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Key people at Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures.
Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures was founded in 2005 by Willem Willemstein (General Partner & Founder).
Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures is a venture capital firm building a portfolio of early-stage fintech companies. It provides capital and strategic support to emerging businesses led by determined founders developing innovative financial technologies. The firm targets promising ventures across Europe, Africa, and North America, accelerating disruptive financial solutions.
Founded in 2011 by Willem Willemstein in Bussum, Netherlands, the firm's origin stemmed from the insight that specialized early-stage investment and experienced guidance are vital for fintech startups to thrive in regulated markets. This vision is complemented by professionals like Don Montanaro, a former fintech founder, who contributes operational expertise to management.
The firm's beneficiaries are its portfolio companies, receiving financial backing and strategic assistance. Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures envisions cultivating a robust global fintech ecosystem by empowering innovative startups to scale, redefine financial paradigms, and deliver significant impact, shaping the future of financial services.
Key people at Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures.
Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $83.0M Series C in Yoco in July 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | Yoco | $83.0M Series C | — | Accel, CapitalG, Credo Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Group, Earlybird Venture Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, Partech Ventures, Quiet Capital, Quona Capital, Sequoia Capital, Wellington Management, Y Combinator, Eric Nadalin, 4DX Ventures, Breyer Capital, HOF Capital, Orange Ventures, The Raba Partnership, TO Ventures |
| Apr 22, 2021 | BUX | $80.0M Other Equity | Sandeep B., Alex Leung | ABN AMRO Ventures, Citius, Endeit Capital, HV Capital, Optiver |
| Apr 1, 2021 | BUX | $80.0M Series C | Prosus Ventures, Tencent Holdings | Embedded Capital, HV Capital, Presight Capital, RTP Global, VR Ventures, ABN AMRO Ventures, Citius, Endeit Capital, Optiver |
Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures was founded in 2005 by Willem Willemstein (General Partner & Founder).
