Company Market Research Report: Cascading AI Inc.
Company Overview
Name
Cascading AI Inc.
Mission
To unlock $1 trillion in value for global banks through responsible AI by modernizing and streamlining the loan origination process with minimal manual effort.
Founding
- Year Founded: 2023
- Founders: Team of Banking IT experts and AI researchers from Stanford University.
Key People
- Lukas Haffer: Co-Founder / CEO
- Isaiah Williams: Co-Founder / CTO
- Justin Norwood: Chief Market Officer
Headquarters
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Number of Employees
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Revenue
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Overview
Cascading AI Inc. is known for its AI-native system designed to streamline the loan process, providing banks, credit unions, and non-bank lenders significant efficiency and reliability. The company is particularly known for its advanced AI loan assistant and compliance with highly regulated banking sectors.
Products
Product 1: Sarah AI Loan Assistant
Description
Casca's next-generation loan origination system enables financial institutions to process commercial loans with significantly reduced manual effort.
Key Features:
- Pre-Qualification: Handles inquiries 24/7 with instant responses.
- Online Application: Modern and user-friendly application with up to 70% lead conversion.
- Document Collection: Automated reminders and secure document storage.
- KYB & Underwriting: Automated KYB checks and credit analysis, reducing loan cycle times by 5 days.
Product 2: SBA Loan Application
Description
Specifically tailored for SBA loans to streamline the application process with features like E-Tran integration.
Key Features:
- E-Tran Integration: Direct submission to the SBA.
- SBA Eligibility Checks: Compliance with SOP rules.
- Automatic Credit Score Pulls: Integration for instant credit checks.
Product 3: Small Business Lending
Description
System designed to originate small business loans with reduced manual processing.
Key Features:
- Customizable Application Forms: Easy customization for specific needs.
- Secure Applicant Portal: Real-time status tracking and secure document handling.
- Automated Document Collection and Analysis: Efficiency in document management and processing.
Product 4: Commercial Loan Application
Description
Tailored for large commercial loans, offering high efficiency and customizable application solutions.
Key Features:
- Customizable Forms: Easily adaptable for specific needs.
- Secure Commercial Loan Portal: Real-time tracking and secure storage.
- Automated Document Collection and Analysis: Streamlined document management.
Recent Developments
New Products Launched
- Sarah AI Loan Assistant: Enhanced functionalities for automating loan origination and document management.
- SBA Loan Application: Solution designed specifically for SBA loans with E-Tran integration.
- Small Business Lending and Commercial Loan Application: Systems designed to handle small business and large commercial loans respectively.
New Partnerships
- Trusted by FDIC-insured Banks: Partnership and trust from major financial institutions.
- Investors and Advisors:
- Ben Savage - Investor at Clocktower Ventures
- Nik Milanovic - Investor at The Fintech Fund / Founder of This Week in Fintech
- Support from a16z, Peterson Ventures, and Y Combinator.
Featured Achievements
- Awards: "Best of Show" award-winning live presentation at Finovate Spring 2024 in San Francisco.
- Success Stories: Case studies showing significant results, such as tripling lead conversion rates for SBA loan applications and achieving 300% higher online loan application conversions.
Security, Compliance, and Reliability
Highlights
- Compliant Banking AI: Integration of banking compliance policies; monitored by humans-in-the-loop.
- Infrastructure: Built on robust platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Security Standards: SOC2 certification with commitment to data privacy and security within the US.
- Audit Logs & Reporting: Comprehensive record-keeping of all AI and human actions.
- Access Management: Granular control for different employee access levels.
Note: For fields where no information was available, they are explicitly stated as such to maintain the report's integrity.