Only a few days left to apply! Are you the founder of an early-stage company focused on financial access and inclusion? We want to meet you! Apply at the link below by this weekend to secure your chance at winning a $100,000 SAFE note. And huge thanks to all of our amazing co-hosts and sponsors for helping us make this happen! FIS, Fifth Third Bank, Northwestern Mutual, Onbe, Socure, USAA, Visa, Worldpay, Alloy Labs, Cowboy Ventures, Fika Ventures, Flourish Ventures, Industry Ventures, Primary Venture Partners, Restive Ventures, TTV Capital, and Vesey Ventures https://lnkd.in/gxdDtgQG
Commerce Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
San Francisco, CA 6,157 followers
Investing in the entrepreneurs powering the Commerce Continuum
About us
Commerce Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing and empowering the next generation of technology innovators in the retail and financial services industries. Our deeply committed LP base is composed of a strategic blend of established entrepreneurs, corporate executives and market leading corporations, enabling us to meaningfully add value to our portfolio companies via introductions to potential clients, distribution partners, top tier advisers and potential key executive additions. We also pride ourselves on being a thought and strategy partner to our portfolio CEOs when we can be helpful, but not wasting their time otherwise. For more information about Commerce Ventures and our 40+ incredible portfolio companies, please visit commercevc.com.
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https://commerce.vc/
External link for Commerce Ventures
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Venture Capital, Strategic Investment, FinTech, InsureTech, Commerce, Retail, and Value Add
Locations
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Primary
604 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105, US
Employees at Commerce Ventures
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Matthew Nichols
General Partner - Commerce Ventures
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Frank Mastrangelo
Fintech Executive, Board Member, Advisor
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Matt Harris
I help seed stage founders backed by funds like a16z, First Round and YC raise follow on funding 82% of the time.
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Vivek Krishnamurthy
Partner at Commerce Ventures
Updates
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Alert to any of our Canadian followers! Lithic is now available 🇨🇦 Read more below!
Lithic is now in Canada! We’re bringing multicurrency processing to the Canadian market, empowering card programs to build and scale in Canada. Whether you’re a Canadian fintech or a US card program looking to expand into Canada, we’re here to support your growth. #fintech #Canada #Innovation Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/emqg9AcN
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Exciting news from Cardless!
It’s another exciting day here at Alibaba.com as we announce the launch of our first U.S. credit card -- the Alibaba.com Business Edge Credit Card, a co-branded business credit card in partnership with Mastercard and powered by Cardless. We’re always looking for ways to help SMEs on the Alibaba.com platform expand their business and easily manage their finances, and this card is no different. Perks for cardholders include cash back or special payment terms, longer order protections and more. We’re excited to continue adding value for Alibaba.com users and watching their businesses grow! Learn more about the Alibaba.com Business Edge Card here: https://lnkd.in/eQw9yvkp #BusinessCreditCard #SMEs #Mastercard #SMBs #Entrepreneurs
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New blog alert! We dove deep into accounts receivable automation and its game-changing impact on mid-market businesses. Did you know that more than 50% of mid-market A/R invoices are paid late? This creates serious cash flow challenges for businesses. In our latest post, we explore how Tabs is solving this problem by leveraging Generative AI to tackle the complexities of A/R automation. From contract generation to payment reconciliation, Tabs is streamlining processes, reducing labor costs, and driving profitability for businesses across industries. Discover how Tabs is shaping the future of A/R automation and why we're so excited to support their journey! #ARAutomation #FintechInnovation #MidMarketSolutions #GenerativeAI #BusinessGrowth https://lnkd.in/dhUuEnXY
Accounts receivable, the overlooked giant in B2B payments: Why we invested in Tabs
commercevc.medium.com
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Congrats to the Bloom Credit team on winning this award! Always proud to be on this journey with you.
We're excited to share that Bloom Credit won Tearsheet's 2024 Data Innovation Award! The ability for consumers to demonstrate creditworthiness in new and different ways is more important than ever, and we're proud to have been recognized for our efforts with this award. https://lnkd.in/gwCB_cdA
Announcing the winners of Tearsheet's 2024 Data Awards - Tearsheet
https://tearsheet.co
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Delighted to be a part of Linker Finance (TS F23)'s journey!
🥁 Thrilled to Share!!🥁 We've successfully raised $3.7M in seed funding, led by TenOneTen Ventures and Chingona Ventures, with participation from amazing investors like Audaz Capital, Techstars, Bank of Brodhead, Angeles Investors, Commerce Ventures and our incredible angel investors, including Edrizio De La Cruz, Ahmed A. Mirza, Michael Olson, Selden Frisbee, Peter Cheung, Hector Ramos, and Roberto Medrano. Big shoutout to our amazing advisors Stuart Cook, Michael Koerner and Kelsey Weaver for their invaluable guidance and support throughout this journey. This milestone brings us one step closer to our mission of empowering community banks with the tools they need to transform their strong relationships into exceptional digital experiences. 🚀 https://bit.ly/3yUAdDX Matt Kozlov Minnie Ingersoll Eric Pakravan Samara Mejia Hernandez Dan Rosen Nicole Toussaint Beto Pallares Maximo Gamez Grisel Hernandez David Olivencia Adela Cepeda Francisco Mariscal Radek Paklikowski Gray Skinner Jorge Garcia Claudia Bardales Alejandro Corpeño Pete Torres Kyle Ray 🐢 Ana Zuniga Denisse Cruz Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator #communitybanks #seedfund #DigitalBankingExperience #SmallBizBanking #linkerfinance
Linker Finance Secures $3.7M Seed Round from Industry Leading Investors to Reimagine Digital Banking Solutions for Community Banks
prnewswire.com
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Venture Capitalists have historically shied away from service businesses—think marketing agencies, law firms, accounting firms. Why? They’re resource-heavy, tough to scale, and offer low margins. Instead, VCs have flocked to high-margin software companies, which promise scalability through increased sales rather than a growing workforce. But what if the game is changing? Enter Generative AI. Since its breakthrough in 2023, VCs have predictably funneled funds into AI-powered software solutions. But there’s a potential twist in the narrative. What if Generative AI doesn’t just enhance software businesses but revolutionizes service industries too? Imagine a future where service businesses—whether they’re drafting marketing emails, closing your books, or handling legal contracts—are transformed by AI. These AI-empowered firms could offer services at unprecedented speed and low costs, disrupting the traditional service models and creating a new breed of investment-worthy companies. Check out our latest blog where we dive deep into how Generative AI could redefine the investment landscape for service businesses. https://lnkd.in/ggF5vbDs #AI #GenerativeAI #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation #FutureOfWork
The Rise of the AI-Powered Service Business
commercevc.medium.com
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🚀 Congrats to the Commerce Ventures portfolio companies that were named to the 2024 #INC5000! ➡ 37 Kin Insurance ➡ 499 Vestwell ➡ 1,359 Paystand ➡ 2,154 Socure ➡ 2,243 FI Navigator Corporation The complete list of companies generated $317.1B in total revenue and added 874,940 jobs to the economy https://lnkd.in/g6Yn3rnH
Inc. 5000 2024: Meet the Companies Building the Future
inc.com
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Commerce Ventures reposted this
We're excited to once again be hosting our financial inclusion-focused pitch competition this Fall! As in years past, the program is accepting applications for early-stage companies focused on financial access and inclusion. Apply by September 15 for a chance at a $100,000 uncapped SAFE note! https://lnkd.in/g3d453aV
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We're excited to once again be hosting our financial inclusion-focused pitch competition this Fall! As in years past, the program is accepting applications for early-stage companies focused on financial access and inclusion. Apply by September 15 for a chance at a $100,000 uncapped SAFE note! https://lnkd.in/g3d453aV