Plum

Plum

Direct lender offering structured CRE financing

Overview

Plum Lending is a fintech direct lender focused on the middle-market commercial real estate (CRE) sector. It provides structured finance solutions including long-term fixed-rate financing for stabilized properties and short-term bridge loans, with loan sizes from about $1 million to over $100 million. Plum uses data science combined with financial expertise to streamline underwriting and offer a broader range of financing options with more transparency and advisory support, aiming to improve efficiency in CRE lending. Unlike traditional CRE lenders, Plum blends data intelligence with tailored advisory services to speed up decisions and tailor terms to high-quality borrowers, challenging opaque, paper-heavy processes. The company’s goal is to modernize CRE lending by making the process more efficient and transparent for investors and borrowers.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Plum

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Why Plum is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Fintech

Financial Services

Real Estate

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$12M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • BBVA’s £15 million venture debt, announced April 2026, extends Plum’s runway.
  • Plum reported 60%+ year-over-year growth and £34 million ARR in April 2026.
  • September 2026 wallet migration to Plum Fintech Payments and Saveable deepens regulatory control.

What critics are saying

  • FCA cancelled PLUM-UK Limited’s permissions in May 2025, exposing compliance fragility.
  • A second FCA enforcement action would freeze onboarding and cripple Plum’s UK expansion.
  • Monzo, Revolut, and high-yield banks compress Plum’s savings and investing margins immediately.

What makes Plum unique

  • Plum’s January 2026 operational profitability separates it from cash-burning consumer fintechs.
  • June 2026 Plum Plan adds AI-guided wealth advice with optional human experts.
  • FCA-approved e-money and investment entities let Plum own wallet, ISA, and payments rails.

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Funding

Total Funding

$12M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

5%
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Apr 15th, 2025
BBVA Backs UK Fintech Plum with £15 Million Venture Debt Deal

BBVA has completed its first venture debt financing deal in the UK, granting a £15 million facility to British personal finance app Plum, the Spanish banking giant announced on Monday.

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