QED Investors

QED Investors, established in 2007, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with an additional office in New York City. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on disruptive financial services and fintech companies. QED invests in seed, early venture, and mid venture stages across the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic support to its portfolio companies, emphasizing the role of information in their success and fostering a collaborative, hands-on approach.

Gbenga Ajayi

Partner

Shruti Batra

Principal

Tommy Blanchard

COO

Laura Bock

Partner

Matt Burton

Partner

Bill Cilluffo

Partner

Adams Conrad

Principal

Amias Gerety

Partner

Fernando Gonzalez

Partner

Christian Limon

Principal

Nigel Morris

Managing Partner

Lauren (Connolley) Morton

Partner

Mike Packer

Partner

Sandeep Patil

Partner

Alexandra Piedrahita

Principal

Girish Ramkumar

Investor

Matt Risley

Partner

Frank Rotman

Partner

Camila Key Saruhashi

Principal

Alex Taub

Principal

Camila Vieira Fernandes

Investor

Victoria Zuo

Principal

Yusuf Ozdalga

Partner

Past deals in Banks

NymCard Payment Services

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.

Plumery

Seed Round in 2024
Plumery is a digital engagement platform designed to assist banks of all sizes in creating effective mobile and web experiences for their customers. The company emphasizes the development and maintenance of advanced features and innovative technologies, which help banks enhance their digital initiatives. By offering a comprehensive solution, Plumery aims to provide banks with the tools necessary to deliver engaging experiences, ensuring they are well-equipped for success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Amount

Venture Round in 2024
Amount, Inc. is a digital technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in mobile banking solutions for financial institutions. Established in 2018, Amount focuses on accelerating digital transformation by offering a range of services that enhance customer acquisition and optimize performance across various product categories, including personal loans, credit cards, and deposit accounts. Its flagship product, Amount 360, is a cloud-based platform that provides comprehensive solutions with features such as omnichannel integration, fraud prevention, and risk analytics. Amount's services enable financial institutions to modernize their retail offerings and improve user experiences, with clients collectively managing nearly $1 trillion in U.S. assets and serving over 25 million customers.

Jupiter

Venture Round in 2024
Jupiter is a digital retail bank based in Mumbai, India, that offers a unique co-created banking experience tailored specifically for Millennials. Established in 2019, it provides a comprehensive digital banking application that enables users to efficiently manage their finances. The application assists users in tracking expenses by offering insights into their spending habits and savings growth. Additionally, Jupiter facilitates automated savings, loans, and debit card services, along with 24/7 customer support to enhance user convenience. Through its focus on user-friendly financial management, Jupiter aims to revolutionize the banking experience for the younger generation.

Treasury Prime

Venture Round in 2022
Treasury Prime Inc. is a Banking-as-a-Service provider that operates an application programming interface (API) banking platform designed to connect banks and fintech companies. Incorporated in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates the opening and servicing of online bank accounts. Treasury Prime's platform integrates seamlessly with core banking systems, allowing developers to access a variety of banking services, including account management, payment processing, and card issuance. The solutions offered by Treasury Prime aim to automate and streamline financial operations, enhance compliance, and improve the overall customer experience while reducing costs for banks and fintechs alike.

Moniepoint

Series B in 2022
Moniepoint is a fintech company offering comprehensive financial services for businesses. Its platform enables businesses to create accounts, accept online payments, manage expenses, access credit facilities, and more.

Meow

Series A in 2022
Meow Technologies is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by FirstBank, a Tennessee corporation, and by Grasshopper Bank, N.A. and Third Coast Bank SSB; Members FDIC. Meow offers businesses checking accounts with interest, treasury management services, invoicing, bill pay and more.

Jupiter

Series C in 2021
Jupiter is a digital retail bank based in Mumbai, India, that offers a unique co-created banking experience tailored specifically for Millennials. Established in 2019, it provides a comprehensive digital banking application that enables users to efficiently manage their finances. The application assists users in tracking expenses by offering insights into their spending habits and savings growth. Additionally, Jupiter facilitates automated savings, loans, and debit card services, along with 24/7 customer support to enhance user convenience. Through its focus on user-friendly financial management, Jupiter aims to revolutionize the banking experience for the younger generation.

Hash

Series C in 2021
Hash is a fintech company founded in 2017 by João Miranda, specializing in providing B2B financial, payments, and banking solutions. The company offers a customizable platform that enables businesses to integrate financial transaction services for their merchant partners and customers. By addressing key barriers to the provision of financial services, Hash's platform acts as a gateway for companies to access and tailor payment solutions to meet the specific financial needs of their markets. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, featuring on several prestigious lists, including the "100 Startups to Watch" and "Top Fintech Companies in Brazil." Hash is committed to enhancing the value proposition for its clients through its comprehensive and adaptable payment service offerings.

Cora

Series B in 2021
Cora is an online payments company based in São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on serving self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company operates as a digital bank, currently in closed beta, with plans to launch its first product—a free mobile account tailored for SMEs. Cora aims to offer a range of financial services including payments, credit-related products, and financial management tools designed to simplify and reduce the costs associated with daily financial tasks for entrepreneurs. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora's platform is intended to alleviate the bureaucratic burdens typically faced in managing day-to-day finances.

Reserve Trust

Series A in 2021
Reserve Trust is a fintech trust company that holds a Federal Reserve master account, making it the first of its kind. The company specializes in B2B payment services, offering financial institutions and fintechs access to capabilities that were traditionally available only through correspondent and sponsor banks. Additionally, Reserve Trust develops financial payment software designed to securely store and transfer assets. This software is tailored to adapt to changing regulatory and market conditions, allowing businesses to innovate and create new products and services. Through its offerings, Reserve Trust aims to enhance the efficiency and security of financial transactions in the B2B sector.

Treasury Prime

Series B in 2021
Treasury Prime Inc. is a Banking-as-a-Service provider that operates an application programming interface (API) banking platform designed to connect banks and fintech companies. Incorporated in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates the opening and servicing of online bank accounts. Treasury Prime's platform integrates seamlessly with core banking systems, allowing developers to access a variety of banking services, including account management, payment processing, and card issuance. The solutions offered by Treasury Prime aim to automate and streamline financial operations, enhance compliance, and improve the overall customer experience while reducing costs for banks and fintechs alike.

Hash

Series B in 2021
Hash is a fintech company founded in 2017 by João Miranda, specializing in providing B2B financial, payments, and banking solutions. The company offers a customizable platform that enables businesses to integrate financial transaction services for their merchant partners and customers. By addressing key barriers to the provision of financial services, Hash's platform acts as a gateway for companies to access and tailor payment solutions to meet the specific financial needs of their markets. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, featuring on several prestigious lists, including the "100 Startups to Watch" and "Top Fintech Companies in Brazil." Hash is committed to enhancing the value proposition for its clients through its comprehensive and adaptable payment service offerings.

Cora

Series A in 2021
Cora is an online payments company based in São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on serving self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company operates as a digital bank, currently in closed beta, with plans to launch its first product—a free mobile account tailored for SMEs. Cora aims to offer a range of financial services including payments, credit-related products, and financial management tools designed to simplify and reduce the costs associated with daily financial tasks for entrepreneurs. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora's platform is intended to alleviate the bureaucratic burdens typically faced in managing day-to-day finances.

Current

Series C in 2020
Current is a consumer fintech banking platform dedicated to enhancing financial access for everyday Americans. The company focuses on developing integrated solutions that address the barriers preventing individuals from achieving their financial goals. By simplifying banking processes and providing user-friendly tools, Current aims to empower users to build a secure financial future. With backing from prominent investors, Current continues to innovate in the financial technology space, striving to meet the diverse needs of its customer base through modern banking solutions.

Amount

Series B in 2020
Amount, Inc. is a digital technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in mobile banking solutions for financial institutions. Established in 2018, Amount focuses on accelerating digital transformation by offering a range of services that enhance customer acquisition and optimize performance across various product categories, including personal loans, credit cards, and deposit accounts. Its flagship product, Amount 360, is a cloud-based platform that provides comprehensive solutions with features such as omnichannel integration, fraud prevention, and risk analytics. Amount's services enable financial institutions to modernize their retail offerings and improve user experiences, with clients collectively managing nearly $1 trillion in U.S. assets and serving over 25 million customers.

Current

Series B in 2019
Current is a consumer fintech banking platform dedicated to enhancing financial access for everyday Americans. The company focuses on developing integrated solutions that address the barriers preventing individuals from achieving their financial goals. By simplifying banking processes and providing user-friendly tools, Current aims to empower users to build a secure financial future. With backing from prominent investors, Current continues to innovate in the financial technology space, striving to meet the diverse needs of its customer base through modern banking solutions.

Nubank

Series E in 2018
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.

Current

Series A in 2017
Current is a consumer fintech banking platform dedicated to enhancing financial access for everyday Americans. The company focuses on developing integrated solutions that address the barriers preventing individuals from achieving their financial goals. By simplifying banking processes and providing user-friendly tools, Current aims to empower users to build a secure financial future. With backing from prominent investors, Current continues to innovate in the financial technology space, striving to meet the diverse needs of its customer base through modern banking solutions.

Nubank

Series D in 2016
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.

Tandem

Series B in 2016
Tandem is a digital bank that aims to provide a better banking experience by leveraging technology and user feedback. It offers a range of financial services, including savings accounts, credit cards, and loans, all managed through a user-friendly mobile app. Tandem's approach is centered around simplicity, with a focus on helping users save money and reducing financial stress. It differentiates itself by actively engaging with its user community to inform product development and improvement.

Nubank

Series B in 2015
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.

Nubank

Series A in 2014
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.

SoFi

Series C in 2014
SoFi is a San Francisco–based financial services company offering lending, banking, and wealth management products designed to help individuals borrow, save, spend, and invest. Its offerings include personal loans, MBA and student loan refinancing, mortgages, checking and savings accounts, and credit cards, as well as investment and retirement planning services. The company also provides small business financing as part of its product suite. By combining digital tools with traditional financial services, SoFi targets early-stage professionals seeking to manage debt, build savings, and pursue long-term financial goals.
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