Plaid

Private

Fintech infrastructure company that builds data connectivity tools to power the apps in people's financial lives, providing APIs to connect applications with users' bank accounts.

Company

Founded
2013
Headquarters
San Francisco, US
Employees
1001-5000

Financials

Total Funding
$1.3B
Last Valuation
$6.1B
Revenue (ARR)
$100M-$500M

Notable Acquisitions

1 company
Cognito Jan 1, 2022
$250M

Identity verification and compliance platform (formerly BlockScore). Used phone numbers to verify real-world identity including name, DOB, address, and SSN. Originally built for crypto compliance, later pivoted to a phone-first verification approach that achieved 2,000% more traction. Acquired by Plaid in January 2022 for a reported $250M.

Funding History

6 rounds

Funding data is compiled from multiple independent sources including company announcements, press coverage, and regulatory filings. While we strive for accuracy, amounts and dates may reflect reported figures at time of announcement.