VIVA Finance: Raises $6.2M in Series A Funding

VIVA Finance Raises $6.2M in Series A Funding

  • Viva Finance, an Atlanta-based fintech company, raised $6.2M in Series A funding
  • The backers were not disclosed
  • The company intends to use the funds to invest in its team, technology, and marketing to expand its presence across the country
  • VivaFinance provides a platform that offers loans underwritten primarily based on employment information, rather than credit history
  • Viva also offers financial education resources with the goal of impacting lasting change on borrowers’ financial health
  • Launched in early 2019, the company has originated tens of millions of dollars in loans
Steve Sam
Steve Sam
Steve Sam is a financial reporter, analyst, and commentator with a strong focus on banking technology, digital payments, and the future of financial services.

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