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Propel
Brooklyn, US · Founded 2014 · 16 known investors
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Propel builds technology that improves government benefits access and management for Americans facing financial hardship. The platform combines benefits navigation tools with user insights that inform policymakers working to strengthen the social safety net.
Founders & leadership
Propel was founded in 2014 by Jimmy Chen, Jeff Kaiser, and Ram Mehta.
Investors · 16
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How we know: Nyca Partners's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
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How we know: the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BMar 2022Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Founder mafia
4 people who came through Propel went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Propel do?
- Propel builds technology that improves government benefits access and management for Americans facing financial hardship. The platform combines benefits navigation tools with user insights that inform policymakers working to strengthen the social safety net.
- Who founded Propel?
- Propel was founded by Jimmy Chen, Jeff Kaiser, Ram Mehta in 2014.
- Who are Propel's investors?
- Propel's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Financial Venture Studio, Heartfelt Capital, Inspired Capital, Kleiner Perkins, New York Life Ventures, Nyca, Nyca Partners and 8 more.
- Where is Propel headquartered?
- Propel is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.