Collide Capital Raises $95M Fund II for Fintech and Future of Work Startups

The venture capital firm's unique focus on emerging technologies and talent development sets it apart.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:13pm

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Collide Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in fintech and future of work startups, has closed a $95 million Fund II. The firm's co-founders, Brian Hollins and Aaron Samuels, have a strong track record and expertise in these sectors, attracting investments from notable limited partners. Collide Capital's investment strategy centers around platforms enabling automation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. The firm also runs the Collide Campus program to mentor the next generation of founders and VCs.

Why it matters

Collide Capital's success in raising its second fund and its commitment to developing talent in the VC and entrepreneurship space demonstrate the firm's expertise and impact in the fintech and future of work sectors. As technology continues to transform these industries, Collide Capital's focus on innovative startups and its efforts to nurture the next generation of leaders could shape the future of these rapidly evolving fields.

The details

Collide Capital's $95 million Fund II will allow the firm to continue backing early-stage companies in fintech, supply chain, and the future of work. The firm's average check size is between $1 million and $3 million, and it aims to invest in at least 30 companies from this fund. Collide Capital has already made five investments, including in Culina Health and Helios, showcasing its commitment to supporting innovative startups in its target sectors.

  • Collide Capital closed its $95 million Fund II in April 2026.

The players

Collide Capital

A venture capital firm focused on investing in fintech and future of work startups.

Brian Hollins

The co-founder of Collide Capital, with over a decade of experience at Goldman, Lightspeed, and Slow.

Aaron Samuels

The co-founder of Collide Capital, with a background at Bain and as the co-founder of AfroTech, one of the largest tech conferences in the world.

University of California Endowment

One of the limited partners that has invested in Collide Capital's Fund II.

Accolade Partners

One of the limited partners that has invested in Collide Capital's Fund II.

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What’s next

Collide Capital plans to use the $95 million from Fund II to invest in at least 30 early-stage companies in the fintech and future of work sectors.

The takeaway

Collide Capital's focus on innovative technologies and its efforts to nurture the next generation of founders and venture capitalists set it apart in the venture capital landscape. As the firm continues to support startups transforming the fintech and future of work industries, it could play a significant role in shaping the future of these rapidly evolving sectors.