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CircleUp is an online private company investment platform. They provide accredited investors free access to direct investments in high-growth consumer product and retail private companies that were previously difficult to identify and access. For retail and consumer product entrepreneurs, they offer an efficient way to access a network of sophisticated investors as well as value added partners. Typical investments on CircleUp are food, personal care, pet product, apparel or retail/restaurant companies with >$500K in revenue and are looking to raise $100,000 to $2.0 million in growth equity. A highly selective percentage of companies that apply are listed on their site. As the largest equity based crowdfunding site, CircleUp provides not only access to interesting consumer and retail private company investments, but also a wide ranging, sophisticated investor network. Their investor base includes retail and consumer product industry experts, venture capital, private equity and other financial professionals, business leaders, angel investors and others interested in expanding their investment portfolios with private company investments. Investors can review a curated list of private company investments, ask questions to the management team, request product samples and complete their private company investment online via CircleUp.
Founded in 2000, FreedomPay is a technology and innovation company with a long history as an industry leader and in driving market success for its clients. The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is a multi-patented solution portfolio designed to enable enterprises to deliver a high-performance, secure user experience driven from the Cloud to any device, anytime, anywhere. The platform seamlessly bridges the gap across in-store, web and mobile by multiplexing point of sale systems, payment processors, incentive engines and other disparate systems to a cutting edge transaction superhighway. Quick to incorporate the benefits of Cloud computing, FreedomPay is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider enabling value-added services for our global partners. Our unique capabilities harness the power of exceedingly detailed data captured by our patented payment, incentive and loyalty offerings. Essential capabilities that are quickly being adopted across many industries including: retail, gaming, lodging, stadiums, education, healthcare and financial services. And further to our mission to be an industry leader, FreedomPay is the only company in North America with a fully validated P2PE solution with EMV, DCC and NFC support. With full PCI Security Council Validation, our customers are assured they have the most secure solution offered anywhere in the world today. FreedomPay`s innovations have led to the granting of three patents, furthering the confirmation of the offerings` uniqueness and reinforcing customer confidence in the FreedomPay brand as a technology innovation company. The patents cover transaction networking, real-time discounting and incentive application bolstering the company`s position as a forward-thinking leader in a burgeoning global marketplace. The Company is privately held. Shareholders include employees and leading venture capital investors: Blue Run Ventures, Palo Alto and Core Capital Partners, Washington D.C.
Founded in 1998, Cavalry is a leader in the management of non-performing consumer loan portfolios. Through its affiliates, the company purchases portfolios of consumer receivables. Every day our employees work to set the industry standard by helping consumers in financial trouble find affordable solutions to resolve their debt. Our commitment to resolving each customer`s financial situation through service and professionalism has helped propel Cavalry`s growth with locations in 4 states; Arizona, Minnesota, Oklahoma and New York.
M&T Bank is considered one of the country's most highly regarded regional banks. We were founded more than 145 years ago in Western New York, where we are still headquartered. Our parent company, Mand,T Bank Corporation, had over $55 billion in assets as of December 31, 2005 and is one of the 20 largest commercial bank holding companies in the U.S.
BCU is a $2.8 billion full-service, not-for-profit institution providing financial well-being and banking services to over 200,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. BCU is noted for setting new standards in bringing together technology and member service in the fast-changing world of financial services. A purpose-driven organization, BCU delivers personalized experiences and supports financial confidence through the brand promise We`ve Got Your Back. Lifetime membership is offered exclusively to the employees and families of several prestigious companies around the U.S. and those living or working in Chicago-area communities.