Bolstr (Acquired by KeyBank)

Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Bolstr was a financial technology company that created a digital platform to simplify the capital-raising process for small and medium-sized businesses. Initially operating as a marketplace connecting businesses with accredited investors, it later evolved into a streamlined digital lending platform. In August 2019, KeyBank acquired Bolstr's assets, integrating its technology to bolster KeyBank's digital application process for small business loans, aiming to provide faster credit decisions and funding.