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Plaid
Financial data network connecting apps to users’ bank accounts.
Stage
growth
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Plaid is interesting
Plaid is fintech plumbing — account connectivity that powers budgeting, lending, and crypto on-ramps. Still a core infra pick in the a16z fintech graph.
Key facts
- Series D (Apr 2021): $425M at $13.4B valuation; Ribbit Capital joined as new investor; a16z, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, NEA, Spark Capital, Thrive Capital re-upped — Plaid blog, Business Insider
- Round led by Altimeter Capital (not in VCT directory)
Investors in our directory
Funds linked from Plaid's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.
Industries
Fintech Infrastructure & Cloud
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FAQs about Plaid
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Plaid is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24