Trigo aggregates rental payment data to help underwriters assess creditworthiness and enables renters to build credit profiles using housing payment history. The company targets the under-banked and those with thin credit files, addressing a gap in credit data access for millions of Americans.
Data & InfrastructureFintechPropTechB2BAPIEnterpriseUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Trigo was founded in 2022 by Sam Stein and Abe Wheeler.
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Sam SteininCo-founder & CEO (acquired by Snappt)2022–2025Sam Stein is co-founder and CEO of Trigo, a repeat founder with prior experience in food technology. He worked in finance and private company investing at Citigroup, Virgin Group, and RedBird Capital for approximately eight years, and holds a B.A. in Government from Harvard University.
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Abe Wheelerin𝕏Co-Founder & CTO2022–2025Abe Wheeler built Trigo (YC W23), a rent data API that was acquired by Snappt in 2025, and previously developed AI advertising systems at Amazon. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from USC and is currently working on open-source application frameworks at sunpeak.ai.
Investors · 7
Four Acres CapitalNew York · $50K – $100Kvia Jenny Friedman · inferred
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
83NorthreportedLondon · $100K – $10M
Hetz VenturesreportedTel Aviv · $3.6M – $90M
Red Dot Capital PartnersreportedTel Aviv-Jaffa · $10M – $20M
TemasekreportedSingapore
Vertex VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $10M
Competitors · 3
by search overlapDoorloop44 shared keywordsDoorLoop is a cloud-based property management platform that combines rent collection, tenant screening, e-leases, maintenance, and accounting in one system, with AI automation across leasing, maintenance, and communications. It serves landlords, property managers, and real estate investors managing portfolios of any size.
Tealhq31 shared keywordsTeal helps job seekers make informed career decisions through tools and guidance on the job search process. The platform aims to demystify career navigation for individuals seeking meaningful work aligned with their personal goals.
ButterflyMX30 shared keywordsButterflyMX provides a property access and security platform that connects video intercoms, access control, and security cameras through a single system. It serves building owners, property managers, residents, and visitors across multifamily, commercial, student housing, and gated community properties.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Trigo do?
- Trigo aggregates rental payment data to help underwriters assess creditworthiness and enables renters to build credit profiles using housing payment history. The company targets the under-banked and those with thin credit files, addressing a gap in credit data access for millions of Americans.
- Who founded Trigo?
- Trigo was founded by Sam Stein, Abe Wheeler in 2022.
- Who are Trigo's investors?
- Trigo's investors include Four Acres Capital, Y Combinator, 83North, Hetz Ventures, Red Dot Capital Partners, Temasek, Vertex Ventures.
- Who acquired Trigo?
- Trigo was acquired by Snappt.
- Where is Trigo headquartered?
- Trigo is headquartered in New York City, US.