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

Santa Monica, United StatesFounded 2011Fintech
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2021
Revenue $100–500M Latest reported FY
Headcount 500–1k Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Tala

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.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Santa Monica, United States
Employees
920
Open positions
9
Dealroom signal
85.5/100
Industry
Fintech
Sub-industry
Mortgages & Lending
Sector
Fintech, Analytics, SME, Sustainable Development Goals, Alternative Data, Consumer Lending, Business Lending, financial inclusion
Technology
Big Data, Mobile app
Client focus
b2b, b2c

Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBTDebt Mar 2025 $150M — Neuberger Berman ↗
DEBTDebt Oct 2021 $40M — Victory Park Capital ↗
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025 —
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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%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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

Investors

29 investors on the cap table

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

Seed7 investors entered at this stage

Series A8 investors entered at this stage

  • DCVC
  • Female Founders Fund
  • TYLT
  • Expansion Venture Capital
  • Aslanoba Capital
  • IVP
  • Clocktower Technology Ventures
  • PayPal

Series B and later14 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
Team profiled 58 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
14 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States22.8%
🇲🇽 Mexico21.9%
🇵🇭 Philippines21.5%
🇰🇪 Kenya20.2%
🇮🇳 India10.4%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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