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CardSpring

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Build apps for payment cards

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2011Fintech
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2013
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About CardSpring

CardSpring operates as a technology company providing an API platform that allows developers to integrate digital applications such as coupons, loyalty programs, and digital receipts with payment cards. The company serves developers, merchants, and advertisers by enabling them to create card-linked promotions and applications that work seamlessly with existing payment terminals. This eliminates the need for additional hardware installations or employee training, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses.

CardSpring's business model revolves around offering a secure, easy-to-use REST API that developers can use to build card-linked applications. The platform manages user payment data securely and complies with PCI requirements, ensuring data protection and privacy. The company generates revenue by charging fees for API usage and possibly through partnerships with merchants and advertisers who benefit from the card-linked promotions.

Operating in the fintech and digital marketing sectors, CardSpring addresses the needs of businesses looking to enhance customer engagement and streamline payment processes. By linking digital ads to real-world purchases, the platform provides valuable insights and analytics to its clients, helping them optimize their marketing strategies.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2011
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
3
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
57.6/100
Industry
Fintech
Sub-industry
Payments
Sector
Fintech, Hard Tech
Technology
Hardware
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Jul 2014 — — X. ↗
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Jul 2013 $9.8M $39M Accel · Morado Ventures —
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Growth signals

CardSpring website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for CardSpring is 120 monthly website visits, up 20% over the last three months. CardSpring's team declined 25% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits120 3-month web change+20% 1-year team growth-25%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

15 investors on the cap table

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Seed7 investors entered at this stage

Series A5 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors3 additional known investors

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  • Simon Levene
  • Spider Capital
Team profiled 14 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · San Francisco HQ
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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