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Cogni
First lifestyle banking service that combines banking, commerce, and lifestyle on a single platform
About Cogni
Cogni is a digital banking platform designed to enhance the financial management experience for its users. The company provides a variety of innovative financial services, including single-use cards that protect against unwanted charges from hacked cards or forgotten subscriptions. Users can also quickly replace or freeze their cards if they are lost, stolen, or fraudulently used, and dispute unrecognized transactions directly within the app. Cogni's platform supports seamless check deposits by allowing users to deposit checks through a photo taken with the app, eliminating the need for deposit slips or bank lines. Additionally, the service is compatible with third-party payment services like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Venmo, PayPal, and Square, making it versatile for various payment needs. Cogni partners with top brands to create curated experiences and offers, catering to the rising generation's lifestyle and financial needs. The business operates in the digital banking market, primarily serving tech-savvy individuals looking for a modern, efficient way to manage their finances. Cogni generates revenue through partnerships with brands and potentially through fees associated with certain transactions or premium services.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 29
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.1/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Banking, Financial Management Solutions
- Sector
- Fintech, Freelancers, Challenger Bank
- Technology
- Blockchain, Mobile app
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Apr 2022 | $23M | $92M | Solana Ventures · Alsara Investment Group · CaplinFO · Thirty Five Ventures | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2019 | $5.4M | $22M | Hard Yaka · Guggenheim Partners · Barclays · CXO fund | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Cogni is 140 monthly website visits, down 65% over the last three months. Cogni's team declined 12.1% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Hard Yaka
Guggenheim Partners
Barclays- CFCXO fund
Series A9 investors entered at this stage
Solana Ventures- AGAlsara Investment Group
- CACaplinFO
Thirty Five Ventures
FTX
Hanwha Asset Management
Rok Capital- SCShip Capital
- BVBluewatch Ventures
Other known investors10 additional known investors
- GVGRIL Ventures
Next Step Challenge
Plug and Play
Protagonist
Right Side Capital Management
Riyadh Techstars Accelerator
SenaHill Partners
Techstars
West Quad Ventures
WorldQuant Ventures
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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team presence
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