Bree
YC S21Vancouver, CA · Founded 2021 · 2 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
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Dan Bartusunlockedknows Adam Kang · together at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (overlapped)
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Bree provides overdraft protection of up to $750 with no interest or fees for Canadian consumers living paycheck to paycheck. The service offers early access to earned cash to help cover unexpected expenses and bills.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Bree was founded in 2021 by Alexander Li and Adam Kang.
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Alexander Liin𝕏FounderAlexander Li studied computer science and business, then spent two years in investment banking at JP Morgan's San Francisco office before moving to startup work.
Investors · 1
Competitors · 3
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Wealthsimple83 shared keywordsWealthsimple is a Canadian financial services company offering investing, stock and crypto trading, saving and spending accounts, and tax filing through a simplified consumer platform. It serves individual Canadians looking to manage investments and everyday finances without traditional jargon and fees.
Chime61 shared keywordsChime is a US financial technology company offering fee-free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit-builder cards, early access to direct-deposited pay and no-fee overdraft cover. It is not itself a bank: deposits are held through partner banks. Founded in 2012 by Chris Britt and Ryan King, it listed on Nasdaq in June 2025 under the ticker CHYM and serves over 10 million active members.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bree do?
- Bree provides overdraft protection of up to $750 with no interest or fees for Canadian consumers living paycheck to paycheck. The service offers early access to earned cash to help cover unexpected expenses and bills.
- Who founded Bree?
- Bree was founded by Alexander Li, Adam Kang in 2021.
- Who are Bree's investors?
- Bree's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Bree headquartered?
- Bree is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.