Point
Founded Year
2015Stage
Series C | AliveTotal Raised
$1.147BLast Raised
$115M | 2 yrs agoAbout Point
Point operates as a home equity platform. It provides an alternative to traditional home equity loans and home equity lines of credit that help homeowners and home buyers achieve their financial goals. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Palo Alto, California.
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ESPs containing Point
The ESP matrix leverages data and analyst insight to identify and rank leading companies in a given technology landscape.
The home equity release programs market offers solutions for homeowners looking to access the equity in their homes without selling or moving out. Home equity release programs typically offer two types of products: home equity loans and reverse mortgages. Home equity loans allow homeowners to borrow against the equity in their homes, while reverse mortgages provide homeowners with a lump sum or re…
Point named as Leader among 12 other companies, including Figure Technologies, EasyKnock, and Hometap.
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Research containing Point
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Point in 1 CB Insights research brief, most recently on Jan 26, 2023.
Expert Collections containing Point
Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.
Point is included in 6 Expert Collections, including Mortgage Tech.
Mortgage Tech
218 items
Companies here streamline and digitize the mortgage lending process. Collection includes direct lenders, mortgage brokers, process optimization technologies for lenders, as well as tools that support borrowers throughout the search and application phases.
Real Estate Tech
2,789 items
Startups in the space cover the residential and commercial real estate space. Categories include buying, selling and investing in real estate (iBuyers, marketplaces, investment/crowdfunding platforms), and property management, insurance, mortgage, construction, and more.
Fintech 100
747 items
250 of the most promising private companies applying a mix of software and technology to transform the financial services industry.
Digital Lending
2,171 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.
Payments
2,780 items
Companies in this collection provide technology that enables consumers and businesses to pay, collect, automate, and settle transfers of currency, both online and at the physical point-of-sale.
Fintech
8,123 items
Companies and startups in this collection provide technology to streamline, improve, and transform financial services, products, and operations for individuals and businesses.
Point Patents
Point has filed 19 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- semiconductor device fabrication
- ceramic materials
- electronics manufacturing
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Latest Point News
May 3, 2022
A Palo Alto startup that helps homeowners sell some of their equity scored $115 million in new funding on Tuesday to help it expand nationally. Point Digital Finance Inc. said in its funding announcement that the amount of cash it has distributed to homeowners grew by more than 400% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year. "We expect this additional capital to accelerate our growth as we help cash-constrained homeowners and home buyers build financial stability…
Point Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Point founded?
Point was founded in 2015.
Where is Point's headquarters?
Point's headquarters is located at 444 High Street, Palo Alto.
What is Point's latest funding round?
Point's latest funding round is Series C.
How much did Point raise?
Point raised a total of $1.147B.
Who are the investors of Point?
Investors of Point include Andreessen Horowitz, Atalaya Capital Management, Ribbit Capital, DAG Ventures, Redwood Trust and 18 more.
Who are Point's competitors?
Competitors of Point include Unlock and 8 more.
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Compare Point to Competitors
Hometap operates as a financial technology company. It provides funds for homeowners to address financial needs such as fund an education, fund an live event, pay off debt, and more. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Unison provides solutions to empower customers to own and invest in residential real estate. properties. It makes long-term investments in individual residential properties through its programs which provide a portion of the down payment needed to purchase a home and allows current homeowners to tap into their home equity without interest or monthly payments. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Domochi was founded to create new financial products at the intersection of debt and equity to enable home financing for all.
Roofstock provides a real estate investment marketplace. It allows users to buy, manage, and sell properties online. It enables users to search for properties based on price, location, and property type. It was formerly known as DwellConnect. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Oakland, California.
Figure Technologies is a financial technology company. It uses blockchain, artificial intelligence, and analytics to deliver home equity release solutions and other products that help to improve the financial lives of customers. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
ZeroDown provides a homeownership solution. It purchases homes for customers and helps them work toward ownership with monthly payments determined by income. It was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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