Sterling National Bank
VC Fund
Monticello, United States
Sterling National Bank is a VC fund in Monticello focused on Software and Financial Services. Sterling National Bank, the principal subsidiary of Sterling Bancorp, specializes in the delivery of banking services and solutions–to business owners, their families, and consumers within the communities we serve–through teams of dedicated and experienced relationship managers. Sterling offers a complete line of corporate banking and consumerbanking products and services.At Sterling National Bank, our promise to clients goes above and beyond our comprehensive suite of banking products and services. Our relationship managers provide a full-service experience, including a single point of contact to coordinate various financial disciplines and streamline the banking process. They’re able to draw upon a unique set of tools and expertise, applying a thorough understanding of your business and serving as a valuable and skilled financial ally. This rare combination of dedicated attention and extensive resources means that every client can expect extraordinary.They’re proud to say Sterling National Bank is one of few companies in America that can boast a history that extends over a century. From our 1888 beginnings, we have grown to be a trusted banking resource with a deep toolkit for businesses and families throughout the New York metropolitan area. This growth has been supported by the consistent application of sound banking principles, which has ensured our strength and stability. And we have ample capital and liquidity to support continued growth.
- Total investments:
- 7
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 43%
Last updated:
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Industries Sterling National Bank invests in
Stages Sterling National Bank invests in
Countries Sterling National Bank invests in
Contacts
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John Hoesley
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Robert Rowe
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Vesko Pehlivanov
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 2 (29%)
- Financial Services 2 (29%)
- Enterprise Software 2 (29%)
- CMS 1 (14%)
- PaaS 1 (14%)
Stage
- Debt Financing 3 (43%)
- Series A 1 (14%)
- Series B 1 (14%)
- Funding Round 1 (14%)
- Post-IPO Debt 1 (14%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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John Hoesley
Head of Innovation Finance
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Head of Innovation Finance | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Robert Rowe
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER
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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Vesko Pehlivanov
Senior Managing Director, Security and Technology Services, Solution Strategy and Architecture
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Senior Managing Director, Security and Technology Services, Solution Strategy and Architecture | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Goalsetter
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Goalsetter is a goal-based savings and gifting platform, made just for kids and powered by those who love them. It combines the best of goal-based savings platforms like Digit and Acorns with the best of gift-registries like Zola and Honeyfund, and in so doing, targets the millennial mom with a platform that enables families to contribute to kids’future goals instead of buying them more consumer goods. In turn, Goalsetter becomes a savings vehicle for kids, turning first-time savers into all-the-time savers and giving kids healthy financial habits that will last a lifetime. | $24.6M / Series A / Dec 01, 2021 | |
Kore.ai
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Kore.ai provides platforms and solutions to enable enterprises to automate and enhance digital interactions with their customers, employees, and partners. Kore.ai provides a Conversational AI-based no/low code enterprise platform to create virtual assistants with conversational and digital user experiences. Kore.ai also provides domain-trainedpre-built virtual assistants for Banking, Insurance, HR, and IT Support. The company has launched an enterprise digital assistant called Kora which acts as a universal/master/concierge assistant with inbuilt skills for knowledge management, enterprise search, and meetings/tasks management and extensible with custom chatbot/digital, RPA & search skills. In addition, the company provides cloud-based call automation and a digital deflection service called Deflect.ai. | $20M / Debt Financing / Sep 29, 2021 | |
Verdigris Holdings Inc
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This account is not up to date as we have withdrawn our participation on this platform. Please see www.verdigrisholdings.com for more info. | Series B / Jul 12, 2021 | |
Mediafly
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Mediafly goes beyond traditional sales enablement capabilities to help companies enable all their revenue teams with content and technology that inspire and engage buyers across the entire buyer journey. Mediafly's Evolved Selling portfolio of products combines content management, learning management, value selling and interactivepresentations capabilities, along with advanced content usage and revenue intelligence analytics to improve sales and marketing strategy and effectiveness. It was founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Debt Financing / Jan 28, 2021 | |
Ameri 100
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###AMERI Holdings, Inc. ("Ameri100" or the "Company"), formerly Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: SPZRD)###Ameri Holdings is a SAP-based strategy consulting firm that brings synergies of classic consulting and product-based consulting services to its customer base. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, withoffices in New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Toronto, as well as offshore centers in Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai India, the Company is a global leader in consulting and technology solutions. The Company leverages a global partner ecosystem with deep knowledge and skills to implement great ideas that drive client progress and enhance their businesses. | $10M / Post-IPO Debt / Jul 06, 2016 | |
CardCash
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Based in New Jersey, CardCash.com is an online gift card exchange service that enables its users to buy and sell discounted gift cards. It allows budget-savvy consumers to purchase gift cards to their favorite restaurants, department stores, and more at discounts up to 35% off. It also allows users with unwanted gift cards to turn them into cash,or Amazon or PayPal credit in exchange for their gift cards. Its marketplace offers a range of discounted gift cards from many retailers and outlets, including Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Target, iTunes, and Starbucks. CardCash.com maintains a strategic partnership with Incomm. It was launched in 2008. | $6M / Debt Financing / Dec 16, 2014 | |
USEREADY
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USEREADY is Data Analytics Service provider with offices and staff in New York metro area.Since 2011, USEREADY has been serving for the growing needs of Analytics and Business Intelligence across industriesCustomers across Banking, Finance, Insurance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and Education sectors We offer BI SaaS,Visualization, Virtualization, Data Integration, MDM, SOA, BPM and Cloud. | $4M / Sep 12, 2014 |
Co-Investors
Astia
1 deal together
CUNA Mutual Group
1 deal together
Fearless Fund
1 deal together
Fifo Capital
1 deal together
Fiserv
1 deal together
MassMutual
1 deal together
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What does Sterling National Bank invest in?
Sterling National Bank invests primarily in Software, Financial Services and Enterprise Software startups, most often at Debt Financing and Series A stage. Most of the 7 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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The team at Sterling National Bank includes John Hoesley (Head of Innovation Finance), Robert Rowe (EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER) and Vesko Pehlivanov (Senior Managing Director, Security and Technology Services, Solution Strategy and Architecture). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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