Tech Company Financing Transactions

Zest AI Funding Round

Zest AI, based in Burbank, scored $15 million in investment from Insight Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Matrix Partners.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
10/21/2020
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$15,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
FinTech
Mailing Address
3900 W Alameda Ave. 1600
Burbank, CA 91505
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address
Overview
Zest AI makes the power of machine learning safe to use in credit underwriting. Lenders using Zest make better decisions and better loans -- increasing revenue, reducing risk, and automating compliance. Zest AI was founded in 2009 with the mission of making fair and transparent credit available to everyone and is now one of the fastest-growing fintech software companies.
Profile
Zest AI LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
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Company News
Zest AI News
Facebook
Zest AI on Facebook
YouTube
Zest AI on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Michael de Vere
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Chief Financial Officer
Belinda Dong
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Chief Technical Officer
Jay Budzik
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Vice President
Sean Kamkar
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Vice President
Bruce Upbin
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VP - Administration
Theodore Flo
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VP - Bus. Development
Jose Valentin
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VP - Client Services
Curtis Wagner
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VP - Engineering
Kyle Wall
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VP - Marketing
Sean McCarron
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VP - Product Management
Nidhi Panday
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VP - Sales
Joseph Hawkins
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