Companies
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Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
Salt is the first ever workers reward program that gives you the power to earn more than your paycheck. Salt represents the most valuable thing you have - your time. For each hour you work, you earn Salt which enables you to enjoy memorable experiences, share your gratitude with others, and build asset ownership over time. The mission of Salt Labs is to enable hourly workers to own the long-term value of their work.

Early
Payments
Salt Labs
Salt is the first ever workers reward program that gives you the power to earn more than your paycheck. Salt represents the most valuable thing you have - your time. For each hour you work, you earn Salt which enables you to enjoy memorable experiences, share your gratitude with others, and build asset ownership over time. The mission of Salt Labs is to enable hourly workers to own the long-term value of their work.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Growth/Late
Description
SamCart is the first e-commerce platform, built from the ground up, for direct-to-consumer brands - embedding the platform, payments, lending, insurance, and other core financial products.

Growth/Late
Payments
SamCart
SamCart is the first e-commerce platform, built from the ground up, for direct-to-consumer brands - embedding the platform, payments, lending, insurance, and other core financial products.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
Growing companies have very specific financial needs. At Scaleup Finance, we're here to meet them. We are a team of experienced finance specialists with start-ups and growing companies as our specialty. We provide CFO-as-a-service and a new digital CXO cockpit that will transform the financial management in small companies. Whatever stage your company is in, we can help you improve the financial management and administration. With the finances safely controlled, you can focus on areas that add more value to your business - and you find more interesting! It's time to go Scaleup!

Early
Payments
Scaleup Finance
Growing companies have very specific financial needs. At Scaleup Finance, we're here to meet them. We are a team of experienced finance specialists with start-ups and growing companies as our specialty. We provide CFO-as-a-service and a new digital CXO cockpit that will transform the financial management in small companies. Whatever stage your company is in, we can help you improve the financial management and administration. With the finances safely controlled, you can focus on areas that add more value to your business - and you find more interesting! It's time to go Scaleup!

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
Selfbook is a light-touch transaction platform allowing hotels to accept one-tap payments directly on their websites, simplifying the direct booking experience.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
Selfbook
Selfbook is a light-touch transaction platform allowing hotels to accept one-tap payments directly on their websites, simplifying the direct booking experience.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
The Billing and Payments stack for B2B companies. Sequence helps you design and iterate on billing and payment flows so you can stay focused on your mission. We want to empower operators to build, scale and iterate, expand seamlessly into new markets and product verticals, and have a real time pulse on their business.

Early
Payments
Sequence
The Billing and Payments stack for B2B companies. Sequence helps you design and iterate on billing and payment flows so you can stay focused on your mission. We want to empower operators to build, scale and iterate, expand seamlessly into new markets and product verticals, and have a real time pulse on their business.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
Trade financing marketplace enabling companies to supply their demand in a non-dilutive way by floating suppliers the money to supply chain partners and entering joint ventures with the partner with a 50%/50% profit split.

Early
Payments
SetScale
Trade financing marketplace enabling companies to supply their demand in a non-dilutive way by floating suppliers the money to supply chain partners and entering joint ventures with the partner with a 50%/50% profit split.
Exited

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
SoFi (NYSE: SOFI) is one of the leading consumer US FinTechs with full stack product offerings across lending (student loans, personal loans, mortgages), banking (checking, savings, and credit), wealth management, digital assets, and insurance. SoFi acquired Galileo in 2020, providing a vertically integrated platform to support embedded banking and b2b payments.

Early
Payments
SoFi
SoFi (NYSE: SOFI) is one of the leading consumer US FinTechs with full stack product offerings across lending (student loans, personal loans, mortgages), banking (checking, savings, and credit), wealth management, digital assets, and insurance. SoFi acquired Galileo in 2020, providing a vertically integrated platform to support embedded banking and b2b payments.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
The company provides an AI-driven platform for account-based marketing that utilizes machine learning for Ideal Customer Profile analysis, intent signal mapping, and automated multi-channel outreach to enhance sales conversion rates. It integrates with various CRM systems and employs advanced algorithms for lead scoring and purchase pattern prediction, streamlining lead discovery and engagement processes.The main product is an AI-driven recruitment platform that automates the hiring process through AI agents responsible for sourcing, screening, and scheduling candidates. It utilizes machine learning, autonomous agent systems, and a comprehensive integration framework to optimize recruitment workflows and improve operational efficiency.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
Sprouts
The company provides an AI-driven platform for account-based marketing that utilizes machine learning for Ideal Customer Profile analysis, intent signal mapping, and automated multi-channel outreach to enhance sales conversion rates. It integrates with various CRM systems and employs advanced algorithms for lead scoring and purchase pattern prediction, streamlining lead discovery and engagement processes.The main product is an AI-driven recruitment platform that automates the hiring process through AI agents responsible for sourcing, screening, and scheduling candidates. It utilizes machine learning, autonomous agent systems, and a comprehensive integration framework to optimize recruitment workflows and improve operational efficiency.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
Standard Metrics is an automated data platform that enables financial transparency between private companies and investors.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
Standard Metrics
Standard Metrics is an automated data platform that enables financial transparency between private companies and investors.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
Stere.io is building the "GrubHub of Insurance Programs": Digital ecosystem designed to tackle speed-to-market and capacity sourcing for managing general agencies (MGAs), insurtechs and embedded insurance programs.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
Stere
Stere.io is building the "GrubHub of Insurance Programs": Digital ecosystem designed to tackle speed-to-market and capacity sourcing for managing general agencies (MGAs), insurtechs and embedded insurance programs.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Growth/Late
Description
SumUp is a leading global provider of mobile point-of-sale (mPOS), point-of-sale (POS) and SMB-banking software. The Company's suite of devices offers SMBs the ability to accept magstripe, chip, and contactless payments. Through their device engagement, SumUp has been able to build out a closed-wall ecosystem where SMBs can leverage the Company's banking software to run invoices, track working capital, KPIs, and build loyalty programs.

Growth/Late
Payments
SumUp
SumUp is a leading global provider of mobile point-of-sale (mPOS), point-of-sale (POS) and SMB-banking software. The Company's suite of devices offers SMBs the ability to accept magstripe, chip, and contactless payments. Through their device engagement, SumUp has been able to build out a closed-wall ecosystem where SMBs can leverage the Company's banking software to run invoices, track working capital, KPIs, and build loyalty programs.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
Synctera is a FinTech platform intended to connect traditional banking operations with financial technology innovations.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
Synctera
Synctera is a FinTech platform intended to connect traditional banking operations with financial technology innovations.

Sub-sector:
DeepTech
Stage:
Early
Description
Talos provides an institutional technology infrastructure that supports the full lifecycle of digital assets trading, from price discovery to execution through to settlement.

Early
DeepTech
Talos
Talos provides an institutional technology infrastructure that supports the full lifecycle of digital assets trading, from price discovery to execution through to settlement.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
Tap is the first marketplace for private fund secondaries. Securities offered through Finalis Securities LLC Member FINRA/SIPC. Tap and Finalis Securities LLC are separate, unaffiliated entities.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
Tap
Tap is the first marketplace for private fund secondaries. Securities offered through Finalis Securities LLC Member FINRA/SIPC. Tap and Finalis Securities LLC are separate, unaffiliated entities.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
Ternary creates cloud cost management, and optimization tools at the intersection of Finance and Engineering, with features based on FinOps Principles, starting from Google Cloud Platform and expanding to serve AWS, Azure, etc.

Early
Payments
Ternary
Ternary creates cloud cost management, and optimization tools at the intersection of Finance and Engineering, with features based on FinOps Principles, starting from Google Cloud Platform and expanding to serve AWS, Azure, etc.

Sub-sector:
DeepTech
Stage:
Growth/Late
Description
Thoropass (f.k.a. Laika) is an enterprise-ready compliance platform that lets growing companies compete on the same level as any large organization. We help companies design stage-appropriate controls, obtain infosec certifications/audits like SOC 2 or ISO 27001, stay compliant with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR, and build trust with enterprise customers for whom security is a fundamental "must have" requirement.

Growth/Late
DeepTech
Thoropass
Thoropass (f.k.a. Laika) is an enterprise-ready compliance platform that lets growing companies compete on the same level as any large organization. We help companies design stage-appropriate controls, obtain infosec certifications/audits like SOC 2 or ISO 27001, stay compliant with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR, and build trust with enterprise customers for whom security is a fundamental "must have" requirement.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
Trovata is a cash management platform that lets companies instantly know how much cash they have, forecast more quickly, and manage cash flow with precision.

Early
Payments
Trovata
Trovata is a cash management platform that lets companies instantly know how much cash they have, forecast more quickly, and manage cash flow with precision.
Exited

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
Logistics is one of the single largest industries in the world ($8-12T globally, $2T in the US). A single percent of improvement drives profound change to every corner of the world -- from the cost of our goods, to the livelihoods of local communities, to even the impact on our environment. At TruckSmarter, we believe that to transform the industry, we must focus first on truck drivers. Trucks move 71% of freight in America & represent nearly 6% of the American workforce. However, despite the industry being one of the greatest levers of innovation throughout history, it is still deeply fragmented & structurally misaligned. Our mission is to empower truck driver's lives &, by doing so, build the future of the industry.

Early
Payments
TruckSmarter
Logistics is one of the single largest industries in the world ($8-12T globally, $2T in the US). A single percent of improvement drives profound change to every corner of the world -- from the cost of our goods, to the livelihoods of local communities, to even the impact on our environment. At TruckSmarter, we believe that to transform the industry, we must focus first on truck drivers. Trucks move 71% of freight in America & represent nearly 6% of the American workforce. However, despite the industry being one of the greatest levers of innovation throughout history, it is still deeply fragmented & structurally misaligned. Our mission is to empower truck driver's lives &, by doing so, build the future of the industry.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
Truewind is AI-powered Bookkeeping and Financial Modeling for Startups. Through a combination of artificial intelligence and concierge service, we deliver a delightful financial back office experience to fast-growing companies. Reliable bookkeeping, detailed financial models, built exclusively for startups. We are a San Francisco-based startup backed by Y Combinator.

Early
Payments
Truewind
Truewind is AI-powered Bookkeeping and Financial Modeling for Startups. Through a combination of artificial intelligence and concierge service, we deliver a delightful financial back office experience to fast-growing companies. Reliable bookkeeping, detailed financial models, built exclusively for startups. We are a San Francisco-based startup backed by Y Combinator.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
Turbine Finance (f.k.a. Causeway Finance) will provide liquidity on appreciated LPAs, by lending at ~20-40% LTV based on AI driven underwriting. Turbine Finance partners with GPs and embeds in the funds flow, leading to fractionalized sale of existing positions at a GP discretion.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
Turbine Finance
Turbine Finance (f.k.a. Causeway Finance) will provide liquidity on appreciated LPAs, by lending at ~20-40% LTV based on AI driven underwriting. Turbine Finance partners with GPs and embeds in the funds flow, leading to fractionalized sale of existing positions at a GP discretion.

Sub-sector:
DeepTech
Stage:
Growth/Late
Description
Unqork is a "no code" enterprise application platform that helps large companies build, deploy, and manage complex applications without writing a single line of code. The company enables enterprises to accelerate DevOps, cloud migration, proprietary application and integration framework development faster, with higher quality, and lower upfront/ongoing costs than conventional approaches.

Growth/Late
DeepTech
Unqork
Unqork is a "no code" enterprise application platform that helps large companies build, deploy, and manage complex applications without writing a single line of code. The company enables enterprises to accelerate DevOps, cloud migration, proprietary application and integration framework development faster, with higher quality, and lower upfront/ongoing costs than conventional approaches.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
Vellum is a reinsurance software platform seeking to transform how reinsurers and insurers manage reinsurance capacity within the $500B+ market. Vellum will provide a data and analytics platform for carriers and reinsurers that empowers them to better identify and manage risks in their portfolio, driving improved returns and reduced operational cost.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
Vellum
Vellum is a reinsurance software platform seeking to transform how reinsurers and insurers manage reinsurance capacity within the $500B+ market. Vellum will provide a data and analytics platform for carriers and reinsurers that empowers them to better identify and manage risks in their portfolio, driving improved returns and reduced operational cost.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
Venn (f.k.a. Vault) is building the smartest bank account for Canadian startups and SMBs. Canadian businesses want freedom, trust, and support for their business, especially in the early days. We are fixing this. Vault is the first all-in-one business account that trusts Canadian business owners and will allow them to get up and running in

Early
Payments
Venn (fka Vault)
Venn (f.k.a. Vault) is building the smartest bank account for Canadian startups and SMBs. Canadian businesses want freedom, trust, and support for their business, especially in the early days. We are fixing this. Vault is the first all-in-one business account that trusts Canadian business owners and will allow them to get up and running in

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Growth/Late
Description
Vestwell is digital retirement platform designed to create a retirement plan for employees. The company's platform offers automated retirement investing options for ria's depending on the rules and regulations and other defined contributions to companies and their employees, enabling advisers to engage with their clients with compliance and automation.

Growth/Late
AI-First Vertical Software
Vestwell
Vestwell is digital retirement platform designed to create a retirement plan for employees. The company's platform offers automated retirement investing options for ria's depending on the rules and regulations and other defined contributions to companies and their employees, enabling advisers to engage with their clients with compliance and automation.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
VRGL provides institutional-grade analytics and automated data extraction to empower wealth management firms to accelerate the Client Acquisition, Proposal Management & Retention process ("CAPM & R"). By giving clients a complete view of their consolidated investment picture, VRGL enables advisors to quickly demonstrate how and why they add value. VRGL scores a client's entire portfolio across 5 pillars: performance, risk, diversification, taxes and fees. This quantitative scoring system presented at the front end of conversations decreases the time and cost associated with lengthy prospecting so advisors can accelerate time to new revenue and retention of existing AUM. Founded by pioneers of the institutional wealth management industry, VRGL's technology lets advisors seamlessly aggregate all client investment data and provides a no-touch analytics package allowing the advisor to contextualize their own investment offerings and advice.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
VRGL Wealth
VRGL provides institutional-grade analytics and automated data extraction to empower wealth management firms to accelerate the Client Acquisition, Proposal Management & Retention process ("CAPM & R"). By giving clients a complete view of their consolidated investment picture, VRGL enables advisors to quickly demonstrate how and why they add value. VRGL scores a client's entire portfolio across 5 pillars: performance, risk, diversification, taxes and fees. This quantitative scoring system presented at the front end of conversations decreases the time and cost associated with lengthy prospecting so advisors can accelerate time to new revenue and retention of existing AUM. Founded by pioneers of the institutional wealth management industry, VRGL's technology lets advisors seamlessly aggregate all client investment data and provides a no-touch analytics package allowing the advisor to contextualize their own investment offerings and advice.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
Wholesail is a technology startup that builds software to connect wholesalers and their buyers. The company's first product is an automated invoicing, payment and communication platform that integrates with the accounting systems of wholesale sellers to allow them to get paid faster and decrease losses.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
Wholesail
Wholesail is a technology startup that builds software to connect wholesalers and their buyers. The company's first product is an automated invoicing, payment and communication platform that integrates with the accounting systems of wholesale sellers to allow them to get paid faster and decrease losses.

Sub-sector:
DeepTech
Stage:
Description
WitnessAI offers a security platform that facilitates the safe deployment of artificial intelligence in enterprises by monitoring AI activities, enforcing usage policies, and protecting data from misuse and attacks. The platform employs governance frameworks and privacy measures to manage risks associated with AI implementation effectively.

DeepTech
WitnessAI
WitnessAI offers a security platform that facilitates the safe deployment of artificial intelligence in enterprises by monitoring AI activities, enforcing usage policies, and protecting data from misuse and attacks. The platform employs governance frameworks and privacy measures to manage risks associated with AI implementation effectively.

Sub-sector:
Payments
Stage:
Early
Description
Yaspa uses open banking to create powerful tools that streamline every aspect of your payment operations, including payment acceptance, payouts, and reconciliation of funds.

Early
Payments
Yaspa
Yaspa uses open banking to create powerful tools that streamline every aspect of your payment operations, including payment acceptance, payouts, and reconciliation of funds.
Exited

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
Yieldx is an end-to-end digital platform with smart workflows, AI-powered analytics and a reimagined user experience for financial professionals and investors in the fixed income markets.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
YieldX
Yieldx is an end-to-end digital platform with smart workflows, AI-powered analytics and a reimagined user experience for financial professionals and investors in the fixed income markets.

Sub-sector:
AI-First Vertical Software
Stage:
Early
Description
What's the social impact of your investments? YourStake (yourstake.org) lets you know if the companies you invest in are profiting off of climate change, promoting racial/gender equality, or fueling animal cruelty. Our software solution provides investment advisors with social impact data, analytics, and visualizations to guide their clients towards more impactful investment portfolios. We are a mission-driven, 2-year-old startup based in Brooklyn, NY that is bringing the impact investing movement to scale.

Early
AI-First Vertical Software
YourStake
What's the social impact of your investments? YourStake (yourstake.org) lets you know if the companies you invest in are profiting off of climate change, promoting racial/gender equality, or fueling animal cruelty. Our software solution provides investment advisors with social impact data, analytics, and visualizations to guide their clients towards more impactful investment portfolios. We are a mission-driven, 2-year-old startup based in Brooklyn, NY that is bringing the impact investing movement to scale.
