SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jiko, the technology platform and bank that provides seamless access to U.S. Treasury bills, announced today the completion of a $29 million Series C funding round led by existing investors Upfront Ventures, with the participation from Airbus Ventures, Red River West, Radicle Impact and other undisclosed investors. This latest investment strengthens the company’s operating capital as it continues to establish itself as a major player in the institutional and enterprise market.
The Jiko platform provides clients with the flexibility to open and manage digital corporate pockets of cash in real time. Jiko’s foundational innovation, Jiko Pockets, allows clients to conveniently purchase and sell T-bills programmatically, 24/7, offering a safer alternative to traditional investment vehicles like leveraged bank deposits and money market funds. Jiko’s uniquely integrated digital trading desk, banking charter, and cloud-based infrastructure have helped clients trade over $10 billion in T-bills.
As a result, treasury teams can for the first time access, configure, and manage digital pockets of sensitive corporate cash through Jiko’s online corporate dashboard, Jiko’s secure enterprise API, and Jiko’s cutting-edge integrations into a growing list of world-leading Treasury Management platforms.
“This funding round is a testament to the trust our investors have in Jiko’s mission,” remarks Stephane Lintner, Jiko Founder and CEO. “By connecting corporate treasurers directly to the US government’s yield and full faith, we are witnessing an unparalleled unlocking of financial flexibility and control for our globally-operative clients. We love to see our platform help treasury teams innovate beyond existing workflows–with the peace of mind that their investments earn the risk-free treasury rate at all times.”
In addition, Jiko intends to add Scott Richland, Chief Investment Officer of the California Institute of Technology, Centerbridge Senior Advisor Steve Shafran, and former Ally Bank Chairperson and CEO Barbara Yastine, to its board of directors, pending required regulatory approvals. Each new board member brings seasoned experience from the banking and asset management sectors. These new board members will provide invaluable insight as the company continues to mature and broaden its influence in the corporate treasury space.
“Jiko’s platform represents a disruptive innovation for anyone holding cash in traditional money market funds,” said Scott Richland, Chief Investment Officer of the California Institute of Technology. “Jiko is challenging the status quo and delivering a level of security and flexibility that money market funds simply cannot provide. I am excited to join the board and support Jiko in its mission to disrupt the treasury market.”
Jiko has also established a dedicated advisory committee to support Jiko’s mission and foster continued innovation in treasury management solutions. Jean-Luc Robert, former CEO and founder of Kyriba will chair the committee. He will be joined by former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers, former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair, Meta Chief Strategy Officer David Wehner, and Coinbase’s Head of Institutional Product, Greg Tusar. These seasoned advisors will offer guidance on industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices, ensuring that Jiko remains squarely at the forefront of digital innovation to deliver unparalleled value and safety to even its most forward-leaning corporate clients.
“As a founder in the cloud and treasury space, I understand the need for modern, robust infrastructure that supports secure storage and seamless transfers,” said Jean-Luc Robert, former CEO and founder of Kyriba. “Corporate Treasury has long been underserved with outdated systems, and Jiko addresses a critical gap with its innovative digital platform. I’m thrilled to bring my experience to this mission and support Jiko as they modernize treasury management with the technology and agility that today’s companies need.”
With this new infusion of capital, and the platform’s demonstrated scale, Jiko plans to expand its presence to meet the growing demand for the safety of T-bills across all sectors. The company’s commitment to innovation and security has already attracted a growing list of clients who are reaping the benefits of hassle-free T-bill-powered Jiko Pockets.
About Jiko
Jiko is an innovative technology platform and a bank that delivers unprecedented safety, liquidity, and simplicity. Jiko is evolving the traditional deposit model through the introduction of digital Jiko Pockets, which combine the transactional features of a bank account, with seamless, fully automated investments in U.S. Treasury bills. Clients can access their Jiko Pockets through a combination of a modern online dashboard, secure enterprise API end-points, and third-party integrations with an ever-growing list of partners in the Treasury Management space. For more information, visit www.jiko.com.
INVESTMENTS IN T-BILLS: NOT FDIC INSURED - NO BANK GUARANTEE - MAY LOSE VALUE
All US Treasury investments and investment advisory services provided by Jiko Securities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, member FINRA and SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000. For details, please see www.sipc.org.
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Jiko Group, Inc. and its affiliates do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions. This material is not intended as a recommendation, offer, or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or investment strategy. See FINRA BrokerCheck, Jiko U.S. Treasuries Risk Disclosures, and Jiko Securities Inc. Form CRS.
