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Lili Raises $55M Series B To Support Growing Number Of Freelancers In The $1.2T U.S. Freelance Economy, Doubles Its Account Base In Less Than 6 Months During The Covid-19 Pandemic

PRIVATEMay 11, 2021

Amount Raised

$55 Million

Round Type

Series B

New YorkFinancial ServicesSoftwareFinanceFintechLendingBankingAccounting

Description

Lili, the fastest growing mobile banking service for freelancers in the U.S., today announced a $55M Series B investment led by Group 11, bringing total funding to $80M following a record year of growth and revenue for Lili. Other notable investors included Target Global and AltaIR with previous investors re-upping. The New York-based banking app is spearheaded by finance serial entrepreneur Lilac Bar David and is strengthening its claim as the leading banking app and finance tool for freelancers and gig-economy workers. Offering relevant and timely features such as expense management, effortless tax preparation, and no-fee accounts, Lili has doubled its account base in the past 6 months as more users pursue new, entrepreneurial endeavors and turn to Lili as a reliable resource for their growing businesses.

Quick answer

Lili raised $55 Million in a Series B round, dated May 11, 2021. Lili is based in New York, New York, United States.

How much did Lili raise?
Lili raised $55 Million in a Series B round on May 11, 2021.
What does Lili do?
Lili is a financial platform designed specifically for small business owners.
Where is Lili based and how big is it?
Lili is based in New York, New York, United States. Fundz records about 101 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Lili?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at Lili. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Financial Services and Finance around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Lili that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • MANTL raised $40M on May 26, 2021.
  • Tonik raised $17M (Series B) on May 11, 2021.
  • CIBC raised an undisclosed amount on June 23, 2021.
  • Hello Alice raised $15M on June 11, 2021.
  • Curve raised $11M on May 27, 2021.
  • Fold raised $13M (Funding Round) on May 27, 2021.

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Company Information

Company

Lili

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Lili is a financial platform designed specifically for small business owners. It offers advanced business banking combined with accounting and tax preparation software to streamline financial management. Founded in 2019 by financial and tech industry veterans, Lili aims to simplify financial processes for businesses. The platform enables users to easily open dedicated business banking accounts and utilize various financial management tools.

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Funding Insights

What this usually means
Timeline to next round
Series B companies typically work for 15-20 months before raising new capital
Growth expectations
Series B companies are expected to scale rapidly and expand market reach

Lili raised. Fundz records a round at a median of 3.6 minutes from the SEC filing, with the decision-maker attached.

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