YCS19· OtherSwadesh
We setup Immigrants with a free US Bank Account, Credit Card, SIM…
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
AfriexS20Instant, low-fee remittancesShared: remittancesActive
RedCarpetUpS15Credit cards for Indians that banks cannot seeShared: fintechActive
BitsS20Bits is a credit card designed to help people build creditShared: fintechActive
Karbon CardS21Corporate Card solution for Indian businessesShared: fintechActive
EmigreW22Banking in India for Indian expats (NRIs)Shared: fintechInactive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
PolarW24The smarter way to manage USD earnings globallyShared: fintech, remittancesActive
NeemaW17Neema is an app for unbanked workers, which provides a checking…Shared: fintech, remittancesInactive
PartnaW22Unlock African paymentsShared: fintech, remittancesActive
CobaS23Dual Currency Accounts For LatAmShared: fintech, remittancesActive
SableS19Mobile bank for credit-worthy, new-to-America internationals offering…Shared: fintechAcquired
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About Swadesh
We offer a free US FDIC Insured Checking account, Free Credit Card (no interest rate, collateral, fees), Free AT&T SIM Card shipped to home with 40%+ cheaper plans than retail, and save thousands of dollars in remittances to our customers - all by opening a free Swadesh Account. We enable new to America expats become "American" in the eyes of the US Financial system. We're starting by serving the 150,000+ Indian expats migrating to the US each year. We have a comprehensive solution that covers banking, credit building, communication, remittance, as well as value-add services such as insurance, housing etc. along with all the standard bells and whistles of neobanks.
New York City, NY, USA; New Delhi, DL, India
Swadesh: questions
Which YC batch was Swadesh in?
Swadesh was in Y Combinator's Summer 2019 batch (S19).
Is Swadesh still active?
Y Combinator lists Swadesh as active.
Where is Swadesh based?
Swadesh lists New York City, NY, USA; New Delhi, DL, India as its location on YC's directory.
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