On September 30, 2025, Foundation Capital hosted its inaugural Fintech AI Build Demo Day, bringing together visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to showcase the next generation of financial technology startups.
The event, held at Foundation Capital’s San Francisco headquarters, marked the culmination of an intensive accelerator program designed to equip early-stage founders with mentorship, strategic guidance, and capital to scale their ventures.
Founded in 1995, Foundation Capital has grown into one of the most respected venture capital firms in the United States, managing over $3 billion in assets. Over its nearly three-decade history, the firm has backed more than 400 companies spanning fintech, enterprise software, and consumer technology, including globally recognized names such as Netflix, Sunrun, LendingClub, and SolarCity.
With a deep focus on identifying visionary entrepreneurs and nurturing groundbreaking ideas, Foundation Capital has cultivated a reputation for supporting disruptive technologies, guiding founders through early-stage challenges, and connecting them with a network of investors and industry experts. The Fintech AI Build program exemplifies this commitment, providing a structured path for startups developing AI-driven solutions for financial services — a sector poised for transformative change.
Eleven startups presented live pitches, each bringing innovative solutions to critical challenges in the financial sector. From AI-powered credit management to enterprise financial automation, the event highlighted how technology is reshaping finance and investment.
Bon Credit AI, represented by co-founders Samder Khangarot and Darwin Tu, tackled the $18 trillion U.S. consumer credit market with AI-powered agents that help individuals select, apply for, and manage credit cards, loans, and mortgages, while optimizing credit scores and promoting responsible financial behavior. At Demo Day, the team also announced securing its first line of investment funding, signaling a major step toward scaling its platform.
Cotax AI, led by Iris Tu and Xu Ha, presented an AI virtual assistant for tax firms, seamlessly integrated into existing workflows like email, Google Drive, Excel, and tax software. By automating complex tasks such as processing 400-page returns and preparing K-1 packages, Cotax allows CPAs to focus on higher-value client work while improving efficiency and accuracy.
Other standout startups included:
- Brevard — Modernizing asset-based finance infrastructure for large institutional clients
- Clarity — Delivering AI-powered research tools to streamline workflows for hedge funds
- Nummo — Automating financial modeling across M&A, private equity, and corporate finance
- Lira AI — Creating AI paraplanners to expand capacity and reduce overhead for financial advisors
- Lingon Labs — Offering AI-driven “junior employees” for mid-sized enterprise finance teams
- Dome — Providing developer infrastructure for prediction markets and live data analysis
- Orin — Unlocking trapped U.S. home equity with AI-powered lending solutions
- Prodos — Automating back-office operations for independent financial advisors
The Demo Day not only highlighted cutting-edge technology but also underscored Foundation Capital’s role as a catalyst for innovation. Startups participating in the accelerator receive weeks of mentorship, technical guidance, and access to the firm’s network of investors and strategic partners, preparing them for market success and long-term impact.
“Foundation Capital is committed to fostering innovation at the intersection of AI and financial services,” said a firm representative. “Our goal is to provide founders with the tools, capital, and guidance they need to turn ambitious ideas into real-world solutions that transform industries.”
By supporting startups like Bon Credit AI and Cotax AI, Foundation Capital demonstrates how visionary entrepreneurship combined with strategic support can reshape critical sectors – from consumer credit to accounting, asset management, and beyond.
As these AI-powered startups continue to grow, their innovations promise to increase efficiency, transparency, and access across the financial landscape. Foundation Capital’s Fintech AI Build program illustrates the power of mentorship, capital, and community in driving technological progress and creating long-term value.
With its commitment to identifying, supporting, and scaling transformative ideas, Foundation Capital continues to define the future of fintech – empowering the next generation of innovators and reshaping the way we think about finance.
