As seen on Yahoo Finance, we’re excited to share that Crowded has been named to CB Insights’ 2025 Fintech 100, recognizing the 100 most promising private fintech companies shaping the future of financial infrastructure.
CB Insights today announced that Crowded, a Miami-based fintech platform built for nonprofit financial management, was selected for its eighth annual Fintech 100 — an exclusive list celebrating the companies redefining how money moves around the world.
“This year’s Fintech 100 showcases a new generation of companies turning AI, automation, and digital assets into the backbone of financial infrastructure,” said Laura Kennedy, Principal Analyst at CB Insights. “This year’s winners are building the infrastructure that will shape the future of financial services.”
TL;DR
- Crowded was named to CB Insights’ 2025 Fintech 100, a list highlighting the world’s most promising private fintech companies. This recognition reflects innovation and growth in financial technology influencing how money moves.
- Being on the Fintech 100 signals strong market momentum, investor support, and industry impact. Crowded’s inclusion shows its solutions are gaining traction among organizations needing modern financial infrastructure.
- The list is judged on metrics like deal activity, technology differentiation, and business fundamentals. Placement indicates Crowded is competitive among global fintech leaders.
- For Crowded, the recognition boosts credibility with customers, partners, and investors. It also reinforces its role in advancing fintech solutions for nonprofit financial management.
- The Fintech 100 is a visible benchmark of innovation across banking, payments, compliance, reporting, and financial services. Being featured aligns Crowded with other fintechs shaping future financial systems.
Recognition for Innovation in Nonprofit Financial Infrastructure
The CB Insights Fintech 100 highlights early- and mid-stage startups driving innovation across the global fintech landscape. Winners were selected based on a range of factors, including deal activity, industry partnerships, investor strength, and hiring momentum.
Crowded’s inclusion underscores its unique focus on modernizing how nonprofits manage their finances — replacing fragmented banking, payment, and record-keeping systems with an integrated suite designed specifically for the nonprofit sector.
Earlier this year, Crowded closed its Series A funding round, bringing total funding to $13.5 million, fueling rapid adoption among mission-driven organizations. Today, hundreds of associations, federations, and councils of Girl Scouts of the USA use Crowded to streamline spending, compliance, and reporting under a single, transparent financial infrastructure.
Reinforcing a Commitment to Transparency
In an era where trust and accountability are front and center for mission-driven organizations, transparency in how funds are collected, managed, and reported has never been more important.
“Crowded was founded to give nonprofits a financial infrastructure they can rely on — one that makes transparency effortless, not an afterthought,” said Daniel Grunstein, co-founder and CEO of Crowded. “Being recognized in the Fintech 100 is a reflection of our team’s dedication to that mission. We’re proud to help organizations simplify their financial operations so they can focus more on impact and less on administration.”
By combining modern banking, payments, and compliance tools in one platform, Crowded helps nonprofits replace outdated, manual systems with real-time visibility and control — building the kind of financial clarity that strengthens donor trust and organizational resilience.
Powering the Future of Nonprofit Finance
As 2025 presents one of the most challenging financial environments for nonprofits — with federal funding cuts, economic uncertainty, and increased regulatory complexity — Crowded continues to invest in tools that make financial management simple, secure, and audit-ready.
The company’s platform centralizes:
Payments, reimbursements, and card programs under a unified system
Automated bookkeeping and tax filing for transparency and compliance
Real-time visibility and financial oversight for boards and finance leaders
With Crowded, nonprofits gain the same level of infrastructure and automation as major financial institutions — purpose-built for the way mission-driven organizations operate.
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