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Vestwell
Digital platform allows for seamless plan design, automated on-boarding, and low-cost investment strategies, making it easier for employers to offer a retirement plan
About Vestwell
Vestwell is a fintech startup that specializes in modernizing retirement plans for businesses and their employees. The company operates in the financial services market, focusing on providing digital retirement solutions that simplify the process of managing and administering retirement plans. Vestwell serves a diverse range of clients, including employers, financial advisors, and individual employees.
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For employers, Vestwell offers a streamlined platform that makes it easier to set up and manage retirement plans. This includes fast and easy onboarding, vendor oversight, and ongoing maintenance, which reduces administrative burdens and frees up time for other important tasks. Employers can also opt into Vestwell's fiduciary investment management services, which help limit their liability and ensure that their retirement plans are managed responsibly.
For employees, Vestwell ensures that the money they save is working as hard as possible to meet their financial goals. The platform offers customizable investment options and flexible plan designs, allowing employees to tailor their retirement plans to their specific needs. The user-friendly interface makes it easy for employees to monitor, alter, and engage with their plans.
Vestwell's business model is based on providing a comprehensive suite of services under one roof, which includes everything from proposals and onboarding to administration and compliance. This integrated approach allows for transparent pricing, so clients know exactly what they are paying for and how costs may change over time.
The company makes money by charging fees for its various services, which are designed to be competitive and transparent. By leveraging technology to address common friction points in the retirement planning process, Vestwell aims to revolutionize the way retirement plans are offered and managed.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Sector
- Fintech
- Power Law
- Unicorn$1–10B valuation tierThoroughbred$100M+ revenue
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Investors
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Seed5 investors entered at this stage
Fintech Collective
Commerce Ventures
Allianz Life Ventures
Primary Venture Partners
F-Prime
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Franklin Templeton Investments
BNY Mellon
Point72 Ventures
Series B and later17 investors entered at this stage
Fin Capital
Northwestern Mutual
Teamworthy Ventures
Wells Fargo Capital Finance
Morgan Stanley
Goldman Sachs
Manulife Financial
Nationwide
Industry Ventures
Greenspring Associates
Lightspeed Venture Partners
HarbourVest Partners
Blue Owl Capital
Sixth Street Growth
Neuberger Berman
TIAA- SLSLW
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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