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EarnIn

Fintech · Mountain View, United States · Founded 2012

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

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.

Keywords: financial technology, wage access, no fees, community-driven, pay it forward, Balance Shield, Tip Jar, data security, voluntary contributions, financial fairness.

Company overview

EarnIn company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Mountain View, United States
Employees
598
Open positions
51
Dealroom signal
84.7
Investment activity
1 companies · latest May 2020
Capital deployed
Preferred round
ACQUISITION
client focusb2csub industryPaymentssub industryFinancial Management SolutionsindustryFintechsectorBankingsectorPayrollsectorOn Demand Paysectorfinancial inclusion

Valuation & funding

EarnIn funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBTDebt Sep 2025 $150M Cross River Bank
DEBTDebt Sep 2025 $75M Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
SERIES COther financing Dec 2018 $125M $500M March Capital Partners · DST Global · Spark Capital · Matrix Partners
SERIES BOther financing Sep 2017 $39M $156M Matrix Partners · March Capital Partners · Ribbit Capital · Andreessen Horowitz
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2017 $22M $88M Felicis · March Capital Partners · Matrix Partners
SEEDOther financing Jul 2014 Camp One Ventures · Felicis
SEEDOther financing Aug 2013 Andreessen Horowitz · Felicis · Ribbit Capital · Trinity Ventures
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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%
Monthly website visits104 observations · Oct 2017–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

EarnIn compared with similar companies

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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
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Capital deployed

EarnIn investments and acquisitions

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Talent graph

EarnIn's talent

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Team profiled 60 named & role-tagged
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Investors

14 investors on EarnIn's cap table

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Seed 8 investors entered at this stage
Series A 2 investors entered at this stage
Matrix Partners
March Capital Partners
Series B+ 4 investors entered at this stage
DST Global
Coatue Management
Cross River Bank
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

Global footprint

Where EarnIn has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
14 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States64.5%
🇲🇽 Mexico11.1%
🇮🇳 India9%
🇹🇭 Thailand8.3%
🇨🇦 Canada4.5%
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Market sentiment

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