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SparkGift

SparkGift makes it easy to send stocks and index funds as gifts to…

Y CombinatorWinter 2015InactiveFintechConsumer FinanceInvestingStocks

What they do

Problem

Gifting investments is cumbersome and inaccessible compared to giving simple retail gift cards, limiting how easily people can start saving and investing.

Solution

SparkGift provides a platform to send stocks and index funds as gifts, including small-dollar and fractional-share investments.

Who it's for

Individuals who want to gift investments to friends or family, especially new savers and investors.

Founders

Peggy Mangot
Founder/CEO

Fintech, Financial Health, Investing. Partner @PayPal Ventures, formerly Innovation @Wellsfargo, YC 2015, CEO @SparkGift, Partnerships @Google, Product @Visa

Bob Haigler
Founder/CTO

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