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Tekon

1773 Wright Ave, La Verne, CA, 91750, United States

Overview

TEKON provides cleaning solutions. They offer surface clean-ability, protection, and shine at the molecular level while being free from harsh chemicals and odors, and safe for use around children, pets, and on all food prep surfaces. Their treated surfaces repel water, dust, and oil, reducing cleaning time.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
1

Sector focus

  • Chemical
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Cleaning Products
  • CleanTech
  • Wholesale
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Investment portfolio

  • NG.CASH

    Participated · Series A · May 2024

    NG.CASH is a consumer fintech platform built to serve Brazil’s digital-first generation, offering a comprehensive suite of fintech products. Originally launched as a real-time payments platform, NG.CASH now offers prepaid cards, device insurance, context-based installment plans, and a conversational AI interface, many of which are bundled under a core subscription. The company reports over three million active accounts. With the new capital, NG.CASH plans to accelerate development and expansion of payments products, including regulated stablecoin accounts and context-driven underwriting to support users’ long-term financial goals. The founding team previously built Trampolin, a Banking-as-a-Service startup acquired by StoneCo, and continues to leverage a creator ecosystem to drive marketing reach. The Series B proceeds will support product expansion and continued user growth. NG.CASH builds financial products and education aimed at Generation Z users (majority aged 14–17), offering prepaid cards, Pix, cryptocurrency investing, gamified learning and a savings feature called “cofrinho.” The company says it has transacted R$2 billion to date and will expand its product portfolio to include a postpaid credit card planned for launch this year, plus additional investment products. It plans to roll out an AI Power bot this month to act as a personalized financial assistant and enable transactions via WhatsApp. NG.CASH emphasizes direct engagement with adolescents through gamification and behavioral data to promote financial education and responsible money use. Founded in Rio de Janeiro, the startup opened an office in São Paulo this year and will use funds to grow the team from 65 to 110 employees, prioritizing hires in technology and product.

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