Ping
YC S22Buenos Aires, AR · Founded 2021 · 20 employees · 8 known investors
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Ping is a fintech platform offering free USD accounts and global payment solutions for freelancers and international workers. It enables users to receive invoiced payments worldwide, manage multi-currency savings, and convert funds to cryptocurrency or withdraw cash.
Crypto & Web3FintechCrypto / Web3PaymentsNeobankArgentinaUnited States of AmericaLatin AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)
Ping was founded in 2021 by Mary Saracco, Pablo Orlando, and Jack Saracco.
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Mary SaraccoinFounderMary Saracco worked as an M&A investment banker at UBS and held a position at the World Bank before co-founding Ping. She previously founded Latamex, a Latin American fiat-to-crypto gateway that partnered with major cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain platforms.
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Pablo Orlandoin𝕏FounderPablo Orlando has over 16 years of experience in fintech and e-commerce solution development across Latin America, and previously served as COO of Bluesmart, a connected luggage company.
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Jack Saraccoin𝕏FounderJack Saracco led international expansion at LatamEx, a cryptocurrency-to-fiat platform serving major crypto exchanges and blockchains in Latin America. He previously co-created a Latin American stablecoin and worked to onboard cryptocurrency users in the region.
Investors · 8
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Lightspeed China PartnersreportedShanghai
Lightspeed Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M
Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $4.4M – $214M
Wu Capitalreported
Also in the syndicate · 3
Ping An Global Voyager FundleadSequoia Capital ChinaShanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Equity Investment Fundlead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedNov 2022Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeries BMar 2022Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeries C+Apr 2021
Ping An Global Voyager Fund (lead), Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Equity Investment Fund (lead), Lightspeed China Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital China, Wu Capital
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
by search overlap
Wise5 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.
CoinGecko4 shared keywordsCoinGecko is the world's largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, providing comprehensive market data including price, volume, and market capitalization across thousands of cryptoassets. It serves millions of users globally with tools, research, and APIs for cryptocurrency market analysis and insights.
Pangeamoneytransfer3 shared keywordsPangea provides international money transfer services that prioritize simplicity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for individuals sending money across borders. The platform serves people and families who need to support loved ones globally through its network of cash pickup locations and real-time transfer tracking.
Ping Identity3 shared keywordsPing Identity provides identity management and access solutions designed to enable secure, scalable digital growth. The company serves enterprises seeking seamless identity infrastructure.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ping do?
- Ping is a fintech platform offering free USD accounts and global payment solutions for freelancers and international workers. It enables users to receive invoiced payments worldwide, manage multi-currency savings, and convert funds to cryptocurrency or withdraw cash.
- Who founded Ping?
- Ping was founded by Mary Saracco, Pablo Orlando, Jack Saracco in 2021.
- Who are Ping's investors?
- Ping's investors include Y Combinator, Lightspeed China Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Wu Capital.
- Where is Ping headquartered?
- Ping is headquartered in Buenos Aires, AR.