Our Vision & Founders
CreditBase envisions a world where every transaction document—from negotiation to execution to servicing—lives in one intelligent, connected platform. By transforming legal text into structured, actionable data, we enable organizations to transact with speed, confidence, and transparency. Our goal is to redefine how deals are documented, managed, and understood across the financial ecosystem.
John Karakelle
CEO
John spent over a decade at Silicon Valley Bank, most recently as a Director in Leveraged Finance covering healthcare technology and services.
After years of searching for a solution to the persistent challenges of managing credit documentation, he set out to build one himself.
Yahya Haque
Chief Product Officer
Yahya brings deep experience in product and AI, having led initiatives on Snap’s Insights & AI team, Meta’s Ads Platform, and Microsoft Office.
He’s passionate about designing intelligent tools that make complex workflows intuitive and actionable.


