Plaid
Venture Round in 2025
Plaid is a technology platform that provides APIs and developer tools to connect consumer bank accounts and financial data with applications. It enables developers to build modern financial services by offering infrastructure and intelligence tools that allow access to transactions, authentication for bank accounts, identity verification, real-time balances, asset verification, and income data. Its products include Transactions, Auth, Identity, Balance, Assets, and Income, supporting personal finance, consumer payments, lending, banking and brokerage, and business finance solutions. Plaid serves developers from startups to large financial institutions, helping democratize financial services with a developer-friendly experience. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Tomo is a fintech company specializing in digitizing residential mortgages and enhancing the home-buying process. It operates through Tomo Mortgage and Tomo Real Estate, with the latter serving as an AI-driven real estate portal.
Parafin is a financial infrastructure company that specializes in providing embedded financial products for small businesses through various online platforms. By simplifying the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support, Parafin enables small businesses to thrive even in uncertain economic conditions. The company has successfully partnered with major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash, and TikTok, extending over $8 billion in financing offers to support hundreds of thousands of businesses. Parafin's end-to-end payment processing solutions and one-click financing options empower retail sellers to enhance their gross merchandising volume while unlocking new revenue streams.
One is a financial mobile application headquartered in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of banking and fintech solutions. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on enhancing users' financial capabilities by providing services such as online payments, cash transactions, and digital wallet functionalities. The app is designed to increase users' spending power by optimizing their earnings and helping them achieve financial goals more efficiently. Additionally, One enables users to share money easily with family and friends while promoting faster growth of their finances. Through its innovative offerings, One aims to bridge financial gaps for its users.
Onze is a fintech company that develops pension and financial health solutions for employees. Onze provides financial health solutions with wealth accumulation to employees, through a different and modern pension plan. Onze encourages people to develop discipline on payroll contributions, encouraging long-term investment through tax breaks, and enabling businesses to effectively motivate employees.
Ualá is a fintech company offering a wide range of financial services. It provides users with a prepaid Mastercard for payments, savings accounts, and investment options, aiming to increase financial inclusion in Latin America.
Bridge is developer of an application programming interface for money movement within the financial technology sector. The company provides APIs that enable developers to convert various forms of currency into stablecoins and to facilitate instant, global transactions with built-in compliance and programmability features.
Avian Labs
Series A in 2024
Avian Labs is a fintech company developing payment solutions, including Sling, an app that enables fast, global peer-to-peer and business-to-business payments without traditional banking details such as sort codes or IBANs. It aims to simplify cross-border transfers across currencies, leveraging technology that spans traditional finance and cryptocurrency to broaden financial access. The platform emphasizes secure transactions with a focus on fraud and money-laundering resistance, and the company prioritizes regulatory compliance and ethical standards in its operations.
Morpho Labs
Venture Round in 2024
Morpho is an on-chain peer-to-peer layer on top of lending pools. Rates are seamlessly improved for borrowers and lenders while preserving the same guarantees. Morpho combines the efficiency of P2P with the liquidity of lending pools. Users enjoy an improved APY while maintaining the pool’s flexibility
Clip
Venture Round in 2024
Clip is transforming card acceptance in Mexico by providing portable card-reading hardware and a digital payment platform that enables businesses to accept all credit and debit cards, including contactless payments. The company's solutions allow businesses to turn smartphones or tablets into card terminals, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for complicated paperwork or monthly fees. By focusing on empowering Mexican businesses, Clip helps them increase sales and grow by offering a user-friendly application that simplifies payment acceptance. This approach positions Clip as a vital ally for merchants seeking efficient and accessible payment solutions.
Payflows is a FinTech company that offers a SaaS platform focused on enhancing financial management for businesses. The platform integrates various finance-related workflows, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payments, facilitating better management of cash flows. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Payflows automates critical tasks such as data gathering, reporting, benchmarking, and order execution. This automation aims to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency within finance teams, ultimately streamlining the overall financial management process for organizations.
Figure Markets
Series A in 2024
Figure Markets is a pioneering firm that leverages blockchain technology to revolutionize private capital markets. Its digital asset platform facilitates trading, borrowing, and investment in various assets such as public equity, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments. The platform supports cross-collateralization across all assets, empowering investors to diversify their portfolios beyond traditional resources.
Meso is the developer of a web3 native payment platform intended to connect banks and cards to crypto apps.
PhonePe
Private Equity Round in 2023
PhonePe is a mobile payments application that enables users to transfer money instantly using just their mobile number. The platform is built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and incorporates a digital wallet, making digital payments simple and secure. PhonePe aims to eliminate the need for cash and cards by providing a universally accepted payment solution, thereby enhancing the overall commerce experience for both customers and businesses. Its focus is on facilitating seamless transactions in the digital payment landscape.
Avian Labs
Seed Round in 2023
Avian Labs is a fintech company developing payment solutions, including Sling, an app that enables fast, global peer-to-peer and business-to-business payments without traditional banking details such as sort codes or IBANs. It aims to simplify cross-border transfers across currencies, leveraging technology that spans traditional finance and cryptocurrency to broaden financial access. The platform emphasizes secure transactions with a focus on fraud and money-laundering resistance, and the company prioritizes regulatory compliance and ethical standards in its operations.
Sealance
Seed Round in 2022
Sealance develops a decentralized blockchain platform focused on enhancing privacy, verifying identities, and enforcing policy compliance within the cryptocurrency industry. It leverages zero-knowledge proofs to ensure transaction integrity.
Payflows
Seed Round in 2022
Payflows is a FinTech company that offers a SaaS platform focused on enhancing financial management for businesses. The platform integrates various finance-related workflows, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payments, facilitating better management of cash flows. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Payflows automates critical tasks such as data gathering, reporting, benchmarking, and order execution. This automation aims to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency within finance teams, ultimately streamlining the overall financial management process for organizations.
OneKey is a developer of a crypto security platform that facilitates the secure storage and management of cryptocurrency assets. The company provides a user-friendly solution for buying and trading a variety of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralized applications. By offering a robust open-source crypto wallet, OneKey enables users within the Web3 ecosystem to safely access and utilize coins such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, thereby enhancing the overall security and convenience of engaging with the digital asset market.
Parafin is a financial infrastructure company that specializes in providing embedded financial products for small businesses through various online platforms. By simplifying the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support, Parafin enables small businesses to thrive even in uncertain economic conditions. The company has successfully partnered with major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash, and TikTok, extending over $8 billion in financing offers to support hundreds of thousands of businesses. Parafin's end-to-end payment processing solutions and one-click financing options empower retail sellers to enhance their gross merchandising volume while unlocking new revenue streams.
Balance provides a digital payments platform for B2B online purchasing, aiming to simplify the experience for both buyers and vendors. Founded in 2019 by Bar Geron and Yoni Shuster, it is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The B2B checkout platform processes online payments and employs a machine learning engine for real-time authentication and financial risk assessment, offering flexibility for businesses to pay on their own terms.
Atlantic Money
Seed Round in 2022
Atlantic Money specializes in international money transfers, offering competitive exchange rates and flat fees for transactions of varying amounts.
Coins.ph is a blockchain-based financial platform that provides a mobile wallet enabling consumers and small businesses to access a suite of digital financial services. The wallet supports transfers, bill payments, mobile top-ups, and the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, along with merchant payments and ATM cash pickup. The platform aims to simplify financial transactions by leveraging mobile devices and blockchain technology, delivering direct access to digital payments, remittance services, and online shopping. Founded in 2014, Coins.ph is based in Pasig City, Philippines.
Meso is the developer of a web3 native payment platform intended to connect banks and cards to crypto apps.
Lightspark
Seed Round in 2022
Lightspark develops enterprise-grade payment infrastructure, facilitating open, instant, and programmable money movement across the internet. Its platform enables businesses to accept digital payments and receive fiat currency instantly while transacting on the Lightning Network.
Point is a home equity investment platform that provides homeowners with an innovative way to unlock the wealth tied up in their properties. By allowing homeowners to sell small fractions of their home equity to investors, Point enables them to access funds without incurring additional debt. The platform employs a combination of on-site appraisals, third-party automated valuation models, and proprietary pricing algorithms to accurately determine property values and the potential investment amounts. This approach offers homeowners a new avenue to diversify their financial assets and achieve greater financial freedom.
Tomo is a fintech company specializing in digitizing residential mortgages and enhancing the home-buying process. It operates through Tomo Mortgage and Tomo Real Estate, with the latter serving as an AI-driven real estate portal.
Gauntlet is a financial modeling and simulation company focused on enhancing the safety and efficiency of blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Through its advanced platform, Gauntlet employs agent-based simulation techniques to analyze and optimize key parameters of various protocols. This approach allows the company to model market risks and economic incentives effectively, helping clients improve their capital efficiency and maximize returns for stakeholders while minimizing associated risks. By driving sustainable growth for leading crypto protocols, chains, and on-chain treasuries, Gauntlet plays a crucial role in enhancing the financial performance of businesses in the blockchain space.
Fenbeitong
Series C in 2022
Fenbeitong is a company that provides an enterprise consumption platform designed to enhance control over corporate expenditures. By utilizing intelligent control rules and reminder mechanisms, Fenbeitong enables businesses to significantly reduce costs associated with travel, vehicle usage, procurement, and other public consumption activities. The platform offers a corporate wallet application that facilitates the management, payment, and reimbursement of corporate expenses, allowing employees to avoid upfront costs and cumbersome reimbursement processes. Additionally, Fenbeitong supports a credit monthly payment system and a unified invoice approach, which streamlines financial operations and boosts overall business efficiency.
Sote, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya. Incorporated in 2017, Sote develops a digital customs clearing and freight forwarding platform tailored for the logistics industry. Its software provides a comprehensive workflow tool that allows industrial cargo owners to manage freight clearing and forwarding processes efficiently. The platform features a dashboard that enables users to track shipment status, payment history, and estimated arrival times for containers, facilitating better coordination among all parties involved in logistics. Additionally, Sote is committed to empowering African businesses by leveraging proprietary trade data to address the trade finance gap in the region. By offering reliable credit, risk management, underwriting, and business intelligence, Sote aims to transform the landscape of trade finance and logistics in Africa.
Gorila is a Brazilian fintech that provides an investment management platform designed to consolidate all personal investments in one place. The platform automatically updates profitability, quotes, prices, and corporate events across connected accounts and generates monthly reports, helping investors view and manage their portfolios with up-to-date analytics. Based in Sao Paulo and founded in 2016, Gorila targets investors and advisors seeking a secure, centralized tool to monitor performance, track holdings, and organize investments efficiently.
Slingshot
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2018, Slingshot is a San Francisco-based company developing decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platforms. It facilitates secure, trustless, and self-sovereign digital asset transactions for retail users, aggregating prices across multiple exchanges.
Upgrade operates an online lending platform offering personal loans, the Upgrade Card, credit health monitoring, and educational tools. It serves both mainstream consumers and those underserved by traditional banking, aiming to provide affordable and responsible credit access.
Sealance
Seed Round in 2021
Sealance develops a decentralized blockchain platform focused on enhancing privacy, verifying identities, and enforcing policy compliance within the cryptocurrency industry. It leverages zero-knowledge proofs to ensure transaction integrity.
Digital Currency Group
Secondary Market in 2021
Digital Currency Group is a Stamford, Connecticut-based corporate venture capital firm that invests in and supports companies operating in fintech, bitcoin, web3 infrastructure, platforms, decentralized finance, data, metaverse, and blockchain sectors. Through its portfolio, the firm provides capital and strategic guidance to a global network of startups and mature ventures. Digital Currency Group also owns and operates CoinDesk, a prominent blockchain media and events platform, Genesis Trading, a leading bitcoin brokerage, and Grayscale Investments, a major digital asset management firm, which together extend its ecosystem beyond investment into media, trading, and asset management services.
Chipper facilitates free cross-border money transfers via its mobile app. Users can send funds to any mobile number in Africa, with support for multiple currencies.
Brex
Venture Round in 2021
Brex Inc. is a financial technology company that provides corporate credit cards and integrated financial services to businesses. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Brex has additional offices in Draper, Utah; Vancouver, Canada; and New York, New York. The company offers the Brex Mastercard Corporate Credit Card, which features reward programs for various categories, including rideshare, travel, dining, and software subscriptions. By combining financial services with existing software applications, Brex enables businesses to streamline their financial operations and empower employees to make informed financial decisions. This innovative approach helps companies navigate the complexities of the modern business environment and enhances their growth potential.
Futureswap
Venture Round in 2021
Futureswap is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a decentralized futures exchange platform utilizing blockchain technology. The platform operates on a non-custodial basis, enabling users to engage in the trading of crypto futures contracts. Futureswap employs an automated market-making (AMM) algorithm to facilitate these transactions, enhancing liquidity and efficiency in the trading process. With a focus on decentralized finance, Futureswap aims to provide a secure and user-friendly environment for trading perpetual futures in the cryptocurrency market.
Futureswap
Funding Round in 2021
Futureswap is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a decentralized futures exchange platform utilizing blockchain technology. The platform operates on a non-custodial basis, enabling users to engage in the trading of crypto futures contracts. Futureswap employs an automated market-making (AMM) algorithm to facilitate these transactions, enhancing liquidity and efficiency in the trading process. With a focus on decentralized finance, Futureswap aims to provide a secure and user-friendly environment for trading perpetual futures in the cryptocurrency market.
CoinSwitch
Series C in 2021
CoinSwitch is a leading cryptocurrency exchange aggregator based in India, designed to simplify the complexities of cryptocurrency trading for everyday users. With over 20 million registered users, CoinSwitch enables individuals to easily invest in a variety of cryptocurrencies through a user-friendly platform. Users can make one-time purchases or set up systematic investment plans, allowing for flexible investment strategies. In addition to trading, CoinSwitch provides educational resources that help users understand the cryptocurrency market and make informed decisions. The platform features the Crypto Rupee Index, which aids users in analyzing market sentiments. Committed to expanding accessibility to cryptocurrency, CoinSwitch aims to establish itself as a comprehensive wealth-tech destination for Indian investors, facilitating a seamless experience for managing all aspects of their crypto transactions.
Bank Jago is a listed technology-based bank and is a mobile on-demand services and payments platform.
Jago integrated a cashless payment method on the through the Gojek app.
Jago was established on December 14, 1992 by Linawati Arto Hardy in Bandung, Jawa Barat.
Ajaib is a financial technology company in Indonesia that operates an online investment platform enabling individuals to save and invest by buying and selling stocks, exchange-traded funds, and mutual funds. The company aims to democratize access to financial products by offering low minimums and no account fees, making investing affordable for a broad base of retail investors. Headquartered in Jakarta, Ajaib provides a digital-first solution that simplifies investing and financial planning for Indonesian users.
Parafin is a financial infrastructure company that specializes in providing embedded financial products for small businesses through various online platforms. By simplifying the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support, Parafin enables small businesses to thrive even in uncertain economic conditions. The company has successfully partnered with major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash, and TikTok, extending over $8 billion in financing offers to support hundreds of thousands of businesses. Parafin's end-to-end payment processing solutions and one-click financing options empower retail sellers to enhance their gross merchandising volume while unlocking new revenue streams.
Wave Mobile Money
Series A in 2021
Wave Mobile Money is a financial technology company focused on providing app-based solutions for saving, transferring, and borrowing money in Africa. With a mission to create the first cashless continent, Wave aims to address the challenge of limited access to banking services, as less than 10% of the African population has a bank account. The company is developing an inclusive financial network that offers no account fees and allows for instant transactions, making it accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging technology, Wave is creating affordable financial services that enable individuals to manage their money effectively, thereby fostering economic empowerment and contributing to poverty alleviation. Its platform supports various services, including deposits, withdrawals, bill payments, and money transfers, facilitating cashless transactions for users and businesses alike.
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.
Balance provides a digital payments platform for B2B online purchasing, aiming to simplify the experience for both buyers and vendors. Founded in 2019 by Bar Geron and Yoni Shuster, it is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The B2B checkout platform processes online payments and employs a machine learning engine for real-time authentication and financial risk assessment, offering flexibility for businesses to pay on their own terms.
Ualá is a fintech company offering a wide range of financial services. It provides users with a prepaid Mastercard for payments, savings accounts, and investment options, aiming to increase financial inclusion in Latin America.
BharatPe is an Indian fintech company that serves small and medium-sized merchants by offering digital payments and related financial services. It enables digital payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and provides point-of-sale devices, along with business loans and other financial products to help merchants manage their finances. The company also operates a merchant payment app with an interoperable UPI interface and QR codes to facilitate accepting payments and conducting transactions smoothly and affordably.
Tomo is a fintech company specializing in digitizing residential mortgages and enhancing the home-buying process. It operates through Tomo Mortgage and Tomo Real Estate, with the latter serving as an AI-driven real estate portal.
Chipper facilitates free cross-border money transfers via its mobile app. Users can send funds to any mobile number in Africa, with support for multiple currencies.
Onze is a fintech company that develops pension and financial health solutions for employees. Onze provides financial health solutions with wealth accumulation to employees, through a different and modern pension plan. Onze encourages people to develop discipline on payroll contributions, encouraging long-term investment through tax breaks, and enabling businesses to effectively motivate employees.
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing innovative consumer financial solutions. Founded in 2018, the company leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to offer a range of financial products, including home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back offerings. Figure aims to address consumer needs related to home improvement, debt consolidation, and retirement planning, allowing customers to access capital in as few as five days. Additionally, the company features Provenance, its blockchain platform designed for business applications, further enhancing its service offerings in the financial sector.
Brex Inc. is a financial technology company that provides corporate credit cards and integrated financial services to businesses. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Brex has additional offices in Draper, Utah; Vancouver, Canada; and New York, New York. The company offers the Brex Mastercard Corporate Credit Card, which features reward programs for various categories, including rideshare, travel, dining, and software subscriptions. By combining financial services with existing software applications, Brex enables businesses to streamline their financial operations and empower employees to make informed financial decisions. This innovative approach helps companies navigate the complexities of the modern business environment and enhances their growth potential.
Plaid is a technology platform that provides APIs and developer tools to connect consumer bank accounts and financial data with applications. It enables developers to build modern financial services by offering infrastructure and intelligence tools that allow access to transactions, authentication for bank accounts, identity verification, real-time balances, asset verification, and income data. Its products include Transactions, Auth, Identity, Balance, Assets, and Income, supporting personal finance, consumer payments, lending, banking and brokerage, and business finance solutions. Plaid serves developers from startups to large financial institutions, helping democratize financial services with a developer-friendly experience. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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.
Ajaib is a financial technology company in Indonesia that operates an online investment platform enabling individuals to save and invest by buying and selling stocks, exchange-traded funds, and mutual funds. The company aims to democratize access to financial products by offering low minimums and no account fees, making investing affordable for a broad base of retail investors. Headquartered in Jakarta, Ajaib provides a digital-first solution that simplifies investing and financial planning for Indonesian users.
Chainalysis
Series D in 2021
Chainalysis designs and develops anti-money laundering software for cryptocurrency businesses and financial institutions. Its platform offers REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders, visualizes data, and shares results; Kryptos, a risk assessment tool for understanding cryptocurrency activity and investment opportunities; and an API that provides transaction-based risk scoring with source and destination of funds. The company also provides activity monitoring reports, due diligence tools, and cyber threat intelligence derived from the deep web to help analysts estimate criminal revenues and identify emerging threats. Additional offerings include real-time API access and web-based investigation software for due diligence and customer verification, as well as tools to identify cyber criminals and attribute cyber threats. Chainalysis serves government agencies, banks, exchanges, insurance firms, and other cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, it maintains offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Fireblocks
Series C in 2021
Fireblocks develops a blockchain-based platform focused on securely managing and transferring digital assets between exchanges, wallets, custodians, and counterparties. It caters to various financial institutions, including banks, fintech companies, hedge funds, and liquidity providers.
Fenbeitong
Series C in 2021
Fenbeitong is a company that provides an enterprise consumption platform designed to enhance control over corporate expenditures. By utilizing intelligent control rules and reminder mechanisms, Fenbeitong enables businesses to significantly reduce costs associated with travel, vehicle usage, procurement, and other public consumption activities. The platform offers a corporate wallet application that facilitates the management, payment, and reimbursement of corporate expenses, allowing employees to avoid upfront costs and cumbersome reimbursement processes. Additionally, Fenbeitong supports a credit monthly payment system and a unified invoice approach, which streamlines financial operations and boosts overall business efficiency.
BharatPe is an Indian fintech company that serves small and medium-sized merchants by offering digital payments and related financial services. It enables digital payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and provides point-of-sale devices, along with business loans and other financial products to help merchants manage their finances. The company also operates a merchant payment app with an interoperable UPI interface and QR codes to facilitate accepting payments and conducting transactions smoothly and affordably.
Robinhood
Convertible Note in 2021
Robinhood is a fintech company that provides an online and mobile app-based discount stock brokerage for self-directed investors, offering zero-commission trading of stocks, options, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The platform also supports cash management and aims to democratize access to financial markets through a single app built on proprietary technology. It designs and delivers its own products and services on an integrated platform, expanding into features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, dividend reinvestment and fraud detection, with ongoing development of cryptocurrency trading and derivatives as part of its modern financial services offering.
Robinhood
Venture Round in 2021
Robinhood is a fintech company that provides an online and mobile app-based discount stock brokerage for self-directed investors, offering zero-commission trading of stocks, options, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The platform also supports cash management and aims to democratize access to financial markets through a single app built on proprietary technology. It designs and delivers its own products and services on an integrated platform, expanding into features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, dividend reinvestment and fraud detection, with ongoing development of cryptocurrency trading and derivatives as part of its modern financial services offering.
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.
CoinSwitch
Series A in 2021
CoinSwitch is a leading cryptocurrency exchange aggregator based in India, designed to simplify the complexities of cryptocurrency trading for everyday users. With over 20 million registered users, CoinSwitch enables individuals to easily invest in a variety of cryptocurrencies through a user-friendly platform. Users can make one-time purchases or set up systematic investment plans, allowing for flexible investment strategies. In addition to trading, CoinSwitch provides educational resources that help users understand the cryptocurrency market and make informed decisions. The platform features the Crypto Rupee Index, which aids users in analyzing market sentiments. Committed to expanding accessibility to cryptocurrency, CoinSwitch aims to establish itself as a comprehensive wealth-tech destination for Indian investors, facilitating a seamless experience for managing all aspects of their crypto transactions.
Hazel
Funding Round in 2021
Hazel is an fintech company formed with partnership with Walmart and Ribbit Capital.
CRED is a members-only application that incentivizes users by offering exclusive rewards for timely credit card bill payments. The platform promotes financial responsibility by encouraging users to maintain good credit scores while rewarding them with various offers and discounts on shopping, health services, and other expenditures. CRED prioritizes the protection of user data through stringent security processes and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring transparency and opt-in consent for data usage. By facilitating on-time credit card payments, CRED not only helps users manage their finances better but also enhances their overall spending experience with valuable rewards.
Chainalysis
Series C in 2020
Chainalysis designs and develops anti-money laundering software for cryptocurrency businesses and financial institutions. Its platform offers REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders, visualizes data, and shares results; Kryptos, a risk assessment tool for understanding cryptocurrency activity and investment opportunities; and an API that provides transaction-based risk scoring with source and destination of funds. The company also provides activity monitoring reports, due diligence tools, and cyber threat intelligence derived from the deep web to help analysts estimate criminal revenues and identify emerging threats. Additional offerings include real-time API access and web-based investigation software for due diligence and customer verification, as well as tools to identify cyber criminals and attribute cyber threats. Chainalysis serves government agencies, banks, exchanges, insurance firms, and other cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, it maintains offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Chipper facilitates free cross-border money transfers via its mobile app. Users can send funds to any mobile number in Africa, with support for multiple currencies.
Chipper facilitates free cross-border money transfers via its mobile app. Users can send funds to any mobile number in Africa, with support for multiple currencies.
Tomo is a fintech company specializing in digitizing residential mortgages and enhancing the home-buying process. It operates through Tomo Mortgage and Tomo Real Estate, with the latter serving as an AI-driven real estate portal.
NYDIG
Private Equity Round in 2020
NYDIG is a technology and financial services firm dedicated to Bitcoin for institutions, private clients, and banks. The firm offers asset management, derivatives, financing, custody, and execution services. NYDIG's platform satisfies the highest regulatory, audit, and governance standards.
Alude TECNOLOGIA LTDA is a company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in automating the real estate buying and leasing process. Founded in 2018, it offers a comprehensive platform that streamlines various aspects of real estate transactions, including background checks, document collection, contract proposals, and online signing. The platform connects real estate owners with potential buyers and renters, providing access to the contact details of over 332,000 property owners, organized by city and neighborhood. Additionally, Alude facilitates the sale of mortgages and insurance products to customers, enhancing the overall efficiency of real estate transactions.
Robinhood
Series G in 2020
Robinhood is a fintech company that provides an online and mobile app-based discount stock brokerage for self-directed investors, offering zero-commission trading of stocks, options, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The platform also supports cash management and aims to democratize access to financial markets through a single app built on proprietary technology. It designs and delivers its own products and services on an integrated platform, expanding into features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, dividend reinvestment and fraud detection, with ongoing development of cryptocurrency trading and derivatives as part of its modern financial services offering.
Habito is a UK-based digital mortgage platform and broker that provides an integrated homebuying service combining mortgage applications, conveyancing needs, and surveys in one solution. It offers a broker portal granting external brokers access to buy-to-let mortgage products and Instant Decision technology. The platform uses chatbot interfaces and machine learning to help consumers compare deals across lenders, identify suitable monthly payments, and apply for residential mortgages, with the aim of simplifying the homebuying process and reducing interest costs.
Relay Payments
Venture Round in 2020
Relay Payments Inc. is a fintech company that operates an electronic payments platform tailored for the transportation, logistics, and supply chain industries. Founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Relay Payments offers a solution called Relay One, which enables merchants to accept payments from various forms around the globe. The platform facilitates direct and instant electronic payments, addressing the industry's reliance on cash and checks. By processing over 300,000 transactions monthly, Relay Payments enhances the efficiency of operations for carriers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics providers, ensuring that consumer products are delivered swiftly to retail shelves. The company's innovations in payment processing aim to modernize the logistics sector, particularly in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Chainalysis
Series B in 2020
Chainalysis designs and develops anti-money laundering software for cryptocurrency businesses and financial institutions. Its platform offers REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders, visualizes data, and shares results; Kryptos, a risk assessment tool for understanding cryptocurrency activity and investment opportunities; and an API that provides transaction-based risk scoring with source and destination of funds. The company also provides activity monitoring reports, due diligence tools, and cyber threat intelligence derived from the deep web to help analysts estimate criminal revenues and identify emerging threats. Additional offerings include real-time API access and web-based investigation software for due diligence and customer verification, as well as tools to identify cyber criminals and attribute cyber threats. Chainalysis serves government agencies, banks, exchanges, insurance firms, and other cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, it maintains offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Upgrade operates an online lending platform offering personal loans, the Upgrade Card, credit health monitoring, and educational tools. It serves both mainstream consumers and those underserved by traditional banking, aiming to provide affordable and responsible credit access.
Parafin
Seed Round in 2020
Parafin is a financial infrastructure company that specializes in providing embedded financial products for small businesses through various online platforms. By simplifying the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support, Parafin enables small businesses to thrive even in uncertain economic conditions. The company has successfully partnered with major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash, and TikTok, extending over $8 billion in financing offers to support hundreds of thousands of businesses. Parafin's end-to-end payment processing solutions and one-click financing options empower retail sellers to enhance their gross merchandising volume while unlocking new revenue streams.
Robinhood
Series F in 2020
Robinhood is a fintech company that provides an online and mobile app-based discount stock brokerage for self-directed investors, offering zero-commission trading of stocks, options, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The platform also supports cash management and aims to democratize access to financial markets through a single app built on proprietary technology. It designs and delivers its own products and services on an integrated platform, expanding into features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, dividend reinvestment and fraud detection, with ongoing development of cryptocurrency trading and derivatives as part of its modern financial services offering.
Fenbeitong
Series B in 2020
Fenbeitong is a company that provides an enterprise consumption platform designed to enhance control over corporate expenditures. By utilizing intelligent control rules and reminder mechanisms, Fenbeitong enables businesses to significantly reduce costs associated with travel, vehicle usage, procurement, and other public consumption activities. The platform offers a corporate wallet application that facilitates the management, payment, and reimbursement of corporate expenses, allowing employees to avoid upfront costs and cumbersome reimbursement processes. Additionally, Fenbeitong supports a credit monthly payment system and a unified invoice approach, which streamlines financial operations and boosts overall business efficiency.
BharatPe is an Indian fintech company that serves small and medium-sized merchants by offering digital payments and related financial services. It enables digital payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and provides point-of-sale devices, along with business loans and other financial products to help merchants manage their finances. The company also operates a merchant payment app with an interoperable UPI interface and QR codes to facilitate accepting payments and conducting transactions smoothly and affordably.
Fi.Money
Seed Round in 2020
Epifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates as a digital bank without physical branches, targeting young millennial workers and digital natives. The company offers a comprehensive range of online and mobile-first financial services, including payment solutions, money transfers, and lending services. By partnering with licensed banks, Epifi creates a secure platform that serves as a primary hub for consumers, enabling them to access co-branded debit cards and integrate their existing financial products into a single mobile banking interface. Utilizing customer insights and advanced technology, Epifi aims to simplify the banking experience and support users in achieving financial freedom.
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.
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing innovative consumer financial solutions. Founded in 2018, the company leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to offer a range of financial products, including home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back offerings. Figure aims to address consumer needs related to home improvement, debt consolidation, and retirement planning, allowing customers to access capital in as few as five days. Additionally, the company features Provenance, its blockchain platform designed for business applications, further enhancing its service offerings in the financial sector.
Ualá is a fintech company offering a wide range of financial services. It provides users with a prepaid Mastercard for payments, savings accounts, and investment options, aiming to increase financial inclusion in Latin America.
Digit, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in a mobile application designed to help users manage their finances effectively. Founded in 2012, the app analyzes users' spending habits and automatically saves a tailored amount of money each day, based on their income and expenditure patterns. By utilizing machine learning and insights from behavioral psychology, Digit aims to reduce the stress associated with financial management and assists users in building a secure financial future. The platform keeps savings in a separate account and adjusts the savings amount daily, helping users achieve their financial goals without requiring constant attention.
Gorila
Venture Round in 2019
Gorila is a Brazilian fintech that provides an investment management platform designed to consolidate all personal investments in one place. The platform automatically updates profitability, quotes, prices, and corporate events across connected accounts and generates monthly reports, helping investors view and manage their portfolios with up-to-date analytics. Based in Sao Paulo and founded in 2016, Gorila targets investors and advisors seeking a secure, centralized tool to monitor performance, track holdings, and organize investments efficiently.
Gorila is a Brazilian fintech that provides an investment management platform designed to consolidate all personal investments in one place. The platform automatically updates profitability, quotes, prices, and corporate events across connected accounts and generates monthly reports, helping investors view and manage their portfolios with up-to-date analytics. Based in Sao Paulo and founded in 2016, Gorila targets investors and advisors seeking a secure, centralized tool to monitor performance, track holdings, and organize investments efficiently.
CRED is a members-only application that incentivizes users by offering exclusive rewards for timely credit card bill payments. The platform promotes financial responsibility by encouraging users to maintain good credit scores while rewarding them with various offers and discounts on shopping, health services, and other expenditures. CRED prioritizes the protection of user data through stringent security processes and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring transparency and opt-in consent for data usage. By facilitating on-time credit card payments, CRED not only helps users manage their finances better but also enhances their overall spending experience with valuable rewards.
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.
Robinhood
Series E in 2019
Robinhood is a fintech company that provides an online and mobile app-based discount stock brokerage for self-directed investors, offering zero-commission trading of stocks, options, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The platform also supports cash management and aims to democratize access to financial markets through a single app built on proprietary technology. It designs and delivers its own products and services on an integrated platform, expanding into features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, dividend reinvestment and fraud detection, with ongoing development of cryptocurrency trading and derivatives as part of its modern financial services offering.
Bonify is a Berlin-based FinTech startup that provides customers with access to their credit scoring and financial data. Founded in 2015 by former executives from McKinsey and Zalando, the company offers a mobile platform that allows users to check and correct their credit scores, monitor changes, and receive personalized recommendations to enhance their financial situations. By enabling users to upload relevant data and offering easy-to-read credit reports and insights, Bonify aims to holistically improve individuals' financial lives. The company has garnered significant funding from leading venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs, reflecting its innovative approach to credit management.
Brex Inc. is a financial technology company that provides corporate credit cards and integrated financial services to businesses. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Brex has additional offices in Draper, Utah; Vancouver, Canada; and New York, New York. The company offers the Brex Mastercard Corporate Credit Card, which features reward programs for various categories, including rideshare, travel, dining, and software subscriptions. By combining financial services with existing software applications, Brex enables businesses to streamline their financial operations and empower employees to make informed financial decisions. This innovative approach helps companies navigate the complexities of the modern business environment and enhances their growth potential.
BharatPe is an Indian fintech company that serves small and medium-sized merchants by offering digital payments and related financial services. It enables digital payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and provides point-of-sale devices, along with business loans and other financial products to help merchants manage their finances. The company also operates a merchant payment app with an interoperable UPI interface and QR codes to facilitate accepting payments and conducting transactions smoothly and affordably.
ZestMoney
Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.
Affirm is a financial technology company that offers consumer installment loans at the point of sale through its Buy with Affirm platform. Shoppers can select Affirm at checkout and pay for purchases in fixed monthly installments with real-time decisioning and upfront, transparent terms, avoiding hidden fees. The company provides a digital and mobile‑first platform that includes a point‑of‑sale payment solution for merchants and a consumer app, and it partners with thousands of merchants across categories such as home, travel, electronics, apparel, and beauty. Revenue comes from merchant networks and related services, including virtual card networks, with the majority of business generated in the United States, and ongoing activity in Canada and other regions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to offer an accessible alternative to traditional credit that improves budgeting and financial clarity for consumers.
Point is a home equity investment platform that provides homeowners with an innovative way to unlock the wealth tied up in their properties. By allowing homeowners to sell small fractions of their home equity to investors, Point enables them to access funds without incurring additional debt. The platform employs a combination of on-site appraisals, third-party automated valuation models, and proprietary pricing algorithms to accurately determine property values and the potential investment amounts. This approach offers homeowners a new avenue to diversify their financial assets and achieve greater financial freedom.
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing innovative consumer financial solutions. Founded in 2018, the company leverages blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to offer a range of financial products, including home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back offerings. Figure aims to address consumer needs related to home improvement, debt consolidation, and retirement planning, allowing customers to access capital in as few as five days. Additionally, the company features Provenance, its blockchain platform designed for business applications, further enhancing its service offerings in the financial sector.
Earnin is a financial technology company that offers a payroll disbursement platform, allowing employees to access their earned wages in real time without incurring interest or fees. Launched in 2014, the company utilizes mobile technology to empower users by providing the flexibility to receive their pay anytime, directly from their smartphones. The platform tracks an employee's worked hours through electronic timesheets and facilitates direct deposits, enabling individuals to manage their finances more effectively and avoid late payment or overdraft fees. By breaking the traditional biweekly pay cycle, Earnin aims to enhance financial control for users, making it easier to meet their financial obligations as they arise.
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.
Cross River Bank
Series B in 2018
Cross River Bank combines traditional banking with innovative technologies to create compliant financial solutions for fintech companies. It offers personal and corporate banking services, direct lending loans, marketplace lender solutions, flash disbursements, and financial technology solutions.