Nidal Steele

Pipe makes embedded financial solutions accessible to growing businesses inside the software they use every day. Underwriting is based on live transaction and business data, removing the hurdles of traditional business financing. How does it work? Eligible merchants: Receive a pre-approved or pre-qualified offer, based on their revenue Verify a few business and ownership details Then accept as much of their offer as they need and get back to doing what they love, running their business Pipe can help turn your software into a one-stop shop for your customers and help them gain access to the capital they need to thrive.

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Airwallex is a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, offering trusted solutions to manage everything from business account, payments, treasury, and spend management to embedded finance. With our proprietary infrastructure, Airwallex takes the friction out of global payments and financial operations, empowering businesses of all sizes to unlock new opportunities and grow beyond borders. Proudly founded in Melbourne, Airwallex supports over 150,000 businesses globally and is trusted by brands such as Brex, Canva, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more. For more information, visit http://www.airwallex.com

Eclipse invests in entrepreneurs building the next generation of companies in the physical economy — the industries that shape resilience, competitiveness, and security. We partner with founders tackling hard problems in sectors like manufacturing, supply chain/logistics, energy, transportation, and defense. These businesses operate in complex environments where technology, operations, and policy intersect — and where execution matters. Were Operators with Capital. Our team brings firsthand experience building factories, shipping hardware, scaling supply chains, and navigating the regulatory realities that shape the essential economy. We work closely with portfolio companies to sharpen strategy, pressure-test technology, recruit leaders, win early customers, and reach critical milestones. Beyond capital, Eclipse offers access to a broader ecosystem of operators, manufacturers, industry leaders, customers, and government stakeholders who help companies move faster and scale smarter. We back ambitious founders building enduring companies in the physical industries.

Pipe makes embedded financial solutions accessible to growing businesses inside the software they use every day. Underwriting is based on live transaction and business data, removing the hurdles of traditional business financing. How does it work? Eligible merchants: Receive a pre-approved or pre-qualified offer, based on their revenue Verify a few business and ownership details Then accept as much of their offer as they need and get back to doing what they love, running their business Pipe can help turn your software into a one-stop shop for your customers and help them gain access to the capital they need to thrive.

Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 5,400 companies, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, DoorDash, and Coinbase. Today, YC has built the most powerful startup community in the world alongside the products and programs to support founders for the life of their company.

The AI community building the future.