# Curql

> Curql is a credit union-led fintech investment collective that pools institutional capital, backs financial technology companies, and connects them with credit union buyers. Its two flagship funds closed at $252 million and $360 million; it also operates Curql Accelerate with gener8tor and offers annual subscriptions for access to its fintech resources and network.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** Des Moines, United States
- **Founders:** Credit union partners of Members Development Company (Founding credit union collaborators), Next Level Ventures (Launch partner and professional fund manager)
- **Products:** Curql Fund I, Curql Fund II, Curql Accelerate, Curql Subscription, Portfolio and ecosystem support
- **Notable:** Fund I grew beyond its original $150 million cap and closed at approximately $252 million in 2021., Fund II final close of $360 million announced in August 2025., Curql reports more than $600 million in assets under management and more than 160 credit union participants.

## Products & services

- **Curql Fund I** — Credit union-backed fintech venture fund that began investing in April 2021 and closed in 2021 at approximately $252 million.
- **Curql Fund II** — Second strategic fintech fund, announced in September 2023; final close of $360 million announced August 6, 2025.
- **Curql Accelerate** — Accelerator powered by gener8tor; five fintech companies per cohort, 12 weeks of programming and three weeklong credit union on-sites. Current terms describe a non-dilutive travel grant; 2024 materials described a $100,000 investment.
- **Curql Subscription** — Annual paid access for credit unions to the portal, working groups, fintech showcases, negotiated discounts and peer network without a fund investment; price available by inquiry.
- **Portfolio and ecosystem support** — Fintech diligence, sourcing, credit union introductions, product feedback, peer collaboration and strategic influence through portfolio board representation.

## Achievements

- Fund I grew beyond its original $150 million cap and closed at approximately $252 million in 2021.
- Fund II final close of $360 million announced in August 2025.
- Curql reports more than $600 million in assets under management and more than 160 credit union participants.
- Curql reports 90% of participating credit unions adopting portfolio companies on its portfolio page.
- Accelerator page accessed October 8, 2026 reports 57 post-program credit union customer relationships, 31 pilots and 10 LP investments into alumni.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Blake Woods appointed VP of Engagement & Growth, Amber Harsin appointed VP of Strategy & Innovation, and Loriann Mancuso promoted to Director of Programs & Partnerships.
- **2026-08** — Curql published the Wagmo strategic investment announcement on August 19; the announcement itself is dated July 14, 2026.
- **2026-02** — Curql announced an investment in Stablecore CUSO, a digital asset infrastructure provider.
- **2026-02** — Cohort 4 announced with Socratix, Crebit, Lend API, Gravity AI and Warrant. Current accelerator alumni page lists four of those companies.

## Links

- Website: https://curql.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/curql
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/curql1
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/curql/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08