Weโre bringing fintech vet
@ay_o
โon boardโ. Ayo is joining our Board of Directors and weโre stoked to have him as part of the Pinwheel team. Learn more about what he brings to the team here:
Today we are proudly announcing our $50M Series B round led by
@GGVCapital
! With this round, weโre growing. Will you join us on the road to creating a fairer financial system?
Weโre thrilled to announce that Pinwheel has raised $20M in Series A funding led by Coatue Management! We're thankful for our amazing customers, partners, and team members who have made this milestone possible, and excited to continue on this journey ๐
What an epic week at Money 20/20 - from our presentation on the future of payroll connectivity to all the amazing meetings we had with customers and partners. We look forward to the next one!
#fintech
#money2020usa
#money2020
"B" is just the beginning! Thanks to
@nasdaq
for recognizing our latest $50M Series B on the big screen this week. Our team couldn't be more excited for what's to come.
#seriesb
#nasdaq
Don't miss our Head of Commercial
@laurencrossett
on Clubhouse tonight discussing financial data aggregation with David Whitcomb (
@MX
) and Paul Diegelman (
@Fiserv
)!
Tech Spotlight! In our latest blog post, Aaron Pelz, Engineering Manager, pulls back the curtain on how we re-launched our API docs without actually writing API docs
@stoplightio
@OpenApiSpec
#FastAPI
Today, weโre excited to share that we are officially a Consumer Reporting Agency. This means that we can provide consumer permissioned income and employment data to clients while ensuring that consumers are protected under the FCRA. Learn more:
Great piece by
@ay_o
highlighting the potential of payroll APIs to disrupt the tax filing industry. Our API gives customers programmatic access to high quality income & employment data, helping them drive innovation in this space.
Customers asked, we listened - Pinwheel's Flutter SDK is now live! It's easier than ever to integrate with Pinwheel and unlock access to payroll platforms. Reach out to us at sales
@pinwheelapi
.com to learn more.
As Women's History Month comes to a close, our Sales Lead and co-founder of
@NYCFintechWomen
,
@SashaFintech
, reflects on her journey in Fintech and why she chose Pinwheel.
In our latest Pinwheeler Spotlight, Phil Jen, Director of Product, talks about his journey to Pinwheel and his perspective on product management from his time at startups and big companies.
Pinwheel earned a spot on the first
@GGVCapital
#EF50
! Tune in at 3PM ET today to watch
@kurtisjlin
ring the closing bell at NASDAQ HQ in NYC alongside our fellow honorees.
New blog!
Earlier this month,
@NikMilanovic
joined us for a Lunch and Learn and spoke with the team about the evolution of the fintech industry. Check it out here:
Weโre proud to announce that weโve teamed up with
@mX
to make it easier for more people than ever before to securely switch direct deposits or verify their income.
@pymnts
#fintech
Pinwheel Product Update: Big news! Weโve expanded our payroll data coverage and just launched the beta version of Direct Deposit Allocation Monitoring, a new way for our clients to gain more share of wallet. Check out the details here.
Weโre excited to announce the launch of our new docs! Check out for the latest, including a new implementation guide, SDKs, and a refreshed Link UI that make it even easier for you to integrate with Pinwheel.
Unlocking access to consumer financial data to help build a fairer financial future is core to Pinwheel's ethos. That's why we believe the CFPB should make explicit the inclusion of payroll data in Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank. Learn more:
In our next Pinwheeler Spotlight, Octavio Roscioli, a Senior Software Engineer, talks about how his early experiences with a TI-83 calculator led him to become a Software Engineer and what he likes most about working at Pinwheel.
Our team had a great time during our holiday party this week. It was amazing to recognize everyone's accomplishments, take stock of our incredible growth this past year, and have a good laugh at some of the white elephant gifts. ๐๐๐
The Pinwheel team spent an unforgettable week at the
#MXSUMMIT2021
! We couldn't be more excited to continue partnering with
@mX
to power the next wave of
#fintech
#innovation
Our co-founders
@curtislee
and
@kurtisjlin
are proud to stand with hundreds of Asian American business leaders pledging to fight discrimination and violence against the Asian community. Join us:
#enough
#stopasianhate
In our first Pinwheeler Spotlight, we chat with Senior Front End Engineer
@DavidDaudelin
about how startup life is treating him. Click below to read the newest entry on the Pinwheel Blog:
We're excited to partner with banking super app
@mydouugh
to provide their customers with automated direct deposit switching so they can more easily take advantage of Douugh's personalized mobile banking experience. Learn more:
We're excited to have
@kurtisjlin
share the stage with Fast Company's
@ainsleyoc
next month at
@EmpireStartups
FinTech Conference. Grab a spot at one of NY Fintech Week's main events:
Team Pinwheel is in the house at LendIt Fintech ๐ We're at booth 616 talking all things consumer income data, earned wage access, modern lending, and more โ Come say hello!
#fintechnexus
Join us today at 5pm PT for an episode of
@fintechcafe
. We're excited to hear
@kurtisjlin
share Pinwheel's journey so far, why being a CRA matters, and the impact of fintech APIs. Tune in live:
We're excited to join
@FintechMeetup
next week! Community is a big pillar for us at Pinwheel, so we're grateful for the space to connect with other minds in fintech. Will we see you there?
At Pinwheel, we're focused on improving financial outcomes for everyone. That's why this week's podcast episode from
@Fintech_Leaders
with Pinwheel's CEO
@kurtisjlin
is especially exciting. Listen now:
Since yesterdayโs launch weโve had an overwhelming amount of interest from companies who like to integrate with Pinwheel. If your company is interested, send us an email at hello
@getpinwheel
.com and weโll get back to you soon! Thx!
Our Income and Employment endpoints unlock access to the wealth of data stored in payroll accounts. Forget uploading PDFs or requesting paperwork from HR -- let your customers share their income, employment, and tax information in just a few taps.
In our next Pinwheeler Spotlight, Caroline Lo, a Software Engineer, talks about her journey from college to Pinwheel and the impact of working on a small team.
Itโs time we talk about APIs and information security. Check out our blog to learn more about the must-have security features for payroll data connectivity APIs.
#Hodl
up, paychecks in Bitcoin? You heard us. With direct deposit switching, crypto exchanges can offer users the easiest method of purchasing crypto โ automatically, as soon as they get paid.
Pinwheel has furthered its commitment to customers and end-users by providing best-in-class security and obtaining the highest security certification in the industry. Learn more here.
We're happy to share that John Whitfield has joined Pinwheel as our first VP of Engineering! John brings a wealth of experience in fintech and data aggregation, and we're incredibly excited to have him on board.
Last week Pinwheelies gathered for "Winter Wonderwheelies", an offsite and holiday party in one! We mapped out our 2023 strategy, put on our creative hats for a fashion show, and learned about the power of communication and empathy in building strong teams.
The Pinwheel team had an amazing time at
@twifintech
's Fintech Formal event earlier this month. We look forward to more of these events in the future with the fintech community!
Next up in our spotlight series is Hale Ahangi, People Operations Lead. A cornerstone to the People team, Hale shares why making employees feel welcome, safe, and worthy is key to her work at Pinwheel.
We recently gathered for our 2022 on-site. Our objectives were: build connectivity, announce our new revamped core values, and increase our customer centricity. Being together was electric and so much fun, embodying our theme: โTo Pin-finity, and BEYOND!โ๐
Got post Halloween blues? Fear not, feast your eyes on visual treats from our recent pet Halloween costume contest! Categories (and photos) are in order: Best Owner Pet Coordination, Trick or Treat (Best Trick), Best Overall, & Honorable Mention (aka the only other entrant).
The past year has been tough. But NYC's FinTech leaders solved problems, pushed ahead, gave back, and redefined our relationships with money. So today we're celebrating them. Our Focal FinTech list spotlights the city's most notable founders and operators.
Pinwheel's paycheck-linked lending product uses direct deposit editing to allow borrowers to repay loans directly from their payroll -- significantly reducing risk for lenders and allowing customers to access fairer interest rates. Learn more:
April showers brought flowers early: We've expanded coverage to 20 of the top time and attendance platforms and an estimated 25M US workers. Learn more in our latest product release:
After 5 years in data aggregation watching hundreds of Fintechs build, pivot, and scale incredible businesses, our Head of Commercial
@laurencrossett
shares her advice for early stage teams.
Itching to know where the industry is heading? We got you! We've asked some fintech heavy-hitters their predictions for 2022. So hold on to your chair because hereโs your glimpse into the crystal ball of fintechโฆ
We have a new episode of Talk of Her Town, featuring
@laurencrossett
of
@PinwheelAPI
. Listen for great topics and lessons such as:
๐ How having a north star sets your team up for success
๐ช Why having conviction in your decisions shows confidence
Check out this Q&A with our CEO, Kurt Lin and
@iankar_
, providing more insights into what integrating with Pinwheel API is capable of. What other applications for Pinwheel can you think of?!
We told Built In that a culture of innovation starts with having great people on our team. Robert Reynolds, Head of Product, shares his thoughts on building a winning culture, and yes -- we're hiring! Come join
@PinwheelAPI
๐
#NowHiring
Join us next week for
@DataConnectors
Virtual Cybersecurity Summit, where Pinwheel's CISO Jeff Hudesman returns for another executive roundtable. Register for your spot:
That's a wrap on Fintech Nexus USA 2022. Thanks to all of our partners and industry friends who contributed to a successful week in NYC. We'll see you next year!
#FintechNexus
A great real estate moment at this Hudson Yards penthouse with some of our favorite proptech founders. Thanks for cohosting
@SVB_Financial
and
@PinwheelAPI
.
๐ Color us humbled. ๐
Weโre honored to be ranked as one of the worldโs most promising private fintech companies by
@CBinsights
. A huge thank you to our team, customers, and partners who have championed our growth this past year.
#Fintech250
In another exciting team update, Robert Reynolds has joined Pinwheel as its first Head of Product. Learn more about Robert's experience and his plans for Pinwheel's product suite.
Join Pinwheel sales lead Sasha Pilch this week at FinTech New York: The Future of Banking for a panel session on the power of community in
#fintech
. Register for your spot at the in-person conference co-located by
@morganstanley
and
@thinkriseglobal
:
We're excited to announce that Pinwheel has a (not so) new Chief Revenue Officer. Former head of commercial, Lauren Crossett is taking on a new role to grow Pinwheel's network as the income layer for financial services.
We're so excited to be hosting a Fintech Boat Party this Thursday, July 29! If you're interested in joining us for food, drinks, and a lap around Lower Manhattan, sign up at and we will reach out to confirm your attendance.
We couldnโt be more excited to welcome Pinwheelโs newest advisor
@ethanyeh
! From Stripe to Global Health, we can benefit from Ethanโs impressive experience to help further our data science strategy.
On Monday AM
@kurtisjlin
is opening the Deposits & Payments forum at
@ConsumerBankers
#CBALIVE
. Then, at 5:30 pm weโre hosting an exclusive happy hour at Lago. RSVP HERE You can find the whole crew at booth 91, or set up a 1:1
With payroll data, proptechs can create a better tenant screening process that will benefit landlords and tenants. Learn how Pinwheel is powering better lease underwriting models for proptechs.
Secure access control is a critical aspect of any successful platform or service, especially here at Pinwheel. Read our latest blog post, which highlights resources that may help organizations improve their access control across internal services.
Pinwheelโs Direct Deposit Switching product helps banks increase deposits by making it easy for customers to switch where they receive their paychecks. Capturing direct deposit can increase customer LTV by up to 10x. Check out the docs here:
Today we're proud to announce our partnership with
@rizefs_
, a leading fintech-as-a-service provider. Together, Pinwheel and Rize enable companies with secure direct deposit switching, consumer permissioned income data, and much more. ๐
And that's a wrap! Thank you to those of you who stopped by our booth, watched our CEO,
@kurtisjlin
speak at the main stage, or swung by our after party at the Venetian.
We met a lot of stellar folks! A huge shout-out to
@money2020
for an unbelievable experience.
โLifeโs most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?โ
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this national day of service, we recommit ourselves to upholding his message of equality, justice, and peace.
#MLKDay
Our Co-founder
@curtislee
wrote a new entry on the Pinwheel Blog! Click below to read about how Pinwheel's API makes the credit system more transparent and effective for everyone by helping to close the gap between your credit score and your income.
Will you be joining Pinwheel at
#fintechnexus
May 10-11?
We have some awesome activities for everyone throughout the week! See here for more details:
๐๐ See you there!
Kick off the new year with Pinwheel Sales Lead Sasha Pilch as she joins Charley Ma from
@usealloy
and David Snitkof and Michael Manne from
@ocrolus
to weigh in on the future of
#lending
and modern
#fintech
infrastructure. Register:
Pinwheel Insights: What if your digital bank wanted to provide you with tax advice?
As fintechs look to add new features to better serve their customers, we think payroll data access will be an inevitable requirement on their roadmaps. Learn why:
Pinwheel is
#hiring
! We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer, Product Manager, and Lead Product Designer to join our team. Join us in building a fairer financial system by unlocking API access to payroll systems:
Manual processes make for a clumsy banking experience. Learn how Pinwheel automated
@envel_ai
's direct deposit switching in a matter of weeks, leaning on expert help from development partner
@scope_inc
.
Any StarCraft fans out there? In the latest
#BankOnItPodcast
episode with
@johnsiracusa
, Pinwheel CEO Kurt Lin geeks out on entrepreneurship, improving financial outcomes, and the beloved intergalactic video game.
Pinwheelโs latest research explores consumersโ attitudes towards credit scores and the role of income data in assessing their creditworthiness. With more insights, weโre in a position to build financial tools and services that are inclusive for consumers.
Our Head of Commercial,
@laurencrossett
, wrote the latest entry on the Pinwheel blog. Click the link below to read about how her years of experience working in data aggregation & connectivity led her to Pinwheel:
What we do at Pinwheel is bigger than ourselves. This
#Pride
month, we're reminded of the thoughtful words from our People Ops Lead that encompass Pinwheel's commitment to building an inclusive workplace from the inside out.
Pinwheelโs engineering teams consistently run experiments to deliver best in class products and conversion for our customers. Read our latest technology spotlight about the experimentation framework we use, and how you can use it too.
"Find people who you really respect and want to be like, and offer to help them with whatever theyโre working on or provide support in whatever way you can." Pinwheel CEO
@kurtisjlin
reflects on the best advice that helped kickstart his career.
#AAPIHeritageMonth
.
This
@Fintechnexus
article by
@kevobt
breaks down the findings from our latest survey on the credit scoring system, and how unlocking payroll/income data is a win-win for consumers, banks, and fintechs.
Legacy evaluation precedents inhibit consumers from being holistically evaluated based on data points such as income or utility bill payments, so banks and fintechs arenโt able to provide the best possible tools and services specific to their situation. (3/4)
APIs are transforming financial services as we know it. Learn how a payroll API like Pinwheel's can give consumers a better financial experience today and in the future.
๐จWeโre coming to Credit Unions!
๐ฆPinwheel for Credit Unions is a tailored package of our DDS & income verification capabilities, allowing CUs to unlock the same advantages enjoyed by larger institutions without complex integrations or engineering resources. (1/2)
At Pinwheel we work hard to understand our customers and their needs, and decipher the hidden signals behind their pain points. Learn more about how this helps us design innovative solutions that meet their needs.
Our team had a blast at last week's 2022 Fintech Formal. Thanks to
@twifintech
for organizing this event and for the always positive vibes from the Fintech community!
Last, but not least, congrats to our very own Kate Marienthal for winning the "Best Team Player" award!
#SanFrancisco
: Do you know your Fintech trivia?
If you're in SF on 2/22, join Pinwheel &
@NYCFintechWomen
at
@NatomaCabana
for food, drinks, trivia, and prizes. All are welcome!
RSVP below - space is limited.
2021 Recap and Product Update: Recapping a HUGE year for Pinwheel and a new enhancement to our recurring access feature.
Check out more here:
#fintech
#payrolldata