Founded in 2013 by Zach Perret and William Hockey, Plaid is a financial services company that has built a data transfer network powering fintech and digital finance products. Its core business is providing an API (Application Programming Interface) platform that allows developers to build applications that securely connect with users' bank accounts. This enables services like personal finance management, lending, payments, and investment. Plaid's mission is to democratize financial services by making it easier and safer for people to connect their financial data to the apps and services they choose.

Founded in

United States