Theorem

Theorem

Data-driven investment manager in marketplace lending

Overview

Theorem Marketplace Lending analyzes vast data with machine learning to identify high-quality loans from online platforms and then pools capital from institutions to invest in them. Its process combines statistical credit models with qualitative insights to price loans and select investments, with a focus on short-duration notes that have lower default risk. By relying on quantitative analytics and disciplined credit selection, it aims to reduce losses and generate steady yields across economic cycles, such as preferring wedding loans to business loans. Its goal is to provide institutional investors with predictable, risk-adjusted returns through data-driven credit analysis.

YC Company
Significant Headcount Growth

About Theorem

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

Industries

Data & Analytics

Quantitative Finance

Financial Services

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$2.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired status attracts institutional capital from endowments and pensions.
  • Short-duration loans deliver yields across economic cycles.
  • Data science edge targets 10% higher repayment in stable loans.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition ends independence, shifting clients to proprietary lending.
  • CFPB crackdowns cut LendingClub volumes, contracting AUM 20-30% now.
  • Upstart's AI grabs 40% share, diverting capital in 12 months.

What makes Theorem unique

  • Theorem applies ML to select high-repayment consumer loans like wedding loans.
  • YC W14 alum grew from $50k to $800M+ AUM by 2017.
  • Led by ex-Morgan Stanley CEO Hugh Edmundson and ex-Google CTO Abeer Agrawal.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.6M

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
Below Average

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Benefits

Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity

Covered medical, dental, vision, & life insurance

Unlimited vacation days

Parental leave

401k contributions

Paid team offsites and catered meals

Opportunities for remote work

Training resources & conferences reimbursed

Equity plans

Referral bonuses

Sponsorships available

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Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

25%

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