Virgil SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, specializes in providing financial solutions to assist individuals in purchasing homes. The company enables young professionals to acquire properties by investing equity alongside them, which helps these buyers secure the necessary deposit for a mortgage. In exchange for a 10% investment of the purchase price, Virgil takes a 15% stake in the property, with repayment occurring at the time of resale, typically within ten years. This model allows first-time buyers to achieve homeownership approximately seven years earlier than the average, facilitating their transition from renting to owning and contributing to their long-term financial stability.
Pebble is the first financial product where you are paid to save, spend, and send your money — all in one balance.
R5 is a company based in Colombia that simplifies vehicle ownership by providing an online insurance and lending platform. It enables low-income customers to use their cars and motorcycles as collateral to secure financing. The platform facilitates access to funds for refinancing expensive debt or investing in businesses, offering a digital process for purchasing compulsory vehicle insurance with affordable policies. Through its services, R5 allows customers to leverage their vehicles to obtain credit at lower rates, making financial opportunities more accessible.
Pillar
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pillar is a mobile platform aimed at assisting global citizens in overcoming barriers related to credit access. By addressing the challenges faced by expatriates and nomads, Pillar provides credit cards specifically designed for individuals with limited or no credit history in a new country. The platform integrates international credit data to facilitate a comprehensive global credit assessment, allowing users to establish a credit footprint that spans multiple countries. This innovative approach enables customers to access a variety of financial products, enhancing their ability to manage finances while living abroad.
AMORA, through a technological approach to property evaluation, creates a new way for Brazilians to acquire their dream home with the lowest downpayment available, providing an opportunity for customers to build equity at the same time as they live in their desired property.
Presail
Seed Round in 2022
Presail is a management platform for community-driven funding in Web3 that facilitates investment management for companies and investors. It enables users to create deals, manage cap tables, and distribute assets from a single app, supporting streamlined fundraising and ownership administration in Web3 ecosystems.
Diferente
Seed Round in 2021
Diferente ≠ is a Brazilian foodtech focused on promoting access to healthy foods while addressing food waste in Latin America. The company collaborates with local organic producers to rescue organic items deemed "imperfect" or non-standard, which would otherwise be discarded. By delivering these products directly to consumers, Diferente ≠ offers them at significantly reduced prices, making healthy eating more affordable and convenient. Founded by a team with backgrounds in various successful startups, the company is supported by prominent investors and aims to create a sustainable food shopping platform that benefits both consumers and the environment.
Fractional
Seed Round in 2021
Fractional is a platform for fractional real estate investment that enables investors to purchase fractions of properties and visualize returns, cash flow, and costs via a marketplace. It supports a range of property types, including single-family and multi-family homes, with a focus on making real estate investing accessible, educational, collaborative, and inclusive while reducing entry barriers and time commitments.
Aqua is an investment platform designed to enable individuals to invest in private equity with lower minimum investment requirements. The platform facilitates access to private equity funds and alternative asset funds, making it possible for retail investors to participate in these investment opportunities without the need for high net worth. Aqua aims to democratize access to stock and alternative assets, promoting liquidity and transparency in the investment process. By lowering barriers to entry, Aqua opens the door for a broader range of investors to engage in private equity.
Flowbo
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Flowbo is a funding platform based in Los Angeles, California, that supports online content creators, freelancers, and solopreneurs by providing tailored financial services. Founded in 2021, the company leverages data-driven risk assessment to offer loans specifically designed for digital content creators. These loans are calculated based on the creator's channel performance and audience reach, allowing users to finance various projects, including e-commerce stores, games, and studios. By facilitating access to necessary funding, Flowbo enables creators to explore new platforms, initiate collaborations, and enhance their visibility in the digital landscape.
Pixpay is a company focused on financial education for teenagers, offering a banking application that facilitates online banking services tailored to the younger generation. The application is integrated with a mobile bank account and provides a single payment card along with mobile payment options. This enables teenagers to effectively manage their finances by monitoring and tracking their spending. Additionally, Pixpay encourages responsible consumption and financial literacy, empowering teenagers to pay, receive payments, save money, and enjoy discounts on their favorite brands. Through its platform, the company aims to motivate young individuals to pursue their financial goals and develop essential budgeting skills.
Pixpay is a company focused on financial education for teenagers, offering a banking application that facilitates online banking services tailored to the younger generation. The application is integrated with a mobile bank account and provides a single payment card along with mobile payment options. This enables teenagers to effectively manage their finances by monitoring and tracking their spending. Additionally, Pixpay encourages responsible consumption and financial literacy, empowering teenagers to pay, receive payments, save money, and enjoy discounts on their favorite brands. Through its platform, the company aims to motivate young individuals to pursue their financial goals and develop essential budgeting skills.
BrickVest
Venture Round in 2015
BrickVest is an online real estate investment platform that connects investors with real estate opportunities and deal sponsors, providing direct access to deals, pre-vetted opportunities, and real-time updates. The platform enables real estate companies to raise capital by connecting them with a network of qualified investors, including individuals and institutional investors such as funds, banks, and insurers. It supports an easy, transparent investment process with search and access to opportunities based on asset class, geography, and return profile, allowing users to invest directly in real assets and actively monitor and manage their investments. The platform focuses on facilitating the investor-deal sponsor relationship and delivering transparent communication among participants.
SocietyOne
Series A in 2014
SocietyOne is Australia’s leading Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platform. It connects creditworthy borrowers with savvy investors, bypassing traditional banks. Borrowers can secure up to $30,000 in unsecured personal loans at rates determined by their credit history. SocietyOne's proprietary ClearMatch technology reduces operating costs, enabling cheaper loans for borrowers and attractive returns for investors.