Curql
Curql is a credit union-led fintech investment ecosystem and venture capital firm based in Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 2020 by Nick Evens and a group of credit unions and fintech leaders, Curql connects over 160 progressive credit unions with innovative financial technology companies. The organization operates as a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), pooling capital from its members to invest in early-stage fintech startups, managing over $600 million in total assets across two major investment funds. Curql's primary offerings include the Curql Fund I and II, which are investment vehic
Investing activity
Curql appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $2M. The most recent is Crux Analytics (Seed, $2.2M, Sep 2026).
Curql most often invests alongside Castle Creek Launchpad, One Washington Financial and Chartway Ventures, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Curql
What AI companies has Curql invested in?
Curql's AI investments include Crux Analytics. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Curql based?
Curql is based in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
What stage does Curql invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Curql has invested at Seed, with a median round of $2M.
Who does Curql co-invest with?
Curql's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Castle Creek Launchpad (1 deal), One Washington Financial (1 deal) and Chartway Ventures (1 deal).
How can founders reach Curql?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Curql's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Curql to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.