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Avant

Avant

Private
Chicago, IllinoisFinTechhttps://www.avant.com/

Last Round

Debt

Feb 26, 2026

Est. Valuation

$25M

Total Funding Raised

$3.04B

Momentum

Top 50%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Avant is a financial technology company that provides an online lending platform designed to enhance the borrowing experience for middle-income consumers through a variety of streamlined credit options, including personal loans and credit cards.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

Lending & Credit, Personal Finance, Credit Scoring

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Payment Processing Fee, Usage-Based SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

personal loansfintechconsumer lendingalternative lendingcredit builderdigital lending platformunsecured credit cardneobankautomated underwritingbad credit loanssubprime lendingloan originationfintech-as-a-serviceFaaSAI virtual agent

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Avant Comparables

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Avant comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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84%
Mission Lane
83%

Avant Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
DebtFeb 26, 2026
SeedNov 1, 2024
DebtSep 17, 2024
DebtDec 7, 2022
Series ENov 3, 2015
Series E
Sep 30, 2015

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Mariana Guillen

Group CEO

Executive Team

Kevin Friedrich

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Margaret Hermes Neiman

Chief Operating Officer

Executive Team

Avant Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Market signals

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  • Jun 7, 2026

    Connected customers to over $5 billion in financing.

  • Jun 7, 2026

    Launching new credit-building tools in development.

Recent news

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  • hiresSep 18, 2026

    Avant hired Charles Whittaker as CEO on Sep 18th '26.

  • receives_financingSep 18, 2026

    Avant received financing of $200M on Feb 1st '26.

  • partners_withSep 15, 2026

    Avant partnered with InterVest on Sep 15th '26.

Avant Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Avant's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Avant a public or private company?

Avant is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Avant?

Avant is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Avant worth (valuation)?

Avant's valuation is estimated at $25.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Avant stock?

Avant shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Avant's last funding round?

Avant's most recent funding round was Debt on November 1, 2024.

Who are the main investors in Avant?

Key investors in Avant include Jefferies, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Victory Park Capital, Ares Management, Waterfall Asset Management.

Will Avant IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Avant.

How can I track Avant secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Employee Range324
Year Founded2012
Last FundingFeb 26, 2026

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