# Valiant Finance Pty.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/valiant-finance-pty

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Sydney, Australia
- Website: www.valiant.finance
- Total disclosed funding: $35M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 22, 2021)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Valiant Finance is a leading provider of business lending solutions, dedicated to facilitating access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Australia through a digital comparison platform.Founded in 2015 in Sydney, Australia, Valiant Finance specializes in business lending solutions for SMEs. The company has streamlined its operations to better serve entrepreneurs and small businesses. The founders, Alex Molloy and Richard Cotton, have backgrounds in finance and technology. Valiant has successfully raised AUD 29.473 mn in its latest funding round, Series C, on December 22, 2021, featuring participation from multiple investors, including Maam Gp Pty Ltd and Salesforce Ventures. The company has completed a total of 4 deals to date and has a current valuation of AUD 154.68 mn.Valiant Finance offers a comprehensive suite of business lending solutions tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia. Their core product is a streamlined platform enabling businesses to compare and secure funding from over 90 bank and non-bank lenders. This service facilitates various financing options, including working capital loans, asset finance, commercial property loans, and trade finance, designed to address the unique cash flow and operational needs of SMEs. By leveraging industry-leading technology alongside personalized support from lending experts, Valiant simplifies the application process, allowing business owners to receive quotes quickly and efficiently. The primary customers served by Valiant include entrepreneurs, small business owners, and freelancers who seek accessible financing solutions to foster growth and financial stability across diverse sectors within the Australian market.Valiant Finance operates on a transaction-based revenue model, deriving income from fees associated with facilitating business loans for clients. The firm establishes partnerships with a broad array of lenders, enabling it to offer customized quotes based on the specific financing needs of each business. Clients typically engage with Valiant by submitting their loan requirements, which are processed through the platform to generate competitive quotes from multiple lenders. Once a quote is confirmed, Valiant manages the loan approval process, charging a fee for its services upon successful funding. This structure provides Valiant with a steady revenue stream, particularly from businesses seeking immediate financial solutions without navigating the complexities of traditional banking channels.Valiant Finance is focused on expanding its product offerings and market reach. The company plans to introduce new lending products tailored to the evolving needs of SMEs, with a projected release in the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, Valiant aims to expand its services into new geographic regions within Australia, targeting underserved markets by the end of 2023. The recent funding of AUD 29.473 mn from its Series C round will be utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing technology infrastructure and marketing efforts to attract more clientele.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 22, 2021, $21M — Reinventure, Salesforce Ventures, Carthona Capital, Full Circle Venture Capital, 1835i, Certane, Yakisoba Capital Pty Ltd, Maam Gp Pty Ltd, Cc Esif No.1 General Partner Pty Ltd
- Series B, Sep 12, 2019, $11M — Reinventure, Salesforce Ventures, Carthona Capital, Full Circle Venture Capital, 1835i, Cc Esif No.1 General Partner Pty Ltd
- Series A, Dec 22, 2017, $3.1M — Reinventure, Carthona Capital, Full Circle Venture Capital, Fergatron Consulting, Cc Esif No.1 General Partner Pty Ltd
- Seed, Jun 10, 2016, $0.6M — Reinventure, H2 Ventures, Vinae Pty Limited

## Investors

- Reinventure (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/reinventure) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- H2 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/h2-ventures) — Seed
- Vinae Pty Limited — Seed
- Carthona Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/carthona-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Full Circle Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/full-circle-venture-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Fergatron Consulting — Series A
- Cc Esif No.1 General Partner Pty Ltd — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Salesforce Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salesforce-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- 1835i (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/1835i) — Series B, Series C
- Certane — Series C
- Yakisoba Capital Pty Ltd — Series C
- Maam Gp Pty Ltd (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maam-gp-pty-ltd) — Series C