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Walkabout Ventures

Los Angeles, California · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

Technical 'picks-and-shovels' businesses that modernize infrastructure and back-office operations of financial and insurance services. Focus on B2B solutions rather than consumer fintech.

Likely not a fit for

Consumer-facing fintech without institutional angle, non-fintech sectors, solutions without clear financial services pain point

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Observer
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$193M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

CL

Carleigh Lake

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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c•••@wa•••.vc

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JD

Josh Diamond

General PartnerFounder & General Partner

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j•••@wa•••.vc

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JA

Jordy Albert

General PartnerCo-Founder & General Partner

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Portfolio

BarkerManufacturing Industrial

Barker specializes in rebar fabrication and installation services, providing customized solutions for construction projects across North America.

Advisor.comFintech Payments

Advisor.com connects investors with fiduciary financial advisors, promoting financial wellness through a vetted network of professionals.

Functional FinanceFintech Payments

Functional Finance is a SaaS platform designed to automate billing, reconciliation, and money movement for MGAs, wholesalers, and carriers. It enhances efficiency and financial clarity with features like digital invoicing, omnichannel payments, automated payables, treasury management and comprehensive reporting.

LithicFintech Payments

Lithic is the leading card issuing processor built for high-growth technology companies. Lithic's APIs and operational enablement services enable businesses to move money, build card programs, and issue debit, credit, and prepaid cards to consumers and businesses with unparalleled ease and flexibility.

ClairFintech Payments

Clair is an embedded fintech engine that integrates with HR Tech platforms to offer early access to pay, with no changes to payroll, no mandatory fees, and no interest.

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RetirableFintech Payments

Retirable is a financial technology company focused on providing holistic retirement planning services, aiming to empower retirees with financial stability and peace of mind.

HM BradleyFintech Payments

HMBradley was founded to provide a better banking experience focused on empowering customers with tools for smart money management. The company has transitioned from consumer deposit and credit card programs to integrating its technology with established banks.

Sensible WeatherInsurance

Sensible Weather provides innovative weather insurance solutions for consumers and businesses, enabling them to mitigate the financial risks associated with adverse weather conditions.

Odie Pet Insurance
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Walkabout Ventures Research Investment Thesis Walkabout Ventures is a specialized seed-stage venture capital fund focused exclusively on financial services and fintech startups. Founded in 2019 by Josh Diamond and Jordy Albert, the firm was created to fill an underfunded gap in very-early-stage financial services investment in the United States. The firm believes that the best opportunities exist

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