At Nashville Entrepreneur Center, we love celebrating entrepreneurial wins. Gabriel Money is kicking off 2025 strong! Founded by Rodrigo Dantas e Silva, Caio Deutsch, and Dani Hirsch, Gabriel Money, a Project FinTech spring cohort participant on a mission. They help young Latinos build credit and access non-predatory financial products.
February Successes to Celebrate
February was nothing short of incredible for the Gabriel Money team. They kicked off their fundraising round mid-month. In just two weeks, they secured 20% of the round—an impressive start that sets the tone for the year.
They also held their first live Customer Council meeting. This meeting brought together their target audience to co-create and share feedback. These insights are already making a difference. As a result, Gabriel Money has:
✅ Enhanced Face ID to auto-prompt for a smoother login experience
✅ Streamlined content to reduce friction and boost engagement
✅ Started animating their mascot, Gabi, to add a dynamic touch to the app
Team & Community Highlights
The team has also made strategic moves to strengthen their market presence:
- Caio, Co-founder & CTO, relocated to Atlanta. He immediately connected with top talent at the SCAD career fair to recruit a UX/UI engineer.
- Dani, Co-founder & COO, led a Smart Budgeting seminar for Latino students at Georgia Gwinnett College. This event helped build connections and promote financial literacy.
- Rodrigo, Co-founder & CEO, spoke at two panels during the Haas FinTech Conference. He continues to represent Gabriel Money at industry events nationwide.
Social Media Surge 🚀
Gabriel Money’s TikTok presence is booming! They grew from 427 followers in January to 1,515 in February. They also signed their first micro-influencer, expanding their reach and engagement.
However, their Instagram presence still needs a boost. Give them a follow and help them grow!
By the Numbers 📊
- Registered Customers: 1,225 (⬆ from 1,146 in Jan)
- Cardholders: 770 (⬆ from 703 in Jan)
- Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): $95 (⬇ from $107 in Jan)
- TikTok Followers: 1,515 (⬆ from 427 in Jan)
- Instagram Followers: 416 (⬆ from 347 in Jan)
What’s Next?
Gabriel Money is on a mission to close the credit gap for young Latinos. They are making great strides and moving in the right direction. They are actively fundraising and looking to connect with investors who believe in their vision.
They are also calling on the community to help boost their Instagram presence. Follow, like, and share to keep the momentum going!
We are proud to celebrate the achievements of Rodrigo, Caio, and Dani. Their progress is inspiring the next generation of founders. Keep pushing forward—you’re making waves and proving what’s possible! 💪
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