Noodle

Noodle

Creator-focused financial platform with credit

Overview

Noodle.cx is a financial platform for the creator economy that serves individual creators and creator-focused businesses. It bundles a digital account with an international physical and digital card, currency exchange, and Pix payments to help manage money across borders. It also offers credit to help creators invest in gear, marketing, or growth initiatives. By focusing on cross-border money management and creator-specific financing, Noodle.cx aims to save time and money for creators and support their business growth.

About Noodle

Simplify's Rating
Why Noodle is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.9M

Headquarters

São Paulo, Brazil

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • May 19, 2026 Brandeis partnership expands Noodle's AI footprint and credibility.
  • SOC 2 Type I compliance strengthens enterprise sales to security-conscious universities.
  • 2026 ACE, UPCEA, and Inside Higher Ed presence signals active pipeline building.

What critics are saying

  • Federal education restructuring in 2026 pressures university budgets and vendor renewals.
  • Noodle's revenue depends on higher-ed spending, already strained by enrollment volatility.
  • If universities consolidate vendors, Noodle loses accounts to Huron, Salesforce, and in-house teams.

What makes Noodle unique

  • John Katzman's Noodle combines enrollment marketing, advice, and software for universities.
  • May 19, 2026 Faye with Brandeis shows AI tuition transparency is productized.
  • March 2026 awards confirm strong creative execution across college and university campaigns.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3.9M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$1.5M
Slack
$2M
Netflix
$2.3M
Instacart
$3M
Robinhood

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-9%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

-9%
LatamList
Sep 28th, 2024
Noodle raises a $900K seed round

Noodle raises a $900K seed round.

Canal Executivo
Sep 20th, 2024
Noodle secures R$ 5M from QED Investors

Noodle, a fintech platform for the creative economy, secured a R$5 million seed investment from QED Investors. Founded in 2020, Noodle has impacted over 50,000 creators and facilitated R$300 million in payments. The platform uses AI to offer credit based on social and financial metrics, enabling quick payments and revenue advances. The investment will be used to develop products tailored to creators' needs.

LatamList
May 8th, 2023
Noodle Secures a $3.4M Investment

Noodle, a fintech company that provides financial assistance to content creators, secured $3.4M in funding from SRM Ventures.

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