Family office · 1 deal
Every published round Laurence Escalante's family office took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeMoney | undisclosed | Jul 2022 | $7m | Participant | SmartCompany (24 Apr 2025), SmartCompany (24 May 2024), Australian FinTech (23 May 2024), Cut Through Venture, Startup News (WA), Australian FinTech (12 Jul 2022) |
Companies Laurence Escalante's family office has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeMoney | Financial health coach app | Jul 2022, undisclosed | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Laurence Escalante's family office, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Laurence Escalante's family office has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Laurence Escalante's family office did.
Stories naming Laurence Escalante's family office. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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