Increase
YC S20Bend, US · Founded 2020 · 15 employees · 1 known investors
Increase provides API-based financial infrastructure that connects businesses directly to the Federal Reserve, Visa, and payment networks for sending and receiving ACH transfers, wires, real-time payments, and physical checks. The platform serves software companies and fintech firms building payment capabilities into their products.
Also known as bnk.dev · Ratchet
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)
Increase was founded in 2020 by Darragh Buckley.
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Darragh BuckleyinFounder
Investors · 1
Competitors · 10
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Increase do?
- Increase provides API-based financial infrastructure that connects businesses directly to the Federal Reserve, Visa, and payment networks for sending and receiving ACH transfers, wires, real-time payments, and physical checks. The platform serves software companies and fintech firms building payment capabilities into their products.
- Who founded Increase?
- Increase was founded by Darragh Buckley in 2020.
- Who are Increase's investors?
- Increase's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Increase headquartered?
- Increase is headquartered in Bend, US.