Modifi
Bainbridge Island, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 93 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
MODIFI provides a digital platform for cross-border trade finance, letting exporters and importers onboard online, receive payment right after shipping, and track trades and supplier payouts in one dashboard. It targets businesses engaged in international trade with financing, payment terms, and risk protection.
Founders & leadership
Modifi was founded in 2014 by Jan Wehrs, Sven Brauer, and Nelson Holzner.
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Sven BrauerinFounderFormer BillPay COO and later VP Product at Klarna; leads operations and product at MODIFI.
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Nelson HolznerinCo-Founder & CEOSerial fintech founder; previously founded and led BillPay (acquired by Klarna). Earlier private-equity work at Cerberus Capital.
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James PossExecutive
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Matthew OtepkaExecutive
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J. Todd LarsonExecutive
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James A. PossNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.7M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 2014–2024
▶$170KraisedFeb 2022 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$170KraisedFeb 2022 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James PossExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $300K
- Amount sold
- $170K
- First sale
- Jan 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$210KraisedFeb 2021 · 9 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$210KraisedFeb 2021 · 9 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James A. PossExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $210K
- Amount sold
- $210K
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$589.7KraisedApr 2019 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$589.7KraisedApr 2019 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Scott WellerDirector
- Bob WiseDirector
- James PossExecutive Officer, Director
- Gordon DeaneDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $589.7K
- First sale
- Mar 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MraisedSep 2017 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedSep 2017 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Gordon DeaneDirector
- James PossExecutive Officer, Director
- J. Todd LarsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Scott WellerDirector
- Bob WiseDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Aug 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$675KraisedOct 2015 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$675KraisedOct 2015 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James PossExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Matthew OtepkaExecutive Officer
- J. Todd LarsonExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $675K
- First sale
- Oct 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$100KraisedAug 2014 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$100KraisedAug 2014 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James A. PossExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $600K
- Amount sold
- $100K
- First sale
- Jul 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Modifi do?
- MODIFI provides a digital platform for cross-border trade finance, letting exporters and importers onboard online, receive payment right after shipping, and track trades and supplier payouts in one dashboard. It targets businesses engaged in international trade with financing, payment terms, and risk protection.
- Who founded Modifi?
- Modifi was founded by Jan Wehrs, Sven Brauer, Nelson Holzner in 2014.
- Who are Modifi's investors?
- Modifi's investors include Maersk Growth, Neva Sgr., PICUS CAPITAL, HighCape Capital, Pathway Bioventures.
- How much funding has Modifi raised?
- Modifi has disclosed $2.7M raised across 6 of its 7 known rounds.
- Where is Modifi headquartered?
- Modifi is headquartered in Bainbridge Island, US.