Geru Overview
- Year Founded
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2013
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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47
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt Repay.
- Investors
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1
Geru General Information
Description
Operator of an online lending platform designed to offer Brazilians the possibility of taking out a loan without leaving home, in a fast, transparent and secure way. The company's platform features cutting-edge technology with a high level of security and intelligence, allowing financial institutions to provide money for those who want a loan at the same time investors finance these loans through the same financial institutions and its also captures proposals from borrowers who have appropriate ratings to credit policies of the financial institutions, acting as a correspondent bank for them, enabling borrowers to get financing with attractive interest rates.
Contact Information
Website
www.geru.com.br(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 514 Rua Inácio Pereira Da Rocha
- Sao Paulo, 05432-011
- Brazil
Corporate Office
- 514 Rua Inácio Pereira Da Rocha
- Sao Paulo, 05432-011
- Brazil
Geru Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Debt Repayment | 01-Nov-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Merger/Acquisition | 02-Mar-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Debt - General | 01-Dec-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 1. Early Stage VC | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Geru Comparisons
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Geru Competitors (17)
One of Geru’s 17 competitors is Fundera, a Formerly VC-backed company based in New York, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundera | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | ||||
| LendKey | Venture Capital-Backed | Cincinnati, OH | ||||
| Creditas | Venture Capital-Backed | Sao Paulo, Brazil | ||||
| Peak Invest | Venture Capital-Backed | Sao Paulo, Brazil | ||||
| Nelo | Venture Capital-Backed | Mexico City, Mexico |
Geru Signals
Geru Former Investors (2)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42K Investimentos | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Capital Lab Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority |
Geru FAQs
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When was Geru founded?
Geru was founded in 2013.
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Where is Geru headquartered?
Geru is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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What is the size of Geru?
Geru has 47 total employees.
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What industry is Geru in?
Geru’s primary industry is Consumer Finance.
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Is Geru a private or public company?
Geru is a Private company.
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What is Geru’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Geru is .
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Who are Geru’s investors?
42K Investimentos and Capital Lab Ventures have invested in Geru.
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Who are Geru’s competitors?
Fundera, LendKey, Creditas, Peak Invest, and Nelo are some of the 17 competitors of Geru.
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When was Geru acquired?
Geru was acquired on 01-Nov-2022.
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Who acquired Geru?
Geru was acquired by Open Co.
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