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Shift Messenger

DefunctYC W15

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 9 known investors

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Branch provides earned wage access and on-demand payment solutions for businesses and their workers, enabling employers to offer employees faster access to their earnings through an integrated payroll platform.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

AVAustin Vedder
Austin VedderCofounder and CEO2014–2018Austin Vedder has worked in real estate development at W2 Real Estate Partners, held roles at family investment operations, and served as an early employee at Redbeacon. He is a cofounder of Shift Messenger.
MTMatt Tognetti
Matt TognettiCofounder & CTO2015–2018
AS
Atif SiddiqiFounder

Investors · 9

Commerce VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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FusionreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $1M

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Golden Venture PartnersreportedToronto

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Golden VenturesreportedToronto · $500K – $2.5M

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Kapor CapitalreportedOakland · $100K – $1M

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QueensBridge Venture Partnersreported

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VenrockreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $10M

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Version One VenturesreportedVancouver · $250K – $500K

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Companies working in the same space as Shift Messenger.

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corporate structure
Shift Messenger, Inc.

In the news

Shift Messenger, Designed To Help Co-Workers Share Schedules, Raises $1.5M Seed Round | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · May 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Shift Messenger do?
Branch provides earned wage access and on-demand payment solutions for businesses and their workers, enabling employers to offer employees faster access to their earnings through an integrated payroll platform.
Who founded Shift Messenger?
Shift Messenger was founded by Austin Vedder, Matt Tognetti.
Who are Shift Messenger's investors?
Shift Messenger's investors include Y Combinator, Commerce Ventures, Fusion, Golden Venture Partners, Golden Ventures, Kapor Capital, QueensBridge Venture Partners, Venrock and 1 more.
Where is Shift Messenger headquartered?
Shift Messenger is headquartered in San Francisco, US.