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The 11 most valuable VC-backed fintech companies in the US

Here’s a breakdown of the most valuable fintech startups in the US, created using current data from the PitchBook Platform.

By Kate Clark

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Last month, we put together a valuation-based ranking of the top VC-backed companies in the US. Noticing two of the top 14 companies—Stripe and SoFi—are in the fintech industry, we decided to take a closer look at the space.

Since the beginning of 2015, US-based fintech startups have pulled in roughly $19 billion across more than 1,400 deals with VC participation, per the PitchBook Platform. The companies we’ve listed below are responsible for securing a good chunk of that capital.

Here’s a breakdown of the 11 most valuable VC-backed fintech companies in the US:

(This post was updated on 11/9)

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About Kate Clark

Kate Clark was a staff writer at PitchBook.

A Seattle native, Kate attended the University of Washington where she studied journalism and international studies. She previously wrote about the Indian startup ecosystem in Bengaluru and freelanced in the Seattle area. Follow her on Twitter @KateClarkTweets.