Core Venture Capital
Actively deployingWest Hollywood · Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Core focuses on technology-driven reinvention of massive, regulated, operationally complex sectors where incumbent systems are broken. Inspired by pioneers in financial inclusion, the firm backs mission-driven founders building step-function improvements in cost, access, and outcomes across financial services, healthcare, real estate, insurance, and work. Rather than chasing novel trends, Core delivers venture returns through disciplined investment in overlooked markets where strong value creation remains underexploited.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website
Founder and Managing Partner who grew up in the Netherlands and moved to the United States at 16. He spent ten years building software for EdTech startups before helping launch CFSI (now the Financial Health Network), where he began investing in fintech, leading to the establishment of Core.
Regulatory Partner who started his career as a regulator in the UK, later ran Promontory Financial Group's Fintech practice, and was Head of Strategy for BBVA's Open API Platform. Co-Founder and Partner at Klaros Group.
Partner with early career experience as an interest rate trader on Wall Street, followed by operating roles at an early-stage fintech company in Nigeria and a marketplace startup in New York. Holds degrees from Stanford and Harvard Business School.
Partner with a background in M&A and private capital at GCA Advisors, focused on fintech with emphasis on improving homeownership accessibility and affordability for low- and moderate-income families. Princeton University graduate with real estate investment experience.
Partner Emeritus who joined Core in 2011 as a Principal and became a General Partner in 2015. Natural investor with prior experience launching and selling an entertainment company and roles at Comcast Ventures, Raymond James, and GE Capital.
Partner who helped form Core in 2009 while serving as Chair of FHN's board. Seasoned C-suite executive with over 25 years leading fintech, ecommerce, payments, and financial services businesses at firms including Citi, Simple, Lending Club, Sears, Amazon, and Earnest.
Venture Partner who served as Acting Comptroller of the Currency and held senior roles across the Federal Reserve, Treasury, SEC, and IMF over more than two decades in financial regulation and policy. Brown, George Washington, and NYU Law alumnus.
Senior Advisor and first-generation Latina with commitment to enabling economic opportunity. Completed Chicago Business Fellowship at Booth and has supported C-suite executives across private, public, and nonprofit sectors as a hybrid coach, consultant, and advisor.
Executive Assistant who supports the founder and operations of the firm. Long active in local politics with prior experience assisting a Los Angeles City Council member for seven years.
AI Tech Lead with a software engineering background who designed and productionalized machine learning and AI solutions at several public companies. Driven by pairing technical rigor with real-world impact.
Senior Associate who grew up in his family's machine shop in Wisconsin and founded an education startup while at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Later founded a VC-backed climate finance company before joining Core to focus on financial security and AI's impact on wealth building.
Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel with a background as a white-shoe lawyer in New York specializing in tax and private equity, and prior experience in BlackRock's taxable financial institutions group. He holds CFA and New York State bar memberships and has long been active in microfinance and economic development.
What they invest in
from 52 of 60 portfolio companiesFintech ×32SaaS ×15Enterprise Software ×14AI & Machine Learning ×11Healthtech ×10Data & Infrastructure ×7HR Tech ×5InsurTech ×5
HQs:United States×16Canada×2
Investments · 60 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOwnabode provides an all-in-one platform for real estate investors that handles property tax appeals, comparative market analyses, exemption audits, and insurance reviews across their portfolio for a flat annual fee.
FintechPropTech
Addition Wealth is a financial health platform for employees that provides personalized guidance and resources to help manage personal finances, reduce financial stress, and make informed financial decisions. The platform serves individuals across all experience levels, from those receiving their first equity offer to experienced investors.
AI & Machine LearningFintechWellness & Fitness
Arrived enables individual investors to purchase shares in rental properties starting at $100, with the company handling property management and operations. It offers access to residential real estate investments across 67+ markets with potential returns through net rental income and property appreciation.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesPropTechSeattle, US
Cameron Wu(VP of Investments)Ryan Frazier(Co-founder & CEO)
Chalk provides data infrastructure and risk modeling for financial services companies. The platform enables lenders and credit platforms to build and manage real-time decisioning systems.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintech
Marc(Co-Founder & CEO)Elliot(Co-Founder)Andy(Co-Founder)
Asepha provides AI-powered automation solutions for pharmacies to automate routine administrative tasks like patient calls, prescription intake, and prior authorization workflows. The platform enables pharmacy staff to focus on clinical and patient care services while improving operational efficiency and revenue.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechToronto, CA
Assured Allies provides insurance and health engagement solutions for older adults, partnering with financial institutions to deliver preventive care and protection services. The company serves financial institutions and their policyholders aged 60+.
Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechLongevity
Authentic builds technology infrastructure for specialized insurance programs, enabling brokers and carriers to develop tailored coverage for specific niches and classes. The platform uses data analytics to improve underwriting decisiveness and speed in commercial insurance.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTech
Cole Riccardi(CEO & Cofounder)Kyle Babirad(COO & Cofounder)Saravana Kumar(CTO)
Seeko is an AI consulting practice that advises leadership teams on implementing artificial intelligence and operates a proficiency model called AI Ready alongside production software called Clutch.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Haroon Choudery(Founder)
Bestow provides software solutions for life insurance carriers to digitize operations, launch new products, and accelerate growth. The platform serves large insurance carriers modernizing their distribution, underwriting, and product capabilities.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSDallas, US
Melbourne O'Banion(CEO and Co-Founder)Jonathan Abelmann(President and Co-Founder)
Blueprint Income is an online marketplace where customers can compare and purchase fixed annuities from multiple insurance companies for retirement income planning. The company provides a simplified digital platform paired with licensed annuity experts to guide customers through the application and decision-making process.
Fintech
Ricardo Diaz(Head of Blueprint Income)
Brigit is a mobile financial health app that helps low-income Americans avoid overdrafts, access emergency cash, build credit, and budget for savings. The platform provides transparent financial tools with no hidden fees to promote sustainable financial health for those living paycheck to paycheck.
Fintech
Zuben Mathews(Co-founder)Hamel Kothari(Co-founder)
Carrot is a global fertility and family-building platform that provides access to fertility care, maternity support, and family-building guidance for individuals and families. The platform serves members seeking compassionate, personalized reproductive health support.
FemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Chapter provides Medicare plan comparison and advisory services to help seniors choose the best health insurance coverage. The platform connects retirees with advisors who evaluate nationwide Medicare plans and recommend personalized options based on individual needs.
HealthtechInsurTechSaaS
Noah Wilson
Cherry is a point-of-sale financing platform that enables healthcare practices to offer patients buy-now-pay-later payment plans with instant approval and competitive rates.
FintechHealthtechSaaS
Column Tax provides tax services with a focus on transparency and ethical practices, serving individuals and businesses seeking honest alternatives to predatory tax industry practices.
FintechSaaS
Conduit provides infrastructure for global financial transactions, serving clients who need fast and reliable payment processing across different markets and regulatory environments.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Finli provides financial management tools and digital banking solutions for small businesses and financial institutions. The company focuses on offering accessible money management software to help entrepreneurs manage their business finances.
FintechSaaSSales TechSan Marino, US
Lori Shao(CEO)
FORWARD provides software for service delivery management in the public sector, helping government and nonprofit organizations simplify program administration and reporting.
Data & InfrastructureGovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSSeattle, US
Freemodel operates a software-based marketplace that handles pre-sale home renovations for homeowners, managing design, contractor coordination, and project delivery. The company serves homeowners, real estate agents, and contractors involved in residential home sales.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesPropTechCalifornia, US
Groundswell is a CSR (corporate social responsibility) platform that provides employees with tax-advantaged personal giving accounts, volunteer program management, and employee assistance funds integrated into a single workplace experience. The platform serves HR leaders and enterprises seeking to improve employee retention and engagement through social impact and purpose-driven work.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
HealthSherpa provides a private-sector marketplace platform for individuals to browse and enroll in health insurance plans, similar to the government's Healthcare.gov website.
HealthtechSacramento, US
George Kalogeropoulos(Founder/CEO)Ning Liang(Founder)in
Hugo offers pay-as-you-go liability insurance for drivers, eliminating upfront fees and allowing flexible cancellation. The company targets American consumers seeking affordable car insurance through technology-driven underwriting and flexible payment terms.
FintechInsurTech
David(CEO)
Jiko provides banking infrastructure for corporate cash management backed by U.S. Treasury bills, enabling liquidity, settlement, and custody without lending or balance sheet risk. The platform serves institutional clients, digital asset companies, and treasurers seeking alternatives to traditional bank deposits and money market funds.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech<UNKNOWN>, US
Keep Financial offers flexible compensation platforms that enable companies to attract and retain employees through customizable compensation programs. The platform serves businesses of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, in the financial technology and HR services sector.
FintechHR Tech
Kikoff offers credit-building financial services and tools designed to help users improve their credit scores, particularly those starting below 600. The service operates through structured credit plans and reporting mechanisms to assist individuals in taking control of their financial future.
Fintech
Klover provides early access to earnings, budgeting tools, and rewards to help users manage debt and improve credit without interest charges, credit checks, or hidden fees. The company monetizes through consumer-permissioned data insights shared with partners rather than traditional lending fees.
Fintech
Lumanu provides a platform for teams to manage vendor relationships with creators and influencers, handling onboarding, compliance, and payments. The company serves businesses that work with creator and influencer talent.
Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Tony Tran(CEO and Founder)
MESH is a compliance operating system for mortgage servicers that automatically audits loan portfolios daily against regulatory requirements set by the CFPB and other agencies. The platform encodes regulatory obligations into code and generates compliance reports to identify violations and reduce costs.
FintechLegalTechSaaS
NerdWallet provides educational content and resources about investing, including articles, product reviews, and guidance on investment accounts and portfolio construction.
ConsumerFintech
NeuroNav provides person-centered planning and independent facilitation services to help individuals with developmental disabilities navigate and utilize self-determination services in California's regional centers. The company uses research-backed approaches to match clients with appropriate support options and services tailored to their life goals.
GovTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodCalifornia, US
Kimberly Schreiber(CEO & Co-Founder)
Nova Credit provides a unified platform for consumer credit underwriting and income verification, aggregating data from credit bureaus, banks, payroll systems, and documents. The platform serves lenders, fintech companies, property management firms, and other financial services businesses seeking to expand creditworthiness assessment and reduce fraud risk.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Noyo provides APIs and data connectivity infrastructure for benefits technology, enabling seamless integration of benefits platforms into consumer software and modern workplace systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Shannon Goggin(CEO and Cofounder)
OnePay is a financial technology app that provides banking services including savings, earning options, and card management to consumer users. Banking services are provided through partnerships with Coastal Community Bank and Lead Bank.
Fintech
Pando provides income pooling and financial tools for founders, enabling them to diversify personal wealth through shared pools of future earnings while accessing liquidity products and a vetted peer community.
Fintech
Pasito provides AI-powered workflows for employee benefits administration, including an always-on AI agent that answers employee benefits questions and automated proposal management tools that extract and compare benefits data. The platform serves employers managing employee benefits programs.
AI & Machine LearningHR Tech
PayJoy provides financial services and credit access to unbanked and underbanked populations in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company enables customers without formal credit history or bank accounts to access financing, particularly for mobile devices.
B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Doug RicketJohn ButtrickJosh McFarlandTodd Schell
Pesto Mastercard offers affordable credit for people with poor or limited credit history, positioning itself as an alternative to high-cost pawn loans. The product allows users to build credit history and improve credit scores through regular, on-time payments.
FintechSan Francisco, US
James Savoldelli(Founder)in
Prism Data provides cash flow underwriting infrastructure and predictive analytics for financial institutions to assess creditworthiness of consumers without traditional credit history. The platform serves lenders and banks seeking to expand credit access while maintaining regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech
Reelist automates social media recruitment campaigns for hiring teams, sourcing and qualifying candidates from platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, then delivering them directly to ATS systems like Teamtailor. The platform handles campaign creation, candidate screening, and compliance for recruitment organizations.
AdTechHR TechMarketing TechSaaSNorfolk, US
H1 is an AI-powered platform that helps life sciences, pharmaceutical, payer, and provider organizations identify and engage healthcare providers. The platform provides data, analytics, and intelligence to support clinical trials, medical affairs, commercial operations, health plan management, and patient care navigation.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechNew York City, US
Ripple builds blockchain-based financial infrastructure to enable cross-border value transfer and payment solutions for enterprises, governments, and financial institutions. The company develops products and public blockchain technology (XRP Ledger) used by hundreds of customers across over 50 countries to facilitate payments, liquidity access, and financial inclusion.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
SavvyMoney provides a digital banking platform that integrates credit insights and financial tools into financial institutions' digital experiences. The platform serves banks, credit unions, and fintechs to help them serve consumers seeking to improve their financial well-being.
FintechSaaS
JB Orecchia(President & CEO)
SAY Technologies provides a platform for shareholders to directly communicate with publicly-traded companies they own stock in. The platform enables companies to understand and engage with their shareholder base at scale.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
SELF provides decentralized identity infrastructure enabling users to store and manage their own credentials in a non-custodial wallet, eliminating the need for companies to maintain centralized identity databases. The platform offers passwordless authentication and privacy-preserving verification for KYC, AML, and age verification across industries.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityEnterprise Software
Spinwheel provides an API platform delivering real-time consumer credit data and embedded payments for lenders, personal finance managers, and debt management platforms. The platform enables consumer verification with minimal data input and supports the full consumer credit lifecycle from acquisition to repayment.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech
Transparency Analytics provides quantitatively driven credit ratings for corporate issuers and private credit transactions. The company serves underwriters, asset managers, insurance companies, and corporate borrowers seeking transparent, real-time credit risk assessment outside traditional rating agency frameworks.
Fintech<UNKNOWN>
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Trim is a personal finance platform that helps customers save money, primarily through comparison and recommendation of financial products and services.
Fintech
Unit21 provides an AI-powered fraud prevention and AML compliance platform that automates financial crime detection, investigations, and regulatory filing across the full lifecycle. The platform serves fintechs and financial institutions globally with configurable AI agents that reduce false positives and accelerate case resolution while maintaining regulatory defensibility.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Upwage builds an AI-powered job marketplace that uses AI interviewing agents to reduce bias and increase fairness in hiring for jobseekers, employers, and workers displaced by AI. The platform aims to serve as a safety net for the workforce amid rapid labor market disruption.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR Tech
Diana Tsai(Co-Founder and CEO)Greg Call(Co-Founder and COO)Nate Babbel(CTO and Founding Member)Elliot Manson(Head of Marketing and Founding Member)
WELL Health Technologies provides healthcare technology solutions and services to support Canadian public healthcare systems and providers. The company offers innovative platforms designed to optimize care delivery and engage patients in managing their own health.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSVancouver, CA
<UNKNOWN>(Founder, Chairman & CEO)Hamed Shahbazi(Founder, Chairman & CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Core Venture Capital invest at?
- Core Venture Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Core Venture Capital's typical check size?
- Core Venture Capital typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- What sectors does Core Venture Capital focus on?
- Core Venture Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Future of Work, GovTech, Healthtech, InsurTech, PropTech.
- Where is Core Venture Capital located?
- Core Venture Capital is headquartered in West Hollywood, US.
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