Victory Park Capital, established in 2007, is a global alternative investment firm headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The firm specializes in asset-backed lending, providing financing solutions to small businesses, consumers, and real estate sectors. It invests in emerging and established companies across diverse industries, often serving as an alternative to traditional capital sources. Victory Park Capital leverages its extensive industry relationships, disciplined deal origination, and broad credit structuring expertise to create tailored financing solutions.
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Carly Altieri
Principal, Operations
Jason Brown
Partner and Member of Investment Committee
Abhi Chandrasekhara
Senior Vice President, Investments
Chad Clamage
Managing Director
Alex Cordover
Principal and Head of Technology
Annalee Dannegger
Associate
Luke Darkow
Principal, Investments
Tom Gazdziak
Principal, Operations
Joy Gu
Associate
Joel Hart
Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer
Connell Hasten
Partner and Investment Committee Member
Kinan Hayani
Managing Director
Spencer Jacque
Associate
Jake Jeffrey
Principal
Ford Johnstone
Associate
Todd Kushman
Principal
Richard Levy
CEO and Chief Investment Officer
Matthew Luckoff
Vice President
John Martin
Senior Partner and Investment Committee Member
Sora Monachino
Managing Director
Andrew Murray
Managing Director, Operations and Valuation Committee Member
James Naumovski
Associate
Adam Nelson
Senior Associate
Natalie Pasicznyk
Senior Associate
Hugh Peggram
Associate, Investments
Joshua Platek
Principal, Investments
Don Richman
Managing Director, Investments
Sergio Ruffolo
Vice President
Mike Salko
Vice President
Jeffrey Schneider
Partner, COO and Investment Committee and Valuation Committee Member
Drew Schwartz
Vice President
Joey Trubnick
Associate
Karrie Truglia
Principal
Raul Vergara
Senior Associate
Thomas Welch
Partner
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Flex
Debt Financing in 2025
Flex is a financial technology company that offers an end-to-end finance platform that integrates business and personal finance management. Their services include business banking with zero monthly fees, 1% cashback on eligible purchases, and high-yield accounts with up to 2.99% APY on idle cash. They provide a business credit card featuring 0% interest for 60 days on eligible purchases, unlimited cashback, and flexible rewards. Flex also offers accounts payable automation with features like fraud prevention, AI-powered bill scanning, and real-time payment tracking. Additionally, their platform supports global payments across over 180 countries in 32 currencies, catering to businesses with international operations.
ADDI
Debt Financing in 2024
Addi is a technology company specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.
Pipe
Debt Financing in 2024
Pipe is a financial services platform that specializes in facilitating the trading of recurring revenue streams. It connects companies, particularly in the cloud services sector, with institutional investors, allowing for real-time transactions. By making recurring revenue streams tradable based on their annual value, Pipe helps businesses unlock deferred cash flows, providing them with immediate access to capital. This non-dilutive funding approach enables companies to scale efficiently without relinquishing ownership or incurring debt. The platform integrates with existing billing systems to assess and underwrite businesses with recurring revenues, thereby streamlining the funding process and supporting growth initiatives.
Zip Co Limited, established in 2009 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializes in providing point-of-sale credit and digital payment services to consumers and merchants globally. The company operates through three segments: ZIP AU, Zip Global, and Spotcap. It offers integrated retail finance solutions, digital wallets (Zip Pay and Zip Money), a personal finance application (Pocketbook), and unsecured loans to small and medium-sized businesses. Zip's core service is 'Buy Now Pay Later', allowing consumers to split repayments into equal, interest-free instalments. The company also generates revenue through account fees and interest, as well as merchant margins for its instalment-based services.
Klar
Debt Financing in 2023
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.
Petal
Debt Financing in 2023
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.
Alloy Merchant Finance
Debt Financing in 2023
Alloy Merchant Finance LP is a cross-border finance company focused on providing growth capital to small and medium enterprises in Mexico and the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Mexico City and Monterrey, the firm is dedicated to supporting early-stage and middle-market businesses across various sectors, including retail, consumer goods, healthcare, and financial services. Alloy Merchant Finance aims to invest between $3 million and $10 million in each company, positioning itself as a value-added partner for firms seeking to expand in these markets. The company is led by a diverse management team with extensive experience in private equity and structured credit, particularly within the US Hispanic market and other emerging economies.
Credix
Series A in 2022
Credix is a decentralized credit platform focused on providing borrowers in emerging markets with access to capital that has been historically difficult to obtain. By leveraging blockchain technology, Credix connects high-quality borrowers with global investors, creating credit lines that offer attractive yields. The platform serves as an infrastructure for businesses and marketplaces, facilitating lending, underwriting, and debt collection. This approach allows for diverse credit options while ensuring that investors are paid upfront. Credix aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the credit market, enabling borrowers to access funds in a more streamlined manner.
Azibo
Series A in 2022
Azibo is a financial services platform based in Reno, Nevada, that caters to the needs of small real estate owners. Founded in 2018, Azibo offers a comprehensive digital banking solution designed to streamline property management tasks. The platform enables users to collect applications, screen tenants, generate and e-sign leases, manage rent collection, and handle accounting and financial reporting. Additionally, it simplifies maintenance management and facilitates banking and bill payments. By automating these processes, Azibo enhances operational efficiency and reduces the administrative burden associated with managing rental properties.
Kueski
Debt Financing in 2021
Kueski is a prominent buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer lending company in Latin America, primarily serving the Mexican market. Founded in 2012, Kueski aims to simplify financial access for consumers through its innovative product offerings. The company's ecosystem includes Kueski Pay, a BNPL solution that facilitates purchases both online and in physical stores, and Kueski Cash, which provides personal loans. By utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, Kueski efficiently assesses credit and fraud risks, enabling rapid approval or rejection of loan applications within minutes. This approach helps clients meet their short-term financial needs. Kueski has successfully raised over $300 million in equity and debt financing and has been recognized in industry rankings, underscoring its significant impact on the financial landscape in Mexico.
Tala
Debt Financing in 2021
Tala is a global financial technology company focused on delivering accessible financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets, including Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India. The company operates a mobile application that provides users with instant access to a range of financial services, such as credit, payments, savings, and transfers, effectively integrating digital and cash economies. Tala employs advanced data science and machine learning techniques to evaluate creditworthiness in real-time, allowing individuals without formal credit histories to receive personalized credit lines. This innovative approach helps bridge the financial inclusion gap for those in need of essential financial resources.
Kredivo
Debt Financing in 2021
Kredivo is a leading digital financial services provider based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2016 by Akshay Garg. It offers a modern online credit platform that enables customers to access instant credit for e-commerce and offline purchases, as well as personal loans. Kredivo's innovative API allows businesses to integrate its payment options seamlessly, offering customers flexible financing solutions such as 30-day payment plans and installment options. The platform emphasizes real-time decision-making to ensure a straightforward and transparent credit experience, catering to a wide range of consumers and enhancing their shopping capabilities. Additionally, Kredivo operates in key Southeast Asian markets, solidifying its position as a prominent player in the region's digital credit landscape.
Kredivo
Debt Financing in 2020
Kredivo is a leading digital financial services provider based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2016 by Akshay Garg. It offers a modern online credit platform that enables customers to access instant credit for e-commerce and offline purchases, as well as personal loans. Kredivo's innovative API allows businesses to integrate its payment options seamlessly, offering customers flexible financing solutions such as 30-day payment plans and installment options. The platform emphasizes real-time decision-making to ensure a straightforward and transparent credit experience, catering to a wide range of consumers and enhancing their shopping capabilities. Additionally, Kredivo operates in key Southeast Asian markets, solidifying its position as a prominent player in the region's digital credit landscape.
Zip
Post in 2020
Zip Co Limited, established in 2009 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializes in providing point-of-sale credit and digital payment services to consumers and merchants globally. The company operates through three segments: ZIP AU, Zip Global, and Spotcap. It offers integrated retail finance solutions, digital wallets (Zip Pay and Zip Money), a personal finance application (Pocketbook), and unsecured loans to small and medium-sized businesses. Zip's core service is 'Buy Now Pay Later', allowing consumers to split repayments into equal, interest-free instalments. The company also generates revenue through account fees and interest, as well as merchant margins for its instalment-based services.
Konfio
Debt Financing in 2019
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.
Branch International
Series C in 2019
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.
Applied Data Finance
Venture Round in 2018
Applied Data Finance, LLC, operating as Personify Financial, specializes in providing loans to less-than-prime borrowers in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, the company has developed a platform that leverages advanced data science and machine learning to assess the credit risk of non-prime borrowers. This allows them to offer consumer loans and credit facilities to individuals who typically cannot access traditional financing options. Additionally, Applied Data Finance has created an Institutional Whole Loan Platform, which facilitates institutional investors in purchasing loans originated through its proprietary predictive analytics. This approach positions the company as a crucial link between underbanked consumers and capital markets.
Konfio
Debt Financing in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.
Branch International
Series B in 2018
Branch International Inc. is a digital lending company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, and Lagos. The company leverages smartphone data to assess creditworthiness, allowing consumers in emerging markets to access personal loans through its Android application. By utilizing data science, Branch aims to reduce the cost of financial services and provide fair access to banking options, particularly for the growing middle class. The platform offers a quick approval process for loans, enabling users to build credit irrespective of their banking history and navigate the barriers posed by traditional financial institutions. Branch is committed to driving meaningful growth in rapidly evolving markets and has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors in Silicon Valley.
Oakam
Debt Financing in 2017
Oakam Ltd. is a fintech lender based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing personal financial loan services targeted at financially excluded consumers. Established in 2006, the company offers a range of loan products, including short-term installment loans for emergencies, bills, smaller debts, special events, and travel, as well as long-term loans for larger purchases, business opportunities, and home improvements. Oakam's services are accessible through online platforms, over the phone, and at its physical stores located in London and the Midlands. As a digital micro-lender, Oakam aims to expand credit access for individuals who face challenges in obtaining loans from traditional banking institutions.
LendUp
Debt Financing in 2017
LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.
iZettle
Debt Financing in 2017
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Covalto
Seed Round in 2016
Covalto, formerly known as Credijusto, is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that specializes in providing comprehensive financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2015, Covalto has developed a robust technology infrastructure that utilizes digital tax, e-invoice, and financial data to streamline the underwriting and servicing of SMEs. The company offers a multi-product credit platform, banking services, and a suite of business analytics tools, all designed to facilitate accessible and transparent credit for business growth. In 2021, Covalto distinguished itself as the first fintech in Mexico to acquire a regulated bank, further enhancing its digital banking and service offerings for SMEs.
Koalafi
Debt Financing in 2016
Koalafi is a consumer financing platform that enables merchants to offer flexible pay-over-time plans to customers, regardless of their credit history. Founded in 2014, the company serves over 15,000 retail locations and online businesses across the United States. Koalafi specializes in point-of-sale financing for a variety of products, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, tires, and HVAC systems. By utilizing advanced technology and analytics, Koalafi facilitates a seamless financing experience that allows consumers to procure goods and services through manageable payment plans. This approach not only enhances customer access to desired merchandise but also helps merchants increase their sales and grow their businesses.
Koalafi
Venture Round in 2016
Koalafi is a consumer financing platform that enables merchants to offer flexible pay-over-time plans to customers, regardless of their credit history. Founded in 2014, the company serves over 15,000 retail locations and online businesses across the United States. Koalafi specializes in point-of-sale financing for a variety of products, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, tires, and HVAC systems. By utilizing advanced technology and analytics, Koalafi facilitates a seamless financing experience that allows consumers to procure goods and services through manageable payment plans. This approach not only enhances customer access to desired merchandise but also helps merchants increase their sales and grow their businesses.
Kueski
Series A in 2016
Kueski is a prominent buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer lending company in Latin America, primarily serving the Mexican market. Founded in 2012, Kueski aims to simplify financial access for consumers through its innovative product offerings. The company's ecosystem includes Kueski Pay, a BNPL solution that facilitates purchases both online and in physical stores, and Kueski Cash, which provides personal loans. By utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, Kueski efficiently assesses credit and fraud risks, enabling rapid approval or rejection of loan applications within minutes. This approach helps clients meet their short-term financial needs. Kueski has successfully raised over $300 million in equity and debt financing and has been recognized in industry rankings, underscoring its significant impact on the financial landscape in Mexico.
LendUp
Series B in 2016
LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.
LendUp
Debt Financing in 2016
LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.
CommonBond
Series B in 2015
CommonBond, Inc. is an online lending company based in New York, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing financial solutions for students seeking to pay for higher education in the United States. The company offers refinancing and financing options for undergraduate and graduate student loans, including parent PLUS loans and MBA student loans. CommonBond enables students to access both fixed and variable rate products for refinancing existing loans or financing their education while enrolled. Additionally, the company provides a product called SmartSave, which allows customers to redirect their monthly savings from student loan refinancing into a wealth-generating cash account. Furthermore, CommonBond assists businesses in managing their employees' student loan debt, thereby addressing the growing concern of educational debt in the workforce.
The Credit Junction
Debt Financing in 2015
The Credit Junction, LLC is an asset-based lending platform that specializes in providing working capital, growth, and supply chain financing solutions to small and mid-size enterprises in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages technology and data intelligence alongside traditional asset-based credit metrics to streamline the lending process. It offers asset-based loans of up to $7.5 million, targeting growth-oriented suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers with revenues ranging from $5 million to $50 million. The Credit Junction also operates user-friendly online portals for borrowers and affiliates, allowing for efficient document submission and facilitating a smooth application, vetting, and approval process. The company has formed strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings and reach.
Monedo
Debt Financing in 2015
Monedo, a fintech company, leverages machine learning and alternative data sources to provide credit and digital banking services to the underbanked. Its offerings include consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager to help customers manage their credit score and spending. Additionally, Monedo's "Lending as a Service" model allows partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms.
Avant
Debt Financing in 2013
Avant, LLC is a financial technology company that operates an online marketplace lending platform, providing consumers access to personal loans for purposes such as debt consolidation, medical expenses, and family vacations. Founded in 2012, Avant utilizes big data and machine-learning algorithms to streamline credit options and offer a tailored approach to lending. The company partners with banks and financial institutions to facilitate loan processing and verification, ensuring compliance with credit policies while minimizing fraud and risk. Additionally, Avant operates an institutional marketplace that allows investors to purchase loans generated through its technology. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Avant also maintains offices in Los Angeles, California, and London, United Kingdom, serving customers both domestically and internationally.
Avant
Series A in 2013
Avant, LLC is a financial technology company that operates an online marketplace lending platform, providing consumers access to personal loans for purposes such as debt consolidation, medical expenses, and family vacations. Founded in 2012, Avant utilizes big data and machine-learning algorithms to streamline credit options and offer a tailored approach to lending. The company partners with banks and financial institutions to facilitate loan processing and verification, ensuring compliance with credit policies while minimizing fraud and risk. Additionally, Avant operates an institutional marketplace that allows investors to purchase loans generated through its technology. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Avant also maintains offices in Los Angeles, California, and London, United Kingdom, serving customers both domestically and internationally.
Figure
Figure Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2018. It specializes in consumer financial solutions that include home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, home buy-lease back offerings, mortgage refinancing, and student loan refinancing. Using its proprietary blockchain platform, Provenance, Figure aims to streamline the borrowing process, allowing customers to access capital in as few as five days. The company's services are designed to assist individuals with home improvement, debt consolidation, and retirement planning, leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and analytics to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
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