Flourish Ventures

Founded in 2019, Flourish Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in San Francisco. It invests in early-stage companies focused on fintech, insurtech, regtech, and other sectors that advance financial health and prosperity for individuals and small businesses. The firm manages $850M in patient capital, deploying it with a long-term perspective across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the United States.

Jana Aboughali

Analyst

Garret Chiem

Senior Associate

Arjuna Costa

Managing Partner

Tilman Ehrbeck

Managing Partner

Harsh Gupta

Investment Professional

Matt Kelly

Investor

Kabir Kumar

Partner

Pranav Mittal

Analyst

Tina Moran

Associate

Sarah Morgenstern

Venture Partner

Diana Narváez

Associate

John Onwualu

Principal

Emmalyn Shaw

Managing Partner

Crystal Sun

Analyst

Ameya Upadhyay

Venture Partner

Past deals in SME

Vidyut

Venture Round in 2025
Vidyut specializes in financing solutions tailored for small and medium commercial electric vehicle businesses, facilitating the purchase, financing, and resale of electric vehicles. The company aims to simplify the ownership experience by providing custom financing options and establishing a secondary market for these vehicles. By collaborating with key stakeholders within the electric vehicle ecosystem, Vidyut supports buyers throughout their ownership journey, encompassing aspects from distribution and financing to after-sales services and resale.

minu

Series B in 2024
minu is revolutionizing the financial health of Mexican employees, offering them access to their already worked salary when they need it, instead of having to wait for payroll. The company works with HR divisions of companies that offer the provision of minu to improve satisfaction, retention, and attraction of talent. minu is supported by FinTech's leading institutional investors globally, including QED.

Spade

Series A in 2023
Spade provides a transaction data enrichment platform powered by a large first-party data network. Its API delivers real-time, granular card-transaction details, including merchant identity, category, and geolocation, enabling issuers, anti-fraud providers, and fintechs to improve authorization rates, reduce fraud, and innovate with richer payment insights.

Indifi Technologies

Series E in 2023
Indifi Technologies is an Indian digital lending platform that connects small businesses with multiple lenders to secure debt financing. The platform employs automated data collection and analysis to assess creditworthiness, drawing insights from diverse data sources and industry context to identify low-risk, high-promise borrowers. By presenting loan options from a network of lenders, Indifi helps businesses obtain financing without collateral and supports lenders with lifecycle services such as marketing, CRM, loan monitoring, and payment management. The platform serves sectors including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading, supporting growth for small enterprises.

Heru

Seed Round in 2022
Heru is a company focused on enhancing the lives of gig-economy workers through technology-driven services and benefits tailored to their unique needs. Founded in 2019 by Mateo Jaramillo and Stiven Rodriguez Sanchez, and headquartered in Mexico City, the company offers a comprehensive financial technology platform that simplifies accounting processes for independent workers. Heru's services include electronic invoicing, tax management, tailored insurance policies, working capital solutions, and expert financial guidance. By providing tools for efficient tax obligation management and access to essential resources, Heru aims to improve the overall well-being and working conditions of freelancers and independent professionals.

Mapan

Series A in 2022
Mapan is a social fintech company that aims to enhance financial accessibility for underserved communities. It empowers local influencers, predominantly women, as microentrepreneurs to facilitate community growth collectively while earning income through reselling services.

QueueBuster

Series A in 2022
QueueBuster is an Indian mobile point‑of‑sale platform that runs on Android devices. It supports businesses of all sizes—from large retail outlets to small kiosks—by providing a single application for billing, inventory, accounting, online storefronts, customer management and loyalty programs. The software is fully configurable, automates invoicing, and delivers real‑time reporting, allowing operators to manage products, stock levels, and customer relationships from one interface. By consolidating these functions, QueueBuster helps businesses streamline operations, increase efficiency and foster growth.

Zaapi

Seed Round in 2022
Zaapi is a digital commerce software company that provides e-commerce sellers with an integrated platform to manage their online businesses effectively. The company offers tools for building websites, managing inventory, and customizing online stores, enabling sellers to streamline their workflows and activities in one cohesive solution. Zaapi's platform supports sales through various channels, including web and social media, allowing users to manage communications from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LINE within a single system. This comprehensive approach ensures that e-commerce sellers can respond to customer inquiries promptly and maintain efficient operations, ultimately facilitating growth in their businesses.

ShopUp

Series B in 2022
ShopUp is a Bangladesh-based technology company that operates a full-stack B2B commerce platform, designed specifically for small businesses. The platform provides these businesses with easy access to B2B sourcing, last-mile logistics, and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions. Headquartered in Dhaka, ShopUp aims to empower small businesses by offering them digital credit and business management tools, enabling them to access a wide range of products and services tailored to their needs.

Indifi Technologies

Series D in 2021
Indifi Technologies is an Indian digital lending platform that connects small businesses with multiple lenders to secure debt financing. The platform employs automated data collection and analysis to assess creditworthiness, drawing insights from diverse data sources and industry context to identify low-risk, high-promise borrowers. By presenting loan options from a network of lenders, Indifi helps businesses obtain financing without collateral and supports lenders with lifecycle services such as marketing, CRM, loan monitoring, and payment management. The platform serves sectors including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading, supporting growth for small enterprises.

ShopUp

Series B in 2021
ShopUp is a Bangladesh-based technology company that operates a full-stack B2B commerce platform, designed specifically for small businesses. The platform provides these businesses with easy access to B2B sourcing, last-mile logistics, and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions. Headquartered in Dhaka, ShopUp aims to empower small businesses by offering them digital credit and business management tools, enabling them to access a wide range of products and services tailored to their needs.

Dinie

Seed Round in 2021
Dinie is a pioneering fintech company specializing in embedded lending infrastructure tailored for B2B platforms in Brazil, particularly focusing on the underserved micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) market. The company simplifies the process for digital platforms to offer instant revolving lines of credit and B2B payment solutions through straightforward API integration. By providing flexible financial services with pre-approved credit limits, Dinie empowers businesses to access the financial tools necessary for their growth and success. Its innovative approach positions Dinie at the forefront of the embedded lending model and open finance landscape in Brazil.

Lidya

Series B in 2021
Lidya is a financial services platform focused on small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, enabling online account opening, funds management, credit building, and access to working capital. Founded in 2016 and based in Lagos, the company uses mobile-first technology and proprietary credit scoring to help SMEs open accounts quickly, manage receivables and cash flow, and secure affordable credit with higher limits as their credit profiles improve.

FairMoney

Series B in 2021
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform founded in 2017, operating from Paris, France, and Lagos, Nigeria. The platform specializes in providing credit to private and business borrowers, particularly targeting underbanked populations in emerging markets. By leveraging smartphone data, FairMoney develops an instant credit score for users, facilitating access to various loan types, including personal, business, medical, and car loans. The company has disbursed over 350,000 loans and aims to make financial services more accessible and affordable for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. With a team of 45 professionals and backing from European and American investors, FairMoney is committed to transforming the financial landscape for underserved communities.

SeedFi

Series A in 2021
SeedFi operates an online platform offering payroll loans to consumers, focusing on those living paycheck to paycheck. Founded in 2019 by fintech veterans, the company aims to provide lower-cost access to capital and improve financial health for vulnerable members of society.

Heru

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Heru is a company focused on enhancing the lives of gig-economy workers through technology-driven services and benefits tailored to their unique needs. Founded in 2019 by Mateo Jaramillo and Stiven Rodriguez Sanchez, and headquartered in Mexico City, the company offers a comprehensive financial technology platform that simplifies accounting processes for independent workers. Heru's services include electronic invoicing, tax management, tailored insurance policies, working capital solutions, and expert financial guidance. By providing tools for efficient tax obligation management and access to essential resources, Heru aims to improve the overall well-being and working conditions of freelancers and independent professionals.

ShopUp

Series A in 2020
ShopUp is a Bangladesh-based technology company that operates a full-stack B2B commerce platform, designed specifically for small businesses. The platform provides these businesses with easy access to B2B sourcing, last-mile logistics, and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions. Headquartered in Dhaka, ShopUp aims to empower small businesses by offering them digital credit and business management tools, enabling them to access a wide range of products and services tailored to their needs.

Steady

Series B in 2020
Steady removes barriers to earn through its income intelligence that supports over 3 million hourly, 1099 and mixed-earners in earning more, an average of over $5,500 per year. Steady's view of income also applies its technology for purposes of income measurement that fills the wage data gap for public and private sector entities that service this worker population in areas such as the administration of public sector benefits. Steady was founded in 2017.

MyShubhLife

Series A in 2019
MyShubhLife is a comprehensive financial services provider focused on enhancing financial inclusion for the unserved and underserved segments of the population. The company leverages real-time analytics and alternative data to develop credit reports, which facilitate access to financial products for those who traditionally lack banking services. MyShubhLife offers a range of services, including personal loans of varying sizes, bill payments, insurance, mutual fund investments, and tax filing assistance. By employing an innovative credit scoring methodology, the platform identifies creditworthy customers, enabling them to secure loans at affordable rates. Additionally, MyShubhLife promotes financial wellness through its programs tailored for both individuals and corporations, thereby broadening its impact in the financial services landscape.

FairMoney

Series A in 2019
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform founded in 2017, operating from Paris, France, and Lagos, Nigeria. The platform specializes in providing credit to private and business borrowers, particularly targeting underbanked populations in emerging markets. By leveraging smartphone data, FairMoney develops an instant credit score for users, facilitating access to various loan types, including personal, business, medical, and car loans. The company has disbursed over 350,000 loans and aims to make financial services more accessible and affordable for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. With a team of 45 professionals and backing from European and American investors, FairMoney is committed to transforming the financial landscape for underserved communities.

Indifi Technologies

Series C in 2019
Indifi Technologies is an Indian digital lending platform that connects small businesses with multiple lenders to secure debt financing. The platform employs automated data collection and analysis to assess creditworthiness, drawing insights from diverse data sources and industry context to identify low-risk, high-promise borrowers. By presenting loan options from a network of lenders, Indifi helps businesses obtain financing without collateral and supports lenders with lifecycle services such as marketing, CRM, loan monitoring, and payment management. The platform serves sectors including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading, supporting growth for small enterprises.

ShopUp

Seed Round in 2019
ShopUp is a Bangladesh-based technology company that operates a full-stack B2B commerce platform, designed specifically for small businesses. The platform provides these businesses with easy access to B2B sourcing, last-mile logistics, and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions. Headquartered in Dhaka, ShopUp aims to empower small businesses by offering them digital credit and business management tools, enabling them to access a wide range of products and services tailored to their needs.

Steady

Series A in 2018
Steady removes barriers to earn through its income intelligence that supports over 3 million hourly, 1099 and mixed-earners in earning more, an average of over $5,500 per year. Steady's view of income also applies its technology for purposes of income measurement that fills the wage data gap for public and private sector entities that service this worker population in areas such as the administration of public sector benefits. Steady was founded in 2017.

Tez Financial Services

Seed Round in 2018
Tez Financial Services Limited is a digital non-banking microfinance company based in Karachi, Pakistan, founded in 2017. It offers a comprehensive smartphone application that provides financial services to the unbanked and under-banked population. The platform aggregates various financial products, including nano credit services through Tez Advance, insurance distribution via Tez Bima, and investment solutions through Tez Sarmaya. By utilizing algorithms and artificial intelligence, the application analyzes users' digital footprints, social behaviors, and consumption patterns to facilitate access to credit, savings, insurance, and investment options. This innovative approach aims to address the financial needs of individuals seeking short-term liquidity and security in health and life insurance.

Lidya

Series A in 2018
Lidya is a financial services platform focused on small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, enabling online account opening, funds management, credit building, and access to working capital. Founded in 2016 and based in Lagos, the company uses mobile-first technology and proprietary credit scoring to help SMEs open accounts quickly, manage receivables and cash flow, and secure affordable credit with higher limits as their credit profiles improve.

NeoGrowth

Series D in 2018
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.

Lendable

Series A in 2017
Lendable is a San Francisco-based company that provides debt financing to fintechs in emerging and frontier markets and offers risk analytics for lenders and originators of debt in developing markets. Its products include a database containing market repayment, demographic and contextual data to support model improvement and validation, and a risk engine that models individual credit risk as well as portfolio-level risk. The company also operates technology-driven lending platforms to connect institutional debt investors with high-growth fintech lenders in Africa and other frontier markets, helping lenders grow their loan books and fintechs secure financing. Founded in 2014, Lendable aims to unlock financing for hundreds of millions of borrowers and position impact investing as a competitive asset class.

Lidya

Seed Round in 2017
Lidya is a financial services platform focused on small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, enabling online account opening, funds management, credit building, and access to working capital. Founded in 2016 and based in Lagos, the company uses mobile-first technology and proprietary credit scoring to help SMEs open accounts quickly, manage receivables and cash flow, and secure affordable credit with higher limits as their credit profiles improve.

Tez Financial Services

Seed Round in 2017
Tez Financial Services Limited is a digital non-banking microfinance company based in Karachi, Pakistan, founded in 2017. It offers a comprehensive smartphone application that provides financial services to the unbanked and under-banked population. The platform aggregates various financial products, including nano credit services through Tez Advance, insurance distribution via Tez Bima, and investment solutions through Tez Sarmaya. By utilizing algorithms and artificial intelligence, the application analyzes users' digital footprints, social behaviors, and consumption patterns to facilitate access to credit, savings, insurance, and investment options. This innovative approach aims to address the financial needs of individuals seeking short-term liquidity and security in health and life insurance.

Indifi Technologies

Series B in 2016
Indifi Technologies is an Indian digital lending platform that connects small businesses with multiple lenders to secure debt financing. The platform employs automated data collection and analysis to assess creditworthiness, drawing insights from diverse data sources and industry context to identify low-risk, high-promise borrowers. By presenting loan options from a network of lenders, Indifi helps businesses obtain financing without collateral and supports lenders with lifecycle services such as marketing, CRM, loan monitoring, and payment management. The platform serves sectors including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading, supporting growth for small enterprises.

Zoona

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2009, Zoona is a mobile technology company that provides safe and reliable financial services to underserved communities across Africa. It offers products such as money transfers, electronic voucher payments, and agent payments through its interoperable distribution network. With operations in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and support offices in South Africa, Zoona has processed over $2 billion in transactions since inception.

NeoGrowth

Series C in 2016
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.

Vistaar

Series D in 2015
The idea of Vistaar dawned on the minds of two first generation entrepreneurs, who truly believe in supporting and creating new economic opportunity through providing access to finance, to deserving small business men, to enhance and enrich their lives and the community they live in. The Company targets the missing middle segment, consisting of customers with an annual income of Rs 120000-10,00,000, which is not effectively served by the formal financial system.

NeoGrowth

Series B in 2015
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.

Vistaar

Series C in 2014
The idea of Vistaar dawned on the minds of two first generation entrepreneurs, who truly believe in supporting and creating new economic opportunity through providing access to finance, to deserving small business men, to enhance and enrich their lives and the community they live in. The Company targets the missing middle segment, consisting of customers with an annual income of Rs 120000-10,00,000, which is not effectively served by the formal financial system.

NeoGrowth

Series A in 2014
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.

Vistaar

Series B in 2012
The idea of Vistaar dawned on the minds of two first generation entrepreneurs, who truly believe in supporting and creating new economic opportunity through providing access to finance, to deserving small business men, to enhance and enrich their lives and the community they live in. The Company targets the missing middle segment, consisting of customers with an annual income of Rs 120000-10,00,000, which is not effectively served by the formal financial system.

Zoona

Series A in 2012
Founded in 2009, Zoona is a mobile technology company that provides safe and reliable financial services to underserved communities across Africa. It offers products such as money transfers, electronic voucher payments, and agent payments through its interoperable distribution network. With operations in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and support offices in South Africa, Zoona has processed over $2 billion in transactions since inception.
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