Company Profile (AI Text)
Name: Talino Venture Labs
Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs
Updated at: 2026-06-19T05:00:35Z

Tagline: Invest in our inclusive fintech, Asenso Finance, at www.wefunder.com/asenso
Elevator pitch: Talino Venture Labs builds inclusive fintechs that offer financial access and inclusion to underserved minorities, migrant professionals, the uninsured, cash-strapped entrepreneurs, and recovering businesses As a venture studio, we bring in the best talent, technology, and expertise to build highly repeatable, efficient, profitable, and scalable businesses in partnership with industry leaders, exponentially increasing our market share and success while minimizing risk.

Key claims:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 488358 | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-total-raised
- Total investors: 282 | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-total-investors

Verified facts:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 488358 | observed_at: 2026-06-19T05:00:35Z | expires_at: 2026-06-20T05:00:35Z
- Total investors: 282 | observed_at: 2026-06-19T05:00:35Z | expires_at: 2026-06-20T05:00:35Z

Computed metrics:
- total_amount_raised: 488358
- total_investors: 282
- team_size: 1
- featured_investor_count: 1
- faq_count: 5
- recent_post_count: 10

Quick facts:
- 🌏 Founder and CEO is a former VC at Intel Capital and has sold a company to IBM | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-fact-1
- 💸 Venture companies have raised over $7M in 2 years; venture studio has earned $2M in revenue and is profitable | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-fact-2
- 🚀 Venture Studio based on successful model pioneered by Idealab, Rocket Internet, and Science | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-fact-3
- 🏆 Multi-award-winning businesses recognized by UNICEF, the Asian Development Bank, and the FDIC | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-fact-4
- ✨ Operating Partners include former CTO of Ebay, Qualcomm, Oracle and SAS | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-fact-5
- 👥 Leaders include WEF Young Global Leaders & globally awarded entrepreneurs | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-fact-6
- 🏦 Partnerships signed with US banks and major US grocery chain | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-fact-7
- 📰 Featured on CNN, Yahoo!, Entrepreneur, Esquire, The Fintech Times, BusinessWorld, and more | citation: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs#claim-fact-8

FAQ:
- Q: So I found this to get answers to my questions about the reservation and cash transfer (it took a week from Europe just FYI): https://help.wefunder.com/154992-linked/reservations-&-wefunder-cash-101 . So shortly If I get it right... 1) Reserved money now = waiting for lega...
  A: Thanks for reaching out, Petr! We'll be back in touch shortly to respond to your question on timelines :)
- Q: 1) An investment in Talino means we’re getting ownership in the existing portfolio companies as well as all those created in the future, correct? 2) Do you anticipate making a payout to investors (e.g., dividends), when portfolio companies have an exit? 3) What's the exit stra...
  A: Hi, Kevin! Thanks for your questions! To answer: 1) An investment in Talino means we’re getting ownership in the existing portfolio companies as well as all those created in the future, correct? - Yes; an investment in Talino means an investment in existing and future companies under Talino Venture Labs 2) Do you anticipate making a payout to investors (e.g., dividends), when portfolio companies have an exit? - Yes, there will be dividends on the profits of Talino and potentially on sales of ...
- Q: Hi Nina, I wanted to follow up on this comment from another post (as Wefunder won't let me reply to a thread) ‘Do you anticipate making a payout to investors (e.g., dividends), when portfolio companies have an exit? - Yes, there will be dividends on the profits of Talino and p...
  A: Hi, Amit, thank you for your question and interest in Talino Venture Labs! If the Board of Directors declares dividends, these will be extended to SAFE holders without converting to preferred shares and will be calculated based on the formula provided for by the SAFE agreement. For more details on our terms, please review our Form C: https://wefunder.com/talino.venture.labs/form_c/
- Q: How much ownership does Talino Venture Labs have in the portfolio companies? Can you give any criteria to when the "proper timing" is for a IPO?
  A: Hi Ryan, Talino's ownership of its portfolio companies range from 22% to 100%, depending on which stage these companies are in. The criteria to IPO depends on a variety of factors ranging from market timing , the health of our gross margins, and road map for growth. As a Public Benefit Corporation, we will do what is in the best interest of the communities we serve while keeping the interests of our investors top of mind.
- Q: I notice that the amount invested recently dropped significantly - from about $270K to $170K. Bearing in mind that your campaign page now says that you've received investments of $170K relative to a $250K goal, is $250K the maximum or minimum that you're attempting to raise th...
  A: Hi Kevin - $250K is minimum. The momentary drop was just processing lag when some of the investors converted their reservation to committed investment.

Recent posts:
- SME Finance Forum, managed by the IFC and the World Bank Group, welcomes Talino into its roster of members committed to financial inclusion (2021-10-29T15:27:37Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/149961
- BayaniPay featured in one of the world's top tech podcasts (2021-10-27T15:04:19Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/149897
- BayaniPay cited as a "Future 5 of Los Angeles" startup by Built in LA (2021-10-26T15:38:29Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/149870
- EXCLUSIVE: Talino's Select LA panel to be livestreamed on Facebook--TODAY, Oct 21, 3PM PST! (2021-10-21T16:15:02Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/149682
- Talino joins the SME Finance Forum, the global network for financial inclusion powered by the World Bank Group (2021-10-18T16:04:44Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/149659
- Talino joins LAEDC Board of Governors, speaks about alternative capital and financing opportunities at Select LA Investment Summit (2021-10-14T02:58:52Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/149563
- Leading Ladies: UNAWA Co-Founders Make It to Asia Business Law Journal’s Top 100 List for the Fourth Straight Year (2021-09-27T10:30:33Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/149022
- Talino's work showcased at PH International Design Conference 2021 (2021-09-24T14:56:01Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/148971
- A closer look at NAAC-Talino Finance's 'Market Readiness' win at the FDIC's tech sprint (2021-09-15T16:31:10Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/148667
- NAAC-Talino wins in FDIC's tech sprint! (2021-09-13T16:45:38Z) https://wefunder.com/feed/148574