Column

Column (operating at column.com) is a federally chartered banking platform engineered for fintech innovation and scalability. Founded in 2019 by CEO William Hockey and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Column solves the fragmented banking infrastructure problem for developers and builders in fintech. Unlike traditional banks, Column provides a unified, nationally chartered platform that enables fintechs to issue branded debit and credit cards, create FDIC-insured accounts, and facilitate real-time payments—all while maintaining compliance and regulatory standards. Under the hood, Column’s technology integrates banking-as-a-service (BaaS) capabilities, allowing fintechs to embed financial products directly into their applications without heavy operational overhead. This empowers companies to launch banking features faster, reduce costs, and deliver seamless financial experiences to their users. Backed by over $50 million in funding from its cofounders, Column has positioned itself as a critical enabler for the next generation of financial services, powering products for clients like Bilt and other fintech pioneers.