden fees, unclear terms, and high interest rates, fostering a more inclusive financial environment. The platform aims to empower consumers to achieve their personal financial goals while enabling retailers to offer a risk-free credit alternative. Through its competitive pricing and commitment to transparency, Ume seeks to democratize credit access and create an economic landscape that benefits both consumers and retailers.

Wisetack

Venture Round in 2024
Wisetack, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in real-time consumer lending at the point of sale. Founded in 2018, Wisetack offers a platform that allows in-person businesses to provide financing options to customers, enhancing sales opportunities. The platform integrates seamlessly into existing software systems through a suite of APIs, enabling businesses to embed financing solutions directly into their operations. Wisetack facilitates a straightforward sign-up process and checks consumer eligibility before offering installment payment options, thereby simplifying the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.

Scramble

Seed Round in 2024
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.

Capitalize

Seed Round in 2024
Capitalize operates a lending marketplace that facilitates the search for and comparison of lenders. By providing a platform with extensive search features, it enables users to explore thousands of lending options efficiently. This approach streamlines the process of finding suitable lenders, ultimately saving customers and businesses valuable time and effort in their search for financing solutions.

Reworth

Seed Round in 2024
Reworth is a developer of a payment relationship marketing platform that facilitates interactions between banks and merchants to enhance customer engagement. By leveraging anonymous transactional data, Reworth enables financial institutions to offer personalized merchant-funded cashback programs, which help increase customer loyalty and drive revenue. The platform's API infrastructure supports various services, including credit scoring, fraud prevention, B2B payments, and personal finance management, contributing to the future of Open Finance. Reworth equips its partners with valuable first-party data, real-time business intelligence, and competitor analysis, allowing them to accurately predict consumer behavior and create tailored experiences that resonate with customers.

Scramble

Convertible Note in 2023
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.

QI Tech

Secondary Market in 2023
QI Tech is a Brazilian company that provides a comprehensive banking-as-a-service platform, specializing in financial, credit, banking, and anti-fraud services. It holds both SCD and DTVM licenses from the Brazilian Central Bank, allowing it to deliver a complete technological infrastructure for clients and partners. The company's platform integrates regulatory compliance with intelligent technology, enabling clients to securely offer payment and credit services customized to their specific business models. QI Tech's offerings include automated financial tools for debt issuance, credit analysis, and receivables management, thereby facilitating the entry and management of banking systems within the FinTech market.

Nexu

Series B in 2023
Nexu is a financing platform that enables car dealerships to provide a fully digital and real-time financing experience for buyers. The platform employs artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to facilitate the comparison of automotive loan options, connecting individuals seeking credit with various financial institutions. Users can optimize their search for auto loans through Nexu's portal, where they can review, analyze, and obtain loan offers without incurring any costs. This streamlined approach enhances access to financing for a broader range of car buyers, making the process more efficient and user-friendly.

Silverbird

Convertible Note in 2023
Silverbird operates as a digital bank focused on facilitating international trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers online banking services, global business accounts, and high-value cross-border payment solutions tailored for businesses engaged in global commerce. Utilizing advanced, data-driven know-your-client technology, Silverbird effectively onboards international SMEs, helping them become bankable in Europe and other markets. By collaborating with banks, regulators, payment networks, and trade finance firms, Silverbird aims to eliminate the complexities associated with international payments, thereby promoting smoother transactions and fostering growth in global trade. The platform collects and analyzes transactional data to verify legitimate businesses, ensuring secure and efficient international transfers between accounts.

Constrafor

Venture Round in 2023
Constrafor is a SaaS and fintech company focused on enhancing productivity and cost-efficiency in the construction industry. Its cloud-based platform simplifies and standardizes essential back-office tasks for general contractors and subcontractors, including subcontractor procurement, contract management, certificates of insurance, invoicing, and payments. The platform facilitates streamlined interactions among stakeholders, enabling multiple bids on projects and efficient communication with suppliers. Additionally, Constrafor provides subcontractors with receivables financing options, such as an Early Pay Program, which accelerates the invoice payment cycle and increases cash flow, allowing them to take on more projects. Overall, Constrafor aims to transform the construction procurement process, making it more efficient and effective for all parties involved.

QI Tech

Secondary Market in 2023
QI Tech is a Brazilian company that provides a comprehensive banking-as-a-service platform, specializing in financial, credit, banking, and anti-fraud services. It holds both SCD and DTVM licenses from the Brazilian Central Bank, allowing it to deliver a complete technological infrastructure for clients and partners. The company's platform integrates regulatory compliance with intelligent technology, enabling clients to securely offer payment and credit services customized to their specific business models. QI Tech's offerings include automated financial tools for debt issuance, credit analysis, and receivables management, thereby facilitating the entry and management of banking systems within the FinTech market.

Comun

Seed Round in 2023
Comun provides an app-based platform that delivers digital banking services tailored for Latinos in the United States. The platform allows new users to apply for an FDIC-secured deposit account and a VISA debit card in under two minutes. Users benefit from access to over 55,000 ATMs throughout North America, exceptional customer service in both Spanish and English, and advanced fraud detection features to enhance security. Comun also offers free and instant transfers through its internal payments system, ComunYa, and allows users to receive their paychecks up to two days early with Direct Deposit. By addressing the unique financial needs of Latino communities, Comun aims to promote financial stability and empower users to achieve greater financial freedom.

Scramble

Convertible Note in 2023
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.

TRIVER

Series C in 2022
TRIVER is a financial technology company that provides small businesses with immediate access to capital through an API-first platform. By utilizing Open Banking data and advanced AI models, TRIVER transforms the financing process for small enterprises across various industries. Its platform allows businesses to secure advance funds against their receivables, facilitating repayment via direct debit once clients settle their debts. This approach offers a simple and transparent fee structure for each transaction, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to manage short-term cash flow needs efficiently. By partnering with digital service providers such as accounting software and digital banks, TRIVER delivers flexible capital solutions that streamline the financing experience for small businesses.

FRANQ

Venture Round in 2022
FRANQ is a Brazilian fintech company that operates a financial platform connecting individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises with a diverse range of financial products and services. The platform aggregates offerings from 50 financial institutions and distributes them through a network of 7,000 independent brokers, known as Personal Bankers. This multi-sided marketplace allows banking professionals to serve as one-stop shops for their clients, providing access to over 100 financial products at no cost to consumers. By ensuring the independence of these self-employed bankers and investment advisors, FRANQ promotes transparency and choice in the financial market, enabling clients to select products that best meet their needs.

Paybook

Series A in 2022
Paybook, Inc. operates a cloud-based financial platform designed to streamline money management for individuals, groups, and businesses. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform features a manual expense tracking system that facilitates the management of personal, social, and business finances. Users can access various financial accounts, collaborate with others, and efficiently manage company expenses while generating and tracking invoices. Additionally, the platform allows for the categorization of transactions by user-defined themes and provides tools for analyzing income and expenses. Paybook is committed to promoting financial inclusion and enhancing efficiency within traditional finance, particularly in Latin America's financial markets. Its financial API product, Syncfy, enables customers to access financial data from multiple sources, simplifying processes like payments and invoice management. The platform emphasizes security through advanced data protection measures, ensuring that funds cannot be transferred from within the system.

Qanlex

Seed Round in 2022
Qanlex specializes in litigation financing, primarily targeting continental law countries. Founded by Yago Zavalia Gahan and Fernando Folgueiro, the company develops software that facilitates access to capital for pursuing valid legal claims. Qanlex employs a screening algorithm that efficiently tracks, filters, and selects claims, allowing clients to engage in litigation with the potential for high returns that are not directly linked to the performance of other financial assets.

Boopos

Series A in 2022
Boopos is a lending platform that specializes in flexible financing for individuals seeking to acquire small businesses. By partnering with business brokers, Boopos enables users to explore pre-approved acquisition opportunities through a straightforward online process. The platform employs a data-driven analysis framework to inform its lending decisions, focusing on revenue-based financing that supports mid to long-term investments, particularly in e-commerce and SaaS sectors. This approach allows businesses to secure necessary funding for acquisitions and significant growth investments.

Goin

Seed Round in 2022
Goin is a mobile application focused on enhancing users' financial health by integrating with their traditional banking systems. The app offers a range of innovative tools that assist users in saving, investing, and smart shopping. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Goin analyzes users' banking information and spending habits to provide personalized insights and recommendations. It encourages users to accumulate savings through small daily actions, such as rounding up their payments. Additionally, Goin enables users to easily transfer funds to various investment options, including cryptocurrencies and equity funds, as well as manage their finances more effectively. Through these features, Goin aims to empower users to improve their financial well-being and lifestyle.

Silverbird

Seed Round in 2022
Silverbird operates as a digital bank focused on facilitating international trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers online banking services, global business accounts, and high-value cross-border payment solutions tailored for businesses engaged in global commerce. Utilizing advanced, data-driven know-your-client technology, Silverbird effectively onboards international SMEs, helping them become bankable in Europe and other markets. By collaborating with banks, regulators, payment networks, and trade finance firms, Silverbird aims to eliminate the complexities associated with international payments, thereby promoting smoother transactions and fostering growth in global trade. The platform collects and analyzes transactional data to verify legitimate businesses, ensuring secure and efficient international transfers between accounts.

Scramble

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.

Supermojo

Seed Round in 2022
Skyfire operates an open protocol financing platform designed to enhance the accessibility of digital assets, particularly non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By offering point-of-sale financing options, Skyfire simplifies the purchasing process for NFTs, allowing users to acquire these digital assets more easily. Additionally, the platform provides collateralized lending solutions that improve post-sale liquidity, enabling users to access funds against their NFT holdings. This approach not only facilitates smoother transactions but also empowers marketplaces to offer differentiated and flexible payment and liquidity solutions, contributing to the growth of NFTs as a significant asset class.

NymCard

Series A in 2022
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on enhancing the digital payment landscape in Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in providing an issuer processor solution that allows banks and financial institutions to offer innovative digital payment products, including plastic, virtual, and tokenized cards. NymCard's advanced infrastructure and user-friendly mobile wallet solutions facilitate quick account setup and immediate access to smart payment cards, promoting efficient and secure online transactions. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard aims to address the low penetration of payment cards in these regions, thereby driving greater participation in the digital economy.

Possible Finance

Venture Round in 2022
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company aims to assist communities in breaking the debt cycle and fostering economic mobility across generations. It has developed a mobile-only loan application that offers flexible short-term financing options, enabling borrowers to repay loans over time. The platform is designed to be simple and affordable, akin to traditional payday loans, but without requiring a credit check. Additionally, it allows for longer repayment schedules through multiple installments, making it easier for borrowers to manage their finances responsibly.

Xepelin

Series B in 2022
Xepelin is a financial technology company focused on transforming business finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America. The company offers a range of digital financial services, including short-term and long-term loans, capital credits, and accounts payable financing through an online platform. Xepelin aims to provide SMEs with economic freedom in their financial decisions by allowing clients to personalize services to meet their specific needs. With a team of over 500 employees, Xepelin leverages advanced financial indicators and risk assessments to streamline decision-making processes within the business ecosystem. The company is supported by notable investors, positioning it as a leader in the region's evolving financial landscape.

Koban

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Koban is a fintech company focused on transforming financial services in Latin America by addressing the needs of the unbanked population and improving options for existing banking customers. The company provides a secure digital platform that offers a range of user-friendly financial services, including payments, money transfers, budgeting tools, and credit facilities. Koban is dedicated to promoting financial inclusion through innovative technology and design, aiming to empower individuals in managing their financial lives effectively. By prioritizing customer experience, Koban seeks to simplify the complexities of money management and broaden access to essential financial services across the region.

Slope

Series A in 2022
Slope is a financial platform developer that provides a range of payment solutions for businesses. Its platform allows clients to manage various aspects of financial transactions, including loan processing, underwriting, debt collection, and payout management, once goods or services are delivered. By offering options such as credit card acceptance and invoice link generation, Slope enables businesses to facilitate installment payments at checkout. This approach not only helps improve cash flow and financial security for businesses but also reduces administrative burdens and enhances the overall customer experience. The platform is designed for easy integration with existing systems, making it a versatile solution for companies seeking to streamline their financial operations.

HouseHold

Seed Round in 2022
HouseHold provides mortgage services that help Latinos buy properties. The company is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Boom & Bucket

Seed Round in 2022
Boom & Bucket operates an online marketplace focused on the buying and selling of used heavy equipment for contractors. This business-to-business platform enables equipment owners to list their available machinery while allowing buyers to compare prices and select from multiple listings. The marketplace simplifies the process for construction companies and contractors, facilitating the acquisition of heavy equipment through options for purchase, sale, or rental, as well as providing financing alternatives.

Moove

Series A in 2022
Moove is a mobility fintech company focused on providing revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs across Africa. By leveraging embedded alternative credit-scoring technology, Moove integrates its services within ride-hailing, logistics, and last-mile delivery platforms. This innovative approach allows the company to assess the performance and revenue of mobility entrepreneurs, enabling it to underwrite loans for individuals who have been historically excluded from traditional financial services. Through its unique model, Moove aims to democratize vehicle ownership and enhance access to financial resources for a growing number of mobility operators in the region.

Digitt

Seed Round in 2022
Digitt is a financial technology company that focuses on providing equitable financial tools to address the issues of predatory lending, particularly in the credit card sector. The company offers low-interest rates ranging from 20% to 42% per year, significantly lower than traditional bank rates. This enables customers to manage their debt more effectively, reducing the overall interest paid and facilitating quicker repayment. Digitt's products are designed to be transparent, giving users a clear understanding of their monthly payment obligations and timelines for becoming debt-free. By transforming the way individuals handle credit card debt, Digitt aims to empower users to regain control of their finances and achieve their financial goals.

Boopos

Seed Round in 2022
Boopos is a lending platform that specializes in flexible financing for individuals seeking to acquire small businesses. By partnering with business brokers, Boopos enables users to explore pre-approved acquisition opportunities through a straightforward online process. The platform employs a data-driven analysis framework to inform its lending decisions, focusing on revenue-based financing that supports mid to long-term investments, particularly in e-commerce and SaaS sectors. This approach allows businesses to secure necessary funding for acquisitions and significant growth investments.

Dinara

Seed Round in 2022
Dinara is focused on transforming enterprise banking services by integrating crypto and fiat assets into a single platform. This innovative approach enables enterprises to securely and efficiently hold and transact in both asset types. The platform is designed to accommodate multiple users per account and manage various legal entities, allowing for customized permissions to mitigate risk. Additionally, Dinara streamlines the onboarding process with efficient KYC and sign-up workflows, facilitating a smooth experience for enterprises as they navigate their financial transactions.

Nexu

Series A in 2022
Nexu is a financing platform that enables car dealerships to provide a fully digital and real-time financing experience for buyers. The platform employs artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to facilitate the comparison of automotive loan options, connecting individuals seeking credit with various financial institutions. Users can optimize their search for auto loans through Nexu's portal, where they can review, analyze, and obtain loan offers without incurring any costs. This streamlined approach enhances access to financing for a broader range of car buyers, making the process more efficient and user-friendly.

Kanda

Seed Round in 2022
Kanda is a financial services firm that specializes in providing financing solutions for home improvement projects. The company has developed software that enables tradespeople to create quotes and invoices, facilitating the automation of paperwork and ensuring timely payments. This estimating tool allows contractors to offer financing options, including escrow financing, to clients who may not be able to pay the full amount upfront. By doing so, Kanda enhances the competitiveness of contractors while making home improvement projects more accessible and affordable for homeowners.

MONi

Series C in 2022
Moni is a microloans platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in September 2013 by Alejandro Estrada and Juan Pablo Bruzzo. The platform allows users to apply for cash advances online, facilitating immediate financial assistance without the need for extensive paperwork or formalities. In addition to providing loans, Moni also enables customers to pay for telecom and utility bills through its mobile application, thereby streamlining access to essential financial services.

Open Co (Brazil)

Series D in 2021
Open Co thinks that creating trusting relationships with clients is more important than using cutting-edge technology to create ground-breaking credit solutions. Open Co was established in 2021 as the result of the merger of Geru and Rebel, two of Brazil's most cutting-edge fintech lenders. The company's goal is to permanently turn credit into a more equitable, adaptable, and accessible tool that improves Brazilians' financial situations.

Ledn

Series B in 2021
Ledn is a financial services company focused on providing innovative products that facilitate saving and accessing funds in digital assets. Its offerings include bitcoin-backed loans, allowing customers to obtain dollars without liquidating their bitcoin holdings. Ledn also features a product that enables clients to double their bitcoin investments through loans, enhancing their potential for growth. Additionally, the company provides interest-bearing savings accounts for bitcoin and USDC, which pay interest without imposing minimum balance requirements. Through these services, Ledn aims to empower individuals to manage and grow their digital wealth effectively.

Comun

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Comun provides an app-based platform that delivers digital banking services tailored for Latinos in the United States. The platform allows new users to apply for an FDIC-secured deposit account and a VISA debit card in under two minutes. Users benefit from access to over 55,000 ATMs throughout North America, exceptional customer service in both Spanish and English, and advanced fraud detection features to enhance security. Comun also offers free and instant transfers through its internal payments system, ComunYa, and allows users to receive their paychecks up to two days early with Direct Deposit. By addressing the unique financial needs of Latino communities, Comun aims to promote financial stability and empower users to achieve greater financial freedom.

Reworth

Seed Round in 2021
Reworth is a developer of a payment relationship marketing platform that facilitates interactions between banks and merchants to enhance customer engagement. By leveraging anonymous transactional data, Reworth enables financial institutions to offer personalized merchant-funded cashback programs, which help increase customer loyalty and drive revenue. The platform's API infrastructure supports various services, including credit scoring, fraud prevention, B2B payments, and personal finance management, contributing to the future of Open Finance. Reworth equips its partners with valuable first-party data, real-time business intelligence, and competitor analysis, allowing them to accurately predict consumer behavior and create tailored experiences that resonate with customers.

Goin

Seed Round in 2021
Goin is a mobile application focused on enhancing users' financial health by integrating with their traditional banking systems. The app offers a range of innovative tools that assist users in saving, investing, and smart shopping. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Goin analyzes users' banking information and spending habits to provide personalized insights and recommendations. It encourages users to accumulate savings through small daily actions, such as rounding up their payments. Additionally, Goin enables users to easily transfer funds to various investment options, including cryptocurrencies and equity funds, as well as manage their finances more effectively. Through these features, Goin aims to empower users to improve their financial well-being and lifestyle.

CSC Generation

Series D in 2021
CSC Generation is a company that specializes in providing private financing services aimed at preventing brand liquidations. It utilizes a proprietary technology platform that is both data-driven and analytical, allowing clients to improve their business operations across various functions such as sales, finance, and marketing. By offering centralized teams and tailored support, CSC Generation helps brands address financial challenges and sustain their operations, ultimately preserving jobs and fostering business continuity.

Ripio

Series B in 2021
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.

Morty

Series B in 2021
Morty, Inc. is an online mortgage broker based in New York, founded in 2015. The company operates a mortgage marketplace that allows homebuyers to shop, compare, and close on various loan products. Its platform efficiently matches available rates and products, giving users access to a wide range of lenders. By utilizing this service, homebuyers can save money on payments and closing costs, making the mortgage process more streamlined and cost-effective.

Possible Finance

Series C in 2021
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company aims to assist communities in breaking the debt cycle and fostering economic mobility across generations. It has developed a mobile-only loan application that offers flexible short-term financing options, enabling borrowers to repay loans over time. The platform is designed to be simple and affordable, akin to traditional payday loans, but without requiring a credit check. Additionally, it allows for longer repayment schedules through multiple installments, making it easier for borrowers to manage their finances responsibly.

Solaris

Venture Round in 2021
Solaris SE operates as a technology company in the financial services sector, offering an embedded finance platform that enables businesses to integrate digital banking and payment services directly into their products via APIs. With a full German banking license, Solarisbank AG, its subsidiary, provides modular banking services such as digital bank accounts, payment cards, identification and lending services, digital asset custody, and third-party provider integrations. The company has raised over EUR 160 million from prominent investors to drive innovation in the financial industry, making it more accessible and efficient for businesses to offer financial services.

Nubank

Series G in 2021
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.

Constrafor

Seed Round in 2021
Constrafor is a SaaS and fintech company focused on enhancing productivity and cost-efficiency in the construction industry. Its cloud-based platform simplifies and standardizes essential back-office tasks for general contractors and subcontractors, including subcontractor procurement, contract management, certificates of insurance, invoicing, and payments. The platform facilitates streamlined interactions among stakeholders, enabling multiple bids on projects and efficient communication with suppliers. Additionally, Constrafor provides subcontractors with receivables financing options, such as an Early Pay Program, which accelerates the invoice payment cycle and increases cash flow, allowing them to take on more projects. Overall, Constrafor aims to transform the construction procurement process, making it more efficient and effective for all parties involved.

Scramble

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Scramble is a lending marketplace based in Tallinn, Estonia, that facilitates debt financing for startups by connecting them with busy professionals seeking investment opportunities. Founded in 2020, the platform allows innovative businesses to present their growth capital needs through monthly curated collections, known as 'batches,' featuring consumer goods startups. Investors can allocate capital to these startups via pre-approved credit limits, which are based on the estimated lifetime income of each co-founder. This streamlined process enables private investors to participate in monthly fundraising rounds, typically completing their investments in under five minutes. Scramble's model supports startups in securing high-yield debt financing while offering a convenient investment avenue for professionals.

TradeBay

Seed Round in 2021
TradeBay is a global trading community that operates an online platform facilitating the efficient connection and trade between buyers and sellers of fruit. By enabling members to expand their networks of trusted business partners, TradeBay provides opportunities for reaching new markets and enhancing trade safety. The platform also offers tailored financing services, cash flow solutions, credit insurance, and loans, which enhance liquidity within the fruit trading industry. Through these services, TradeBay aims to foster a more transparent marketplace, supporting businesses in their trading endeavors.

BXblue

Series A in 2021
BXblue is a digital marketplace for personal loans in Brazil, focusing on pensioners and government workers who can secure loans against their guaranteed income. This model allows banks to deduct payments directly from paychecks, resulting in interest rates significantly lower than those of conventional credit cards. Payroll-secured loans are the most affordable personal loan option in Brazil, comprising 60% of the country's personal loan market, which is valued at approximately $40 billion annually and has historically operated offline. BXblue aims to transition this entire market online by providing a platform that simplifies the loan contracting process. The platform enables users to access multiple bank offers, receive alerts on falling interest rates for refinancing, and stay informed about important account updates, allowing borrowers to choose their preferred bank for loan services.

CarPay

Series A in 2021
Carpay is a loan management software specifically designed for buy here pay here (BHPH) dealers, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Venice, California. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that facilitate loan portfolio management by offering borrowers various payment options and automating reminders. This functionality helps reduce delinquencies, allowing car dealers to minimize the time spent on customer payments and instead focus on improving revenue and customer satisfaction. By streamlining the payment process and keeping borrowers informed about their loans, Carpay enhances the overall efficiency of the lending experience for both dealers and their customers.

Possible Finance

Series B in 2020
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company aims to assist communities in breaking the debt cycle and fostering economic mobility across generations. It has developed a mobile-only loan application that offers flexible short-term financing options, enabling borrowers to repay loans over time. The platform is designed to be simple and affordable, akin to traditional payday loans, but without requiring a credit check. Additionally, it allows for longer repayment schedules through multiple installments, making it easier for borrowers to manage their finances responsibly.

Klar

Series A in 2020
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.

Xepelin

Seed Round in 2020
Xepelin is a financial technology company focused on transforming business finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America. The company offers a range of digital financial services, including short-term and long-term loans, capital credits, and accounts payable financing through an online platform. Xepelin aims to provide SMEs with economic freedom in their financial decisions by allowing clients to personalize services to meet their specific needs. With a team of over 500 employees, Xepelin leverages advanced financial indicators and risk assessments to streamline decision-making processes within the business ecosystem. The company is supported by notable investors, positioning it as a leader in the region's evolving financial landscape.

Aprila Bank

Series B in 2020
Aprila Bank is a technology-driven financial services provider focused on delivering automated lending solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company utilizes an API-based platform, which connects with approximately 130,000 SMEs through partnerships with prominent online accounting systems and other relevant service providers. By leveraging in-house developed machine learning models, Aprila Bank predicts lending outcomes and assesses risk using both real-time data and traditional credit information. This approach enables the company to offer credit lines that enhance the borrowing experience for SMEs, ensuring efficiency and accessibility in the lending process.

Ripio

Seed Round in 2020
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.

Silverbird

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Silverbird operates as a digital bank focused on facilitating international trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers online banking services, global business accounts, and high-value cross-border payment solutions tailored for businesses engaged in global commerce. Utilizing advanced, data-driven know-your-client technology, Silverbird effectively onboards international SMEs, helping them become bankable in Europe and other markets. By collaborating with banks, regulators, payment networks, and trade finance firms, Silverbird aims to eliminate the complexities associated with international payments, thereby promoting smoother transactions and fostering growth in global trade. The platform collects and analyzes transactional data to verify legitimate businesses, ensuring secure and efficient international transfers between accounts.

Velocity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Velocity is a prominent financial solution provider in India, specifically catering to digitally native businesses. Founded in 2020 by Abhiroop Medhekar, Atul Khichariya, and Saurav Swaroop, the company seeks to reshape the landscape of banking and financial services for modern enterprises. Velocity offers a diverse array of financial services, including term loans, revenue-based financing, overdrafts, and payment solutions. It distinguishes itself by providing funding options that do not require equity dilution or personal guarantees, allowing clients to repay loans as a fixed percentage of their future revenues. This innovative approach presents an alternative to traditional venture capital and standard loans, enabling businesses to access necessary funds while maintaining greater control over their financial obligations.

Plastiq

Venture Round in 2019
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.

Klar

Seed Round in 2019
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.

Aprila Bank

Venture Round in 2019
Aprila Bank is a technology-driven financial services provider focused on delivering automated lending solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company utilizes an API-based platform, which connects with approximately 130,000 SMEs through partnerships with prominent online accounting systems and other relevant service providers. By leveraging in-house developed machine learning models, Aprila Bank predicts lending outcomes and assesses risk using both real-time data and traditional credit information. This approach enables the company to offer credit lines that enhance the borrowing experience for SMEs, ensuring efficiency and accessibility in the lending process.

Kueski

Series B in 2019
Kueski is a prominent buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer lending company in Latin America, primarily serving the Mexican market. Founded in 2012, Kueski aims to simplify financial access for consumers through its innovative product offerings. The company's ecosystem includes Kueski Pay, a BNPL solution that facilitates purchases both online and in physical stores, and Kueski Cash, which provides personal loans. By utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, Kueski efficiently assesses credit and fraud risks, enabling rapid approval or rejection of loan applications within minutes. This approach helps clients meet their short-term financial needs. Kueski has successfully raised over $300 million in equity and debt financing and has been recognized in industry rankings, underscoring its significant impact on the financial landscape in Mexico.

LÜK

Seed Round in 2019
LÜK is a fintech-enabled B2B marketplace designed for the creative industry, which includes models, photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists. The company provides a platform that aggregates agency-represented talent, allowing brands to easily discover, book, and contact professionals from multiple talent agencies simultaneously. By streamlining the booking process, LÜK enhances workflow efficiency and reduces the time it typically takes for talent agencies and their representatives to receive payments, which previously could extend to 150 days. With its innovative approach, LÜK offers immediate payments through invoice factoring, positioning itself as a vertical payment facilitator within the creative talent sector. This model not only simplifies talent management for brands but also fosters a more efficient and timely financial transaction process for creative professionals.

Wisetack

Seed Round in 2019
Wisetack, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in real-time consumer lending at the point of sale. Founded in 2018, Wisetack offers a platform that allows in-person businesses to provide financing options to customers, enhancing sales opportunities. The platform integrates seamlessly into existing software systems through a suite of APIs, enabling businesses to embed financing solutions directly into their operations. Wisetack facilitates a straightforward sign-up process and checks consumer eligibility before offering installment payment options, thereby simplifying the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.

Possible Finance

Venture Round in 2019
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company aims to assist communities in breaking the debt cycle and fostering economic mobility across generations. It has developed a mobile-only loan application that offers flexible short-term financing options, enabling borrowers to repay loans over time. The platform is designed to be simple and affordable, akin to traditional payday loans, but without requiring a credit check. Additionally, it allows for longer repayment schedules through multiple installments, making it easier for borrowers to manage their finances responsibly.

Clearco

Series A in 2018
Clearco is an online financial platform focused on providing growth capital to e-commerce and B2B companies. The company leverages proprietary software and data science models to identify high-growth funding opportunities. Clearco offers funding in exchange for a percentage of future revenue, allowing startups to secure the necessary capital for expansion without diluting their equity. This innovative approach enables businesses to access an alternative funding source tailored to their unique growth trajectories.

Possible Finance

Seed Round in 2018
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company aims to assist communities in breaking the debt cycle and fostering economic mobility across generations. It has developed a mobile-only loan application that offers flexible short-term financing options, enabling borrowers to repay loans over time. The platform is designed to be simple and affordable, akin to traditional payday loans, but without requiring a credit check. Additionally, it allows for longer repayment schedules through multiple installments, making it easier for borrowers to manage their finances responsibly.

Cuenca

Seed Round in 2018
Cuenca is a FinTech company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It operates a mobile-based bill payment platform, enabling users to conveniently pay their mobile, electricity, water, and other bills through their smartphones. Additionally, Cuenca offers online banking services, including savings accounts with competitive interest rates and digital loan facilities, allowing users to securely deposit, borrow, and repay funds at their convenience.

Chipper

Convertible Note in 2018
Chipper, Inc. is a company that develops a student loan management application designed to help students analyze, manage, and repay their student debt. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Chipper's platform aims to lower payments, assist users in qualifying for loan forgiveness, and facilitate faster debt repayment. The company focuses on creating modern financial products tailored to address the challenges faced by individuals burdened by student loans.

Plastiq

Series B in 2018
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.

Aprila Bank

Venture Round in 2017
Aprila Bank is a technology-driven financial services provider focused on delivering automated lending solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company utilizes an API-based platform, which connects with approximately 130,000 SMEs through partnerships with prominent online accounting systems and other relevant service providers. By leveraging in-house developed machine learning models, Aprila Bank predicts lending outcomes and assesses risk using both real-time data and traditional credit information. This approach enables the company to offer credit lines that enhance the borrowing experience for SMEs, ensuring efficiency and accessibility in the lending process.

Archblock

Convertible Note in 2017
Archblock is a financial technology company that focuses on bridging institutional capital with decentralized finance (DeFi) through innovative web3-enabled products. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Archblock operates the TrustToken platform, which facilitates the creation of asset-backed tokens for global trading. The company emphasizes transparency and accessibility in lending by connecting institutional lenders and fund managers to DeFi markets. Its offerings include a modular suite of tools that allows institutions to create and manage stablecoins, tokenize real-world assets, and securely manage portfolios. Archblock's platform ensures compliance with fiduciary responsibilities and provides a legal framework that enforces smart contract terms, thereby enhancing the integrity of financial transactions.

Aprila Bank

Venture Round in 2017
Aprila Bank is a technology-driven financial services provider focused on delivering automated lending solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company utilizes an API-based platform, which connects with approximately 130,000 SMEs through partnerships with prominent online accounting systems and other relevant service providers. By leveraging in-house developed machine learning models, Aprila Bank predicts lending outcomes and assesses risk using both real-time data and traditional credit information. This approach enables the company to offer credit lines that enhance the borrowing experience for SMEs, ensuring efficiency and accessibility in the lending process.

Plastiq

Series B in 2017
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.

Morty

Seed Round in 2017
Morty, Inc. is an online mortgage broker based in New York, founded in 2015. The company operates a mortgage marketplace that allows homebuyers to shop, compare, and close on various loan products. Its platform efficiently matches available rates and products, giving users access to a wide range of lenders. By utilizing this service, homebuyers can save money on payments and closing costs, making the mortgage process more streamlined and cost-effective.

Plastiq

Series B in 2016
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.

Fundbox

Series B in 2015
Fundbox, established in 2013, is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Plano, Texas. It operates an AI-driven platform that provides credit and payment solutions to small businesses serving other businesses (SMB2B). Fundbox uses machine learning and deep data analytics to facilitate business payments, offer invoice financing, and provide lines of credit, helping SMEs manage their cash flow more efficiently.

Kiavi

Series C in 2015
Kiavi is a private lender specializing in financing solutions for residential real estate investors. The company provides bridge and rental loans, focusing on funding property investments and revitalizing aging housing stock. Formerly known as LendingHome, Kiavi utilizes advanced technology to automate the underwriting and decision-making processes, significantly reducing the manual steps involved in loan approvals. Additionally, Kiavi offers fix-and-flip lending services, empowering real estate investors with streamlined application processes and access to expert advice. Through its platform, Kiavi aims to provide reliable capital to clients, enabling them to successfully scale their real estate ventures.

Avanza Bank Holding

Debt Financing in 2013
Avanza Bank Holding is a commercial bank headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 1999. It aims to provide affordable and user-friendly banking solutions, prioritizing customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. The bank offers a range of financial products, including loans, subordinated debt, and a variety of investment options with the lowest trading fees in the market. Avanza has gained recognition for its innovative approach, highlighted by products such as Avanza Zero, a mutual fund with no charges, and Superbolånet, which boasts Sweden's lowest mortgage interest rate. With over 500,000 satisfied users and a strong reputation for customer service, Avanza is considered Sweden's largest niche bank, serving more than a quarter of a million active accounts. The bank continues to evolve its offerings to enhance the financial futures of its customers.

NOAH

NOAH is a financial services company that focuses on facilitating seamless cross-border transactions. It offers a range of application solutions for trading in Bitcoin and integrates modern financial systems with traditional banking services. The company provides features such as currency conversion, business-to-business payments, and instant settlements. These services help businesses and individuals expedite transactions, streamline treasury operations, and maintain rapid liquidity flow across various currencies worldwide.
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