# Vinyl Equity

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vinyl-equity

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Winnetka, US
- Website: www.vinylequity.com
- Total disclosed funding: $31M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 9, 2026)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Vinyl Equity specializes in modern transfer agency solutions, providing innovative platforms that enhance the efficiency and transparency of share management for public companies.Founded in 2022 in Chicago, US, Vinyl Equity focuses on modernizing the transfer agency process. The firm has completed 1 deal to date, with its most recent deal on June 2026, Vinyl Equity raised USD 20 million in series A funding led by Jump Capital, with participation from MUFG Innovation Partners, Cambrian Ventures, Index Ventures, Infinity Venture, and Spark Capital. The founder's previous entrepreneurial experience is not publicly documented.Vinyl Equity offers a comprehensive suite of products and services centered around modern transfer agency solutions designed for public companies. Their core product is a cloud-native, API-first platform that integrates issuers, shareholders, and service providers, enhancing collaboration and streamlining operations. Key functionalities include digital KYC, immutable ledgers, e-signatures, and real-time tracking to ensure transparency and efficiency in managing the transfer of shares, particularly restricted securities. By facilitating the delegending process, Vinyl allows shares to be transferred in minutes rather than weeks, appealing primarily to issuers and their service providers. The platform is tailored for various geographical markets, including North America and Europe, as it serves a diverse clientele consisting of public companies, shareholders, and financial institutions seeking to modernize their equity management processes.Vinyl Equity's revenue streams are primarily derived from subscription-based models and transactional fees associated with their transfer agency services. Clients engage with the platform through various service agreements that may include subscription packages for accessing the reporting suite and transaction processing fees for executing share transfers. The company’s offerings, such as the automated reconciliation tools and proxy voting management system, make it an attractive option for issuers aiming to streamline their operations. Specific pricing plans for these services are structured to cater to different client needs, ensuring scalability and flexibility. By leveraging a B2B model, Vinyl Equity successfully generates revenue through partnerships and ongoing relationships with public companies, enhancing their operational efficiency in shareholder management and compliance. The company will use the funding to expand its team, develop its platform, and improve support for companies in capital markets and corporate transactions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 9, 2026, $20M — Index Ventures, Infinity Venture, Spark Capital, Cambrian Ventures, Jump Capital, MUFG Innovation Partners
- Seed, Apr 14, 2025, $11M — Index Ventures, Spark Capital, Cambrian Venture Capital, Infinity Ventures

## Investors

- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Spark Capital — Seed, Series A
- Cambrian Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cambrian-venture-capital) — Seed
- Infinity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/infinity-ventures) — Seed
- Infinity Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/infinity-venture) — Series A
- Cambrian Ventures — Series A
- Jump Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jump-capital) — Series A
- MUFG Innovation Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mufg-innovation-partners) — Series A