Today’s Startup
Grain
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What the company does
Grain is a modern finance platform designed for freelancers and independent workers, helping them manage cash flow, save for taxes, and get paid faster. By integrating banking, invoicing, and financial planning into one seamless app, Grain simplifies the financial chaos of gig work. It’s built for the growing number of solopreneurs who need more than just a traditional bank account—offering real-time insights and tools to keep their finances on track.
Why we like it
- Targets the booming gig economy with a niche focus on freelancers and solopreneurs.
- Combines banking, invoicing, and financial planning into a single, user-friendly platform.
- Offers real-time cash flow insights, a pain point for independent workers.
- Backed by Y Combinator and trusted by thousands of users to simplify financial management.
- Solves a clear gap in the market where traditional banks fail gig workers.