Vest
Vest is a fintech company that provides a platform for global investors, especially from emerging markets, to access the U.S. stock market with ease and security. The company offers a mobile and desktop unified investment experience allowing users to invest in over 6,000 assets including stocks, ETFs, and fixed income on NASDAQ and NYSE. Vest differentiates itself by enabling fractional share investments starting from as little as 1 USD, zero commission trading, and a maintenance fee waiver with regular deposits. It also offers VestAI, an AI-powered tool delivering tailored investment insights and portfolio performance analysis. Vest operates through regulated entities such as Northbound Securities LLC, providing SIPC insurance coverage up to $500,000, ensuring investor protection. The platform supports local deposits, wire transfers, and ACH, targeting individuals seeking long-term wealth, sustainable investments, and financial innovation. Vest is backed by Founders Fund and trusted by investors from over 130 countries, positioning itself as a bridge for Latin Americans and others to invest confidently in the U.S. market.
Vest
Vest is a fintech company that provides a platform for global investors, especially from emerging markets, to access the U.S. stock market with ease and security. The company offers a mobile and desktop unified investment experience allowing users to invest in over 6,000 assets including stocks, ETFs, and fixed income on NASDAQ and NYSE. Vest differentiates itself by enabling fractional share investments starting from as little as 1 USD, zero commission trading, and a maintenance fee waiver with regular deposits. It also offers VestAI, an AI-powered tool delivering tailored investment insights and portfolio performance analysis. Vest operates through regulated entities such as Northbound Securities LLC, providing SIPC insurance coverage up to $500,000, ensuring investor protection. The platform supports local deposits, wire transfers, and ACH, targeting individuals seeking long-term wealth, sustainable investments, and financial innovation. Vest is backed by Founders Fund and trusted by investors from over 130 countries, positioning itself as a bridge for Latin Americans and others to invest confidently in the U.S. market.
TL;DR
What they do: Fintech brokerage enabling global (notably Latin American) retail investors to access U.S. stocks, ETFs and fixed income with fractional shares from USD 1
Regulation & protection: Brokerage services offered through Northbound Securities LLC with SIPC coverage up to $500,000
Product highlights: Mobile and desktop apps, fractional shares, zero commission trading, AI-powered VestAI insights
Funding signal: Raised a $6M seed round led by Founders Fund
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Cross-border retail investing / brokerage access for emerging-market investors
Founded
2020
Industry
Fintech / Brokerage
Funding Track Record
6000000
Seed round included participation from Nazca, Class 5 Global, FJLabs, Tamarack Global and angel investors
Investor Signal
“Backed by Founders Fund”