Profile · company · Fintech
Mercury.
Banking for startups.
Typecompany
CategoryFintech
Founded2017
Based inSan Francisco
By Anish· Founder · Vedwix
·Story
Mercury was founded in 2017 by Immad Akhund, Jason Zhang, and Max Tagher. The company built banking software for startups — checking, savings, treasury, IO, cards — with a brand-led approach that has set a benchmark for fintech UX. By 2026, Mercury serves tens of thousands of startup customers.
What they built
Mercury (banking, treasury, credit, IO, personal).
Notable facts
- Founded 2017
- Bank-partner model (not a bank)
- Strong founder-friendly brand
- Multi-billion-dollar valuation
- Treasury, IO, and personal Mercury
Design / brand lessons
Founder-friendly tone differentiates in a category that often feels corporate.
Inspired by Mercury?
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