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Lendio

South Jordan, US · Founded 2011 · 442 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors

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Lendio operates a marketplace connecting small businesses in the US with 75+ funding partners through a single loan application, and provides embeddable and integrated lending technology for banks, credit unions, and platform partners. Founded in 2011, it focuses on small business lending and financial tools for underserved SMBs.

Founders & leadership

Lendio was founded in 2011 by Brock Blake.

BBBrock Blake
Brock BlakeCEO, Co-FounderBrock Blake is founder and executive officer of Lendio, a marketplace that connects small businesses with funding partners through a single loan application and provides lending technology solutions to financial institutions and platform partners.
MSMark Santiago
Mark SantiagoChief People Officer2019–2023Mark Santiago is an executive with over 30 years of experience in leadership roles including CEO, CFO, and CHRO across high-tech, fintech, and real estate companies. He began his career at Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies, holds a CPA credential, and was named Utah Business Magazine's CXO of the Year in 2016.

Board

ABAndre Bliznyuk
Andre BliznyukBoard Member / Board Observer2013–2022General Partner at Runa Capital
CGChris Gottschalk
Chris GottschalkBoard Member2015–2019General Partner at Mouro Capital
DK
Daniel KittredgeBoard director
BHBrian Hirsch
Brian HirschBoard Member and InvestorCo-Founder and Partner at Tribeca Venture Partners

Investors · 12

Also in the syndicate · 2

Napier ParkStereo Capitallead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$39.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2016

▶$19.1MraisedOct 2016 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel KittredgeDirector
  • Mark SantiagoExecutive Officer
  • David ZilbermanDirector
  • Brock BlakeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brian HirschDirector
  • Chris GottschalkDirector
  • Andre BliznyukDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$19.1M
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20.4MraisedMar 2015 · 11 investors · Commercial Banking
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brock BlakeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andre BliznyukDirector
  • Chris GottschalkDirector
  • Daniel KittredgeDirector
  • Brian HirschDirector
  • Mark SantiagoExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$22M
Amount sold
$20.4M
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Lendio went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lendio do?
Lendio operates a marketplace connecting small businesses in the US with 75+ funding partners through a single loan application, and provides embeddable and integrated lending technology for banks, credit unions, and platform partners. Founded in 2011, it focuses on small business lending and financial tools for underserved SMBs.
Who founded Lendio?
Lendio was founded by Brock Blake in 2011.
Who are Lendio's investors?
Lendio's investors include Blank Space Ventures, Blumberg Capital, BYU Cougar Capital, Comcast Ventures, Mercato Partners, Runa Capital, Tribeca Venture Partners, Album VC and 2 more.
How much funding has Lendio raised?
Lendio has disclosed $39.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Lendio headquartered?
Lendio is headquartered in South Jordan, US.