Tech Company Financing Transactions

Happy Money Funding Round

Happy Money, based in Tustin, raised $500 million from Fortress Investment Group.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
6/16/2025
Transaction Type
Debt
Amount
$500,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

Fortress Investment Group (Bart Stankiewicz)

Proceeds Purpose
The new capital will allow Happy Money to scale efficiently, enhance marketing reach and serve an even broader range of consumers seeking relief from high-interest credit card debt.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
FinTech
Mailing Address
1700 Flight Way
Tustin, CA 92782
USA
Email Address
Overview
Happy Money is here to build a happier relationship between you and your money. We believe that the established banking setup keeps people stressed and stuck in debt.
Profile
Happy Money LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Happy Money Company Twitter Account
Company News
Happy Money News
Facebook
Happy Money on Facebook
YouTube
Happy Money on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jeffery Winner
  Jeffery Winner LinkedIn Profile  Jeffery Winner Twitter Account  Jeffery Winner News  Jeffery Winner on Facebook
Chief Marketing Officer
Sadira Furlow
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VP - Finance
Joseph Heck
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VP - Finance
Elizabeth Pugliese
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VP - General Counsel
Jason Altieri
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VP - Human Resources
Lisa Hennessey
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VP - Product Management
Alex Berman
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VP - Product Management
Adam Zarlengo
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VP - Sales
Ibo Dusi
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