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Prelim

YC S17

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 49 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors

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Prelim provides software that enables banks and financial institutions to automate and improve their account opening workflows.

Also known as Original Tech, Inc. · Prelim Technologies, Inc. · Inc. · Original Tech · Original Tech, Inc., Original Tech

FintechBanking as a ServiceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

Prelim was founded in 2017 by Heang Chan and Chris Blaser.

HCHeang Chan
Heang ChanFounderHe previously held a product leadership role at Blend and worked as a Goldman Sachs banker. He holds an MBA and MA from Stanford University.
CBChris Blaser
Chris BlaserFounderHe previously worked on electric race car projects at CalSol.

Investors · 7

Anvil CapitalreportedBoston

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EJF VenturesreportedArlington

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Fuel CapitalreportedCovina · $500K – $1M

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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S2 CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Related companies · 6

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Doxodoxo operates an online bill pay network that lets U.S. consumers manage and pay all their household bills and due dates in one place across more than 120,000 billers and 45 service categories. It also offers doxoDIRECT for billers to receive payments and doxoINSIGHTS, which analyzes aggregated household bill pay data.
Kobalt LabsKobalt Labs provides software that analyzes third-party contracts and documentation against internal policies and external regulations to identify and track compliance risks for banks and fintech companies. The platform enables financial institutions to evaluate vendor partnerships more quickly without expanding their compliance teams.
OWNYOWNY provides enterprise-grade infrastructure for managing private wealth, capital, and payments globally, with core capabilities in USD payments, settlements, and stablecoin clearing for financial institutions. The platform offers real-time compliance controls, direct USD bank accounts, and API-first integration with multiple payment rails.
tpagaTpaga is a mobile financial platform offering digital payments, money transfers, bill payments, and cash withdrawals through a network of over 45,000 points across Colombia. It serves consumers and merchants with APIs for online collection, payroll disbursement, and integration into third-party platforms.
NashNash provides a ledger-based finance platform that consolidates banking, accounting, payments, treasury, and expense management for companies conducting cross-border operations in Africa. The software aims to reduce the complexity and cost of building financial infrastructure for businesses engaged in international commerce.

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Legal entities · 2

corporate structure
Original Tech, Inc.
Prelim Technologies, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Prelim do?
Prelim provides software that enables banks and financial institutions to automate and improve their account opening workflows.
Who founded Prelim?
Prelim was founded by Heang Chan, Chris Blaser in 2017.
Who are Prelim's investors?
Prelim's investors include Y Combinator, Anvil Capital, EJF Ventures, Fuel Capital, Liquid Ventures, S2 Capital, Venture Investment Associates.
Where is Prelim headquartered?
Prelim is headquartered in San Francisco, US.