CAFE Alumni Companies

Explore the fintech innovators who have leveraged CAFE to expand their reach & impact.

Innovative Solutions Driving Financial Innovation to Improve Lives

The startups in CAFE’s accelerator program are developing groundbreaking solutions that tackle some of the most pressing financial challenges faced by low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and underserved populations.

Their solutions are also in high demand by banks and credit unions to gain more customers and serve their existing members in better ways.

These companies operate at the intersection of financial technology and social impact, leveraging innovative tools and strategies to improve financial well-being for LMI people.

Key Focus Areas of CAFE Accelerator Companies

Expanding Access to Capital

Bridging gaps in financing with innovative lending solutions for individuals and small businesses, social credit networks, and microloan platforms.

Financial Education & Credit Building

Providing tools and platforms that empower individuals with financial knowledge and credit-building opportunities to enhance financial stability.

Wealth-Building Solutions

Asset management, savings automation, and generational wealth transfer tools to help individuals and families secure their financial futures.

Technology-Driven Engagement

AI and fintech solutions to help financial institutions personalize services, optimize loyalty programs, and better engage their customers.

Economic Mobility & Income Generation

New income opportunities and financial incentives that provide individuals with alternative revenue streams and financial resilience.

The CAFE Impact

Exceptional Experience

CAFE boasts a
100% Net Promoter Score,
with every participating company stating they are “likely” to recommend the program to other startups looking to grow their business and impact.

Powerful Connections

On average, founders made
9+ meaningful relationships
with industry leaders, investors, and partners—connections that are critical to scaling their fintech solutions.

Access to Key Customers

Startups engaged
with 8+ potential financial
institution customers
,
building relationships that pave
the way for future partnerships
and business growth.

The CAFE Accelerator Alumni

Carvertise
Carvertise

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Community-based car ad platform generating passive income for everyday drivers.

Greg Star, Founding Partner

DubPrime
DubPrime

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

AI-driven underwriting solutions for diversified small-dollar loan portfolios.

Vincent Lucero, Founder & CEO

Giving Credit
Giving Credit

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Peer lending data network unlocking credit for financially underserved communities.

Ashley Sherwin, Co-Founder & Board Member

David Henderson, Founder

GoodTrust
GoodTrust

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Smart estate planning platforms making legacy planning accessible.

Rikard Steiber, Founder & CEO

Robyn Sechler, VP Partnerships

Kredit Academy
Kredit Academy

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Rewards-based financial education and credit-building tools driving financial wellness.

Evan Leapheart, Founder

Mike Gross, COO & Head of Education

Muse Tax
Muse Tax

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

AI-powered tax insights platform maximizing refunds and financial guidance.

Busayo Ogunsanya, President & Co-Founder

Colin Horsford, Co-Founder

NESTER
NESTER

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Predictive homeownership tool preventing unexpected repair costs for homeowners.

Alexandra Walsh , Chief Product Officer

Brendan Kennealey, Founder & CEO

Odynn
Odynn

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

AI-powered rewards engine improving credit card literacy and financial access.

John Taylor Garner, Founder

Yohan Mehary, Chief of Staff

Parlay Finance
Parlay Finance

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Loan approval platform connecting small businesses to affordable capital. 

Alexandra McLeod, Founder

Jay Long, Founder & COO

Prismm
Prismm

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Digital vaults simplifying asset transfer and preserving wealth in LMI households.

Martha Underwood, Founder

Shella Sylla, COO

Salus
Salus

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Digital microloan scoring platform reducing costs for subprime and LMI borrowers.

James Chemplavil, Founder

Ryan Barrett, CTO

SPARE
SPARE

Email, envelope, inbox, letter, mail, message Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Banking services through merchant networks, bridging cash and digital banking.

D’ontra Hughes, Founder & CEO

Starlight
Starlight

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

AI-powered platforms connecting users to unclaimed financial assistance.

Shreenath Regunathan, Founder

Stratyfy
Stratyfy

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Interpretable AI improving credit, fraud, and compliance decisions.

Laura Kornhauser, Founder & CEO

Liam Kenneally, Business Development

Sunny Day Fund
Sunny Day Fund

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Workplace savings platform supporting emergency savings.

Sid Pailla, Founder & CEO

TAZI AI
TAZI AI

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Scalable AI platforms for financial institutions to identify and serve evolving customer segments.

Gordana Vuckovic, CCO

Zehra Cataltepe, Founder & CEO

Trackstar AI
Trackstar AI

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Predictive credit intelligence ensuring accurate lending decisions.

Clint Lotz, Founder

Wellthi
Wellthi

Linkedin, network, linkedin logo Globe, internet, web, world icon - Download on Iconfinder

Social finance tools powering community-based banking and credit access.

Fonta Gilliam, Founder & CEO

Halima Murunga, CPO

The CAFE Accelerator Alumni

Carvertise

Places advertisements on high mileage cars in targeted communities, offering GPS tracking, experiential activations, and digital retargeting – paying $5M+ to commuters to increase their passive income.

DubPrime

DubPrime is a AI-powered, explainable underwriting and credit decisioning tools to banks, credit unions, and FinTechs especially aimed at expanding access to credit for underserved or traditionally overlooked borrowers.

GivingCredit

Creates access to commercial finance by recognizing and rewarding peer lending in financially excluded communities through a web-based social credit network.

GoodTrust

GoodTrust empowers users to swiftly build a full estate plan, store it securely online, update it over time, and include digital assets all without a lawyer or complicated steps.

Kredit Academy

Offers financial education and credit access solutions for small to mid-sized financial institutions, including a rewards-driven education platform and secured credit card product.

Muse Tax

Uses AI to extract data from tax returns, maximize refunds, and provide personalized financial insights to help LMI communities build wealth.

Nester

A tool that helps homebuyers and homeowners plan for unexpected repair costs, mitigating financial risks that disproportionately affect LMI individuals.

Odynn

An embedded fintech, AI/ML-powered loyalty optimization platform that democratizes access to travel benefits and enhances financial equality in credit and loyalty programs.

Parlay

Works with community banks and credit unions to provide capital access to underserved small businesses, including veteran-, women-, and minority-owned enterprises.

Prismm

Provides a SaaS digital vault for asset and document management, streamlining wealth transfer processes for financial institutions and reducing asset loss for LMI individuals.

Salus

A digital platform focused on expanding credit access to underserved individuals through an innovative microloan underwriting and scoring platform.

SPARE

A software driven, merchant friendly alternative to ATMs, letting store owners earn extra income while giving nearby customers easy access to cash no ATM required. It’s a fintech approach to democratizing cash access and monetizing store visits.

Starlight

A platform that helps low and moderate income families discover and seamlessly apply for unclaimed government benefits like tax credits, utility assistance, food programs, and internet support.

Stratyfy

Develops interpretable AI solutions that enable financial institutions to make fair, transparent, and accurate decisions in credit risk, fraud, and compliance.

Sunny Day Fund

Offers workplace emergency savings programs to help workers in sectors like hospitality and manufacturing build financial security.

Tazi AI

Help banks and CUs better serve their clients to create better value for their customers, including LMI people. Their platform helps to reduce bias by offering a value-based relationship, listening to their customers – at scale.

TrackStar AI

Helps LMI people identify errors on their credit reports, to repair credit and get access to needed financial services products.

Wellthi

Equips financial institutions with social community finance technology that fosters financial health, credit readiness, and access to affordable capital.

 

Sponsors for the 2024 Accelerator Cohorts