Firstbase
“Can a company formation platform become the full back-office operating system for global founders by using its incorporation data to unlock embedded financial services?”
Firstbase launched in 2019 as an incorporation platform targeting global founders who wanted to start US companies without a US presence. Over time it expanded beyond formation into ongoing business operations — adding compliance (registered agent), accounting, tax filing, and a virtual mailroom under the 'Firstbase One' bundle. The Loop integrations marketplace represents its embedded finance push: using the incorporation data it holds to pre-fill and fast-track applications for third-party banking, payments, payroll, and FX products, monetizing its captive base of 30,000+ incorporated startups from 191 countries.