Lightspeed Israel, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It invests in seed, early, and later-stage companies across the information technology and TMT sectors. The firm focuses on supporting innovative Israeli startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to accelerate their growth. Lightspeed Israel typically invests between $2 million to $25 million per company, with a particular interest in enterprise, health, fintech, and consumer sectors. It manages multiple funds, including Lightspeed Venture Partners IX and Lightspeed India Partners I & II, to support its investment activities in Israel and India.
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Shaurya Aggarwal
Partner
Vaibhav Agrawal
Venture Partner
James Alcorn
Partner
Saqib Awan
Partner
Moritz Baier-Lentz
Partner and Head of Gaming
Mercedes Bent
Partner
Luke Beseda
Partner
Akshay Bhushan
Partner
Taggart Bonham
Partner
Guru Chahal
Partner
Yoni Cheifetz
Partner
Yoni Cheifetz
Partner
Sun Daniel
Partner
Amish Desai
Partner
Sebastian Duesterhoeft
Partner
Barry Eggers
Co-Founder and Partner
Sam Eisler
Partner
James Ephrati
Partner
Faraz Fatemi
Partner, Consumer
Jack Fowler
Partner
Aaron Frank
Venture Partner
Merci Grace
Partner
Globin Guo
Executive Director
Gaurav Gupta
Partner
David Gussarsky
Partner
Herry Han
Co-Founder and Partner
Lisa Han
Partner
Rob Horton JD
COO
Galym Imanbayev
Partner
Galym Imanbayev MD
Partner
Nnamdi Iregbulem
Partner
Raviraj Jain
Partner
Arif Janmohamed
Partner
Julie Kainz
Partner
Francis Kao
Partner
Ansaf Kareem
Partner
Alex Kayyal
Partner
Dev Khare
Partner
Issac Kim
Partner
Will Kohler
Partner
Harsha Kumar
Associate Partner
Pinn Lawjindakul
Partner
Pachara Lawjindakul
Partner
Pachara Lawjindakul
Partner
Will Leas
Partner
Jeremy Liew
Partner
Connor Love
Partner
John Luongo
Venture Partner
Natalie Luu
Partner
Naveed Matinfar
Partner
Ravi Mhatre
Co-Founder and Partner
James Mi
Founding Partner
Andrew Moley
Operating Partner and CFO
Tal Morgenstern
Partner
Peter Nieh
Co-Founder and Partner, Enterprise
Justin Overdorff
Partner
Zac Pan
Associate Partner
Apoorva Pandhi
Associate
Krish Parikh
Partner of Business Services
Nicole Quinn
Partner
Adrian Nicholas Radu
Partner
Alexander Schmitt
Partner
Shan Shan
Partner
Justin Shen
Partner
Justin Shen
Partner
Shuvi Shrivastava
Partner
Ishaan Preet Singh
Investor
Ajay Sudan
Venture Partner
Sydney Sykes
Partner
Rahul Taneja
Partner
Alex Taussig
Partner
John Thompson
Venture Partner
Anoushka Vaswani
Partner
Jason Wang
Partner
Nathan Wang
Vice President
Nathan Wu
Partner, Growth
Mark Xu
Partner
Cici Yang
Vice President
Jerry Ye
Partner, Data Platform
Haowei Zhai
Vice President
Issac Zhang
Vice President
Ju Zhang
Executive Director
Gavin Zhu
Partner
Hu Peipei
Investment Manager
Past deals in Lending
Bachatt
Seed Round in 2025
Bachatt is a financial services platform designed for self-employed individuals in India, who earn daily but face challenges managing their finances due to irregular expenses and variable income. The company's core offering is a daily savings tool that enables users to track their savings transparently, contribute via Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and store funds securely through partnered banks. By establishing financial discipline, Bachatt empowers users to access a range of financial products, such as loans, insurance, and high-yield savings, at more favorable terms.
Zolve
Series B in 2025
Zolve is a neo-banking platform established in 2020 and based in Bangalore, India, designed to offer consumers a range of financial products and services. Its offerings include deposit accounts, prepaid cards, money transfers, bill payments, and cross-border transactions, along with tools for transaction monitoring and budget management. The platform aims to create equitable access to global financial products, enabling individuals to save and invest their money effectively. By focusing on providing a comprehensive financial ecosystem, Zolve seeks to empower users to achieve financial freedom and pursue their ambitions.
Noetica AI
Series A in 2024
Noetica is an artificial intelligence-powered software platform that assists dealmakers in benchmarking corporate loan transactions.
Stori
Venture Round in 2024
Stori, established in 2017 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a technology-driven financial services provider. It specializes in using artificial intelligence to offer inclusive financial products, primarily digital credit cards, to underserved middle- and emerging middle-class customers. Stori's platform connects consumers with personal loan officers, assists in product selection based on financial situations, and guides users through the loan application process. Additionally, it aims to simplify and secure financial management by offering a unified mobile application for borrowing, saving, and investing.
Shivalik Small Finance Bank
Venture Round in 2024
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is a technology-driven financial institution that focuses on serving small and underserved segments of the population. It utilizes a cloud-based architecture powered by Infosys Finacle for its core and digital banking, enabling efficient management and growth. The bank offers a range of retail banking services, including access to all major retail payment platforms such as UPI, IMPS, and NEFT/RTGS. With a customer base exceeding 450,000, including 15,000 self-help groups, Shivalik operates 31 branches and over 250 banking agents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttarakhand. As of March 31, 2021, the bank reported total deposits of Rs 1,245 Crores and total advances of Rs 805 Crores. Additionally, Shivalik serves as a corporate agent for various insurance products, partnering with well-known insurance providers to enhance its service offerings.
Noetica AI
Seed Round in 2023
Noetica is an artificial intelligence-powered software platform that assists dealmakers in benchmarking corporate loan transactions.
Flourish Fi
Seed Round in 2022
Flourish Savings, Inc. is a digital engagement platform based in Albany, California, that focuses on enhancing financial habits through a rewards-based online and mobile savings account. Founded in 2017, the company aims to appeal to individuals who underutilize traditional banking services. Flourish Savings provides financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions, with tools to attract new consumers and encourage meaningful financial actions. Its innovative platform allows users to grow their savings by engaging in activities that unlock prizes, thereby promoting positive financial behaviors. By facilitating new deposits and fostering deeper relationships between consumers and financial institutions, Flourish Savings contributes to increased revenue and customer engagement in the financial services sector.
Deposits
Seed Round in 2022
Deposits is a fintech company that develops a low-code, cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing the financial service offerings of banks and brands. By partnering with various financial institutions and businesses, Deposits provides a streamlined approach to money management and employee benefits. Its platform enables community banks, credit unions, insurers, and retailers to modernize their services and engage effectively with their customers. The tools offered include payment processing, mobile applications, and lending solutions, all designed to foster financial innovation and inclusion. Through these services, Deposits aims to transform workplace financial experiences and simplify access to essential financial services.
Arrenda
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Arrenda is a fintech startup that provides financial products in Latin America. Its flagship product is revenue based financing for the real estate sector; advancing up to 12 months of rent payments to landlords through its digital platform. Arrenda was founded in 2022 and is based in Mexico City.
Yubi
Series B in 2022
Yubi is a digital platform that facilitates the discovery, trading, execution, and fulfillment of debt solutions for both institutional and retail investors. The platform connects startups with investors seeking to fund various debt deals, primarily through the issuance of debentures. Yubi provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including credit underwriting solutions, analytical models, and structuring tools, which streamline the investment process. Its automated execution workflows and real-time transaction notifications enhance the efficiency of exploring, evaluating, and executing debt transactions. By offering these capabilities, Yubi enables investors to make informed credit decisions and engage more effectively in the debt market.
Stori
Series C in 2021
Stori, established in 2017 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a technology-driven financial services provider. It specializes in using artificial intelligence to offer inclusive financial products, primarily digital credit cards, to underserved middle- and emerging middle-class customers. Stori's platform connects consumers with personal loan officers, assists in product selection based on financial situations, and guides users through the loan application process. Additionally, it aims to simplify and secure financial management by offering a unified mobile application for borrowing, saving, and investing.
Zolve
Series A in 2021
Zolve is a neo-banking platform established in 2020 and based in Bangalore, India, designed to offer consumers a range of financial products and services. Its offerings include deposit accounts, prepaid cards, money transfers, bill payments, and cross-border transactions, along with tools for transaction monitoring and budget management. The platform aims to create equitable access to global financial products, enabling individuals to save and invest their money effectively. By focusing on providing a comprehensive financial ecosystem, Zolve seeks to empower users to achieve financial freedom and pursue their ambitions.
menta
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Menta is a plug-and-play solution for B2B companies that provides financial services. Its platform is open and collaborative, allowing businesses to integrate a wide range of solutions such as utility bill payments, credits, investments, crypto payments, and loyalty programs, among many others. They provide a SmartPOS (or smart point of sale) payment that allows the solution to be implemented. Menta, founded in 2021 by Alejandro Quirno Lavalle, Virginia Folgueiro, and Santiago Lorenzo, is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Yubi
Series A in 2021
Yubi is a digital platform that facilitates the discovery, trading, execution, and fulfillment of debt solutions for both institutional and retail investors. The platform connects startups with investors seeking to fund various debt deals, primarily through the issuance of debentures. Yubi provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including credit underwriting solutions, analytical models, and structuring tools, which streamline the investment process. Its automated execution workflows and real-time transaction notifications enhance the efficiency of exploring, evaluating, and executing debt transactions. By offering these capabilities, Yubi enables investors to make informed credit decisions and engage more effectively in the debt market.
B2U Storage Solutions
Series B in 2021
B2U Storage Solutions is a developer and provider of battery energy storage systems that supplies stored electricity to power sectors. The company focuses on enhancing the reliability of renewable energy by offering solutions that store energy generated from sources like solar and wind, particularly during times when these resources are insufficient to meet demand. B2U's proprietary autonomous system allows for the use of electric vehicle battery packs in large-scale energy storage without the need for reconfiguration, which helps clients lower their Levelized Cost of Storage compared to traditional new batteries. This innovative approach positions B2U as a key player in the transition to sustainable energy management.
Bankuish
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bankuish is a technology platform that enables gig workers and freelancers to utilize their work history data to establish their creditworthiness. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York City and Mexico City, the platform provides users with access to a marketplace of preapproved financial offers from national banks, tailored to their individual profiles. It also features AI-driven tools that assign alternative credit scores based on marketplace work history data, facilitating access to loans, insurance, and online payment solutions. By helping banks acquire new customers and effectively manage risk, Bankuish has successfully de-risked thousands of individuals while maintaining a default rate significantly lower than the industry average.
Kikoff
Series B in 2021
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.
Greenwood
Series A in 2021
Greenwood is a financial technology firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that operates a digital banking platform tailored specifically for Black and Latinx individuals and business owners. Founded in 2020, Greenwood offers a range of financial services designed to empower its clients, including savings and spending accounts, peer-to-peer transfers, mobile deposit capabilities, and access to a global network of automated teller machines. The platform emphasizes community reinvestment and innovative features, such as early pay options, all delivered through a user-friendly mobile banking experience. With a commitment to serving underrepresented communities, Greenwood aims to provide best-in-class digital banking services while fostering economic growth and support for its customers.
FalconX
Venture Round in 2021
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in blockchain technology and fintech, offering clients access to cryptocurrency markets for trading, credit, and clearing. FalconX utilizes data science and machine learning to ensure reliable execution of mid-to-large size trades, smart routing prices across multiple liquidity sources. This approach helps eliminate slippage and hidden fees, making it an attractive option for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients seeking efficient and cost-effective trading solutions.
Stori
Series B in 2021
Stori, established in 2017 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a technology-driven financial services provider. It specializes in using artificial intelligence to offer inclusive financial products, primarily digital credit cards, to underserved middle- and emerging middle-class customers. Stori's platform connects consumers with personal loan officers, assists in product selection based on financial situations, and guides users through the loan application process. Additionally, it aims to simplify and secure financial management by offering a unified mobile application for borrowing, saving, and investing.
Zolve
Seed Round in 2021
Zolve is a neo-banking platform established in 2020 and based in Bangalore, India, designed to offer consumers a range of financial products and services. Its offerings include deposit accounts, prepaid cards, money transfers, bill payments, and cross-border transactions, along with tools for transaction monitoring and budget management. The platform aims to create equitable access to global financial products, enabling individuals to save and invest their money effectively. By focusing on providing a comprehensive financial ecosystem, Zolve seeks to empower users to achieve financial freedom and pursue their ambitions.
Affirm
Series G in 2020
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
FalconX
Venture Round in 2020
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in blockchain technology and fintech, offering clients access to cryptocurrency markets for trading, credit, and clearing. FalconX utilizes data science and machine learning to ensure reliable execution of mid-to-large size trades, smart routing prices across multiple liquidity sources. This approach helps eliminate slippage and hidden fees, making it an attractive option for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients seeking efficient and cost-effective trading solutions.
Kikoff
Venture Round in 2020
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.
Matrixport
Venture Round in 2019
Matrixport is a comprehensive financial services platform focused on digital assets, allowing users to invest, trade, and leverage cryptocurrencies. The company provides a blockchain-based trading platform that facilitates the trading, custody, lending, and management of crypto assets. By offering a range of services, Matrixport empowers both individual users and institutional clients to effectively manage their financial resources and navigate the digital currency landscape.
Bluevine
Series F in 2019
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.
Kikoff
Seed Round in 2019
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.
FalconX
Funding Round in 2019
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in blockchain technology and fintech, offering clients access to cryptocurrency markets for trading, credit, and clearing. FalconX utilizes data science and machine learning to ensure reliable execution of mid-to-large size trades, smart routing prices across multiple liquidity sources. This approach helps eliminate slippage and hidden fees, making it an attractive option for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients seeking efficient and cost-effective trading solutions.
Blend
Series E in 2019
Blend is a digital lending platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Erin Collard, Eugene Marinelli, Nima Ghamsari, and Rosco Hill. The company provides a cloud-based software solution that simplifies the application process for mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit accounts. By optimizing the customer journey, Blend enables financial institutions to enhance their services from application to closing. Its platform is utilized by over 285 leading banks, including Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, facilitating the processing of more than $4 billion in loans daily. The company's offerings include a suite of products that streamline the entire origination process and a Title segment designed to improve the title, settlement, and closing procedures for various mortgage-related products. Blend's focus is on helping lenders acquire more customers, increase productivity, and strengthen customer relationships.
Brigit
Series A in 2019
Brigit is a financial platform that focuses on promoting financial health and well-being for its users. The platform offers tools for cash advances, credit building, and financial management, allowing individuals to monitor their bills and budgets effectively. By providing insights into spending habits, Brigit helps users manage their finances more prudently and access credit options without incurring heavy interest costs. This approach aims to enhance users' financial stability and sustainability.
Affirm
Series F in 2019
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
RedCarpetUp.com
Venture Round in 2019
RedCarpet lends to customers in India to finance their online purchases - ecommerce, travel, etc. RedCarpetUp lends to customers in India that banks cannot see. In India, credit and finance companies are able to service less than 10% of the customer base because there is no data, no widespread credit bureaus to profile and score customers. RedCarpet has access to much more data, including data on your mobile phone. They use this data to service customers who never had any access to credit before. Today their customer segment is young, future-prime students in colleges who use RedCarpetUp to find credit to fund online purchases - ecommerce, travel, etc. Tomorrow they hope to unlock credit to all of India.
BlackFish
Series A in 2018
BlackFish operates an internet finance platform that offers a range of consumer finance services, including loans, credit, money management, and installment payment plans. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Nanjing, China, the platform enables consumers to shop online with discounts and pay in monthly installments, facilitating cashless transactions without immediate payment concerns. Additionally, BlackFish provides access to various high-quality consumer goods sourced globally, enhancing the online shopping experience for its users.
Grab Financial Group
Venture Round in 2018
Grab Financial Group provides financial services across payments, rewards, lending, and insurance. A seamless point-of-sale (POS) system for merchants and a trusted mobile wallet of choice in Southeast Asia for payments such as in-store purchases, Grab transactions, and fund transfers.
Bluevine
Series E in 2018
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.
FalconX
Funding Round in 2018
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in blockchain technology and fintech, offering clients access to cryptocurrency markets for trading, credit, and clearing. FalconX utilizes data science and machine learning to ensure reliable execution of mid-to-large size trades, smart routing prices across multiple liquidity sources. This approach helps eliminate slippage and hidden fees, making it an attractive option for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients seeking efficient and cost-effective trading solutions.
BlackFish
Series A in 2018
BlackFish operates an internet finance platform that offers a range of consumer finance services, including loans, credit, money management, and installment payment plans. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Nanjing, China, the platform enables consumers to shop online with discounts and pay in monthly installments, facilitating cashless transactions without immediate payment concerns. Additionally, BlackFish provides access to various high-quality consumer goods sourced globally, enhancing the online shopping experience for its users.
Affirm
Series E in 2017
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Blend
Series D in 2017
Blend is a digital lending platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Erin Collard, Eugene Marinelli, Nima Ghamsari, and Rosco Hill. The company provides a cloud-based software solution that simplifies the application process for mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit accounts. By optimizing the customer journey, Blend enables financial institutions to enhance their services from application to closing. Its platform is utilized by over 285 leading banks, including Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, facilitating the processing of more than $4 billion in loans daily. The company's offerings include a suite of products that streamline the entire origination process and a Title segment designed to improve the title, settlement, and closing procedures for various mortgage-related products. Blend's focus is on helping lenders acquire more customers, increase productivity, and strengthen customer relationships.
RedCarpetUp.com
Seed Round in 2017
RedCarpet lends to customers in India to finance their online purchases - ecommerce, travel, etc. RedCarpetUp lends to customers in India that banks cannot see. In India, credit and finance companies are able to service less than 10% of the customer base because there is no data, no widespread credit bureaus to profile and score customers. RedCarpet has access to much more data, including data on your mobile phone. They use this data to service customers who never had any access to credit before. Today their customer segment is young, future-prime students in colleges who use RedCarpetUp to find credit to fund online purchases - ecommerce, travel, etc. Tomorrow they hope to unlock credit to all of India.
Bluevine
Series D in 2016
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.
Affirm
Series D in 2016
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Blend
Series C in 2016
Blend is a digital lending platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Erin Collard, Eugene Marinelli, Nima Ghamsari, and Rosco Hill. The company provides a cloud-based software solution that simplifies the application process for mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit accounts. By optimizing the customer journey, Blend enables financial institutions to enhance their services from application to closing. Its platform is utilized by over 285 leading banks, including Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, facilitating the processing of more than $4 billion in loans daily. The company's offerings include a suite of products that streamline the entire origination process and a Title segment designed to improve the title, settlement, and closing procedures for various mortgage-related products. Blend's focus is on helping lenders acquire more customers, increase productivity, and strengthen customer relationships.
Bluevine
Series C in 2016
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.
Blend
Series B in 2015
Blend is a digital lending platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Erin Collard, Eugene Marinelli, Nima Ghamsari, and Rosco Hill. The company provides a cloud-based software solution that simplifies the application process for mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit accounts. By optimizing the customer journey, Blend enables financial institutions to enhance their services from application to closing. Its platform is utilized by over 285 leading banks, including Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, facilitating the processing of more than $4 billion in loans daily. The company's offerings include a suite of products that streamline the entire origination process and a Title segment designed to improve the title, settlement, and closing procedures for various mortgage-related products. Blend's focus is on helping lenders acquire more customers, increase productivity, and strengthen customer relationships.
Affirm
Series B in 2015
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
FinVolution Group
Series C in 2015
FinVolution Group, formerly known as PPDai, is an online platform for peer-to-peer small unsecured loans in China. It builds a safe, high-performance, honest network platform with creative technology and ideals. FinVolution Group standardizes personal behaviors of debit and credit and brings returns to both lenders and borrowers. FinVolution was founded in August 2007 by founders from well-known companies.
Bluevine
Series B in 2015
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.
Rong360
Series C in 2014
Rong360 is a Chinese company specializing in customized financing and loan services. It provides a platform for users to search and compare various loan products offered by banks and lending agencies. By facilitating direct contact between users and bank personnel, Rong360 creates a comprehensive marketplace for financing solutions. The platform also offers personalized search results, enabling users to find credit cards, loan applications, and wealth management products tailored to their financial needs and credit profiles. Additionally, Rong360 delivers data risk management solutions that assist financial service providers in areas such as application approval and fraud detection, enhancing the overall efficiency of the lending process.
91JinRong
Series B in 2014
91Jinrong, a Chinese online financial intermediary. The company, which is a member of Microsoft Ventures Accelerator’s third class in China, matches potential consumers with corresponding financial institutions to receive personalized services. Founded by CEO Xu Zewei said, 91Jinrong has formed partnerships with over 300 financial institutions, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank, Sunshine Insurance and China Continent Insurance, with over RMB 300 million in daily loan transactions, and more than 2,000 daily insurance transactions, serving hundreds of thousands of financial product consumers.
Affirm
Series A in 2014
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Bluevine
Series A in 2014
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.
FinVolution Group
Series B in 2014
FinVolution Group, formerly known as PPDai, is an online platform for peer-to-peer small unsecured loans in China. It builds a safe, high-performance, honest network platform with creative technology and ideals. FinVolution Group standardizes personal behaviors of debit and credit and brings returns to both lenders and borrowers. FinVolution was founded in August 2007 by founders from well-known companies.
Blend
Series A in 2013
Blend is a digital lending platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Erin Collard, Eugene Marinelli, Nima Ghamsari, and Rosco Hill. The company provides a cloud-based software solution that simplifies the application process for mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit accounts. By optimizing the customer journey, Blend enables financial institutions to enhance their services from application to closing. Its platform is utilized by over 285 leading banks, including Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, facilitating the processing of more than $4 billion in loans daily. The company's offerings include a suite of products that streamline the entire origination process and a Title segment designed to improve the title, settlement, and closing procedures for various mortgage-related products. Blend's focus is on helping lenders acquire more customers, increase productivity, and strengthen customer relationships.
Zest AI
Series C in 2013
Zest AI develops an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at improving credit underwriting processes. Founded in 2009 and based in Burbank, California, the company utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to analyze large volumes of credit data, enhancing approval rates while minimizing the risk of erroneous credit decisions. By providing a transparent and fair approach to credit, Zest AI enables lenders to make informed decisions, ultimately expanding access to credit for a broader range of consumers. The platform also includes features that help lenders comply with regulatory standards by explaining data modeling results and measuring business impact. Through its technology, Zest AI helps clients offer better loans at lower prices, thereby increasing revenue and automating compliance efforts.
Rong360
Series B in 2013
Rong360 is a Chinese company specializing in customized financing and loan services. It provides a platform for users to search and compare various loan products offered by banks and lending agencies. By facilitating direct contact between users and bank personnel, Rong360 creates a comprehensive marketplace for financing solutions. The platform also offers personalized search results, enabling users to find credit cards, loan applications, and wealth management products tailored to their financial needs and credit profiles. Additionally, Rong360 delivers data risk management solutions that assist financial service providers in areas such as application approval and fraud detection, enhancing the overall efficiency of the lending process.
Zest AI
Series B in 2012
Zest AI develops an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at improving credit underwriting processes. Founded in 2009 and based in Burbank, California, the company utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to analyze large volumes of credit data, enhancing approval rates while minimizing the risk of erroneous credit decisions. By providing a transparent and fair approach to credit, Zest AI enables lenders to make informed decisions, ultimately expanding access to credit for a broader range of consumers. The platform also includes features that help lenders comply with regulatory standards by explaining data modeling results and measuring business impact. Through its technology, Zest AI helps clients offer better loans at lower prices, thereby increasing revenue and automating compliance efforts.
Rong360
Series A in 2012
Rong360 is a Chinese company specializing in customized financing and loan services. It provides a platform for users to search and compare various loan products offered by banks and lending agencies. By facilitating direct contact between users and bank personnel, Rong360 creates a comprehensive marketplace for financing solutions. The platform also offers personalized search results, enabling users to find credit cards, loan applications, and wealth management products tailored to their financial needs and credit profiles. Additionally, Rong360 delivers data risk management solutions that assist financial service providers in areas such as application approval and fraud detection, enhancing the overall efficiency of the lending process.
Zest AI
Series B in 2012
Zest AI develops an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at improving credit underwriting processes. Founded in 2009 and based in Burbank, California, the company utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to analyze large volumes of credit data, enhancing approval rates while minimizing the risk of erroneous credit decisions. By providing a transparent and fair approach to credit, Zest AI enables lenders to make informed decisions, ultimately expanding access to credit for a broader range of consumers. The platform also includes features that help lenders comply with regulatory standards by explaining data modeling results and measuring business impact. Through its technology, Zest AI helps clients offer better loans at lower prices, thereby increasing revenue and automating compliance efforts.
Zest AI
Series A in 2011
Zest AI develops an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at improving credit underwriting processes. Founded in 2009 and based in Burbank, California, the company utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to analyze large volumes of credit data, enhancing approval rates while minimizing the risk of erroneous credit decisions. By providing a transparent and fair approach to credit, Zest AI enables lenders to make informed decisions, ultimately expanding access to credit for a broader range of consumers. The platform also includes features that help lenders comply with regulatory standards by explaining data modeling results and measuring business impact. Through its technology, Zest AI helps clients offer better loans at lower prices, thereby increasing revenue and automating compliance efforts.
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