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Global (offices in United States, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Latin America) · Invests in US; Africa; Asia; LATAM · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechInsuranceLegal TechFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureLegal & RegtechSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

Mission-driven entrepreneurs and industry influencers can responsibly harness technology to build a more fair and inclusive financial system that serves unbanked and underserved populations.

Likely not a fit for

Non-mission-driven consumer apps without financial health focus, gambling/gaming, pure hardware plays, or companies not focused on market expansion and customer empowerment.

How they invest

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~2 weeks
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Not required
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Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$850M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Efayomi Carr

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Sarah Morgenstern

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John Onwualu

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Ravi Kaushik

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Kabir Kumar

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Larry Cook

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Lisa Mikkelsen

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Stella Klemperer

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Reon Cloete

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Portfolio

FlutterwaveFintech Payments

Flutterwave offers seamless payment solutions tailored for enterprises, startups, and emerging markets, enabling businesses to accept and process payments globally.

ChimeFintech Payments

Chime is a financial technology company that provides mobile banking services with no hidden fees. It offers features such as early direct deposit, automatic savings, and a user-friendly app to help customers manage their finances effectively.

BrigitFintech Payments

Brigit is a financial technology company offering financial health services, focusing on credit building and financial wellness solutions.

AlboFintech Payments

Albo is a financial app that consolidates personal and business finances, offering services like debit and credit accounts, payroll, savings, and cryptocurrency management.

FairMoneyFintech Payments

FairMoney is a digital bank and instant loan app that provides financial services including personal and business loans, savings accounts, and investment tools to underbanked individuals in emerging markets.

BitnobFintech Payments

Bitnob is a technology platform that provides cutting-edge financial solutions, enabling individuals and businesses to send and receive cross-border payments using Bitcoin and stablecoins like USDT. They offer services such as Bitcoin wallets, virtual cards, trading infrastructure, and treasury management.

Apollo AgricultureAgetech Longevity

Apollo Agriculture provides small-scale farmers with financing, training, quality farming inputs, and insurance to help them achieve profitable harvests and transition to commercial farming.

Aquaconnect
CredFlowFintech Payments

CredFlow is a comprehensive cash flow management platform designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) streamline their finances. With over 1 lakh businesses trusting us, we provide cutting-edge solutions that automate payment reminders, integrate seamlessly with popular accounting software like Tally and Busy, and deliver real-time insights on desktop and mobile devices.

Dolado
AkuaLogistics Supply Chain

AKUA is a subscription data service utilizing the industry’s most advanced tracking devices, tamper-resistant and tamper-evident multi-layer security, and in-transit analytics into a seamless cloud-based solution.

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Flourish Ventures Research Investment Thesis Flourish Ventures is a global early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to building a fair financial system. The fund invests in mission-driven entrepreneurs and industry influencers working to improve financial health and economic prosperity, particularly for underserved populations in emerging markets and the United States. The firm's thesis is cente

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