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Tala

Fintech · Santa Monica, United States · Founded 2011

Mobile technology and data science company that is revolutionizing financial services in emerging markets MoreLess

Tala is a fintech startup that operates as a digital wallet and lending platform. The company uses advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to provide a personalized financial experience to its customers. It primarily serves individuals who have been overlooked by traditional financial institutions, providing them with a digital financial identity that allows for safe, flexible, and seamless access to money.

Tala's business model revolves around offering instant credit, easy money transfers, and expansive bill payment options, all managed through a single app. The company's proprietary data tools enable it to offer these services to a wide range of customers, including those who may not have access to traditional banking services.

The company's revenue is generated through the interest and fees it charges on the credit it extends to its customers. Additionally, Tala also earns income from transaction fees for money transfers and bill payments made through its platform.

Tala operates in multiple countries across three continents, demonstrating its ability to scale and adapt to different markets. The company's use of AI and machine learning not only allows it to offer personalized credit lines but also provides its customers with financial tips and dynamic rewards, further enhancing their financial experience.

In summary, Tala is a fintech company that leverages AI and machine learning to provide underserved individuals with access to credit and other financial services. Its business model is centered on earning revenue from interest and fees on the financial services it provides.

Keywords: Fintech, Digital Wallet, Lending Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Personalized Financial Services, Underserved Market, Instant Credit, Money Transfers, Bill Payments.

Valuation $500M–1B
Revenue $100–500M
Headcount 500–1k
Total funding $100–500M
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Company overview

Tala company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Santa Monica, United States
Employees
920
Open positions
9
Dealroom signal
85.5
client focusb2bclient focusb2ctechnologyBig DatatechnologyMobile appsub industryMortgages & LendingindustryFintechsectorAnalyticssectorSMEsectorSustainable Development GoalssectorAlternative DatasectorConsumer LendingsectorBusiness Lendingsectorfinancial inclusion

Valuation & funding

Tala funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBTDebt Mar 2025 $150M Neuberger Berman
DEBTDebt Oct 2021 $40M Victory Park Capital
SERIES EOther financing Oct 2021 $145M $800M Bank J. Safra Sarasain · PayPal Ventures · Upstart · Lowercase Capital
SERIES DOther financing Aug 2019 $110M $440M RPS Ventures · Lowercase Capital · Revolution · Thomvest Ventures
LATE VCOther financing Jul 2019 $1.2M $4.8M OurCrowd
EARLY VCOther financing Oct 2018 PayPal
SERIES COther financing Apr 2018 Revolution · Female Founders Fund · Ribbit Capital · Lowercase Capital
SERIES BOther financing Feb 2017 Collaborative Fund · Lowercase Capital · Clocktower Technology Ventures · IVP
CONVERTIBLEOther financing Sep 2016 Aslanoba Capital
SERIES AOther financing Sep 2015 Female Founders Fund · TYLT · DCVC · Mesa Ventures
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Financials

Revenue and workforce over time

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YearRevenueGrowthEmployees
2026 $340M 0% 920
2025 $340M 850
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Growth signals

Tala website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Tala is 77K monthly website visits, up 51% over the last three months. Tala's team grew 8.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits77K 3-month web change+51% 1-year team growth+8.2%
Monthly website visits112 observations · Mar 2017–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

Tala compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

Tala's talent

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Team profiled 58 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

29 investors on Tala's cap table

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Seed 7 investors entered at this stage
Mesa Ventures
Collaborative Fund
Lowercase Capital
Artha India Ventures
Wonder Ventures
Nihal Mehta
India Internet Fund
Series A 8 investors entered at this stage
DCVC
Female Founders Fund
TYLT
Expansion Venture Capital
Aslanoba Capital
IVP
Clocktower Technology Ventures
PayPal
Series B+ 14 investors entered at this stage
Revolution
Ribbit Capital
OurCrowd
RPS Ventures
Notable Capital
Thomvest Ventures
Victory Park Capital
Upstart
Bank J. Safra Sarasain
PayPal Ventures
Stellar Development Foundation
Kindred Ventures
Indus Valley Partners
Neuberger Berman

Global footprint

Where Tala has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
14 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States22.8%
🇲🇽 Mexico21.9%
🇵🇭 Philippines21.5%
🇰🇪 Kenya20.2%
🇮🇳 India10.4%
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In the news

Latest news about Tala

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Tala

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