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CapWay

DefunctYC S20

Atlanta, US · Founded 2018 · 9 employees · 21 known investors

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CapWay was a fintech company focused on creating inclusive financial access, but the company has ceased operations.

FintechSaaSConsumerEnterpriseNeobankUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

CapWay was founded in 2018 by Sheena Allen.

SASheena Allen
Sheena AllenFounderuntil 2025Sheena Allen founded Sheena Allen Apps during college and later created CapWay, a digital banking platform offering inclusive financial services. She also co-leads GRITS, an entrepreneurial launchpad, and is working on a fintech-AI venture.30 Under 30 2019

Investors · 21

Backstage CapitalreportedLos Angeles · $50K

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Cedar Point CapitalreportedCedar Rapids

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Collective WOCreportedAtlanta

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Emles Advisorsreported

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Hustle FundreportedSan Carlos · $150K

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Indicator VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $3M

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Initialized CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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Khosla VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $20M

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Lombardstreet VenturesreportedWoodside · $500K

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MaveronreportedSeattle · $100K – $8M

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Sundial Foundationreported

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Valor VenturesreportedSouth · $500K – $3M

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Vida VenturesreportedLos Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

What does CapWay do?
CapWay was a fintech company focused on creating inclusive financial access, but the company has ceased operations.
Who founded CapWay?
CapWay was founded by Sheena Allen in 2018.
Who are CapWay's investors?
CapWay's investors include Gaingels, New Orleans Startup Fund, Stacked Capital, Y Combinator, Backstage Capital, Cedar Point Capital, Collective WOC, Emles Advisors and 13 more.
Where is CapWay headquartered?
CapWay is headquartered in Atlanta, US.