# Partners for Growth

> Partners for Growth is a VC fund backing Financial Services and FinTech. See 72 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: San Francisco, United States
- Total investments: 72
- Last investment: Apr 2026
- Lead investor: 78%
- Last fund: Jul 2019
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/partners-for-growth
- Website: https://www.pfgrowth.com

Partners for Growth is a VC fund in San Francisco focused on Financial Services and FinTech. Partners for Growth ("PFG") provides custom debt solutions to private and public technology and life science companies. PFG focuses on late-stage companies ($10 million and above in revenue) and customizes its financing to match the needs of the company. PFG's custom approach results in a variety of structures and terms includingworking capital lines of credit, term loans, royalty loans, and convertible debt. PFG looks to share in the success of its clients through equity participation rights in the form of stock warrants or convertibility of its debt.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Post-IPO Debt | $5M–$41M |
| Debt Financing | $3M–$150M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Financial Services | 10 | 14% |
| FinTech | 7 | 10% |
| Software | 6 | 8% |
| Finance | 5 | 7% |
| E-Commerce | 5 | 7% |

79 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Debt Financing | 26 | 36% |
| Funding Round | 4 | 6% |
| Post-IPO Debt | 3 | 4% |
| Series A | 2 | 3% |
| Post-IPO Equity | 2 | 3% |

7 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 15 | 21% |
| Australia | 12 | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 6% |
| South Korea | 2 | 3% |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1% |

9 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Armineh Baghoomian | Managing Director, Head of EMEA, Co-Head of Global Fintech | 8 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/armineh-baghoomian |
| Andrew Kahn | Co-Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/andrew-kahn-8742 |
| Don Campbell | Founder & Senior Advisor | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/don-campbell-a2eb |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Comfi.ai | Comfi is helping B2B SaaS vendors close 2x more annual contracts without expanding the team.In simple words, we do so by providing your customers with payment flexibility. Your customers can enjoy the annual discounts and still pay us monthly, while we pay you the value of annual contracts upfront.Not only you acquire cheap capital upfront, butalso you obtain customers that will be easier to retain in the long-run.Depending on the sales processes we can seamlessly integrate in any of the current flows in either way:1. BNPL Checkout - if you have a B2C like self-serve checkout experience we can integrate through our API. 2. Invoicing - if you use any invoicing software like Stripe, Hubspot, Freshbooks etc. your sales reps can generate payment links in Comfi dashboard and attach them to the invoices.In our dashboard, you get everything from a bird-eye overview to detailed analytics of every instalment request.For your customers, it’s always a B2C-like experience where they see exactly how much they are going to pay and when.On our checkout, they can choose between a 4/12-month instalment plans and the way they want to pay: either using their corporate credit card or via ACH direct debit .We can finance any of your customers as long as they meet certain criteria and have a business Stripe account or Bank Account that we check for creditworthiness in 1 minute and make real-time decisions.On top of that, you won’t have to worry about the risks and collections, we bear the responsibility for debt collection.The integration itself is free of charge, we only charge you a small fee whenever your customer purchases an annual subscription through Comfi.Some benefits: - Your sales teams will be able to close more annual contracts with little effort - Some of your customers would love the ability to enjoy the annual discounts while pay monthly - We can also help you increase your upfront capital by seamlessly upselling your existing customers to annual plans (if that’s applicable) | $65M | Seed | Apr 27, 2026 |  |
| Comfi.ai | Comfi is helping B2B SaaS vendors close 2x more annual contracts without expanding the team.In simple words, we do so by providing your customers with payment flexibility. Your customers can enjoy the annual discounts and still pay us monthly, while we pay you the value of annual contracts upfront.Not only you acquire cheap capital upfront, butalso you obtain customers that will be easier to retain in the long-run.Depending on the sales processes we can seamlessly integrate in any of the current flows in either way:1. BNPL Checkout - if you have a B2C like self-serve checkout experience we can integrate through our API. 2. Invoicing - if you use any invoicing software like Stripe, Hubspot, Freshbooks etc. your sales reps can generate payment links in Comfi dashboard and attach them to the invoices.In our dashboard, you get everything from a bird-eye overview to detailed analytics of every instalment request.For your customers, it’s always a B2C-like experience where they see exactly how much they are going to pay and when.On our checkout, they can choose between a 4/12-month instalment plans and the way they want to pay: either using their corporate credit card or via ACH direct debit .We can finance any of your customers as long as they meet certain criteria and have a business Stripe account or Bank Account that we check for creditworthiness in 1 minute and make real-time decisions.On top of that, you won’t have to worry about the risks and collections, we bear the responsibility for debt collection.The integration itself is free of charge, we only charge you a small fee whenever your customer purchases an annual subscription through Comfi.Some benefits: - Your sales teams will be able to close more annual contracts with little effort - Some of your customers would love the ability to enjoy the annual discounts while pay monthly - We can also help you increase your upfront capital by seamlessly upselling your existing customers to annual plans (if that’s applicable) |  | Debt Financing | Apr 27, 2026 |  |
| CapRelease | CapRelease provides a platform that supplies tailored, flexible working capital specifically for online retailers by connecting to their live sales, inventory, and financial systems to assess performance and offer funding quickly without equity or personal guarantees. It uses real-time operational data to base repayment terms on sales activity andto deliver funding decisions rapidly, aligning cash flow with business needs. The company’s services support restocking, marketing investment, and general cash-flow management for eCommerce businesses. Its application process integrates with existing platforms to streamline access to capital and adjusts repayment schedules according to revenue patterns. CapRelease also collaborates with logistics and technology partners to embed finance deeper into retail operations. | $33.5M | Debt Financing | Dec 11, 2025 |  |
| Cloud Carib | Integrated Sovereign Solutions: A unique offering where Sovereign Cloud, Sovereign Ai, and Sovereign Data services are integrated into a comprehensive managed service model tailored for government and public sector entities. This integration allows for unprecedented levels of data security and operational efficiency, setting the company apart in amarket where security and compliance is paramount. |  | Debt Financing | Sep 19, 2025 |  |
| Ayan | At Ayan, we offer Halal, ethical and transparent car financing solutions across the UKOur financing model is built on fairness and clarity. No interest, no hidden costs, and no confusing terms- just Shariah-compliant finance tailored to real needs. We’re committed to supporting individuals and businesses with solutions that align with theirprinciples.As we continue to grow across the UK, our mission remains simple: to provide accessible, ethical financial options that help our customers secure the vehicles they need- while staying true to their values.Credit is subject to status and affordability checks.Ayan Capital 1 Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 1021505) | $32.6M | Debt Financing | Apr 02, 2025 |  |
| Rize | Rize is a PropTech platform transforming rental payments for both residential and commercial properties. With its “Rent Now, Pay Later” service, Rize allows tenants to split their annual rent into manageable installments, which benefits both renters, who can better manage their rental budgets, and landlords, who can reach a larger consumer base andreceive their yearly rental payment in advance. By enhancing affordability and flexibility, Rize inherently boosts occupancy rates across the rental market. |  | Debt Financing | Jan 19, 2025 |  |
| Ejari | Ejari is providing a Rent Now, Pay Later (RNPL) solution for residential rentals, Rent Now, Pay Later products enable tenants to better manage their budgets by converting rent from a yearly expense to a monthly expense, while landlords receive an entire year's rent in advance. |  | Debt Financing | Oct 09, 2024 |  |
| Syarah | Syarah is an online cars marketplaces. | $20M | Debt Financing | Sep 02, 2024 |  |
| Silkhaus | Silkhaus makes living comfortable and convenient through 24/7 mobile support and a digital concierge. |  | Seed | Jan 17, 2024 |  |
| Futurerent | Futurerent is a tool that offers solutions to residential property investors for investment capital and cashflow needs. | $33.5M | Debt Financing | Jan 11, 2024 |  |

10 of 72 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Partners for Growth invest in?

Partners for Growth invests primarily in Financial Services, FinTech and Software startups, most often at Debt Financing and Funding Round stage. Most of the 72 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Partners for Growth's check size?

Partners for Growth typically joins rounds of $5M–$41M at Post-IPO Debt and $3M–$150M at Debt Financing. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Partners for Growth participates in.

### How do I contact Partners for Growth?

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### Who are the partners at Partners for Growth?

The team at Partners for Growth includes Armineh Baghoomian (Managing Director, Head of EMEA, Co-Head of Global Fintech), Andrew Kahn (Co-Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer) and Don Campbell (Founder & Senior Advisor). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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