Valar Ventures

Valar Ventures, established in 2010, is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests globally in early-stage technology companies, with a particular focus on the fintech sector. Backed by Peter Thiel, the firm partners with entrepreneurs worldwide, recognizing the potential for transformative tech companies to emerge beyond Silicon Valley. Valar Ventures provides capital and support, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities faced by founders in diverse global markets.

Amina Abrahams

Principal

Elizabeth Klein

Principal

Erin Porterfield

Associate

Reuben Kobulnik

Operating Partner

Michael Roth

Principal

Sahar Shirazi

Principal

Past deals in Personal Finance

MAJORITY

Series B in 2024
MAJORITY is a fintech company that provides an app-based platform tailored for migrants seeking accessible financial services. For a monthly fee, members in the United States gain access to essential banking features, including an FDIC-secured account and a VISA debit card. The platform allows users to utilize over 55,000 ATMs across North America and offers services such as remittances, international calling, and mobile top-ups. Additionally, MAJORITY emphasizes community engagement by providing access to local meet-up spaces, discounts, and events, along with support from advisors fluent in various native languages. This comprehensive approach aims to address the unique financial needs of individuals who have crossed borders.

Panacea Financial

Series B in 2024
Panacea Financial is a financial services company dedicated to meeting the unique needs of healthcare professionals, including physicians, dentists, and veterinarians. Founded by doctors, Panacea provides a range of tailored financial products and services designed to support these professionals throughout their careers, from medical school to practice. The company's offerings include personal loans, student loan refinancing, practice loans, and free checking and savings accounts without overdraft charges. By focusing on the financial challenges faced by medical students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians, Panacea aims to enhance financial freedom and reduce barriers, allowing healthcare providers to better serve their communities.

albo

Series C in 2023
Albo is a prominent Mexican challenger bank that provides a financial platform designed to simplify money management for its users. It offers a mobile banking app and a Mastercard, enabling clients to easily track their spending, saving, and investment activities. The platform allows users to receive and transfer money effortlessly, with features that include real-time tracking of monetary movements and categorized expense and income reports. Albo focuses on adapting to individual lifestyles by delivering honest and innovative banking services that enhance financial management.

MAJORITY

Series B in 2023
MAJORITY is a fintech company that provides an app-based platform tailored for migrants seeking accessible financial services. For a monthly fee, members in the United States gain access to essential banking features, including an FDIC-secured account and a VISA debit card. The platform allows users to utilize over 55,000 ATMs across North America and offers services such as remittances, international calling, and mobile top-ups. Additionally, MAJORITY emphasizes community engagement by providing access to local meet-up spaces, discounts, and events, along with support from advisors fluent in various native languages. This comprehensive approach aims to address the unique financial needs of individuals who have crossed borders.

MAJORITY

Series B in 2022
MAJORITY is a fintech company that provides an app-based platform tailored for migrants seeking accessible financial services. For a monthly fee, members in the United States gain access to essential banking features, including an FDIC-secured account and a VISA debit card. The platform allows users to utilize over 55,000 ATMs across North America and offers services such as remittances, international calling, and mobile top-ups. Additionally, MAJORITY emphasizes community engagement by providing access to local meet-up spaces, discounts, and events, along with support from advisors fluent in various native languages. This comprehensive approach aims to address the unique financial needs of individuals who have crossed borders.

Taxfix

Series D in 2022
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital tax assistance through its mobile application. The Taxfix platform simplifies tax declarations and returns, enabling users to claim unclaimed tax refunds efficiently. It features a smart, dynamic questionnaire and utilizes machine learning technology to automate user communication, ensuring compliance with various fiscal regulations across countries. Taxfix has established itself as a leading financial platform in Europe, with over 6 million tax returns submitted. The company offers a range of services, including a straightforward self-filing application and a guided service where independent tax advisors manage the entire tax return process for users. Through its innovative solutions, Taxfix aims to empower individuals to confidently navigate their finances.

MAJORITY

Series A in 2021
MAJORITY is a fintech company that provides an app-based platform tailored for migrants seeking accessible financial services. For a monthly fee, members in the United States gain access to essential banking features, including an FDIC-secured account and a VISA debit card. The platform allows users to utilize over 55,000 ATMs across North America and offers services such as remittances, international calling, and mobile top-ups. Additionally, MAJORITY emphasizes community engagement by providing access to local meet-up spaces, discounts, and events, along with support from advisors fluent in various native languages. This comprehensive approach aims to address the unique financial needs of individuals who have crossed borders.

Kuda

Series B in 2021
Kuda Technologies Ltd, established in 2018, is a digital banking service provider based in London, with an additional office in Lagos, Nigeria. The company offers a range of financial services, including savings and checking accounts, money transfers, debit cards, and point-to-point payments, all accessible through an online banking platform and a mobile application. Kuda's mission is to provide accessible and affordable banking services to Africans, with a focus on promoting financial health and savings.

MAJORITY

Seed Round in 2021
MAJORITY is a fintech company that provides an app-based platform tailored for migrants seeking accessible financial services. For a monthly fee, members in the United States gain access to essential banking features, including an FDIC-secured account and a VISA debit card. The platform allows users to utilize over 55,000 ATMs across North America and offers services such as remittances, international calling, and mobile top-ups. Additionally, MAJORITY emphasizes community engagement by providing access to local meet-up spaces, discounts, and events, along with support from advisors fluent in various native languages. This comprehensive approach aims to address the unique financial needs of individuals who have crossed borders.

fortú

Seed Round in 2021
fortú is the personal finance platform for Latinos and Hispanics

Kuda

Series A in 2021
Kuda Technologies Ltd, established in 2018, is a digital banking service provider based in London, with an additional office in Lagos, Nigeria. The company offers a range of financial services, including savings and checking accounts, money transfers, debit cards, and point-to-point payments, all accessible through an online banking platform and a mobile application. Kuda's mission is to provide accessible and affordable banking services to Africans, with a focus on promoting financial health and savings.

albo

Series B in 2020
Albo is a prominent Mexican challenger bank that provides a financial platform designed to simplify money management for its users. It offers a mobile banking app and a Mastercard, enabling clients to easily track their spending, saving, and investment activities. The platform allows users to receive and transfer money effortlessly, with features that include real-time tracking of monetary movements and categorized expense and income reports. Albo focuses on adapting to individual lifestyles by delivering honest and innovative banking services that enhance financial management.

N26

Series D in 2020
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

Taxfix

Series C in 2020
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital tax assistance through its mobile application. The Taxfix platform simplifies tax declarations and returns, enabling users to claim unclaimed tax refunds efficiently. It features a smart, dynamic questionnaire and utilizes machine learning technology to automate user communication, ensuring compliance with various fiscal regulations across countries. Taxfix has established itself as a leading financial platform in Europe, with over 6 million tax returns submitted. The company offers a range of services, including a straightforward self-filing application and a guided service where independent tax advisors manage the entire tax return process for users. Through its innovative solutions, Taxfix aims to empower individuals to confidently navigate their finances.

albo

Series A in 2019
Albo is a prominent Mexican challenger bank that provides a financial platform designed to simplify money management for its users. It offers a mobile banking app and a Mastercard, enabling clients to easily track their spending, saving, and investment activities. The platform allows users to receive and transfer money effortlessly, with features that include real-time tracking of monetary movements and categorized expense and income reports. Albo focuses on adapting to individual lifestyles by delivering honest and innovative banking services that enhance financial management.

Starship

Series A in 2019
Starship is a financial technology company based in New York City, established in 2016. It focuses on creating a mobile health savings account (HSA) platform that integrates savings, investing, and health-tracking tools. The application allows users to conveniently manage their health savings through automated investing in index funds, streamlined reimbursements, and a user-friendly mobile interface. Additionally, it offers features such as receipt management, card management, and family account oversight, facilitating tax-free healthcare expenses and promoting financial wellness. Starship aims to simplify the process of saving and investing for healthcare needs, making it accessible and efficient for users.

N26

Series D in 2019
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

Taxfix

Series B in 2019
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital tax assistance through its mobile application. The Taxfix platform simplifies tax declarations and returns, enabling users to claim unclaimed tax refunds efficiently. It features a smart, dynamic questionnaire and utilizes machine learning technology to automate user communication, ensuring compliance with various fiscal regulations across countries. Taxfix has established itself as a leading financial platform in Europe, with over 6 million tax returns submitted. The company offers a range of services, including a straightforward self-filing application and a guided service where independent tax advisors manage the entire tax return process for users. Through its innovative solutions, Taxfix aims to empower individuals to confidently navigate their finances.

Stash

Series E in 2019
Stash develops a personal finance application to combine banking, investing, and advice into one platform. Its application's services include personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors. It also provides the option to buy fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds with no add-on trading commissions to help users save small sums of money and make micro-investments.

N26

Series D in 2019
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

Taxfix

Series A in 2018
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital tax assistance through its mobile application. The Taxfix platform simplifies tax declarations and returns, enabling users to claim unclaimed tax refunds efficiently. It features a smart, dynamic questionnaire and utilizes machine learning technology to automate user communication, ensuring compliance with various fiscal regulations across countries. Taxfix has established itself as a leading financial platform in Europe, with over 6 million tax returns submitted. The company offers a range of services, including a straightforward self-filing application and a guided service where independent tax advisors manage the entire tax return process for users. Through its innovative solutions, Taxfix aims to empower individuals to confidently navigate their finances.

N26

Series C in 2018
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

Stash

Series D in 2018
Stash develops a personal finance application to combine banking, investing, and advice into one platform. Its application's services include personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors. It also provides the option to buy fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds with no add-on trading commissions to help users save small sums of money and make micro-investments.

Stash

Series C in 2017
Stash develops a personal finance application to combine banking, investing, and advice into one platform. Its application's services include personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors. It also provides the option to buy fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds with no add-on trading commissions to help users save small sums of money and make micro-investments.

Stash

Series B in 2016
Stash develops a personal finance application to combine banking, investing, and advice into one platform. Its application's services include personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors. It also provides the option to buy fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds with no add-on trading commissions to help users save small sums of money and make micro-investments.

Stash

Series A in 2016
Stash develops a personal finance application to combine banking, investing, and advice into one platform. Its application's services include personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors. It also provides the option to buy fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds with no add-on trading commissions to help users save small sums of money and make micro-investments.

N26

Series B in 2016
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

Stash

Seed Round in 2016
Stash develops a personal finance application to combine banking, investing, and advice into one platform. Its application's services include personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors. It also provides the option to buy fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds with no add-on trading commissions to help users save small sums of money and make micro-investments.

N26

Series A in 2015
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.
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