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Propel VC

San Francisco, CA · Invests in US; LATAM; Global · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechCrypto & Web3Fintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Capital for the new economy. Technologies that democratize financial services, create new financial primitives, and enable global commerce at scale are reshaping how money flows.

Likely not a fit for

Traditional financial services models without technology innovation, non-global businesses, non-technical founders in fintech

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$436M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

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Jay Reinemann

General PartnerGeneral Partner · Primary contact

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j•••@pr•••.vc

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David Mort

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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Braeden Norris

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Hunter Brasfield

Platform & OpsDirector of Finance

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Portfolio

BraveEnterprise Software

Brave is a privacy-focused web browser launched in 2016, known for blocking ads and trackers by default. It also launched Brave Leo, a privacy-preserving large-language model for AI features in the browser.

Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also offers services for businesses and institutions, providing tools for crypto trading, payments, and asset management.

DocuSignEnterprise Software

DocuSign is the market leader in electronic signature and intelligent agreement management, offering a range of products to automate and streamline the agreement process.

SumUpFintech Payments

SumUp is a leading global financial technology company that provides payment solutions and tools for small businesses, enabling them to accept payments and manage their operations effectively.

GrowwFintech Payments

Groww is an online platform for Demat, trading, and direct mutual fund investment in India, offering services like stock trading, mutual funds, and futures & options.

Guideline

Guideline offers an integrated platform for affordable 401(k) plans tailored for companies and self-employed individuals. By partnering with Gusto, they provide a seamless experience that combines payroll and retirement benefits, ensuring automated compliance and stress-free administration.

NewfrontInsurance

Newfront is a modern insurance brokerage that leverages technology and data to enhance customer experiences, providing risk control, risk analytics, and benchmarking claims advocacy.

HeliusDeveloper Tools Infra

Helius is Solana's leading RPC and API platform, providing reliable and low latency RPCs, transaction landing services, and data streaming tools for developers and teams in the Solana ecosystem.

FintocFintech Payments

Fintoc is a payment operating system designed to optimize online payments and recurring billing for businesses in Latin America, offering a seamless user experience and advanced automation features.

CavelaEcommerce Marketplaces

Cavela is a global product sourcing platform that automates the sourcing process, making it as easy as launching an online store. The company focuses on reducing costs, minimizing tariffs, and improving product quality by connecting e-commerce brands with premium factories worldwide.

OpineEnterprise Software

Opine is an AI-powered presales and post-sales automation platform designed to streamline complex B2B sales processes, providing workflow automations and integrations with existing CRM systems.

NeonMedia Entertainment

Neon is a film production and distribution company founded in 2017, known for distributing independent films and winning multiple awards, including two Best Picture Oscars.

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Propel Venture Partners Research Investment Thesis Propel Venture Partners is a globally-focused early-stage venture fund investing at the intersection of technology, money, and the emerging digital economy. Founded in 2016, Propel backs bold entrepreneurs building transformative solutions across fintech, payments, AI, crypto, enterprise software, and international expansion. The firm believes tha

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