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Nav

San Mateo, US · Founded 2012 · 162 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Nav provides transparent business and personal credit insights, cash flow data, and financial tools to help small business owners access trade credit, supplier terms, and funding opportunities.

Founders & leadership

Nav was founded in 2012 by Caton Hanson and Levi K..

CHCaton Hanson
Caton HansonCo-founderCaton Hanson worked as an attorney focused on finance regulatory law and business transactions before co-founding Nav, which provides credit insights and financial tools for small business owners.
LKLevi K.
Levi K.Co-founder · CEO & ChairmanFounder of Nav, a platform providing business and personal credit insights and financial tools to small business owners.
LK
Levi KingFounder

Investors · 11

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

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IntuitIntuit develops financial software products—including TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp—for consumers and small businesses to manage taxes, credit, accounting, and marketing. It serves approximately 100 million customers worldwide.
Capital OneCapital One is a financial services company that offers credit cards, checking and savings accounts, auto financing, and business banking products to consumers and small businesses. The company provides digital banking tools, rewards programs, and credit monitoring services.
ExperianExperian offers consumers tools to access their credit report and FICO Score, build credit, and manage money, including credit card matching, bill and subscription negotiation, car insurance comparison, and a digital checking account with debit card. It serves individual U.S. consumers through its app and financial products.
American Express SuppliesAmerican Express is a financial services company that provides payment solutions, credit cards, and business services to customers and businesses since 1850.
LendioLendio operates a marketplace connecting small businesses in the US with 75+ funding partners through a single loan application, and provides embeddable and integrated lending technology for banks, credit unions, and platform partners. Founded in 2011, it focuses on small business lending and financial tools for underserved SMBs.
WellsfargoWells Fargo provides investment advisory services, wealth management, and retirement planning for individual investors and high-net-worth clients. The company offers digital investment platforms, market insights, and personalized financial guidance through its advisors and digital tools.
WiseWise is a financial platform offering international money transfers, multi-currency accounts, and debit cards with low fees and competitive exchange rates, serving millions of users globally.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Nav do?
Nav provides transparent business and personal credit insights, cash flow data, and financial tools to help small business owners access trade credit, supplier terms, and funding opportunities.
Who founded Nav?
Nav was founded by Caton Hanson, Levi K. in 2012.
Who are Nav's investors?
Nav's investors include Clocktower Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Haymaker Ventures, Kickstart, Kleiner Perkins, Point72 Ventures, ZenStone Venture Capital, Album VC and 3 more.
How much funding has Nav raised?
Nav has disclosed $6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Nav headquartered?
Nav is headquartered in San Mateo, US.