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FloatMe
Offers an app to help employees prevent overdraft and build savings
About FloatMe
FloatMe operates as a financial technology company with a platform designed to assist individuals in managing short-term cash flow gaps and improving their overall financial health. The company was founded in 2017 by Joshua Sanchez, Ryan Cleary, Christopher Brown, and Caleb Scott, with its formal app launch in March 2020. CEO Josh Sanchez's personal experience with a predatory loan was a primary motivation for creating an alternative to high-interest payday loans. His background is in business development and partnerships.
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The company's primary market consists of individuals living paycheck to paycheck who need assistance avoiding overdraft fees. Revenue is generated through a monthly subscription fee of $4.99, which provides members access to the platform's services. An additional revenue stream comes from optional instant transfer fees for users who need immediate access to funds. These fees range from $1 to $7 depending on the advance amount. The company also incorporates optional tips from users.
FloatMe's core service provides interest-free cash advances, referred to as "Floats," of up to $50 for new users, with the potential to qualify for up to $200 over time. The app connects to a user's bank account to analyze income and spending, which determines eligibility without a traditional credit check. Beyond cash advances, the platform offers several financial management tools. These include a cash flow calendar, insights into spending habits, and low-balance alerts to help users proactively avoid overdrafts. In early 2024, FloatMe and its co-founders reached a $3 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding allegations of deceptive marketing and difficulties with subscription cancellation.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- San Antonio, United States
- Employees
- 43
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 70.4/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Financial Management Solutions
- Sector
- Fintech, Banking, Payroll, On Demand Pay
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jan 2022 | $16M | $65M | Jordan Wright · Active Capital · Michal Cieplinski · Samsung Ventures | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2020 | $3.7M | $15M | Drummond Road Capital · Active Capital · ManchesterStory · SpringTime Ventures | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for FloatMe is 110K monthly website visits, up 74.6% over the last three months. FloatMe's team declined 2.3% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed7 investors entered at this stage
Alamo Angels
Right Side Capital Management
Comeback Capital- DCDrummond Road Capital
Active Capital
ManchesterStory
SpringTime Ventures
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Foundry- JWJordan Wright
Michal Cieplinski
Samsung Ventures
Other known investors3 additional known investors
gener8tor
John Henry
Xochi Ventures
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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