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Branch International
New way to access credit over a smartphone in emerging markets
About Branch International
Branch.co is a fintech startup that is revolutionizing the banking sector by offering a range of digital banking services. The company operates in the financial services market, specifically targeting customers in emerging markets who may not have had access to traditional banking services.
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Branch.co's services include instant loans, money transfers, bill payments, high yield investments, and savings. All these services are bundled into one digital platform, eliminating the need for physical banks and paperwork. The company's business model is centered around the Branch wallet, a digital wallet that serves as a gateway to all its banking services.
Customers can send and receive funds from family and friends without any hidden charges, pay bills reliably, and earn bonuses and rewards. The company has also launched a debit card in Nigeria, allowing customers to make payments and ATM withdrawals without any charges.
In addition to these services, Branch.co also offers investment and savings options. Customers can save and invest their money securely with Branch.co and enjoy competitive yields.
The company leverages machine learning and mobile technology to provide these services, making it a pioneer in the digital transformation of financial services in emerging markets.
Branch.co generates revenue through the interest and fees it charges on its loans, as well as the fees it charges for its other services. The company's focus on simplicity, reliability, and accessibility has made it a popular choice among customers in the markets it serves.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 451
- Open positions
- 6
- Dealroom signal
- 88.2/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Mortgages & Lending
- Sector
- Fintech, Credit Scoring, Sustainable Development Goals, Consumer Lending, financial inclusion
- Client focus
- b2c
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Jan 2022 | $0 | — | Cauris | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jul 2019 | $5M | $700M | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Branch International is 150K monthly website visits, up 56.3% over the last three months. Branch International's team grew 9.2% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Khosla Impact
Formation 8
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Series B and later10 investors entered at this stage
Nabo Capital
Victory Park Capital
Greenspring Associates
B Capital
International Finance Corporation
Foundation Capital
CreditEase
Visa
Foxhaven Asset Management
Cauris
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