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Monet

YC S21

Miami, US · Founded 2020 · 42 employees · 11 known investors

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Monet is a Colombian lending app that offers short-term credit lines of up to $500,000 COP with fast approval and no interest, charging fixed service fees instead. It uses open banking to analyze applicants' bank movements and serves individuals in Colombia, including those with negative credit reports, via app, website, or WhatsApp.

Also known as Monet Holdings Limited

FintechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Monet was founded in 2020 by Leonardo Devincenzi.

LDLeonardo Devincenzi
Leonardo DevincenziFounder · Chief Executive OfficerHe has over 20 years of experience in business development and strategic advisory, with the past 10 years focused on Latin American startups as both an investor and founder.
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Freddy Fernandez
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Jonathan Araujo Duarte
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Jaime Lossada

Investors · 11

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

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INCA VENTURESlisted by INCA VENTURES

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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DCM VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $250K – $15M

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Eureka CapitalreportedNew York

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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HedosophiareportedLondon

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Intonation Venturesreported$25K – $250K

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K5 GlobalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M

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The Riverside CompanyreportedCleveland

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$48M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2025–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Related companies · 8

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PestoPesto Mastercard offers affordable credit for people with poor or limited credit history, positioning itself as an alternative to high-cost pawn loans. The product allows users to build credit history and improve credit scores through regular, on-time payments.
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RaisinRaisin operates an online marketplace that gives savers access to savings, deposit, and private equity products across multiple countries, with offers tailored to the user's country of tax residence.
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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Monet Holdings Limited

Frequently asked questions

What does Monet do?
Monet is a Colombian lending app that offers short-term credit lines of up to $500,000 COP with fast approval and no interest, charging fixed service fees instead. It uses open banking to analyze applicants' bank movements and serves individuals in Colombia, including those with negative credit reports, via app, website, or WhatsApp.
Who founded Monet?
Monet was founded by Leonardo Devincenzi in 2020.
Who are Monet's investors?
Monet's investors include 2080 Ventures, Gaingels, INCA VENTURES, Y Combinator, DCM Ventures, Eureka Capital, Harvard Management Company, Hedosophia and 3 more.
How much funding has Monet raised?
Monet has disclosed $48M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Monet headquartered?
Monet is headquartered in Miami, US.