# Nivelo

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/nivelo

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.nivelo.co
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 6, 2020)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Nivelo Inc. operates a platform that facilitates public listings for midsize companies in the United States, enhancing their access to capital and liquidity in the public markets.Nivelo Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, US. The company specializes in creating opportunities for midsize companies to go public and provides a structured approach to public listings. The founders, Eli Polanco and Sudha Lakshmi, have backgrounds in entrepreneurship and management. Nivelo has participated in 2 deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on February 24, 2022, where it raised USD 1.0 mn through venture funding from undisclosed investors. The total amount raised by the company is USD 1.0 mn.Nivelo offers a unique platform designed to facilitate public listings for midsize companies in the United States, addressing the critical need for capital and liquidity in the public markets. The platform connects midsize companies with investors, fostering a new venue for these entities to go public and remain publicly traded. By providing an innovative market structure, Nivelo enables midsize companies to access resources essential for growth while allowing investors to capitalize on their potential. The service primarily targets midsize companies struggling to secure public listings, as well as institutional and retail investors seeking diversified investment opportunities. While the focus is on the U.S. market, the framework could expand into other regions as it develops.Nivelo generates revenue through transaction fees associated with the public listings of midsize companies on its platform. The fee structure supports partnerships with companies, facilitating the listing process while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes a standardized fee model based on the size and nature of the company being listed, incorporating initial listing fees and ongoing transactional fees for secondary market activities. By focusing on midsize companies, Nivelo positions itself to capture a significant share of the growing demand for public market access within this segment, appealing to investors seeking attractive investment opportunities.Nivelo plans to leverage its recent funding of USD 1.0 mn raised in February 2022 to enhance its platform and expand its offerings. This includes designing new technology features aimed at streamlining the public listing process for midsize companies. Additionally, the company is evaluating opportunities to enter new geographic markets, with a focus on regions that exhibit a growing demand for public listings. Specific details on timelines for these expansions are currently under consideration, as Nivelo continues to foster its growth strategy.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 6, 2020, $2.5M — FirstMark Capital, Anthemis, Barclays, Dash Fund

## Investors

- FirstMark Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/firstmark-capital) — Seed
- Anthemis (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anthemis) — Seed
- Barclays — Seed
- Dash Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dash-fund) — Seed