Nav
San Mateo, US · Founded 2012 · 10 known investors
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.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Founders & leadership
Nav was founded in 2012 by Caton Hanson and Levi K..
Investors · 10
Clocktower VenturesSanta Monica · $100K – $20M
Crosslink CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $9M
Haymaker VenturesClaremont · $1M – $10M
KickstartSalt Lake City · $250K – $3M
Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M
Point72 VenturesNew York · $1M – $75M
ZenStone Venture CapitalSan Jose
Album VCreportedLehi · $500K – $3M
Blumberg Capitalreported · 2 sourcesMiami · $500K – $5M
Gradient Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $6MSeed roundOct 2025 · 2 sources
Blumberg Capital (lead), Gradient Ventures (lead), Gradient
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 8
by search overlapChase11550 shared keywordsA wealth management and investing service (J.P. Morgan Wealth Management via Chase) offering self-directed brokerage accounts with commission-free online trades as well as one-on-one advisor services, financial planning tools, and retirement accounts. It serves individual retail investors ranging from beginners to experienced investors in the United States.
Intuit®10598 shared keywordsIntuit 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 One9751 shared keywordsCapital 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.
Experian8967 shared keywordsExperian 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 Supplies7918 shared keywordsAmerican Express provides consumer and business credit cards, banking, and travel services, along with a rewards and benefits program. It serves individual consumers and businesses.
Lendio7056 shared keywordsLendio 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.
Wellsfargo7028 shared keywordsWells Fargo is a bank offering personal financial products such as checking accounts and a mobile banking app for consumers. Its services include account management, spending insights, and financial guidance.
Wise6652 shared keywordsWise 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 2 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.





