Nova Credit

Nova Credit

Translates international credit data for lenders

About Nova Credit

Simplify's Rating
Why Nova Credit is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$111.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Overview

Nova Credit helps newcomers to the U.S. by translating their international credit histories into standardized credit reports through its service called Credit Passport®. This allows financial institutions to assess the creditworthiness of these individuals, enabling them to access products like credit cards and loans. Additionally, Nova Credit offers Cash Atlas™, which uses bank transaction data to improve risk prediction for consumers with limited credit histories. The company aims to assist financial institutions in expanding their customer base and making informed lending decisions.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased open banking adoption boosts demand for Nova Credit's alternative credit solutions.
  • Rising global immigration rates expand the market for Nova Credit's cross-border services.
  • Digital identity verification tech supports Nova Credit's international credit data initiatives.

What critics are saying

  • Equifax's new program may reduce Nova Credit's market share in cross-border credit.
  • Partnerships in Canada may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and compliance challenges.
  • Nova Credit Platform launch poses operational risks in managing diverse data sources.

What makes Nova Credit unique

  • Nova Credit offers unique cross-border credit solutions like Credit Passport® and Cash Atlas™.
  • The company leverages alternative credit data to fill gaps in traditional credit analytics.
  • Nova Credit partners with major institutions like American Express and HSBC for credit solutions.

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Funding

Total Funding

$111.2M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$50M
$45M
Nova Credit
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision are 99% subsidized for Nova Credit employees, and 50% for dependents.

Nova Credit sponsored 401K plan.

On each work anniversary, Nova Credit will reimburse the cost of a roundtrip economy ticket to any destination in the world.

Unlimited vacation policy.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

7%
BayToday
Oct 24th, 2024
Equifax launches foreign credit score sourcing program for newcomers

San Francisco-based Nova Credit, which launched in 2016 to provide global credit score access, expanded into Canada last year in a partnership with Scotiabank.

Finextra
Sep 10th, 2024
MoneyLion and Nova Credit team up on cash flow underwriting

MoneyLion Inc. ("MoneyLion") (NYSE: ML), a digital ecosystem for consumer finance that empowers everyone to make their best financial decisions, today announced a partnership with Nova Credit, a leading credit infrastructure and analytics company, to activate cash flow underwriting within MoneyLion's hosted decisioning engine.

BMO Financial Group
Sep 3rd, 2024
BMO Helps Newcomers Make Real Financial Progress Through Nova Credit Partnership

TORONTO, Sept. 3, 2024 /CNW/ - BMO today announced a new strategic partnership with Nova Credit, the leading cross-border credit bureau, to help eligible BMO customers access their international credit histories to gain greater access to credit products in Canada.

Today in New York
Aug 28th, 2024
Rogers Welcomes Newcomers with International Credit Recognition

TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Rogers Communications announced a new partnership with Nova Credit, a cross-border credit bureau, to help newcomers to Canada build credit and finance a new smartphone, making their transition easier.

Finextra
Jul 24th, 2024
Nova Credit adds Credit Karma co-founder Nichole Mustard to board

Nova Credit adds Credit Karma co-founder Nichole Mustard to board.

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