Affirm
VC Fund
San Francisco, United States
Affirm is a financial technology services company providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale.The company was founded with the goal to create honest financial products and services that empower consumers and improve lives. It aims to revolutionize the banking industry to be more accountable and accessible to consumers. Today,Affirm provides shoppers with an alternative to traditional credit cards at the point of sale, giving them the flexibility to buy now and make simple monthly payments for their purchases. Unlike payment options that have compounding interest and unexpected costs, Affirm shows customers upfront exactly what they’ll pay each month — with no hidden fees and no surprises. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants to give shoppers the option to pay with Affirm at checkout including well-known brands across retail including home furnishings, travel, personal fitness, electronics, apparel and beauty, and more. Loans are made in partnership with Afirm’s originating bank partner Cross River Bank, a New Jersey State Chartered Commercial Bank, Member FDIC.Jeffrey Kaditz, Max Levchin, and Nathan Gettings established the San Francisco, California-based company in 2012.
- Total investments:
- 2
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
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Industries Affirm invests in
Stages Affirm invests in
Countries Affirm invests in
Contacts
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Adam Smith
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James Cunningham
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John Marion
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Marcos Sainz
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Michael Linford
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Investment Focus
Industry
- FinTech 2 (100%)
- Financial Services 2 (100%)
- Bitcoin 1 (50%)
- Finance 1 (50%)
- Payments 1 (50%)
Stage
- Series A 1 (50%)
- Private Equity 1 (50%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Adam Smith
Vice President, Engineering
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Vice President, Engineering | Total investments: 6 | Find email | |
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James Cunningham
Director, Product
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Director, Product | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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John Marion
President
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President | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
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Marcos Sainz
Senior Director, Software Engineering
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Senior Director, Software Engineering | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Michael Linford
Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
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Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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NYDIG
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NYDIG is a technology and financial services firm dedicated to Bitcoin for institutions, private clients, and banks. The firm offers asset management, derivatives, financing, custody, and execution services. NYDIG's platform satisfies the highest regulatory, audit, and governance standards. | $1B / Private Equity / Dec 14, 2021 | |
Imprint
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Imprint is a financial technology company that designs, configures, and operates co-branded financial products such as credit cards, deposit accounts, and installment loan offerings for consumer brands. Its platform enables partner brands to embed tailored payment experiences and rewards into their customer journeys while managing underwriting,rewards, and transaction processing through a proprietary stack. Imprint’s technology supports integration of card products with loyalty systems and analytics to help brands gain insights into customer behavior and engagement. The company also provides modular tools for marketing, risk, and reward customization to align financial products with brand goals. | $38M / Series A / Nov 15, 2021 |
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FAQ
What does Affirm invest in?
Affirm invests primarily in FinTech, Financial Services and Bitcoin startups, most often at Series A and Private Equity stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Affirm?
The team at Affirm includes Adam Smith (Vice President, Engineering), James Cunningham (Director, Product) and John Marion (President), among 18 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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