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Tala is an innovative, mobile technology company, that provides a credit scoring and reporting platform to financial services institutions in emerging countries. Company's technologies are unlocking trillions of dollars in purchasing power in the world’s fastest growing economies. Tala is a mobile technology and data science company that is flipping the traditional credit scoring model by putting power into the hands of newly empowered consumers in emerging markets.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2012 | |
| HQ | Santa Monica, US | Map |
| Website | tala.co | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Mar 2019) | 355 | (+7%) |
| Job Openings | 48 |
Key People/Management at Tala
Shivani Siroya
CEO & Founder
Kevin Novak
Chief Data Officer
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Tala Office Locations
Tala has offices in Santa Monica, Manila and Nairobi
Santa Monica, US (HQ)
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Santa Monica, US (HQ)
910 Colorado Ave
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Tala Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2012 |
Tala total Funding | $109.4 m |
Tala latest funding size | $65 m |
Time since last funding | a year ago |
Tala investors | Expansion Venture Capital, Thomvest Ventures, Revolution Growth, Lowercase Capital, Artha India Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Aslanoba Capital, Data Collective, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Mesa Ventures, GV, Ribbit Capital, IVP, Female Founders Fund |
Tala's latest funding round in April 2018 was reported to be $65 m. In total, Tala has raised $109.4 m
Tala Operating Metrics
Tala's Borrowers was reported to be 1.3 b in Apr, 2018.
| Apr, 2018 | |
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Borrowers | 1.30 b |
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Tala Online and Social Media Presence
14.91k Twitter followers
Tala has 14.91k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 1.4% month over month and increased 8% quarter over quarter
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Twitter Engagement Stats for @talamobile
4.3k
Tweets
2.1k
Following
14.9k
Followers
9
Tweets last 30 days
5.4
Avg. likes per Tweet
55.6%
Tweets with engagement
Tala News and Updates
November 01, 2018
Tala Announces Strategic Investment From PayPal to Expand Global Reach
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Tala, the leading consumer lending app in emerging markets, announced today a strategic investment from PayPal. The two companies share a commitment to building financial health, enabling all people to gain access to the digital economy. PayPal's investment will help Tala bring visibility and a…
October 22, 2018
PayPal invests in emerging markets lending app Tala
Tala, the leading consumer lending app in emerging markets, announced today a strategic investment f...
October 22, 2018
PayPal backs emerging markets lender Tala
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - PayPal Inc Holdings Inc has made a strategic investment in Tala, a financial technology startup that lends to underserved consumers in emerging markets, the companies said on Monday.
October 05, 2018
Video: Tala CEO says AI will create an 'equal playing field' in lending
Many individuals in emerging markets lack credit scores but have a wealth of financial data on their smartphones. Here's how alternative lending companies are stepping in.
August 15, 2018
Modi slams opposition on Triple Talaq Bill
In a veiled attack on the Congress and other opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said there were some people who did not allow the passage of the Triple Talaq Bill in Parliament during the just concluded monsoon session.
June 21, 2018
Tala CEO Talks Resolving The Identity Verification Problem In Financial Services
Imagine trying to open a bank account or take out a loan without a recognizable form of identification. For some, that’s a reality. An estimated 1.1 billion people worldwide cannot officially prove their identity, according to the World Bank. Lending …
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Tala Blogs
January 30, 2019
Inclusive design isn’t just a challenge, it’s an opportunity
How Tala delivers more with less in the PhilippinesMany Tala customers in the Philippines make their income through informal food stands like the one above.The term “leapfrogging” has often been used to describe Tala’s markets. Ubiquitous usage of mobile money (instead of credit and debit cards), ac…
December 07, 2018
Meet Anmol, Tala’s India Product Lead!
Anmol Rastogi leads Tala’s India Product Team. As Tala’s India office continues to grow, Anmol shares why the Indian market is so unique, what he’s looking for in new hires, and his vision for Tala in India and beyond.Tell us a little about yourself. What led you to Tala and how have your experience…
December 04, 2018
Meet Tala’s New CFO, Jen Loo!
Tala is thrilled to welcome Jen Loo as our new Chief Financial Officer! Jen joined in November 2018 and brings a unique blend of business, finance, and legal acumen through executive experience at high-growth companies. With experience spanning tech, e-commerce, and digital media, Jen shares what br…
October 30, 2018
Measuring Impact: How to make your customers your best product designers
Quang Tran, Director of Product Impact & InsightsFollowing the results of an internally conducted impact study in Kenya, Tala launched a new in-house research division, Product Impact & Insights (PII). As the team continues to grow, Quang Tran, Director of PII and Tala’s former product team …
October 25, 2018
Getting to work as Tala’s new Chief People Officer!
Tala is thrilled to introduce Reini Chipman as Tala’s first Chief People Officer! Reini joins Tala from Simple, a fintech company devoted to transparent banking, and has spent the last twenty years in technology, building and empowering world-class teams. As she starts her new role, Reini shares wha…
September 18, 2018
Nikhil’s Summer with Tala’s Engineering Team!
Nikhil Ghosh is a rising junior at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, where he studies computer science and economics. Nikhil recaps his summer at Tala and reflects on the work he did as an intern on Tala’s backend engineering team!Q: Tell us about yourself! Where are you from and what brought y…
Tala Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tala founded?
Tala was founded in 2012.
Who are Tala key executives?
Tala's key executives are Shivani Siroya and Kevin Novak.
How many employees does Tala have?
Tala has 355 employees.
Who are Tala competitors?
Competitors of Tala include AutoGravity, 9f Group and Dave.com.
Where is Tala headquarters?
Tala headquarters is located at Santa Monica, CA, USA, Santa Monica.
Where are Tala offices?
Tala has offices in Santa Monica, Manila and Nairobi.
How many offices does Tala have?
Tala has 4 offices.