California is known as the hub for innovation, and its FinTech sector is no different. The state is home to numerous startups that are powerfully disrupting the finance industry, with the birth of new financial applications, processes, products, or business models. In this article we will take a look at some of the most intriguing companies in the Californian FinTech scene, that are pushing boundaries, challenging norms and creating unique value.
Many of these startups are utilizing cutting-edge technologies to generate solutions for traditional issues such as lending, payment processing and investment management. They are also creating new platforms for financial inclusion, bringing financial services closer to those who traditionally do not have access to them. Let’s dive in and take a closer look at these fintech pioneers.
Please note that the following order does not represent any kind of ranking and the companies mentioned in this list are equally interesting and groundbreaking in their own ways.
SaleStream
SaleStream is a web-enabled small-ticket lease and loan provider. Offering loans and leases for commercial and consumer borrowers, SaleStream was founded by Steve Roberts.
Alfred Tech
Alfred Tech is a private lending SaaS technology provider. Its industry focuses are Commercial Lending, Consumer Lending, FinTech, Lending, SaaS, and Software.
Planitax
Planitax is single-handedly revolutionising the corporate tax field by providing software and services that enable the effective management of data for corporate tax departments. This FinTech startup streamlines the corporate taxation process through advanced technology.
RPM Mortgage, Inc.
RPM Mortgage, Inc. serves as a mortgage lender and broker company, offering services that streamline the process of obtaining a mortgage. It was founded by Rob Hirt.
CryptoWise
CryptoWise offers Crowd Robo-Advisory Services. The company, launched at the Founder Institute summer 2018, operates within the Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services and FinTech industries.
DebtMarket
DebtMarket is a financial market where participants can issue new debts or buy and sell debt securities. DebtMarket was created by Scott Walchek and Steven Walchek.
Armatic Technologies
Armatic Technologies is helping companies to accelerate Quote-to-Cash cycles, streamline billing and reduce operating expenses. Armatic Technologies was founded by Casey Griswold, Ethen Yao, and Max Golovnia.
Octane
OCTANe connects people and ideas with capital and resources to fuel technology growth in the Financial Services and FinTech sectors.
Finance Exchange
Finance Exchange is automating & streamlining the equipment finance industry, a $1 trillion industry. It was founded by Chad Hutchison.
FinanceApp
FinanceApp is a cloud based sales and lending platform, founded by Chad Hutchison.
PlanFees
PlanFees is a FinTech platform that helps financial professionals to create customizable retirement plan fee benchmarking reports.
Lifestyle of Giving
Lifestyle of Giving is a digital fundraising platform that enables you to raise money on your member’s everyday shopping. It was founded by Melinda Masson.
Pasadena Angels
The Pasadena Angels, ranked a top ten angel group by Forbes, has invested over $65 million in over 175 companies. It was founded by John Glanville.
The Change Company
The Change Company provides digital banking and lending solutions in various industries including Banking, Financial Exchanges, and Financial Services. The Change Company was founded by Jeffrey T. Seabold, and Steven A. Sugarman.
CashCall
CashCall, founded by J Paul Reddam, offers unsecured loans to borrowers and provides consumer personal loans, creating solutions for everyday financial needs.
Each of these companies is making incredible advances to the finance industry. Whether it’s through innovative software, ground-breaking technologies, or new business models, these FinTech companies are the ones to watch in California.
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