# Jiko Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/jiko-technologies

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.jiko.io
- Total disclosed funding: $118M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 12, 2024)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Jiko Technologies, Inc. is a U.S. based financial technology firm that provides innovative solutions for investing in U.S. Treasury bills, enhancing liquidity management for individuals and institutions alike.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Jiko Technologies, Inc. specializes in creating financial technology solutions focused on U.S. Treasury bills. The company has secured a total of USD 29.00 mn in funding over 7 deals, with its most recent Series C round occurring on December 12, 2024, led by Upfront Ventures and supported by other investors including Airbus Ventures, Radicle Impact Partners, and Red River West. The CEO and Founder, Stephane Lintner, has a history of entrepreneurial ventures in the tech space.Jiko offers a unique financial technology platform that enables users to invest directly in U.S. Treasury bills (T-bills), facilitating efficient liquidity management for both individuals and institutions. The core product, known as Jiko Pockets, combines the security and yield of government-backed T-bills with the transactional capabilities similar to a bank account. This innovative solution allows clients to earn risk-free returns through automated investments in T-bills, seamlessly sweeping cash into a nationally registered bank and then into a FINRA-registered broker-dealer for investment. Jiko’s platform has been designed for easy navigation, allowing users to access their funds quickly, with automatic sales of the closest-to-maturity T-bills to fulfill withdrawal requests, ensuring liquidity and minimal counterparty risks. The primary customer base includes financial professionals and treasury teams across the United States, with products marketed to both individual investors and institutional clients looking for reliable cash management solutions.Jiko generates revenue primarily through transactions related to its T-bill investment services, which involve a straightforward structure where users invest funds and then gain returns based on T-bill yields. The platform operates on a transactional fee model, wherein clients are charged for the execution of trades and other financial services provided through the Jiko dashboard. Clients can manage high-volume transactions securely in real-time, enhancing their financial operations and liquidity management capabilities. The integration of Jiko's services with trusted platforms allows for seamless investment experiences, attracting a diverse clientele that includes both direct consumers and B2B partnerships. While specific pricing plans for services are not publicly disclosed, the structure of the offerings underlines Jiko's commitment to transparency and efficiency in managing government securities for its users.In December 2024, Jiko Technologies, Inc. raised USD 29.00 mn in Series C funding, led by Upfront Ventures, to enhance its operating capital and establish itself as a leading entity in the institutional and enterprise market. The company is focusing on developing new products designed to further integrate T-bill investments into broader financial services. Jiko is also exploring opportunities to expand its market presence beyond the U.S., targeting specific international regions for growth by mid-2025.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 12, 2024, $29M — Upfront, Radicle Impact Partners, Airbus Ventures, Red River West
- Series B, Oct 6, 2022, $40M — Upfront, Anthem Venture Partners, Bpifrance, Radicle Impact Partners, Airbus Ventures, La Maison Partners, Red River West, Trousdale Ventures, TEMARIS ET ASSOCIES
- Series A, Oct 29, 2020, $40M — Upfront, Anthem Venture Partners, Wafra, Social Capital, Radicle Impact Partners, Nyca, 1/0 Capital, Embark Ventures, Story Ventures
- Series A, Oct 23, 2017, $7.7M — Upfront, Social Capital, Digital Currency Group, Radicle Impact Partners, Embark Ventures, Story Ventures, 500 Fintech LP
- Seed, Jun 14, 2017, $1.7M — 1/0 Capital

## Investors

- 1/0 Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/1-0-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Upfront (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upfront) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Social Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-capital) — Series A
- Digital Currency Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/digital-currency-group) — Series A
- Radicle Impact Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/radicle-impact-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Embark Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/embark-ventures) — Series A
- Story Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/story-ventures) — Series A
- 500 Fintech LP — Series A
- Anthem Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anthem-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Wafra (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wafra) — Series A
- Nyca (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nyca) — Series A
- Bpifrance — Series B
- Airbus Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/airbus-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- La Maison Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/la-maison-partners) — Series B
- Red River West (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/red-river-west) — Series B, Series C
- Trousdale Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/trousdale-ventures) — Series B
- TEMARIS ET ASSOCIES — Series B