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Green Dot

NYSE: GDOT

Provo, US · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Green Dot offers GO2bank, a debit card and checking/savings account product that provides no monthly fees with direct deposit, overdraft protection, high-yield savings, and credit building through a secured credit card for consumers.

Founders & leadership

SW
Steven W StreitFounder
GGGeorge Gresham
George GreshaminExecutiveGeorge Gresham is an executive officer and director at Green Dot, which offers GO2bank, a debit card and checking/savings account product. He has held roles building and leading enterprises through mergers, acquisitions, capital market transactions, and complex restructurings.
JUJess Unruh
Jess UnruhinExecutive
TWTeresa Watkins
Teresa WatkinsinExecutiveTeresa Watkins is Chief Operations Officer at Green Dot, managing payment processing, operations, and customer experience functions for the digital banking platform. She previously led JPMorgan Chase's prepaid card operations team and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Masters in Accountancy from the University of South Florida, with CPA certification in Florida since 2005.
APAmy Pugh
Amy PughinExecutiveHer background includes legal counsel experience focused on privacy, cybersecurity, compliance, and risk mitigation.
CRChris Ruppel
Chris RuppelinExecutiveHe has over twenty years of experience in payments, financial services, and technology, having led teams and businesses ranging from startups to companies with over $2 billion in revenue.
KS
Konstantinos SgoutasExecutive
LB
Lewis B. GoodwininExecutive
JCJohn C. Ricci
John C. RicciinExecutive
GT
Grace T. WangExecutive
CBChris Britt
Chris BrittinSVP, Corporate Development2010–2012Co-founder & CEO of Chime
WIWilliam I. Jacobs
William I. JacobsInterim Chief Executive Officer

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$180M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2024

$65MraisedFeb 2025 · 17 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Saturnino FanloDirector
  • William I. JacobsDirector
  • J. Chris BrewsterDirector
  • George GreshamExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert MillardDirector
  • Jess UnruhExecutive Officer
  • Teresa WatkinsExecutive Officer
  • Amy PughExecutive Officer
  • Ellen RicheyDirector
  • George T. ShaheenDirector
  • Chris RuppelExecutive Officer
  • Michelleta RazonDirector
Offering amount
$65M
Amount sold
$65M
Minimum investment
$150K
Sales commissions
$975K
Placement agents
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$115MraisedDec 2014 · 18 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Konstantinos SgoutasExecutive Officer
  • George T. ShaheenDirector
  • Timothy R. GreenleafDirector
  • Kenneth C. AldrichDirector
  • Michael J. MoritzDirector
  • Steven W StreitExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lewis B. GoodwinExecutive Officer
  • John C. RicciExecutive Officer
  • Mary J. DentDirector
  • Grace T. WangExecutive Officer
  • Samuel AltmanDirector
Offering amount
$115M
Amount sold
$115M
First sale
Oct 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

7 people who came through Green Dot went on to found or lead other companies.

Competitors · 8

by search overlap
Capital One2093 shared keywordsCapital One is a financial services company that offers credit cards, checking and savings accounts, auto financing, and business banking products to consumers and small businesses. The company provides digital banking tools, rewards programs, and credit monitoring services.
Visa® Spend Clarity for Enterprise2002 shared keywordsVisa operates a global payments network enabling digital and card-based transactions for consumers and businesses across multiple sectors and geographies.
Netspend Corporation1852 shared keywordsNetspend is a prepaid and debit card provider serving millions of Americans with payment products focused on financial access and convenience.
Wellsfargo1850 shared keywordsWells Fargo provides investment advisory services, wealth management, and retirement planning for individual investors and high-net-worth clients. The company offers digital investment platforms, market insights, and personalized financial guidance through its advisors and digital tools.
Jetlore1669 shared keywordsJetlore was a Palo Alto AI startup that turned unstructured retail product data into structured attributes so merchants could personalise what each shopper saw. Founded by Stanford researchers, it raised from Sierra Ventures, Alsop Louie Partners, Fenox Venture Capital, BRM Capital and Mercury Fund, and PayPal acquired it in 2018.
Chase1655 shared keywordsA wealth management and investing service (J.P. Morgan Wealth Management via Chase) offering self-directed brokerage accounts with commission-free online trades as well as one-on-one advisor services, financial planning tools, and retirement accounts. It serves individual retail investors ranging from beginners to experienced investors in the United States.
Wise1417 shared keywordsWise is a financial platform offering international money transfers, multi-currency accounts, and debit cards with low fees and competitive exchange rates, serving millions of users globally.
moelis1354 shared keywordsMastercard operates a global payments network that processes transactions between cardholders, merchants, financial institutions, and other participants, while also offering additional payment products and services subject to extensive regulatory oversight across multiple jurisdictions.

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Acquisitions · 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does Green Dot do?
Green Dot offers GO2bank, a debit card and checking/savings account product that provides no monthly fees with direct deposit, overdraft protection, high-yield savings, and credit building through a secured credit card for consumers.
Who founded Green Dot?
Green Dot was founded by Steven W Streit.
Who are Green Dot's investors?
Green Dot's investors include Millennium Technology Value Partners, Tenaya Capital, TTV Capital.
How much funding has Green Dot raised?
Green Dot has disclosed $180M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Green Dot headquartered?
Green Dot is headquartered in Provo, US.