Avant

Avant

Online personal loans and credit cards

About Avant

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

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2012

Overview

Avant provides online lending services, focusing on personal loans and credit cards. Customers can apply for personal loans ranging from $2,000 to $35,000 and credit cards with limits between $300 and $1,000. The application process is entirely online, allowing for quick approvals and a transparent experience. Avant generates revenue through interest rates on loans, which vary from 9.95% to 35.99% APR, and fees from credit card products. What sets Avant apart from competitors is its user-friendly application process, fast approval times, and strong customer support. The company's goal is to make borrowing more accessible and affordable, helping individuals secure the funds they need while also providing financial education to assist in credit building.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital financial services expands Avant's customer base.
  • Open banking allows Avant to offer personalized and competitive financial products.
  • AI integration improves Avant's risk assessment and reduces default rates.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI-driven platforms threatens Avant's market share.
  • MLS Forward Credit Card may lead to regulatory scrutiny and compliance challenges.
  • Integration of ReadyForZero could disrupt Avant's service delivery.

What makes Avant unique

  • Avant offers a seamless online lending process with fast approval times.
  • The company provides financial education to help customers build credit and secure finances.
  • Avant's co-branded MLS Forward Credit Card enhances brand recognition and market reach.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1954M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

8 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
Aircraft Interiors International
Nov 14th, 2023
Emirates selects Thales' AVANT Up IFE for 777X fleet

In 2022 Emirates also selected AVANT Up for its new A350 fleet.

PR Newswire
Oct 18th, 2023
MLS FORWARD CREDIT CARD POWERED BY AVANT, OFFICIAL CREDIT CARD OF MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER, NOW AVAILABLE

CHICAGO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avant, a credit-first financial technology company offering consumers access to a suite of financial solutions, today announced the availability of the co-branded MLS Forward Credit Card powered by Avant* as the official credit card of Major League Soccer (MLS).

Finch Capital
Aug 22nd, 2023
Chicago’s Avant acquires fellow Y Combinator alum ReadyForZero to bolster smart lending platform (via Passle)

AvantCredit recently rebranded to Avant in hopes of no longer being recognized as just a lending service. The 3 year old Chicago based company wants t...

Enquirer Journal
Aug 17th, 2023
BASEBALL: Corey Avant gets $185,100 signing bonus from A's

BASEBALL: corey Avant gets $185,100 signing bonus from A's.

Benzinga
Jul 18th, 2023
Avant Q2 FY23 net revenue grows 96% yoy, what about adjusted EBITDA?

Desjardins was engaged on a success-based fee structure by Avant on March 15, 2022 for a potential transaction where Avant would acquire Flowr in an all-share transaction (prior to its restructuring process).

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