Avant
Founded Year
2012Stage
Debt - IV | AliveTotal Raised
$2.23BLast Raised
$100M | 10 mos agoRevenue
$0000About Avant
Avant provides a digital lending platform. It includes personal loans, credit cards, mobile banking, and auto refinance. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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ESPs containing Avant
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The lending marketplaces market aims to provide financial inclusion and access to credit for individuals and small businesses who have been left out by traditional financial institutions. The market addresses the pain points of borrowers who lack credit history, documentation, or collateral, and offers a range of financing options with lower costs and faster processing through technology-enabled p…
Avant named as Leader among 15 other companies, including Biz2Credit, Zopa, and Lendio.
Avant's Products & Differentiators
Avant Credit Card
Helps you pay for what you need while you build your credit.
Research containing Avant
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Avant in 3 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Aug 24, 2021.
Mar 9, 2021
The United States Of Fintech StartupsExpert Collections containing Avant
Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.
Avant is included in 6 Expert Collections, including Digital Banking.
Digital Banking
733 items
Companies and startups in this collection provide banking services to consumers and businesses, as well as enhance, automate, and/or digitize operations for banks and financial institutions.
Unicorns- Billion Dollar Startups
1,221 items
Digital Lending
2,169 items
This collection contains companies that provide alternative means for obtaining a loan for personal or business use and companies that provide software to lenders for the application, underwriting, funding or loan collection process.
Artificial Intelligence
10,932 items
Companies developing artificial intelligence solutions, including cross-industry applications, industry-specific products, and AI infrastructure solutions.
Fintech
8,095 items
Companies and startups in this collection provide technology to streamline, improve, and transform financial services, products, and operations for individuals and businesses.
Fintech 100
249 items
250 of the most promising private companies applying a mix of software and technology to transform the financial services industry.
Avant Patents
Avant has filed 73 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- GPS navigation devices
- Computer security
- Linkages (mechanical)
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1/11/2021 | 8/29/2023 | Catheters, Safety equipment, Anesthesia, Fluid dynamics, Medical treatments | Grant |
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Related Topics | Catheters, Safety equipment, Anesthesia, Fluid dynamics, Medical treatments |
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Latest Avant News
May 9, 2023
by Chris Newbould Fashion, beauty and lifestyle agency Avant PR has added new beauty brand Herbal Gardens to its client portfolio, handling its media launch and ongoing press office. Following a successful pitch against several other companies, Avant was tasked with handling the new brand’s press campaign after demonstrating “clear deliverables, proven record and excitement and obvious passion for PR”. Herbal Gardens offers “functional, oil-based skincare developed through a combination of research from herbal medicine and skincare science, aiming to bridge the gap between nature and beauty knowledge.” Its range of light, highly absorbable oil-based and nutrient-dense serums, features formulas to suit every and target skin issues without stripping, damaging or disrupting the skin barrier, instead focusing on replenishing the barrier, for longevity over short term relief. The range features solely raw ingredients, chosen by exploring skin deficiencies and their solutions, looking at the nutrient profiles and absorption rate of ingredients, and assessing their quality and potency. It spans skin, hair and body care products, with heroes including Acne and Oil Control Serum (£47), Makeup Melting Cleansing Oil (£34), Stimulating Hair Growth Elixir (£52) and Lotus Blossom Vaginal Moisturiser (£48). Avant will launch and introduce Herbal Gardens to the national health and beauty press, highlighting the efficacy and real science behind formulas through a strategic campaign that targets a mix of high-end, mainstream and niche media, delivering editorial coverage and sponsored content. Founder and CEO of Avant PR, Ellen Kelly, said: “Herbal Gardens brings something really unique to the saturated skincare market and we’re looking forward to introducing and communicating the brand’s ethos to media. As an independent, female-founded brand with sustainability and natural ingredients at the heart of its ethos, it sits perfectly within our client roster and our values as an agency.”
Avant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Avant founded?
Avant was founded in 2012.
Where is Avant's headquarters?
Avant's headquarters is located at 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago.
What is Avant's latest funding round?
Avant's latest funding round is Debt - IV.
How much did Avant raise?
Avant raised a total of $2.23B.
Who are the investors of Avant?
Investors of Avant include Ares Management, WebBank, Paycheck Protection Program, August Capital, Tiger Global Management and 14 more.
Who are Avant's competitors?
Competitors of Avant include Prosper, Applied Data Finance, The Social Loan Company, Chime, Behalf, SoFi, OnDeck, Monedo, Funding Circle, CAN Capital and 14 more.
What products does Avant offer?
Avant's products include Avant Credit Card and 2 more.
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Compare Avant to Competitors
The Receivables Exchange offers an online marketplace for company loans. The company aims to allow businesses to sell their receivables to a global network of institutional investors and access working capital in as little as three days. It is primarily targeted at small and mid-sized businesses.
Zirtue offers a relationship-based lending application that aims to drive financial inclusion. It provides funds through relationship-based loans. It offers peer lending and borrowing. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Fundbox offers an embedded working capital platform for small businesses. It offers loans and financial products to small businesses and provides financial tools to help them optimize their cash flow and expenses. It was founded in 2013 and is based in Plano, Texas.
Instacash develops lending technology. It delivers a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending marketplace. It uses blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and machine learning to solve the money inequality problems. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lima, Peru.
Upgrade operates as an online lending platform. It combines personal loans with credit monitoring and helps users secure credit via mobile rewards. It was founded in 2017 and is based in San, Francisco, California.
SoLo Funds provides money lending and borrowing services through a community finance platform. It offers a peer-to-peer lending marketplace for microloans. It allows members to access and supply short-term funds for immediate needs. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
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