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Migrant-focused fintech Comun lands $21.5m Series A

  • Funding Round: Comun, a US-based fintech serving Latino migrants, has secured $21.5 million in Series A funding led by Redpoint Ventures, with additional investments from ANIMO Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, FJ Labs, South Park Commons, and RTP Global.
  • Previous Funding: Raised $4.5 million in seed funding in December.
  • Founders: CTO Abiel Gutierrez and CEO Andres Santos, established in 2021.
  • Platform Features:
    • Spanish-First: Provides a Spanish-language platform with 24/7 support.
    • ID Acceptance: Accepts over 100 Latin American IDs, bypassing traditional US banking requirements such as Social Security numbers and proof of address.
    • Services: Includes checking accounts, a Visa-powered debit card, and a remittance feature allowing paycheck access up to two days early.
  • Growth Metrics:
    • Customer Base: Active customer base growing by 52% month-over-month.
    • Payment Volume: Annualized payment volume exceeding $1 billion.
  • Plans for Utilization:
    • Product Development: Plans to enhance account funding options, improve fraud detection, and expand remittance capabilities to more Latin American countries.
    • New Product: Developing a new credit product.
  • Recent Developments: Comun’s funding reflects its growing momentum and increasing impact in the financial services space for Latino migrants.

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