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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scratch
Venture Round in 2018
Scratch Services, LLC, established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing innovative loan servicing solutions. It offers a proprietary loan accounting system, payments infrastructure, and a user-friendly web application, all designed to enhance borrowers' understanding and management of their loans. Scratch aims to transform the debt experience by prioritizing the borrower's needs, ultimately improving repayment outcomes and fostering a more efficient service ecosystem for both borrowers and lenders.
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.
CAN Capital
Series C in 2014
CAN Capital, Inc. is a financial services provider based in Kennesaw, Georgia, specializing in working capital solutions for small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. Founded in 1998, the company offers small business term loans and merchant cash advances to help business owners meet various financial needs, including inventory purchases, technology upgrades, payroll, equipment acquisition, expansion, and marketing initiatives. CAN Capital utilizes a real-time platform and risk-scoring models to streamline the lending process, allowing for quick access to flexible funding options without the need for personal asset collateral. The company's Daily Remittance Platform facilitates daily cash flow monitoring of borrowers, enhancing the lender's understanding of customer transactions and improving repayment processes. Formerly known as Capital Access Network, Inc., CAN Capital rebranded in December 2013 to better reflect its focus on providing accessible capital solutions for small businesses.