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Foro combines with Bridge, joining forces for common mission
Foro is excited to announce that we are joining forces with Bridge (formerly owned by Citi).
Foro is excited to announce that we are joining forces with Bridge (formerly owned by Citi). Since inception, both Bridge and Foro have been driven by a common mission: empower SMBs by connecting them with a diverse network of financial institutions.
Together as one company, we will accelerate this mission and expand our impact so more SMBs can get the capital they need.
With this transaction, we are also happy to announce additions to the Foro team. Rohit Mathur will be leading the combined company as CEO of Foro. Harte Thompson will be joining as COO and Caitlin Boyle as VP, Relationship Management.
What can you anticipate from us?
✔️Enhanced Platform: Merging the best of Bridge and Foro to provide an even better platform with no disruption for existing lenders
🌐 Expanded Network: Expanding our reach with a diverse set of lenders and corporate partners to cater to even more SMBs
🤝Continued Commitment: Our dedication to help fuel the dreams of business owners remains unwavering
“To our stakeholders, customers, and employees, thank you for all of your continued support to this point. I assure you that our values remain the same and our commitment is stronger than ever.” – Rohit Mathur, CEO
Read more: Citi Press Release
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Cletus McKeown
Cletus leads growth at Bridge across hotel financing and production capital for consumer brands. He spends his time on the distance between what borrowers are told and what actually gets you the capital you need.
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