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Defynance

Defynance

Private
Tampa, FloridaFinTechhttps://www.defynance.com/

Last Round

Accelerator

Jan 18, 2021

Total Funding Raised

$120,000

Company Overview

Defynance is a consumer finance company that has developed a loan refinancing and investing platform designed to pay back existing student loans using an income share agreement.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

Lending & Credit, Personal Finance, Investment Platforms, Credit Scoring

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Revenue Share, Services & Consulting, Payment Processing Fee, Marketplace Commission

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

income share agreementISAstudent loan refinancingISA refinancingstudent debt solutionalternative financingincome-based repaymentISA investment funddebt-free financingsocial impact investingalternative investmentsrisk algorithmaccredited investor fundtwo-sided marketplacePRAIScareer resources marketplace

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Defynance Comparables

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Defynance Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
AcceleratorJan 18, 2021
SeedJan 1, 2021
AngelOct 1, 2020
AcceleratorMar 1, 2020

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Farrukh Siddiqui

Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Defynance Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Defynance investors
InvestorRounds
TechstarsAccelerator
Advanced Technology Development CenterAccelerator
Innate Capital PartnersSeed
NetcapitalSeed

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  • Jan 20, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 52% MoM.

  • Jul 20, 2025

    Grew 43% QoQ from 7 to 10 employees.

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Is Defynance a public or private company?

Defynance is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Defynance?

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How much is Defynance worth (valuation)?

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Can I buy Defynance stock?

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When was Defynance's last funding round?

Defynance's most recent funding round was Accelerator on January 18, 2021.

Who are the main investors in Defynance?

Key investors in Defynance include Techstars.

Will Defynance IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Defynance.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTampa, Florida
Employee Range4
Year Founded2018
Last FundingJan 18, 2021

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