Full-Time

Brand Ambassador

Event Marketing

Posted on 8/30/2025

Aven

Aven

51-200 employees

Web-based tech platform emphasizing security

No salary listed

Carson, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 1+ years in premium retail, design showroom, or MLO-related sales (e.g., Restoration Hardware, West Elm, boutique studios, or home financing roles)
  • Familiarity with home equity and financing conversations — Comfortable talking to homeowners about budgets and basic ROI math
  • Quick with tech — Confident using POS systems, iPads, CRM tools, and digital financing platforms
  • Organized and detail-driven, able to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic retail setting
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills — Energetic, customer-focused, and confident explaining both design and financial concepts
  • Availability for mall hours, including weekends and holidays; able to stand for up to 8-hour shifts
Responsibilities
  • Run the pop‑up end‑to‑end: schedule staff, open/close, keep displays flawless
  • Engage every shopper: start genuine conversations so visitors feel welcomed and heard
  • Provide design guidance: offer non‑commissioned solutions that match each customer’s style and budget
  • Educate on Aven financing: explain our HELOC‑backed card in plain English and capture leads in the CRM
  • Report & optimize: track daily KPIs, deliver weekly summaries, and recommend improvements
  • Uphold brand standards: polished communication, professional appearance, and impeccable floor presentation
Desired Qualifications
  • NMLS-licensed or pursuing licensure
  • Background in mortgage lending
  • Interior design training
  • Bilingual abilities

Aven operates a web-based platform likely aimed at tech clients, with the core product consisting of online services accessed through a browser. The available hints point to a JavaScript-driven interface and the use of Cloudflare’s security features, suggesting the platform prioritizes protecting traffic and user data from malicious activity. How the product actually works cannot be confirmed from public information, but the presence of JavaScript and a security-focused setup implies the service runs in the browser and relies on cloud-based infrastructure to manage requests, authenticate users, and defend against threats. Aven’s differentiation appears to come from its emphasis on security and data protection within a web-based solution, rather than a broad suite of generic features. The stated goal seems to be delivering a secure, online platform for clients that require reliable protection of their web traffic and data while offering web-based functionality.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$252M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $110M Series E from Khosla Ventures doubles valuation to $2.2B.
  • Expanded to Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho in January 2026 boosts nationwide reach.
  • Low-rate guarantee beats competitors or pays $250 on HELOC products.

What critics are saying

  • Declining home prices cut tappable equity and credit lines by 5-10% YoY.
  • Figure Technologies' 5.99% HELOC APR undercuts Aven's 7.49-14.99% rates.
  • Bitcoin volatility forces margin calls and liquidations on new Visa Card.

What makes Aven unique

  • Aven HELOC Card fuses credit card convenience with home equity access.
  • Unlimited 2% cash back rewards on all purchases sets it apart from HELOCs.
  • Bitcoin-backed Visa Card launched with BitGo enables crypto-secured credit.

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Benefits

Company equity

Remote friendly

Medical, vision, & dental insurance

PTO

Parental leave

Aven Card

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
TechCrunch
Nov 11th, 2025
Aven: Prepare Early for $250M Series D

Startup founders should strategize for late-stage fundraises, like a $250 million Series D, from the start, according to founders and VCs. Aven CEO Sadi Khan emphasized planning for capital needs early, as Aven requires significant funding for growth. Building relationships with investors early is crucial, with Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management suggesting starting at least two years prior to needing capital. This approach helps align with suitable investors for future funding rounds.

Silicon Valley Daily
Sep 11th, 2025
Khosla Ventures Leads $110 Million Series E in Aven

SAN FRANCISCO - Aven, a pioneer in home equity - backed credit cards, today announced a $110 million Series E financing at a $2.2 billion post-money valuation - more than double its valuation from a year ago.

Business Wire
Sep 10th, 2025
Aven Raises $110M Series E at a $2.2B Valuation to Build America's First "Machine Banking" Platform for Homeowners

Aven, the pioneer in home equity–backed credit cards, today announced a $110 million Series E financing at a $2.2 billion post-money valuation — more than do...

Business Wire
Sep 9th, 2025
Aven Raises $110M for Machine Banking

Aven announced a $110 million Series E funding round at a $2.2 billion valuation, more than doubling its valuation from the previous year. The round was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from General Catalyst, Caffeinated Capital, GIC, Electric Capital, and Founders Fund. This funding will help Aven accelerate the development of America's first full-service machine banking platform for homeowners.

MamStartup
Jul 30th, 2024
Aven secures $142M in Series D

Title: "July 2024: Key Global Investments in the Fintech Sector" In July 2024, the fintech sector saw significant funding rounds. Aven, a US-based startup, raised $142 million in Series D, led by Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst, boosting its valuation to over $1 billion. MNT-Halan from Egypt secured $157.5 million, with $40 million from IFC and the rest from investors like DPI and Lorax Capital Partners. Other notable investments include $195 million for Ascend Money (Thailand) and $100 million for Matera (Brazil).

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