Product Reports Resources Pricing Login Book a demo
COMPANY PROFILE

EarnIn

Explore full profile

Earnin gives people access to their pay directly from their smartphones, whenever they need it

Mountain View, United StatesFounded 2012Fintech
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2018
Headcount 500–1k Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
Unlock exact values This page shows ranges. Dealroom has the exact numbers for EarnIn and the history behind them.

About EarnIn

Earnin is a financial technology startup that aims to revolutionize the way people access their earnings. The company operates in the United States and serves individuals who are looking for more immediate access to their wages. Unlike traditional financial institutions that charge fees or interest for similar services, Earnin allows users to access their pay as soon as they have worked, without any fees, interest, or hidden costs.

The primary service offered by Earnin is the ability to "cash out" a portion of one's earnings before the traditional payday. This service is particularly beneficial for those who need quick access to funds for emergencies or daily expenses. Users can choose how much they want to cash out, and the amount is then deducted from their next paycheck. The app also features a "Balance Shield" that automatically deposits money into a user's bank account if their balance drops below a certain level, providing an additional layer of financial security.

Earnin operates on a unique business model where users choose what they want to pay for the service. This could be as little as zero dollars, making it accessible to everyone regardless of their financial situation. The company encourages a "pay it forward" culture, where community members can support each other by contributing more if they can afford to. This community-driven approach aims to create a fairer financial system.

The company also offers a "Tip Jar" feature, which allows users to set savings goals and save money in a fun and easy way. All transactions and data are secured with 256-bit encryption, ensuring user privacy and data security.

Earnin makes money through voluntary contributions from its users. This model is a radical departure from the traditional financial system, which often relies on mandatory fees and interest charges. By allowing users to choose what they pay, Earnin fosters a sense of community and mutual support.

Source: Dealroom company data

At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Mountain View, United States
Employees
598
Open positions
51
Dealroom signal
84.7/100
Industry
Fintech
Sub-industry
Payments, Financial Management Solutions
Sector
Fintech, Banking, Payroll, On Demand Pay, financial inclusion
Client focus
b2c
Investment activity
1 company, latest May 2020
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBTDebt Sep 2025 $150M — Cross River Bank ↗
DEBTDebt Sep 2025 $75M — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ↗
Showing the latest 2 of 7 recorded eventsBook a demo for the full funding history →

Growth signals

EarnIn website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for EarnIn is 1.3M monthly website visits, up 30% over the last three months. EarnIn's team grew 4.9% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.3M 3-month web change+30% 1-year team growth+4.9%
Summary metrics are public; monthly history is available with a demoCompare with peers →

Similar companies

Closest operating peers by Dealroom taxonomy

Company identity and context are open; selected comparison metrics preview what is available on the platform.

CompanyHeadquartersStatusEmployeesTotal fundingValuation
HiHi has reinvented pay to unlock working capital and enable faster salary payments London, United Kingdom Operational 19 — —
RefyneIndia’s first and largest earned wage access platform that empowers full-time and contracted employees with real-time access to pay Bengaluru, India Operational
ImmediateFinancial health app that allows simple transfers of earned but unpaid wages directly into an account of your choice Birmingham, United States Operational
Branch AppHelping businesses offer accelerated pay and digital banking to empower their workers Minneapolis, United States Operational
Even Responsible FinanceEven Responsible Finance, Inc. (fka Yett, Inc.) gives you a consistent paycheck every week, no matter how many hours you got this week. Even does this by setting aside a little bit of money for you in good weeks, and by giving you interest-free credit in bad weeks Oakland, United States Acquired
DailyPayPayments for employees and contractors New York City, United States Operational
ClairA social fintech that provides Instant Pay Access as a Service for human capital management and gig platforms to allow workers to get paid faster New York City, United States Operational
RainFinancial wellness app that lets employees access their earned wages before payday via employer-offered benefit programs Nashville, United States Operational
Showing 8 of the closest matchesCompare every metric →

Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

14 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed8 investors entered at this stage

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage

Team profiled 60 named & role-tagged
Founders Hidden — book a demo/100 quality score
Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.

Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
14 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States64.5%
🇲🇽 Mexico11.1%
🇮🇳 India9%
🇹🇭 Thailand8.3%
🇨🇦 Canada4.5%
Top 5 of 14 shown

Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

An AI-synthesised read of the highest-engagement posts about EarnIn on X, ranked by likes and reposts, corporate channels excluded.

Reading the room on X — pulling top posts and synthesizing themes…

Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

See EarnIn’s full profile on Dealroom

Request a free trial to see the complete deal history, financials, people graph and growth signals.

Takes under a minute. Already use Dealroom? Log in.