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Gerald Technologies, Inc (YC W21) — Buy now pay later + cash advance for household essentials

Gerald is a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and cash advance app that provides users with financial flexibility without any fees—no service fees, no transfer fees, no interest, and no late fees. Unlike competitors that charge hidden fees or penalties, Gerald ensures users can shop now, pay later, and access cash advances without extra costs.

Gerald Technologies, Inc is a Y Combinator company in the Winter 2021 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: Buy Now Pay Later + Cash Advance for Household Essentials. The founders listed are Ola Okeshola (Founder), Nikos Karamolegkos (Founder) (Y Combinator directory entry, March 1, 2021).

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Gerald Technologies, Inc

New accelerator entry · 2021-03-01 · the record

Winter 2021
batch
12
people
Early
stage
United States of America
region
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What the record says

BatchWinter 2021
Announced2021-03-01
StageEarly
StatusActive
Team size12
IndustryFintech
Sub-industryFintech
SectorsFintech, Payments, Consumer
RegionsUnited States of America, America / Canada, Remote, Fully Remote
BasedNew York City, NY, USA; Remote
HiringNo
Sitehttps://www.joingerald.com

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Gerald is a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and cash advance app that provides users with financial flexibility without any fees—no service fees, no transfer fees, no interest, and no late fees. Unlike competitors that charge hidden fees or penalties, Gerald ensures users can shop now, pay later, and access cash advances without extra costs. Gerald is on a mission to eliminate stress about paying bills, and provides: Zero Fees—Ever – No interest, no late fees, no transfer fees, and no subscriptions. Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) with No Hidden Costs – Users can shop now and pay later with no interest or late fees, making purchases more manageable. Free Cash Advance Transfers – Users who shop using BNPL unlock free cash advance transfers with zero costs—no hidden fees, no percentage cuts, and no instant transfer fees. Instant Transfers for Eligible Users – Unlike other apps that delay transfers or charge extra for speed, Gerald provides instant transfers for eligible users at no cost. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gerald-cash-advance-app/id1569801600 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=8069558551988887008&hl=en_US

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