Why we built Whale
OUR MANIFESTO
Everyone deserves a chance to build wealth.
At Whale, we're transforming an overlooked opportunity—security deposits—into a pathway for investing. We've created the first high-yield savings account designed for renters, letting them earn while they rent.
Whale also helps property owners take security deposit management completely off their plates, saving them time and money. But this is just the beginning. Our vision extends beyond security deposits. We're building a comprehensive digital wallet for renters, creating simple, effective investment products that turn small, consistent investments into long-term wealth.
JOIN US - whether you're a renter looking to make your money work harder, a property owner seeking better solutions, or someone who wants to bring financial literacy to everyday families.
Everyone deserves a chance to build wealth.
At Whale, we're transforming an overlooked opportunity—security deposits—into a pathway for investing. We've created the first high-yield savings account designed for renters, letting them earn while they rent.
Whale also helps property owners take security deposit management completely off their plates, saving them time and money. But this is just the beginning. Our vision extends beyond security deposits. We're building a comprehensive digital wallet for renters, creating simple, effective investment products that turn small, consistent investments into long-term wealth.
JOIN US - whether you're a renter looking to make your money work harder, a property owner seeking better solutions, or someone who wants to bring financial literacy to everyday families.
Whale Deposit Checklist
(One time set-up)
- Sign up for Whale
- Grant PMS access
- Let Whale do the rest
Traditional Deposit Checklist
(For each renter)
- Request check
- Wait for paper check
- Collect security deposit
- Review jurisdictional requirements
- Open bank account for tenant
- Use interest bearing account
- Record deposit
- Hold deposit during tenancy
- Track return deadlines
- Assess deductions after move out
- Split roommate refunds
- Answer renter inquiries
- Request check from accounting
- Print checks
- Get forwarding address
- Pack envelopes
- Add stamp
- Handle returned checks
- Make additional attempts
- Apply move-out charge to ledger
TEAM
Meet our team
Jamie Petraglia
Founder & CEO
Casey Hingtgen
COO
Amily He
VP of Marketing
Chris Traver
Lead Software Engineer
Admas Kebede
Software Engineer
Zack White
Product Design Lead
Emi Knight
Product Designer
Zac Saunders
Lead Software Engineer
INVESTORS
Our investors
Stackpoint Ventures
stackpoint.com
29th Street Capital
29sc.com
FAQs
Frequently asked
How much does Whale cost?
What is different about Whale?
Is the deposit fully guaranteed?
What do renters earn?
Does Whale comply with all local and state regulations?
How does Whale integrate with my Property Management System (PMS)?
How do I receive move-out charges?
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