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LendUp
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
LendUp

LendUp

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LendUp: Fintech offering loans, credit cards, and savings to improve financial health, focusing on those with low credit scores.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2012
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorW12
Overview
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Employees

LendUp, founded with a mission to redefine financial services, aims to provide a better path to financial health for those with low credit scores. The company offers a range of mobile-first credit and savings products, including loans, credit cards, and savings tools. LendUp is committed to creating financial products that act as "ladders" to help consumers improve their financial standing, rather than "chutes" that push them further into debt.

Notable figures associated with LendUp include its co-founders, Sasha Orloff and Jacob Rosenberg. The company has attracted investment from prominent venture capital firms such as Kleiner Perkins and Andreessen Horowitz. Key achievements include the development of innovative financial products tailored to underserved communities and a strong emphasis on consumer education. LendUp's impact is reflected in its efforts to promote financial inclusion and provide accessible financial tools to improve the economic well-being of its users.

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LendUp - Quick Facts

Who are LendUp's competitors?

Companies similar to LendUp include Fig, Lendflow, Upward Financial and Self.

When was LendUp founded?

LendUp was founded in 2012.

Where is LendUp's headquarters located?

LendUp's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How much has LendUp raised to-date?

As of Jun 28, 2017, LendUp has raised a total of $361.5M (USD).

LendUp - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • FinTech
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Loans
Tags
  • Financial
  • Fintech
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
Show 3 more industry codes
SIC
  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
  • 6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
  • 6282Investment Advice