Our story
Built by people who believe financial care should be simple, transparent, and dignified.
FundWise was founded to solve a real problem — the financial management tools available to care organizations were outdated, confusing, and unworthy of the people they served.
Our mission
"To give every care organization — and every person they serve — a financial management experience built on trust, clarity, and respect. We believe that managing money on behalf of others is a profound responsibility, and the tools that support it should reflect that."
What we stand for
Our values
Trust above all
Every feature we build starts with the question: does this make it easier to trust and be trusted? Transparency, audit trails, and clear records are non-negotiable.
Dignity in design
The people at the center of care deserve software that treats them with respect — accessible, clear, and never condescending.
Simplicity is hard work
We do the hard work of making complex financial workflows feel simple. Every click we remove is time given back to the people doing the caring.
Built to last
Care organizations need stability. We build for the long term — reliable infrastructure, thoughtful security, and a team that's here for the journey.
The people behind FundWise
Meet the team
We're a small, focused team with deep roots in care, finance, and technology — united by a shared belief that the people we serve deserve better tools.
Sarah Okafor
Co-founder & CEO
Former director of a residential care network. Sarah spent 12 years watching financial tools fail the people she served before deciding to build something better.
Marcus Chen
Co-founder & CTO
Previously led engineering at a fintech compliance platform. Marcus brings deep expertise in secure financial infrastructure and accessible software design.
Priya Nair
Head of Product
Priya has spent her career designing software for high-stakes environments — from healthcare to social services. She ensures every FundWise feature earns its place.
James Whitfield
Head of Customer Success
James onboards every new organization personally. His background in social work means he understands the pressures care teams face — and how FundWise can relieve them.
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