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Self

Founded 2015 Β· 886 employees on LinkedIn Β· 7 known investors

Self offers credit-building tools that help people establish or rebuild credit and grow savings regardless of their credit history or bank balance. It serves U.S. consumers with low or no credit, including those working toward goals like buying a home or car.

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Founders & leadership

Self was founded in 2015 by James Garvey.

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James GarveyinFounder

Investors Β· 7

Altos Venturesβœ“ verifiedBurlingame Β· $1M – $3M
Conductive Venturesβœ“ verifiedMountain View
Kickstartβœ“ verifiedSalt Lake City Β· $250K – $3M
Silverton Partnersβœ“ verifiedAustin Β· $200K – $2M
Techstarsβœ“ verifiedBoulder Β· $220K
AccionWashington, D.C. Β· $1M
Temerity Capital Partners

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$9M disclosed across 1 round Β· 2025

Source: company announcements and press reports β€” follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Self Inspection Raises $10M in Fundingfinsmes.com Β· Jul 2026Independent U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Osborn Raises Over $1 Million More than Self-Funding Opponent in Q2 – KCSR / KBPYchadronradio.com Β· Jul 2026Self Raises $9M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com Β· Nov 2025Self Announces $9M Seed Raise, Launches Pointsbusinesswire.com Β· Nov 2025Self Financial Raises $50 Million in Funding - SiliconHillssiliconhillsnews.com Β· Sep 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Self do?
Self offers credit-building tools that help people establish or rebuild credit and grow savings regardless of their credit history or bank balance. It serves U.S. consumers with low or no credit, including those working toward goals like buying a home or car.
Who founded Self?
Self was founded by James Garvey in 2015.
Who are Self's investors?
Self's investors include Altos Ventures, Conductive Ventures, Kickstart, Silverton Partners, Techstars, Accion, Temerity Capital Partners.
How much funding has Self raised?
Self has disclosed $9M raised across 1 round.