Mark Friedgan

Mark Friedgan serves as CEO at CreditNinja. He is a co-founder of Eligo Energy. Mr. Friedgan was a founder and director of Hubrix Ventures. Prior to that, he was a founding partner of Catapult Fund, executive director of Enova Financial, director of Data Cartography and a software engineer at CCC Information Services and Auvo Technologies. He is a member of Tripment’s board of directors.

CEO at NinjaHoldings | Digital Banking & Financial Technology Leader North Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Summary

Seasoned technology and financial services executive with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling innovative fintech solutions. Co-founder and CEO of NinjaHoldings, pioneering accessible digital banking and lending products. Proven track record in strategic leadership, product innovation, and building successful technology companies. Expert in combining financial services with cutting-edge technology to create scalable, customer-centric solutions.

Experience

CEO

NinjaHoldings | Sep 2017 – Present Chicago, Illinois

• Lead strategic vision and execution for a revolutionary digital banking and lending platform serving everyday Americans
• Oversee development and deployment of CreditNinja® and NinjaCard™ branded products
• Direct EdgeScore™ business line, providing advanced underwriting and fraud detection solutions
• Drive company growth from inception, managing all aspects of business operations including product development, engineering, and marketing

Co-founder and Executive Board Member

Eligo Energy, LLC | May 2012 – Present Chicago, Illinois

• Co-founded and helped scale a leading retail electricity and natural gas supplier operating in 14 states
• Oversee strategic initiatives serving over 100,000 customers
• Achieved recognition as #111 on Inc 5000 list in 2017
• Spearhead technology integration and innovative product development

Principal

Hubrix Ventures | Jan 2010 – Present Miami, Florida

• Lead early-stage investment strategies across global markets
• Provide structured capital solutions for early and growth-stage businesses
• Evaluate investment opportunities and guide portfolio companies

Board Member

Tripment Health | Jan 2020 – May 2024

• Guided strategic direction for the online healthcare marketplace
• Contributed to the development of transparent pricing models and patient access initiatives

Founding Partner

Catapult Fund | Nov 2011 – Dec 2012 Greater Chicago Area

• Co-founded early-stage accelerator program
• Led entrepreneur selection and mentorship initiatives

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

• MS, Computer Engineering (2000-2001)
• BS, Computer Engineering (1997-2000)
  • Minor: Mathematics
  • Minor: Computer Science
• Research focus: Pervasive computing architectures

Volunteer Experience

Founder and CTO FundScience | Aug 2008 – Jan 2015

• Founded an online charitable platform supporting young scientists
• Developed infrastructure for pilot project funding and public engagement in basic research

Investment Portfolio

1. Faraday Bicycles
   • Deal Date: August 4, 2015
   • Deal Type: Seed Round
   • Industry: Transportation
   • Stage: Generating Revenue
2. SlidePay
   • Deal Date: December 3, 2013
   • Industry: Financial Software
   • Stage: Startup
3. Protein Bar
   • Deal Date: October 3, 2013
   • Industry: Restaurants and Bars
   • Stage: Profitable
4. Zillabyte
   • Deal Date: October 2, 2013
   • Industry: Database Software
   • Stage: Out of Business
5. Avant (Chicago)
   • Deal Date: May 8, 2013
   • Industry: Consumer Finance
   • Stage: Generating Revenue
6. Hiku Labs
   • Deal Date: March 26, 2013
   • Industry: Electronics (B2C)
   • Stage: Generating Revenue
7. Earbits
   • Deal Date: January 1, 2013
   • Industry: Broadcasting, Radio and Television
   • Stage: Generating Revenue
8. Acunote
   • Deal Date: October 12, 2012
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Stage: Generating Revenue
9. YourMechanic
   • Deal Date: September 11, 2012
   • Deal Type: Seed Round
   • Industry: Automotive
   • Stage: Generating Revenue
10. Videolicious
    • Deal Date: July 30, 2012
    • Deal Type: Early Stage VC
    • Industry: Multimedia and Design Software
    • Stage: Generating Revenue

Skills

• Executive Management
• Technical Leadership
• Product Innovation
• Financial Technology
• Strategic Planning
• Digital Banking
• Business Development
• Technology Strategy
• Startup Leadership
• Investment Management

Contact Information

• North Miami Beach, Florida, United States

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