ZayZoon

ZayZoon

Provides early wage access and financial tools

About ZayZoon

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

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$71.6M

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

2016

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

ZayZoon provides a financial wellness platform that allows employees to access their earned wages before the regular payday. This service helps employees avoid high-interest loans and banking fees, making it easier for them to manage their finances. The platform works by integrating with employers' payroll systems, allowing for quick and secure access to funds. ZayZoon differentiates itself from competitors by offering a fully automated service that requires minimal effort from employers, along with features like Overdraft Prediction, Spend Behavior analysis, and Interactive Financial Education through the ZayU platform. The goal of ZayZoon is to improve workplace productivity by reducing financial stress among employees, ultimately creating a healthier financial environment for both workers and employers.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ZayZoon raised $15M in Series B extension, supporting growth and innovation.
  • Partnership with Scotiabank expands ZayZoon's reach in the Canadian market.
  • Increased demand for financial wellness tools boosts ZayZoon's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech startups could dilute ZayZoon's market share.
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny may lead to higher compliance costs in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Economic downturns could impact small businesses' ability to afford ZayZoon's services.

What makes ZayZoon unique

  • ZayZoon offers early wage access, reducing reliance on predatory loans.
  • The ZayU platform provides interactive financial education, enhancing employee financial literacy.
  • ZayZoon's automated platform requires minimal employer effort, ensuring quick implementation.

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Funding

Total Funding

$71.6M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↓ -1%

2 year growth

↓ -2%
BetaKit
Nov 21st, 2024
Leaders From Zayzoon, Verano.Ai, Toast Recognized At 2024 Start Alberta Tech Awards

ZayZoon named scaleup of the year, while Verano.AI scoops up One to Watch and Most Promising Founder awards

Panacea Payroll
Sep 26th, 2024
Is This Your Situation: Employees Keep Asking for Cash Advances

Panacea Payroll LLC has partnered with ZayZoon, a solution that can help your employees and save you a lot of hassle.

HR News Canada
Sep 19th, 2024
Scotiabank partners with ZayZoon to offer early wage access for Canadian workers

Scotiabank partners with ZayZoon to offer early wage access for Canadian workers.

BetaKit
May 14th, 2024
Earned Wage Startup Zayzoon Returns Its Services To Canada

ZayZoon focused on servicing the United States after struggling to take on Canadian clients in 2016

Avenue Calgary
Apr 22nd, 2024
Innovators of the Week: ZayZoon Aims to Reduce Financial Stress with Earned Wage Access

Today, ZayZoon has approximately 120 employees, has raised $68 million USD (with a recent Series B extension that raised $15 million USD), according to BetaKit, and has partnered with or given its services to more than 10,000 small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S.

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