YCW24· OtherPolar
The smarter way to manage USD earnings globally
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
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Competitors
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ClevaW24Global neobank for emerging marketsShared: fintech, crypto / web3, neobankActive
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WeltioS22First LatAm W3 WealthTech for AutoInvesting in securities & cryptoShared: fintech, crypto / web3, investingInactive
Spring in AfricaW19Investing in innovationShared: fintech, investing, neobankActive
SoonW22Automated sweep account, invest without the stress of speculatingShared: fintech, crypto / web3, investingActive
Finary.comW21The new wealth manager for EuropeShared: fintech, investing, neobankActive
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About Polar
Polar helps remote workers, freelancers, and online sellers outside the U.S. who get paid in dollars get better exchange rates when moving earnings to their local bank. We give them a U.S. dollar account in their name to receive USD earnings and let them withdraw through local bank transfers or stablecoins instead of the expensive options they use today.
San Francisco, CA, USA; Remote
Polar: questions
Which YC batch was Polar in?
Polar was in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch (W24).
Is Polar still active?
Y Combinator lists Polar as active.
Where is Polar based?
Polar lists San Francisco, CA, USA; Remote as its location on YC's directory.
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