Tech Company Financing Transactions

Watercress Financial Funding Round

Watercress Financial, based in West Des Moines, secured $550 million from 26North Partners.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
4/28/2026
Transaction Type
Debt
Amount
$550,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
FinTech
Mailing Address
2829 Westown Parkway 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
USA
Email Address
Overview
OUR MISSION: To provide home improvement professionals with a range of payment and financing products to help grow their business. To offer homeowners flexible payment solutions for a wide range of home improvement projects. To provide opportunities for our employees and business partners to meet their career and business objectives.
Profile
Watercress Financial LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Melius
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Chief Financial Officer
Heather Croucher
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Chief Information Officer
Bob Hughes
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President
Rob Young
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Vice President
Chad Cosby
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Vice President
Mina Deegan
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Vice President
Mike Hegarty
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Vice President
Brandon Nelson
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VP - Customer Service
Danyel Peck
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VP - Marketing
Susan Peter
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VP - Sales
Kelsey Brown
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VP - Sales
David Solis
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