September 19th 2023 – Birmingham, Michigan – CitySide Ventures and GLAF announce adding Larky to its portfolio of companies. Our Great Lakes Angels Fund participated in the company $2M Seed round
The company created a platform that allows small financial institutions, local banks and credit unions the ability to engage their account holders and grow their revenue. It gives their financial institution a competitive edge by reaching account holders at the right time. With an engagement rate that’s 7X better than traditional marketing methods, Larky helps their users reach your audience exactly where they are.
“ We placed the company on our FinTech “watch List” for the past 18 months and saw the progress and growth the management team was able to achieve. Very impressive. We were looking to expand our portfolio in the FinTech space and Larky is the right company. They are creating a solution that the customers really need and want in an industry that is saturated with startups and get the level of traction and adoption they have, it is commendable.” – Doron York – Chairman/CEO at CitySide Ventures
CitySide Ventures is to become a premier Investment group committed to taking Michigan Angel investing to a new level by building a network of active, progressive, and innovative investors committed to turning Michigan into a powerhouse startup ecosystem.