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Cardless
Give brands and tech companies a way to launch custom co-branded credit cards
About Cardless
Cardless is a fintech startup that revolutionizes the way brands offer credit card programs to their customers. The company provides a powerful platform that allows businesses to launch co-branded digital credit cards quickly and efficiently. Unlike traditional credit card programs that can take months to implement, Cardless offers a streamlined process that can be completed in just a few weeks.
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Cardless serves a variety of clients, primarily focusing on brands that want to enhance customer loyalty and engagement through personalized credit card offerings. These clients range from retail companies to service providers who are looking to integrate a seamless credit card experience into their existing ecosystems.
Operating in the financial technology market, Cardless leverages advanced digital tools to simplify the credit card application process. Customers can apply for a card using a pre-built, optimized form that is rigorously tested to ensure a smooth user experience. The platform also offers dedicated developer assistance, enabling client teams to confidently build and customize their credit card programs.
The business model of Cardless revolves around providing a comprehensive, end-to-end credit card solution. This includes everything from the initial application process to targeted marketing campaigns aimed at driving customer acquisition and loyalty. Cardless makes money through a combination of setup fees, transaction fees, and possibly a share of the interest or fees generated by the credit cards issued through its platform.
In summary, Cardless is transforming the credit card landscape by offering a faster, more flexible way for brands to launch co-branded digital credit cards. This not only helps businesses attract more customers but also unlocks new revenue streams and improves overall customer experience.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 72
- Open positions
- 15
- Dealroom signal
- 92.0/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Mortgages & Lending, Payments
- Sector
- Fintech, Credit Card, Consumer Lending, Embedded Finance
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Cardless.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Sep 2025 | $60M | $240M | Spark Capital | ↗ |
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Nov 2024 | $30M | — | Thayer Ventures · Industry Ventures · Mischief · Activant Capital | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Cardless is 120K monthly website visits, up 55.8% over the last three months. Cardless's team grew 100% over the past year.
Open positions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed6 investors entered at this stage
Pear Ventures
Greycroft Partners
Zach Weinberg
Great Oaks Venture Capital
Andrew Vigneault
Clocktower Technology Ventures
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Accomplice
Andy Dunn
Khaled Helioui
Ryan GravesActivant Capital
Series B and later8 investors entered at this stage
Brian Kelly
I80 Group
Thayer Ventures
Industry Ventures
Mischief
Assurant
Amex Ventures
Spark Capital
Other known investors1 additional known investor
CASHIN
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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team presence
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