
Ahikam Kaufman
Fintech entrepreneur, investor, and CEO at Safebooks AI
San Francisco, California
Summary
Ahikam Kaufman is a serial fintech entrepreneur and co-founder, having successfully launched and scaled companies like Check Inc. (acquired by Intuit and rebranded as Mint Bills) and currently leading Safebooks AI, an AI-powered financial data governance platform. His entrepreneurial journey in fintech spans over 15 years, starting in the early days of mobile applications with Check Inc., one of the first 100 applications on the iPhone. soarpay+2
He possesses deep expertise in the intersection of AI, finance, and data integrity, particularly in revolutionizing financial data governance. At Safebooks AI, he focuses on developing AI solutions for real-time validation and substantiation of financial data for enterprises, addressing complex challenges in managing financial records and ensuring compliance. safebooks+2
Kaufman is an active angel investor and board member, with a portfolio of investments in several tech companies including Datorama (acquired by Salesforce), Lightspin (acquired by Cisco), Market Beyond (acquired by Bright Data), Pileus (acquired by Anodot), Buildup (acquired by Stanley, Black & Decker), PayEm, and SensePass. He leverages his extensive experience to guide companies through growth and acquisitions. cotacapital+4
His career demonstrates a strong background in corporate finance and business operations, including M&A, sales operations, and business analysis, having held senior executive and financial roles at large organizations like Intuit, Hewlett Packard, and Mercury Interactive. This experience underpins his ability to lead and scale businesses globally. cotacapital+2