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Highbeam

New York, US · Founded 2021 · 7 known investors

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Highbeam is a financial technology company (not a bank) offering banking services, credit, spend management, and AI agents that automate finance tasks like treasury, reporting, and scenario analysis. It targets U.S. ecommerce and omni-channel consumer brands, with banking provided through partner Thread Bank.

AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFintechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Highbeam was founded in 2021 by Samir Shergill and Gautam Gupta.

SSSamir Shergill
Samir ShergillFounderCo-founder and CEO of Highbeam, a financial technology company providing banking services, credit, spend management, and AI-driven finance automation for U.S. ecommerce and omni-channel consumer brands.
GGGautam Gupta
Gautam GuptaFounder

Board

JGJohn Gardner
John GardnerBoard directorVenture Partner at Acrew Capital
AJAmish Jani
Amish JaniBoard directorFounder and Partner at FirstMark Capital
RG
Rishi GargBoard director

Investors · 7

FirstMark Capitallisted by FirstMark CapitalNew York · $500K – $8Mvia Amish Jani · board

How we know: FirstMark Capital's portfolio page · board seat on SEC Form D · firstmark.com · funding news · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Gaingelslisted by GaingelsNew York · $200K – $500K

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Mana Ventureslisted by Mana VenturesEstero
Mayfield Fundlisted by Mayfield FundMenlo Park · $500K – $12M

How we know: Mayfield Fund's portfolio page · fintech.global · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Vesey Ventureslisted by Vesey VenturesWestport

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Two Sigma VenturesreportedNew York · $2M – $15M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$66.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$29.2MraisedSep 2025 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gautam GuptaDirector
  • John GardnerDirector
  • Samir ShergillExecutive Officer, Director
  • Amish JaniDirector
Offering amount
$29.2M
Amount sold
$29.2M
First sale
Aug 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7MraisedJun 2022 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gautam GuptaDirector
  • Samir ShergillExecutive Officer, Director
  • Amish JaniDirector
  • Rishi GargDirector
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$7M
First sale
May 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Highbeam went on to found or lead other companies.

Lindsay FitzgeraldInvestorFounded Vesey VenturesJohn GardnerDirectorFounded Learnvest

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In the news

FinTech firm Highbeam raises $30m in Series A fundingfintech.global · Sep 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Highbeam do?
Highbeam is a financial technology company (not a bank) offering banking services, credit, spend management, and AI agents that automate finance tasks like treasury, reporting, and scenario analysis. It targets U.S. ecommerce and omni-channel consumer brands, with banking provided through partner Thread Bank.
Who founded Highbeam?
Highbeam was founded by Samir Shergill, Gautam Gupta in 2021.
Who are Highbeam's investors?
Highbeam's investors include Acrew Capital, FirstMark Capital, Gaingels, Mana Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Vesey Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures.
How much funding has Highbeam raised?
Highbeam has disclosed $66.2M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Highbeam headquartered?
Highbeam is headquartered in New York, US.