Tech Company Financing Transactions

ZestFinance Funding Round

ZestFinance, operating out of Los Angeles, raised $19 million in investment from Flybridge Capital Partners, Lighthouse Capital Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
7/21/2011
Transaction Type
Debt
Venture Equity
Amount
$19,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
The company said it would use the financing to expand its service to other states.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
FinTech
Mailing Address
1377 N. Serrano Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
USA
Email Address
Overview
ZestFinance offers a fair and transparent alternative for people who need short-term loans but do not have access to traditional credit. We designed ZestCash loans to help people meet their basic life needs without getting themselves into a vicious debt cycle.
Profile
ZestFinance LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
ZestFinance Company Twitter Account
Company News
ZestFinance News
Facebook
ZestFinance on Facebook
YouTube
ZestFinance on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Douglas Merrill
  Douglas Merrill LinkedIn Profile  Douglas Merrill Twitter Account  Douglas Merrill News  Douglas Merrill on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Michael de Vere
  Michael de Vere LinkedIn Profile  Michael de Vere Twitter Account  Michael de Vere News  Michael de Vere on Facebook
Executive Vice President
Kareem Saleh
  Kareem Saleh LinkedIn Profile  Kareem Saleh Twitter Account  Kareem Saleh News  Kareem Saleh on Facebook


 

 

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