Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026
Palus Finance, a YC W26-backed startup, has launched a treasury management platform designed to help startups and SMBs earn higher yields on idle cash. By shifting from standard money market funds to short-duration floating-rate agency mortgage-backed securities, the company aims to bridge the gap between basic cash sweeps and sophisticated corporate treasury strategies.
Palus Finance, a Y Combinator W26 startup, has launched a treasury management platform designed to help startups and SMBs earn higher yields on idle cash. The platform utilizes a sophisticated portfolio of floating-rate agency mortgage-backed securities managed by Regan Capital to outperform traditional money market funds.
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