Not so long ago, banks were charging people just to access their own money.
In 2012,
@chrisrbritt and
@ryanking set out to fix that broken system by offering a simple, mobile-first alternativ, and millions signed up.
But the story doesn’t end there.
Chime became a home for a new wave of fintech founders.
Meet the Chime Mafia Members:
📌 1.
@ethiqly – A digital edtech platform powered by AI that automates writing assessment and streamlines feedback to help teachers personalize student learning at scale.
Founder: Jared Grusd
Capital Raised: $145K
📌 2. Casap – An AI‑driven dispute automation and first‑party fraud prevention platform built for banks, credit unions, and fintechs to resolve chargebacks faster and more cost‑effectively.
Founder: Saisi
Capital Raised: $8.6M
📌 3.
@hadriuscomply – An AI‑first compliance platform tailored to SEC and FINRA‑regulated RIAs and broker‑dealers, automating regulatory oversight and communications monitoring.
Founder:
@calderwoodra
Capital Raised: $2.5M
📌 4. Niva – An AI‑powered global business identity and verification layer that enables instant, safe, and compliant onboarding of business entities across borders.
Founder: Akhil Naini
Capital Raised: $8.8M
📌 5.
@ItsStreamlined – An AI-powered platform that automates B2B invoicing and accounts receivable, helping businesses get paid faster with less manual work.
Founder:
@borisdesouza
Capital Raised: $4M
📌 6. Blaide – A mobile-first app that helps contractors and tradespeople win more jobs by turning photos, voice notes, and meeting details into professional estimates, right from their phone.
Founders: Peter B.,
@miradu
Capital Raised: $3.5M
📌 7. @ask_rosie_ai – An AI add-in for Excel that helps you work faster and more accurately with spreadsheets.
Founder:
@imdennisjiang
Capital Raised: $1.5M
📌 8.
@superstatefunds – A tokenized asset manager that issues on‑chain U.S. Treasury funds such as USTB, bridging traditional capital market strategies with blockchain.
Founder:
@rmcuming
Capital Raised: $18M
📌 9.
@quantbase_ – An SEC‑registered quantitative asset manager that allows individuals and firms to turn research and audience data into managed investment strategies.
Founder:
@calderwoodra
Capital Raised: $1M
📌 10.
@meetpaidly – A cloud‑based fintech platform that enables employers to offer recurring or one‑off student‑loan repayment benefits to improve financial wellness and retention.
Founder: Ryan C.
Capital Raised: $2M
If we missed any amazing Chime Mafia-founded companies, let us know below!