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MPOWER Financing

Washington, US · Founded 2014 · 294 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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MPOWER Financing provides loans and financial support to international students pursuing education in the United States and Canada, using a credit model based on future potential rather than credit history. The company offers student loans, scholarships, immigration support, and career services to help international students overcome financial barriers to education.

EdTechFintechImpact & Social Good

Founders & leadership

MPOWER Financing was founded in 2014 by Manu Smadja and Mike Davis.

MSManu Smadja
Manu SmadjainManu Smadja has 20 years of experience in fintech and consumer finance, including prior roles at McKinsey's Financial Services practice and Capital One's Healthcare Financing division. As founder and CEO of MPOWER Financing, he built the international student lending platform to $50M+ in annual revenue and $1B in financed loans.
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Mike DavisinMike Davis has built and exited multiple technology companies and works as an investor and investment banker. He is founder of MPOWER Financing, which provides loans and financial support to international students in the United States and Canada.

Investors · 9

Builders + Backers
Dreamit VenturesEstero · $500K – $1.5M
ETS Strategic CapitalPrinceton
Fresco CapitalSingapore
K Street CapitalWashington
VARIVMexico City
Community Investment ManagementreportedSan Francisco · $25M – $150M
Goldman SachsreportedNew York
Village CapitalreportedWashington · $50K – $400K

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Prodigy Finance1288 shared keywordsProdigy Finance provides low-interest loans to international students pursuing master's degrees at institutions worldwide. The company serves high-potential students from over 150 countries who face barriers accessing traditional education financing.
Credible1117 shared keywordsCredible operates an online marketplace where consumers compare prequalified rates for personal loans, student loan refinancing, private student loans, mortgages, mortgage refinancing, and insurance from multiple lenders and providers side-by-side without affecting their credit score. It is not a lender but partners with financial service providers, and also offers free tools such as a debt tracker and credit score monitoring.

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In the news

MPOWER Financing Fills Graduate Funding Gap with New $100,000 Graduate Success Loan | | The Daily Newsgalvnews.com · Mar 2026Fintech Platform MPOWER Financing Raises $100 Million in Equity to Support Students Worldwideprnewswire.com · Jul 2021MPOWER Financing raises $100M from Goldman Sachs to reach $200M in total loan financing capitalprnewswire.com · Aug 2019MPOWER Financing Raises $110M To Finance International and DACA Students at Major U.S. Universitiesprnewswire.com · Nov 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does MPOWER Financing do?
MPOWER Financing provides loans and financial support to international students pursuing education in the United States and Canada, using a credit model based on future potential rather than credit history. The company offers student loans, scholarships, immigration support, and career services to help international students overcome financial barriers to education.
Who founded MPOWER Financing?
MPOWER Financing was founded by Manu Smadja, Mike Davis in 2014.
Who are MPOWER Financing's investors?
MPOWER Financing's investors include Builders + Backers, Dreamit Ventures, ETS Strategic Capital, Fresco Capital, K Street Capital, VARIV, Community Investment Management, Goldman Sachs and 1 more.
Where is MPOWER Financing headquartered?
MPOWER Financing is headquartered in Washington, US.