Zest AI
PrivateLast Round
Strategic
Nov 4, 2025
Est. Valuation
$1.5B
Total Funding Raised
$522M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Zest AI is a financial software company that offers an AI-powered platform designed to improve credit underwriting for lenders.
Sector
FinTech
Verticals
Lending & Credit, Credit Scoring, Compliance & Risk, Vertical SaaS
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Zest AI Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic | Nov 4, 2025 | ||||
| Growth Equity | Dec 13, 2024 | ||||
| Growth Equity | Nov 2, 2022 | ||||
| Strategic | Jun 24, 2021 | ||||
| VC Round | Oct 20, 2020 | ||||
Strategic | Jul 18, 2016 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Zest AI Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Matrix | Series C, Series B |
| Truliant Federal Credit Union | Strategic |
| Flybridge | Series B, Series C, Series A |
| IDG Capital | Series A |
| Suncoast Credit Union | Growth Equity |
| Kensington Capital Ventures | Series C |
| Citi Ventures | Strategic |
Market signals
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- Jul 27, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 35% MoM.
- Mar 31, 2026
Company now holds over 50 issued and pending patents.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- recognized_asAug 7, 2026
Zest recognized as finalist in the generative AI category at Finovate Awards.
- recognized_asJul 22, 2026
Zest recognized as 2026 World's Top FinTech Companies list in the Enterprise Fintech category on Jul 22nd '26.
Zest AI Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Zest AI's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Zest AI a public or private company?
Zest AI is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Zest AI?
Zest AI is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Zest AI worth (valuation)?
Zest AI's valuation is estimated at $1.5B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Zest AI stock?
Zest AI 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 Zest AI's last funding round?
Zest AI's most recent funding round was Strategic on December 13, 2024.
Who are the main investors in Zest AI?
Key investors in Zest AI include Truliant Federal Credit Union, Citi Ventures, Thiel Capital, The Co-operators, ORNL Federal Credit Union.
Will Zest AI IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Zest AI.
How can I track Zest AI secondary market activity?
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