Ctrl-F
Ctrl-F helps anxious young women check their finances without fear by showing context before numbers
London, United Kingdom
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Fintech & PaymentsMental Health & Wellness
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Mental HealthFinancial InclusionDigital Literacy
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Mission
Our mission is to eliminate financial anxiety for millions of young women by building the first banking app that accounts for emotion, not just transactions. We believe checking your balance shouldn't feel scary—it should feel safe. By showing context before numbers, remembering what matters to users, and designing for psychological comfort, we're creating a future where women feel in control of their finances instead of avoiding them.
Problem
59% of women experience financial anxiety vs 38% of men. For millions of young women, the problem isn't budgeting—it's that they're too anxious to even look at their balance. They avoid banking apps because they fear what they'll see. Every Sunday evening, they pick up their phone, open the app, then close it immediately. This avoidance makes anxiety worse, creating a cycle where looking becomes impossible. Current finance apps optimize for data, not emotion—ignoring the barrier that prevents us
Solution
Ctrl-F shows context before numbers. Instead of 'Savings down 45%' in red, users see: 'Your spending was higher this weekend—you had your birthday Saturday. Regular bills are paid, you're still on track. You're doing fine.' Our AI remembers what matters (won't suggest cutting therapy or yoga) and lets users control what they see (just their bill portion, not the scary total). We tell users what happened before what it cost, making it emotionally safe to stay informed.
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ctrlf-finance.comProduct
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Sofia Mleinik
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