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404Fund is a venture capital fund focused exclusively on financial technology in North America (primarily the US and Canada).

The fund invests across stages – from Pre-Seed to Series C – in the fintech sector, covering:

  • Payments, lending, and banking infrastructure
  • Wealthtech, insurtech, and regtech solutions
  • Crypto/Web3 finance applications
  • AI-driven financial solutions

Investment Areas

  • Payments
  • Lending
  • Wealthtech
  • Insurtech
  • Regtech
  • Crypto/Web3
  • AI Finance
  • Banking

Elevate Your Vision With Partners Who Understand

We back visionary entrepreneurs building the next generation of financial technology.

The financial technology landscape continues to present compelling opportunities for those who can identify innovation and value where others cannot.

  • Market Evolution: Digital finance is rapidly evolving, creating opportunities for innovative solutions and business models.
  • Valuation Reset: Recent market adjustments have created attractive entry points across the fintech ecosystem.
  • Strategic Positioning: Our specialized approach helps navigate complex market dynamics with precision and insight.
  • Industry Expertise: Our team brings decades of combined experience across financial services and technology sectors.

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