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Candidly
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Candidly

Candidly

Series B

Candidly: An AI-driven platform optimizing student debt and savings for individuals and families.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2016
Accelerator
Techstars logoTechstars: Austin2016
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Candidly, founded with the mission to alleviate the burden of student debt, is an AI-driven platform that optimizes student debt and savings for individuals and families. The company offers comprehensive services that guide users through planning, borrowing, and repayment stages, targeting a market that includes employers, record keepers, advisors, and financial institutions.

Notably, Candidly has been recognized on Fast Company’s Most Innovative list in 2024. The platform has garnered attention for its impactful approach to financial wellness, leveraging AI to provide personalized debt management solutions. This recognition underscores Candidly's significant contributions to improving financial stability for its users.

Candidly - Quick Facts

When was Candidly founded?

Candidly was founded in 2016.

Where is Candidly's headquarters located?

Candidly's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was Candidly's last funding round?

Candidly's most recent funding round was for $20.5M (USD) in March 2023.

How much has Candidly raised to-date?

As of Mar 7, 2023, Candidly has raised a total of $46.3M (USD).

How many employees does Candidly have?

Candidly has 75 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Candidly - Classification

Ownership
  • Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • AI
  • Machine Learning
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Main Product
  • Debt Optimization
  • Financial Services
Tags
  • Fintech
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
Show 9 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
  • 522300Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
  • 522320Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities
SIC
  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
  • 8740Management And Public Relations Services
  • 6282Investment Advice
  • 8742Management Consulting Services