Company facts
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 1,300
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Funding Round · $575M · 2025
About
Plaid is a fintech data network that enables developers to securely connect users’ bank accounts to financial applications. Its core product is an API platform that aggregates data from over 12,000 institutions across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe, allowing companies such as Venmo, SoFi, and Betterment to offer instant account verification, transaction history, and balance checks. By focusing on speed, reliability, and compliance, Plaid simplifies onboarding and reduces fraud risk for both consumers and businesses. The company’s culture emphasizes rapid innovation, data integrity, and a commitment to building an open ecosystem for financial services.