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InvestiFi Secures $20M to Scale Embedded Investing for Credit Unions and Community Banks

By Lauren Towner · 29 July 2026

In brief: InvestiFi raised $20 million led by Vibe Credit Union to scale its embedded investing platform, which now serves over 60 credit unions and community banks to prevent deposit outflow to third-party brokerages.

Key facts
Funding Amount$20 million
Lead InvestorVibe Credit Union
Client Growth4 to 60+ signed institutions
Core ProductInvesting from Checking
Press Release: InvestiFi Secures $20M to Scale Embedded Investing for Credit Unions and Community Banks | Featured Image by FF News

Quick Summary

InvestiFi solves the problem of deposit attrition for credit unions by providing an embedded investing platform. By enabling members to trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto directly from their checking accounts, InvestiFi helps community banks retain the 43% of Zillennials currently moving funds to third-party brokerages.

How Does InvestiFi Prevent Deposit Outflow?

InvestiFi provides a turnkey InvestTech platform that allows community financial institutions to offer digital wealth management without forcing users to leave their primary banking app. This is critical as 43% of Zillennials currently migrate capital to external platforms like Robinhood or Coinbase to access markets. By integrating embedded investing, credit unions can keep those assets under their own roof.

  • Fractional investing in stocks and ETFs.
  • Direct cryptocurrency and stablecoin trading.
  • Support for IRAs and guided investing.

The platform's patent-pending flow of funds allows users to invest directly from their checking or savings accounts, eliminating the friction of external transfers. This seamless experience is a key driver behind InvestiFi growing from 4 to 60+ signed institutions in under 18 months.

What Results Has InvestiFi Delivered for Credit Unions?

The platform has demonstrated massive market fit, securing the largest investment to date for a fintech focused exclusively on American credit union digital investing. The $20 million funding round, led by Vibe Credit Union, underscores the industry's desire to own the full wealth journey of their members. By offering Investing from Checking, institutions are seeing increased engagement and asset retention.

  • Growth to 60+ signed institutions by July 2026.
  • $20 million raised to accelerate platform scaling.
  • Direct integration with existing online banking workflows.

This capital will be used to maximize adoption among end users, ensuring that community banks can compete with Tier-1 global banks and aggressive neobanks who have already normalized embedded investing as a standard feature.

FF NEWS TAKE:

This $20 million raise is a significant milestone for the CUSO model. InvestiFi isn't just another trading app; it is a defensive and offensive tool for credit unions to fight deposit cannibalization by fintech giants. By moving from 4 to 60 clients in 18 months, they have proven that embedded investing is no longer a luxury - it is a survival requirement for community FIs targeting the next generation of wealth builders.

Frequently asked questions

How does InvestiFi help credit unions retain members?

InvestiFi enables credit unions to offer digital investing directly within their existing online banking apps. This prevents members, particularly Zillennials, from moving their deposits to third-party investment platforms by providing a seamless 'Investing from Checking' experience.

What assets can users trade on the InvestiFi platform?

The InvestiFi platform currently supports fractional investing in stocks and ETFs, IRAs, cryptocurrency trading, and stablecoins. The company plans to expand these offerings following its recent $20 million funding round.

Who participated in InvestiFi's $20 million funding round?

The round was led by Vibe Credit Union. Other participants included BankTech Ventures, Navari, ICCU, United Financial Credit Union, Coastal Credit Union, Mid Minnesota Credit Union, Truity Credit Union, and Southpoint Credit Union.

About the companies

Cornerstone Advisors

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BankTech Ventures

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Mid Minnesota Credit Union

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Companies in this story: Cornerstone Advisors, BankTech Ventures, Mid Minnesota Credit Union, Truity Credit Union, Vibe Credit Union, Southpoint Credit Union, Coastal Credit Union, Navari, InvestiFi, United Financial Credit Union

People in this story: Carey Ransom, Benjamin Hart, Kian Sarreshteh, Jeff Pascoe

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