Profile · company · Fintech

Mercury.

Banking for startups.

Typecompany
CategoryFintech
Founded2017
Based inSan Francisco
By Anish· Founder · Vedwix
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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.

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