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Jonathan Weiner

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Jonathan Weiner is a distinguished figure in the FinTech ecosystem, recognized as the Founder and Managing Partner of HumanX, a unique venture studio and fund. His extensive background in financial technology includes co-founding and serving on the board of FastPay, a B2B payments company that was successfully acquired by AvidXchange for $180 million in 2021. This operational experience provides him with a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the FinTech sector, which he leverages to identify and nurture promising startups.

Under Weiner's leadership, HumanX operates with a dual approach: it functions as a venture studio, actively building new FinTech companies from the ground up, and also as a venture fund, investing in existing early-stage companies. The firm's investment thesis is sharply focused on transformative technologies within financial services, particularly in areas like B2B payments, lending, and embedded finance, aiming to back innovations that can significantly impact the industry.

HumanX solidified its position in the venture landscape by closing its inaugural fund, HumanX Fund I, with $25 million in committed capital in 2022. This fund is specifically allocated to support FinTech ventures, primarily targeting companies at the seed and Series A stages. The strategic blend of a studio model with direct investments allows HumanX to provide both foundational support and growth capital.

For companies seeking early-stage funding, Jonathan Weiner, through HumanX, typically provides first checks ranging from approximately $500,000 to $3,000,000. This capital is often accompanied by deep operational guidance and strategic insights, reflecting Weiner's hands-on approach to fostering the growth and success of his portfolio companies. His commitment to the FinTech space is evident in his continuous pursuit of innovative solutions and his dedication to empowering the next generation of financial technology leaders.

Investor Profile

Jonathan Weiner has backed more than 52 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (48%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Series B (15%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series F (2%)
  • Series D (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (77%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)
  • Germany (4%)
  • Spain (2%)
  • Armenia (2%)
  • France (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Israel (2%)
  • Portugal (2%)
  • Italy (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Payments
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • E-commerce
  • Mobile Payments
  • Information Technology
  • Finance
  • Health Care
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Jonathan Weiner frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 2
Third Prime
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
Blockchain Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Oregon Venture Fund
North America, Oregon, United States, Portland
Co-Investments: 2
Commerce Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Social Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
AlleyCorp
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Dreamers VC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Jonathan Weiner often collaborate with?

EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 3
TR
North America, California, United States, Belvedere Tiburon
Shared Deals: 2
RZ
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JC
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 2
JC
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Shared Deals: 2
RI
North America, Connecticut, United States, Guilford
Shared Deals: 2
PS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
MV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 4
LC
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Jonathan Weiner?

Vendelux

New York, New York, United States

Vendelux is a provider of an event intelligence platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceEventsSaaS
Series ANov 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $14,049,995
Ledge

New York, New York, United States

Gain real-time control over your finance operations: real-time insights, automated operations, no R&D

Financial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyPayments
SeedFeb 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
OurRitual

New Castle, Delaware, United States

OurRitual is a digital platform that transforms the way people strengthen and grow their relationships.

CommunitiesHealth CarePersonal DevelopmentPersonal HealthWellness
Pre SeedOct 24, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Yellow Card

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Yellow Card is the largest and only licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp on the African continent.

BitcoinCryptocurrencyFinTechTrading PlatformVirtual Currency
Series BSep 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Kompliant

Boise, Idaho, United States

Kompliant delivers end-to-end lifecycle compliance through a platform developed in partnership with the world.

ConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedJul 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
FairPlay

Los Angeles, California, United States

FairPlay is a Fairness-as-a-Service company that offers tools that embed fairness into AI decision-making and reduce algorithmic bias.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BLendingMachine LearningSoftware
Series AJul 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Sydecar

Walnut, California, United States

Sydecar builds tools that remove the headache of organizing private investments for investors so they can focus on making deals.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital
SeedApr 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $8,300,000
Monite

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Monite is an add invoicing and payables automation management platform.

Financial ServicesFinTechPaymentsSaaSSoftware
SeedFeb 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,098,053
Justt

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Justt turns a clunky and cumbersome credit card dispute process into one that’s fair, simple and hands-free for merchants.

E-CommerceFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Series BNov 16, 2021
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Facta

San Francisco, California, United States

Facta is a cloud-based software platform that helps seamlessly control, analyze, and communicate financial data.

Cloud Data ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedAug 23, 2021