# Cerebro Capital: Financial services, Baltimore, United States

> Cerebro Capital: Cerebro Capital is a fintech startup based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2017 by Matthew Bjonerud. Based in Baltimore, United States.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/cerebro-capital (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Cerebro Capital

Cerebro Capital is a fintech startup based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2017 by Matthew Bjonerud.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Financial services Baltimore, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 26 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $12M in dollars
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round Jul 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Cerebro Capital has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Cerebro Capital

Cerebro Capital is a fintech startup based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2017 by Matthew Bjonerud.

The company operates a technology-driven commercial loan marketplace that connects mid-market businesses with a network of over 2,200 lenders. Cerebro Capital's mission is to simplify the corporate loan sourcing process through its AI-powered platform, which offers services such as lender matching, loan sourcing and placement, compliance monitoring, and predictive analytics. The company has facilitated over $1.3 billion in loan closings, providing various financing solutions including working capital loans, asset-based loans, venture debt, and growth capital. Cerebro Capital serves a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and retail, helping businesses access the capital they need to grow. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, the platform enhances the borrowing experience for its clients.

## What company datasets say Cerebro Capital raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$12M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round date **Jul 2023**

Investors listed **7**

SEC Form D **$29M sold, 9 filings, last Apr 2025**

## Founders and team

From Cerebro Capital's own website: 1 founder, 16 on the team.

**Matthew Bjonerud** Founder & CEO

- **Chris Dalo** Executive Vice President
- **Michele Hsu** Vice President, Marketing
- **Ridwan Zaman** Vice President, Finance
- **Kevin Dieter** Chief Technology Officer
- **Cynthia Shapiro** Senior Director - Capital Markets
- **Doug Becker** Board Member
- **Eddie Espinoza** Director of Sales
- **Jim McGuire** Board Member
- **John Baier** Senior Director – Capital Markets
- **John Robinson** Managing Director
- **Matt Geiser** Software Development Manager
- **Olivia Snuffer** Marketing Specialist
- **Ryan Zacharia** Board Member
- **Steve Reale** Board Member
- **Stu Whelehan** Senior Director - Compliance
- **Zach Pavlosky** Senior Director - Capital Markets

## On 3 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Ulu Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ulu-ventures)
- [TCP Venture Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tcp-venture-capital)
- [Grotech Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/grotech-ventures)

Each firm lists Cerebro Capital on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Financial services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 52229, 522310, 513210, SIC 6162, 7372
- **Region:** Maryland
- **Revenue:** $5.0M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/cerebro-capital)

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