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Bloom

Teen investing app for financial literacy

Overview

Bloom is a fintech platform that offers a stock investing app aimed at teenagers under 18. It helps teens start investing early and learn about money, with a focus on financial literacy and social impact. The app provides a pathway for teens to invest in stocks, and Bloom collaborates with nonprofits and student groups to spread financial knowledge and develop future finance leaders. Revenue comes from investment advisory services available to US residents, while assets are cleared and custodied by Alpaca Securities LLC, and client funds are SIPC insured up to $500,000. Bloom differentiates itself by targeting the under-18 market, emphasizing education and social good, and forming partnerships with nonprofits to broaden financial literacy. The goal is to democratize access to investing for teenagers and empower them to build wealth responsibly over time.

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About Bloom

Simplify's Rating
Why Bloom is rated
C-
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

FintechSocial ImpactFinancial ServicesEducation

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$4.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bloom posted Ocean Spray and Shiseido case studies in September 2026.
  • Its September 2026 site claims 90-day performance gains and 87% user application.
  • The 2026 client list shows broad public-sector penetration across the UK.

What critics are saying

  • Bloom still markets a 2023 seed raise, signaling limited public fundraising visibility.
  • Case studies and client lists do not prove renewals, expansion, or revenue durability.
  • Large HR suites from Microsoft, LinkedIn, and BetterUp can compress pricing fast.

What makes Bloom unique

  • Bloom sells coach-led, AI-powered development, not generic courseware.
  • ICF-accredited coaches, psychometrics, and short daily exercises create workflow stickiness.
  • Its client list spans NHS, universities, housing, and government bodies.

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Funding

Total Funding

$4.5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
$2.3M
$3M
$4.4M

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Home Office Stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

26%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

14%
The Standard
Nov 16th, 2023
Businessman who wanted to retire at 35 thanks wife for $10m Bloom coaching app

Bloom, launched with co-founder Jamie True, has already received backing from institutional investors including Octopus Ventures and MMC Ventures.

FinSMEs
Nov 14th, 2023
Bloom Raises $10M in Seed Funding

Bloom, a London, UK-based provider of a mobile-first coaching experience offering accelerated professional growth to people at work, raised $10M in Seed funding.

Brown Brothers Media
Nov 14th, 2023
New career coaching app Bloom launches in the UK and US with €9.3M funding

London-based Bloom, a coaching app aiming to democratise access to coaching, has officially launched in the UK and the US following a seed funding round that secured $10M (approximately €9.33M).

City A.M.
Nov 13th, 2023
'Duolingo for your career': coaching app Bloom launches with $10 million raise

Bloom, a new career coaching app, has officially launched in the UK and US on Monday after raising $10 million in seed funding.

Samsung Next
Oct 10th, 2023
Portfolio — Samsung Next

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