Highnote

Card issuer and payments services

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101-200 employees
  • Fintech
  • B2B
  • Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Financial Services
  • API
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA

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Company mission

To address limitations in the growing embedded finance market.

11% employee growth in 12 months

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Our take

Highnote is revolutionizing the world of branded payment cards, offering businesses of all sizes the ability to issue customizable cards for customers or employees. Whether for in-store shopping, loyalty programs, or corporate expenses, Highnote makes the process quick and affordable - something that was once only accessible to the largest companies.

Founded by former BrainTree and PayPal executives, Highnote has quickly gained traction in the fintech space. With significant funding and a focus on innovation, the company is positioning itself to surpass competitors like Marqeta. By leveraging the latest technology, Highnote has built a modern platform that enables businesses to create and manage payment cards more efficiently.

With a fresh $90M in funding, new acquiring capabilities, and a strong backing from major investors and partners, Highnote is clearly making its makr. As it continues to grow its platform and expand its global reach, the company is ready to be a key player in the future of embedded finance.

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Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k Plan
  • Paid Lunch During Work Days
  • Work From Home Stipend
  • Team Events and Offsites

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Jun 2022

$25m

CONVERTIBLE

Sep 2021

$54m

SERIES A

Total funding: $90.5m

Leadership

John MacIlwaine

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously CTO of Morgan Stanley's Private Client Group, and Head of Global Development at Visa.

Kin Kee

(Co-Founder & CTO)

Previously founded KCUBE SOlutions. They also spent 4 years at Lending CLub as the VP of Technology, and 3 years at Braintree as the Director of Architecture.