Fintech payments

Purpose Finance

Website
Founded 2020Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

We help our users align their money with their values by giving actionable environmental, social and governance data about the companies that they shop at. And we keep it fun with perks and rewards.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08

Founders & team

Previously Purpose

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

Jon Sheller

Founder

Personal: I like bikes and beers and baking and board games. And skiing and hiking and sailing and running. I've lived all over the place. Grew up in Iowa, then lived in Seattle then Paraguay then Pittsburgh then Portugal then San Francisco. Professional: Microsoft > Peace Corps Paraguay > WhatsApp > Purpose

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

Brendan Tobin

Founder

Personal: I love to travel and volunteer in my spare time. Professional: Samsung > Credit Karma > Figure > Purpose + Treasurer at SOMA West Community Benefit District

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
3team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2020 · Source

News & product activity

Sources & observations

Y Combinator

Profile depthverified profile
Website observationwebsite reachable
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA
Pricing evidenceNo pricing page confirmed
Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

Source-based assessment · automated evidence rules

The source reports an inactive or acquired company; current product identity needs review.

Maturity is an evidence-based assessment, not a success rating. It may understate the current stage where evidence is limited. Coverage records documented areas, not a complete or independently audited company history.

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