At a Glance
Nyca Partners was founded in 2014 by Hans Morris, former Visa president and Citigroup executive, with a mission to transform financial services through strategic investments and deep industry expertise. The firm distinguishes itself through its highly selective approach, typically backing only 10-12 fintech companies per year, allowing for intensive support and guidance. Nyca's team combines decades of experience from leading financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Visa, and Treasury Department roles, providing portfolio companies with unparalleled access to financial services networks and regulatory knowledge. The firm has invested in category-defining companies like Plaid, which was acquired by Visa for $5.3 billion, and Chime, one of the leading neobanks. Their investment approach focuses on companies building critical financial infrastructure, from banking APIs to payment processing, credit decisioning, and regulatory compliance solutions. What sets Nyca apart is their ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and facilitate partnerships with traditional financial institutions.
“Invests in companies rebuilding the infrastructure of financial services.”
Nyca Partners 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.
Nyca Partners is headquartered in New York, NY. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Nyca Partners focuses on investments in Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Nyca Partners's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $30M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Nyca Partners manages approximately $1.5B+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.