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Step Mobile
Fintech · Palo Alto, United States · Founded 2018
A next generation financial services company building the best banking experience to help teens and young adults achieve financial independence and knowledge at an earlier age MoreLess
Step.com is a financial technology (fintech) startup that offers a range of banking services aimed at helping individuals, particularly those under 18, build a positive credit history. The company operates in the fintech market, serving clients who are looking for accessible and user-friendly banking solutions.
Step.com's services are powered by Visa, providing users with built-in fraud protection and a Zero Liability guarantee for unauthorized charges. This means that users are not held responsible for unauthorized transactions on their accounts. The banking services are provided by Evolve Bank & Trust, ensuring that users' funds are FDIC-insured up to $1,000,000.
One of the key features of Step.com is its Credit Building Card. This secured Visa Card allows users to build a positive credit history, even before they turn 18. The company also offers a savings account with a 5.00% interest rate, provided users make a qualifying direct deposit.
Step.com also offers the opportunity to buy fractional shares of stocks, ETFs, and bitcoin with as little as $1, without any stock commission fees. This feature makes investing accessible to a wider audience, including those with limited funds.
The company makes money through a subscription model, with users paying $99 per year for the services. Additionally, Step.com earns revenue through interest on deposits and transaction fees.
In summary, Step.com is a fintech startup that provides accessible and user-friendly banking solutions, with a focus on helping individuals build a positive credit history.
Keywords: Fintech, Credit Building, Visa, Fraud Protection, Zero Liability, FDIC-insured, Savings Account, Stock Investment, Subscription Model, Transaction Fees.
Company overview
Step Mobile company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, United States
- Employees
- 274
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 69.2
Valuation & funding
Step Mobile funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Feb 2026 | $0 | — | Beast Industries | ↗ |
| DEBTDebt | Oct 2022 | $300M | — | TriplePoint Capital · Physicians Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Apr 2021 | $100M | $400M | Coatue Management · Sarah Friar · Jeffrey Katzenberg · Jacqueline Reses | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Dec 2020 | $50M | $200M | Collaborative Fund · Justin Timberlake · Charli D’Amelio · The Chainsmokers | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jun 2019 | $23M | $90M | Stripe · Collaborative Fund · Crosslink Capital · WndrCo | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Feb 2019 | Collaborative Fund · Crosslink Capital | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20M | 0% | 274 |
| 2025 | $20M | 0% | 272 |
| 2024 | $20M | 0% | 274 |
| 2023 | $20M | +5.4% | 244 |
| 2022 | $19M | +68.2% | 232 |
| 2021 | $11M | +38.4% | — |
| 2020 | $8M | — | — |
Growth signals
Step Mobile website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Step Mobile is 270K monthly website visits, up 12.5% over the last three months. Step Mobile's team grew 0.7% over the past year.
Hiring
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Comparisons
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Step Mobile's talent
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Investors
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