AutoFi Recognized as a Top Employer Winning Tech Talent in 2023 by Hired

AutoFi was recognized as a top employer winning tech talent in 2023 by Hired! AutoFi is the leading provider of digital commerce technology that powers the sales and finance experiences for the most innovative brands and dealers in automotive. The AutoFi platform enables a more transactional buying experience with $4B in funded loans processed through AutoFi annually. AutoFi’s dynamic selling platform empowers dealers to sell vehicles more efficiently and profitably, both online and in the showroom.

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Forbes 30 Under 30: Geri Kirilova

We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner Geri Kirilova has been included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for venture capital!

She joins a stellar group of 30 Under 30 honorees including our portfolio founders Sam Bobley (Ocrolus), Dan Pantelo (Marpipe), and Kelsey Hunter (Paloma).

Geri has built her VC career not just with a dedication to excellence but also with a tremendous amount of heart. Whether she’s generously advising founders, digging into data, or building programs like the Venture Cooperative to make the industry more accessible, she continues to raise the bar.

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Ocrolus Partners with Lendflow to to Enable Seamless Financial Experiences Across Lending

By partnering with Ocrolus from day one, Lendflow has developed a full-scale solution that enables its customers to offer easier and faster credit access to a variety of small business owners leveraging cash flow data. Its unique solution allows for more automation, a drastically reduced loan processing time and more accurate financial assessments.

Lendflow’s solution caters to the needs of both lenders and their borrowers. While its lending marketplace happens behind the scenes, borrowers still feel the effects of more responsive credit and an ability to connect with and get approved by lenders much faster than at traditional firms. For many borrowers, this automated approval process can lead to better and faster access to credit. As Gordon Bowman, Head of Partnerships relates, “Automation when done right, can decrease bias and ensure that applicants are evaluated fairly and consistently based on clear, objective criteria, which can increase access to capital, especially among underserved borrowers.”

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Yuvo Health expands value-based care to Federally Qualified Health Centers in Ohio, scaling beyond New York with My Community Health Center

Yuvo Health, a leading technology, operational, and administrative solution uniquely designed to give Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) an advantage in value-based care, has entered the Ohio market, starting with its partnership with My Community Health Center, a not-for-profit, primary care health center which serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Significantly, as Ohio Medicaid implements its new “Next Gen” managed care program, this agreement becomes one of the state’s first examples of a value-based contract for an FQHC that intentionally moves towards downside risk.

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Rachel Renock, CEO and Co-Founder of Wethos, Joins FireNation Podcast to Discuss Changing the Game for Freelancers

The podcast episode "Redefining Independence: Changing the Game for Freelancers with Rachel Renock" from November 9, 2023, focuses on the advancements and challenges in the freelance industry. Rachel Renock, the Co-Founder and CEO of Wethos, a platform designed to assist freelancers in better managing and pricing their projects, shares her insights. Wethos supports over 80,000 freelance businesses, and Renock has successfully raised over $14M in VC funding. Her work has been recognized in Forbes, TechCrunch, Business Insider, and the New York Times.

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