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Fispoke Announces Capital Raise Exceeding $2 Million

Dec 26, 2024 | Public Relations

Fispoke Announces Capital Raise Exceeding $2 Million

Fispoke, a leading WealthTech innovator, today announced closing capital raise exceeding $2 million including a $1.5 million investment from The Founder’s Chair, a unique business collaborative focused on connecting founders with industry leaders, strategic partners, and funding opportunities.

“We are thrilled to welcome The Founder’s Chair as an investor,” said Robert Clare, CEO of Fispoke. “Their deep understanding of the financial services industry and impressive network will be invaluable as we continue to grow and revolutionize wealth management.”

The Founder’s Chair recognized Fispoke’s potential based on the company’s:

• Experienced and industry-leading team
• Innovative solutions targeting a vast market
• Transformational platform that integrates private banking and lending solutions seamlessly within existing advisor tools

“Fispoke represents a highly investible opportunity,” said James Wong, leader of The Founder’s Chair. “After meeting with their exceptional founding team, our funders were eager to participate. With our collective experience leading RIA firms, Independent Broker Dealers, and insurance companies, we understand the market potential and Fispoke’s ability to execute.”

Fispoke will leverage this investment to:

• Further develop its innovative technology platform
• Expand strategic partnerships
• Accelerate sales and revenue growth

“This capital infusion, coupled with new strategic partners, bolsters our foundation and fuels our laser-focus on revenue growth while continuously innovating for the benefit of financial advisors and their clients,” stated Clare.
Earlier this year, Fispoke announced an investment and strategic partnership with First Rate Ventures.

About Fispoke
Fispoke is dedicated to empowering financial advisors with a cutting-edge platform that delivers customized financial solutions for their clients. Their mission is to revolutionize wealth management by seamlessly integrating banking and lending services into existing advisory platforms. This empowers advisors to offer holistic, fiduciary-focused solutions, transforming how they serve their clients.

Website: www.fispoke.com

 

About The Founder’s Chair
The Founder’s Chair fosters collaboration, connecting the next generation of founders with seasoned industry veterans for mentorship, connections, and potential funding. Their meticulously curated events bring together “experience and ambition” for a dynamic exchange.

Website: www.thefounderschair.com

 

Est. 1919 · Des Moines, Iowa

HOTEL FORT DES MOINES

A century of stories, one remarkable address

Famous Guests
Scandals & Secrets
Firsts & Innovations
The Beginning
1922
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1922

Helen Keller rang in the New Year here, staying at the hotel while in Des Moines for performances over New Year's Eve.

1927
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1927

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig had breakfast here before an exhibition game. Two of baseball's greatest, at the same table, in Des Moines.

1927
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1927

Charles Lindbergh hosted a banquet here after his famous transatlantic flight. The menu featured boneless squab — reportedly a rare Des Moines delicacy at the time.

1933
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1933

Amelia Earhart visited the hotel to speak about her solo flight across the Atlantic — a rare chance for Iowans to hear her story firsthand.

1947
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1947

Mae West stayed here during her performance of "Come on Up" at the KRNT Radio Theater. One imagines she made an impression on the staff.

1959
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1959

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev occupied the Presidential Suite during the height of the Cold War. This hotel has seen history made.

1960
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1960

JFK, LBJ, and Hubert Humphrey all attended dinner here and held a meeting on farm policy — three future or sitting presidents under one roof.

1980
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1980

Elizabeth Taylor stayed here during a Des Moines appearance. Hollywood glamour, right here in the heartland.

1980
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1980

Elizabeth Taylor stayed here during a Des Moines appearance. Hollywood glamour, right here in the heartland.

2003
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2003

Cher requested her own personal mattress be placed in room #1025. The hotel obliged. Room 1025 has never quite been the same.

2008
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2008

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton both stayed here during the Iowa caucuses — rivals for the presidency, sharing the same address for a night.

1939
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1939

Police raided the Log Cabin Room on the 11th floor, seizing liquor and gambling equipment. The tip reportedly came from the men's own wives.

1927
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1927

When Lindbergh dined here post-transatlantic flight, he reportedly insisted on serving boneless squab, an extravagance that raised eyebrows across Iowa.

1959
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1959

The FBI monitored Khrushchev's stay closely. Guests on nearby floors reportedly had no idea who was sleeping down the hall.

1971
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1971

President Nixon greeted supporters in the lobby during his stay — a reminder that this hotel has always been where Iowa's political drama plays out.

1919
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1919

When it opened, every single room had a bathtub, purified chilled circulating water, and a window. Unheard of luxury for its era.

1938
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1938

The hotel announced the first air-conditioned guest room in Des Moines, a genuine technological milestone that made front-page news.

1953
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1953

100 rooms received TV sets in what was reportedly the largest single installation of televisions in Iowa at the time. The fee to operate yours? 25 cents.

1982
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1982

Governor Terry Branstad nominated the hotel to the National Register of Historic Places, cementing its place in Iowa's official history.

1919
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1919

The hotel opened on July 15, 1919, built for approximately $1.5 million and designed by the architectural firm Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson.

1919
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1919

Its opening was a statement of ambition: every room had a private bathtub, purified water, and a window. In 1919, this was genuinely extraordinary.

1974
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1974

Ronald Reagan attended WHO Radio's 50th anniversary celebration at the hotel, proof that Fort Des Moines has always been Iowa's premier gathering place.

2021
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2021

After major renovations, the hotel reopened as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a century of history, restored for the next hundred years.