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Promise

Promise

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaFinTechhttps://promise-pay.com

Last Round

Series B

Feb 24, 2022

Est. Valuation

$520M

Total Funding Raised

$45.12M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Promise operates in FinTech and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in February 2022.

Promise is a fintech and govtech company that provides a payment platform designed to streamline government debt management through flexible, humane payment solutions for utilities and government agencies.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

Digital Payments, Vertical SaaS, Workflow Automation, Compliance & Risk

Business Model

B2G

Customer Profile

Government Contracts, Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Historical Pricing

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Pricing history

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Caplight Momentum Score

Proprietary index based on bid/ask volume and sentiment.

Momentum history

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Promise Comparables

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Promise comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
Repay Holdings Corporation
81%
PayIt
77%
Nava PBC
76%
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Promise Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series BFeb 24, 2022
Series AFeb 18, 2021
AcceleratorMar 20, 2018
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Mandela SH

Head of Office of the CEO

Executive Team

Evan Marshak

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Donna Tao

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Olivia Man

Chief Financial Officer

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Promise Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Promise investors
InvestorRounds
Backstage CapitalSeries A
XYZ Venture CapitalSeries B, Series A
RocnationAccelerator
GaingelsSeries A
The General PartnershipSeries B
Village GlobalSeries A, Accelerator
First Round CapitalSeries A, Series B, Accelerator
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Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Jul 9, 2026

    Recognized as Y Combinator's #1 GovTech startup.

  • Mar 1, 2026

    State of Florida selected as partner for water assistance funds.

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Promise Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Promise's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Promise a public or private company?

Promise is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Promise?

Promise is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Promise's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Promise worth (valuation)?

Promise's valuation is estimated at $520.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Promise stock?

Promise shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Promise's last funding round?

Promise's most recent funding round was Series B on February 24, 2022.

Who are the main investors in Promise?

Key investors in Promise include XYZ Venture Capital, The General Partnership, First Round Capital, Kapor Capital, Y Combinator.

Will Promise IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Promise.

How can I track Promise secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Promise's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range83
Year Founded2017
Last FundingFeb 24, 2022

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