At a Glance
Flourish Ventures is a global fintech-focused venture capital firm launched in 2019 as an independent spin-out from Omidyar Network. Founded with a mission-driven approach, Flourish focuses exclusively on financial technology companies that can create more inclusive and fair financial systems worldwide. The firm is led by Managing Partners Tilman Ehrbeck and Emmalyn Shaw, bringing together decades of experience in financial services, emerging markets, and impact investing. Flourish typically invests $2-15M in seed through Series B rounds, with a particular focus on emerging markets across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Notable investments include Rappi, the Latin American super-app, TymeBank in South Africa, and various digital lending and payment platforms. The firm differentiates itself through its deep sector expertise, global network, and commitment to backing entrepreneurs who are expanding financial access to underserved populations. With over $800M in assets under management, Flourish has quickly established itself as a leading voice in fintech investing with social impact.
“Invests in fintech entrepreneurs building a fair financial system globally.”
Flourish Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Flourish Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Flourish Ventures focuses on investments in Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Flourish Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $15M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Flourish Ventures manages approximately $500M+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.