Quild Mini🦄 #129: Finch

APIs to connect corporate payroll, HR, and benefits systems

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Finch is the API to access payroll and HR systems, integrating across providers enabling developers to access a previously closed system and are at the source of truth for employee data and money flow. Their API powers use cases across lending, insurance, benefits, FP&A, and HR applications.

Founders: Jeremy, Ansel

Signals:

1. Venture-backed experience

   • Jeremy worked at Smartcar (backed by a16z, NEA, Energize)

2. Top company alumni

   • Ansel worked at Kleiner Perkins and Bond for 3 years

3. Top university alumni

   • Jeremy graduated from Duke

   • Ansel graduated from NYU

4. Fast team growth

   • Grew 4x YoY to 34 employees

   • Hiring a lot!

5. Midas list investor

   • Menlo Ventures led series A

   • General Catalyst led seed

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Till tomorrow, Kenn