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Get the Sheet for $50Lendistry operates a fintech platform that provides small businesses with loans and access to grant programs. The company focuses on delivering responsible and equitable capital to support business owners.
Octane builds a digital-first financing platform for powersports, outdoor equipment, and other recreational purchases. The company's technology streamlines the entire buying journey, from prequalification to closing the loan.
Lava offers a bitcoin lending platform that includes a self-custodial wallet for managing digital finances. Their service allows users to borrow against their bitcoin holdings without giving up control of their assets.
Mambu built a SaaS cloud banking platform that allows financial institutions to design and launch new financial products. Their composable architecture gives banks and fintechs the flexibility to assemble components and migrate away from legacy core systems.
Splash Financial runs an AI-powered lending marketplace that connects borrowers with a network of banks and credit unions. The platform allows users to easily shop and compare rates for financial products like student loan refinancing and personal loans.
MuniFin finances public sector projects in Finland, specializing in credit for municipalities, wellbeing services counties, and social housing. As one of the country's largest credit institutions, they help ensure residents have access to essential public services.
OakNorth operates a digital bank that provides bespoke credit and banking services to businesses across the UK and US. The company was founded by entrepreneurs to create flexible financial products tailored to the specific needs of growing companies.
InCred built a financial services platform that simplifies the lending process for personal, education, and business loans. The fintech company focuses on making credit more accessible and efficient for a wide range of borrowers.
Taktile builds a software platform that allows financial companies to create and run automated risk decisions. Their modern decision engine helps teams in lending, insurance, and fintech manage complex workflows without writing code.
Simpl offers a cardless payment network that gives consumers a one-tap checkout experience across thousands of online merchants. The fintech platform helps retailers increase conversions and provides a suite of tools for managing transactions and preventing fraud.
Our top ten picks offer a glimpse into the lending space, but there's a lot more happening. Together, the remaining companies on our list have raised over $20 billion, tackling everything from personal loans to enterprise finance.
While many are fintech startups, you'll also find companies using AI and crypto to build new products. Here’s a look at the other ninety startups making an impact on the lending scene.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fintech | 2022 | $17.9M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $68.6M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 1935 | $845.9M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2003 | $1.2B | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2013 | $1.5B | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $189.1M | Series C | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $151.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2022 | $4M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2023 | $34.7M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $337.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2005 | $1.2B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2020 | $24.5M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2021 | $57.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $90.8M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2005 | $503.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $2.1B | Debt Financing | |
| Marketing | 2017 | $7.4M | Convertible Note | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | $111.5M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 1983 | $1.6B | Debt Financing | |
| Crypto | 2019 | $88M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2014 | $24M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $146M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2007 | $150M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2008 | $482.9M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2010 | $431.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $68M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $1.3B | Secondary Market | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $142.5M | Series E | |
| Fintech | 2011 | $1.5B | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $338.4M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $520M | Venture Round | |
| Real Estate | 2018 | $215M | Undisclosed | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $312.7M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2019 | $30.4M | Corporate Round | |
| Fintech | 2003 | $1.3B | Debt Financing | |
| Crypto | 2013 | $94.4M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $775.2M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $325.7M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $23.5M | Series B | |
| Hardware | 2020 | $180M | Debt Financing | |
| Education | 2013 | $374.9M | Private Equity | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $646M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $779.9M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | $265.3M | Series D | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $76.1M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $47.8M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $35.6M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $155M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2007 | $570.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $521.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $750M | Series D | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | ₹8B | Private Equity | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $719.6M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2020 | £1.6B | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $179.4M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $428.5M | Series F | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $1M | Grant | |
| Fintech | 2017 | £469.3M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2018 | £18M | Series A | |
| Media | 2016 | $451.2M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $161.8M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $188.3M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $1.2B | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $103.6M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2023 | £163.3M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2011 | $178M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 1991 | ₹27B | Private Equity | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $346.2M | Series E | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | $345M | Series D | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $143.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $5.7M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $209.8M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2013 | $215.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $25.4M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2006 | $64M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $323.3M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $27.6M | Corporate Round | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $11.6M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $51.4M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $41M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $25.8M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 1986 | ₹1.5B | Debt Financing | |
| Crypto | 2018 | €52.5M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $73M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $12.4M | Series A | |
| Hardware | 2021 | $35.9M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $78.3M | Series E | |
| Fintech | 2005 | $80M | Private Equity | |
| Fintech | 2013 | $59.5M | Venture Round | |
| AgTech | 2017 | $50.4M | Debt Financing |
