Branch International is a mobile-first fintech company that delivers digital financial services — including instant loans, money transfers, bill payments, and high-yield investments — to underserved consumers in emerging markets across Africa and India. Using machine learning and alternative smartphone data, Branch provides an algorithmic approach to credit scoring that bypasses the need for traditional credit history or physical documentation. The company operates as a for-profit, socially conscious enterprise aimed at creating fair financial access for the emerging middle class.
Total raised
$667M
Last stage
Series F
Investors
Mada Seghete
Co-founder of Branch, a cloud-based marketing optimization platform specializing in deep linking for mobile apps.
Alexander Austin
Co-founder of Branch International, contributing to its development as a leading personal finance app in Africa and India.
Dmitri Gaskin
Co-founder of Branch, involved in building the company's mobile linking and attribution solutions.
Matt Flannery
Co-founder and CEO of Branch International. Previously co-founded Kiva.org, the microfinance non-profit, where he served as CEO from 2004 to 2015. Holds a BS in Symbolic Systems and a Master's in Philosophy from Stanford University.
LinkedInDaniel Jung
Co-founder of Branch International, leading product development and engineering. Previously held senior roles in product management and business development at Kiva.org. Holds a BA in International Studies from the University of Washington.
Random Bares
Co-founder of Branch International, previously served as Chief Technology Officer. Also founder of other ventures including Prevail.
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