Blaze
YC S24Mexico City, MX · Founded 2023 · 5 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors
Blaze provides a digital payments and prepaid card platform for cross-border transfers and peer-to-peer transactions globally. The service supports multiple currencies and payment methods to facilitate international money movement for travelers and remote workers.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Blaze was founded in 2023 by Faiyam Rahman and Luc Succès.
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Faiyam Rahmanin𝕏FounderFaiyam Rahman holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Duke University and a master's degree in engineering from Cornell Tech. He is cofounder and CEO of Blaze Payments.
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Luc Succèsin𝕏FounderLuc Succès previously founded Often, a keyboard application, and Seasons, a menswear rental company that reached $1 million in annual recurring revenue. He has held leadership positions at Artsy and Spotify.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Blaze do?
- Blaze provides a digital payments and prepaid card platform for cross-border transfers and peer-to-peer transactions globally. The service supports multiple currencies and payment methods to facilitate international money movement for travelers and remote workers.
- Who founded Blaze?
- Blaze was founded by Faiyam Rahman, Luc Succès in 2023.
- Who are Blaze's investors?
- Blaze's investors include Y Combinator, Act One Ventures.
- Where is Blaze headquartered?
- Blaze is headquartered in Mexico City, MX.