Jiko

About Jiko

Jiko provides a platform that allows users to invest in U.S. Treasury bills (T-bills) through a seamless digital interface, automatically managing cash sweeps and transactions. This solution addresses the complexity of T-bill investment by offering real-time liquidity and risk-free returns, making government-backed securities accessible like a traditional bank account.

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What does Jiko do?

Jiko provides a platform that allows users to invest in U.S. Treasury bills (T-bills) through a seamless digital interface, automatically managing cash sweeps and transactions. This solution addresses the complexity of T-bill investment by offering real-time liquidity and risk-free returns, making government-backed securities accessible like a traditional bank account.

Where is Jiko located?

Jiko is based in San Francisco, United States.

When was Jiko founded?

Jiko was founded in 2016.

How much funding has Jiko raised?

Jiko has raised $125.1M.

Location
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2016
Funding
$125.1M
Employees
103 employees
Investors
Upfront VenturesLamaisonpartners.FrRadicleimpactRedriverwest

Jiko

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Executive Summary

Jiko provides a platform that allows users to invest in U.S. Treasury bills (T-bills) through a seamless digital interface, automatically managing cash sweeps and transactions. This solution addresses the complexity of T-bill investment by offering real-time liquidity and risk-free returns, making government-backed securities accessible like a traditional bank account.

jiko.com2K+
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States

Funding

No specific funding rounds found.

Total Funding

$125.1M

Backed by

Lamaisonpartners.FrRadicleimpactRedriverwestUpfront Ventures

Team (100+)

No team information available.

Company Description

Problem

Investing in U.S. Treasury bills (T-bills) is often complex and inaccessible, particularly for everyday finance and treasury teams, requiring navigating traditional brokerage accounts and manual cash management. This complexity creates friction and limits access to the safety and yield of government-backed securities.

Solution

Jiko offers a platform that simplifies investing in T-bills by providing a seamless digital interface and automating cash sweeps and transactions. The platform enables users to access the safety and yield of T-bills with the transactional capabilities of a bank account. Jiko automatically sweeps cash to a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, where it is invested in T-bills of the user's designated maturity. When funds are needed, Jiko automatically sells the closest-to-maturity T-bill(s) to cover the withdrawal amount.

Features

Automated cash sweeps between a nationally registered bank and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer for T-bill investments

Programmatic purchase and roll of T-bills at maturity to maintain continuous investment

Real-time liquidity through automated T-bill sales to cover withdrawals

Digital dashboard for managing T-bill investments

API access for secure integration with trusted platforms

Visa card integration for spending T-bills

Target Audience

Jiko targets both individual investors seeking a safe and liquid alternative to traditional bank accounts and institutional clients, including corporate treasury teams, looking to optimize cash management strategies.

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