Avant Files Application to Establish Avant Bank, N.A.Proposed national bank charter would let Avant serve customers directly, expanding access to affordable, transparent credit and financial tools for underserved Americans
Avant and InterVest Capital Partners Announce $1 billion Forward Flow AgreementMulti-year deal marks new collaboration and provides Avant new source of funding
Avant Deploys AI Virtual Agent
Avant, a leading financial technology company, today announced the deployment of an artificial intelligence-powered Virtual Agent, developed in partnership with Replicant, a market-leading conversational AI platform, across the Avant Card inbound customer service operation. Since launching in January 2026, the Virtual Agent has helped improve efficiency, resolution, and customer satisfaction.
Avant Closes $200 Million Personal Loan Securitization, Earns Inaugural AAA Rating from Fitch Ratings and KBRA
Avant, a leading financial technology company, today announced the successful close of its latest personal loan securitization, a $200 million transaction that marks its first-ever deal to receive AAA ratings from both Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA).
Avant’s Credit Builder Empowers Middle-Income Americans to Improve Their Financial Health
Avant, a financial technology leader focused on serving middle-income Americans, announced today the launch of Credit Builder, a free financial health tool that provides personalized daily credit monitoring, month-to-month goal setting, actionable insights to support credit improvement, and dedicated support in the event of identity theft.
Avant’s Data-Driven Platform Surpasses 2 Million Customers
Avant, a financial technology leader focused on serving middle-income Americans, announced today that it has surpassed 2 million existing customers on its proprietary platform, underscoring the company’s success in moving financial lives forward.
Avant Secures $250 Million In Funding From Ares Management Corporation
Avant, LLC, a credit-first financial technology company* that provides access to innovative financial solutions to underserved non-prime consumers (“Avant”), today announced it secured $250 million of corporate debt and redeemable preferred equity from Ares Management Alternative Credit funds (“Ares”).
Avant Names Ryan Lawrence As General Counsel
Avant, a credit-first financial technology company* that provides access to innovative financial solutions to underserved non-prime customers, today announced its appointment of Ryan Lawrence as General Counsel.
AVANT’s Acquisition of PlanetOne Amplifies and Accelerates Growth for Channel Partners and Providers Worldwide
With a shared vision for excellence on every level, IT and telecom industry leaders AVANT and PlanetOne are coming together as one company under the AVANT brand. More details are disclosed in this video.
Avant Joins TreeQual by LendingTree as an Inaugural Partner
Avant, a leading financial technology company that gives non-prime consumers access to the financial solutions they deserve, announced today that it is joining TreeQual by LendingTree as one of the platform’s first partners. By joining LendingTree’s TreeQual platform at this pivotal moment, Avant can bring opportunities and financial solutions to customers in the LendingTree credit card and loan marketplace.
AVANT Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Pamlico Capital
AVANT, a platform for IT decision-making and the nation’s premier distributor for next generation technology, today announced a strategic growth investment from Pamlico Capital. The investment will drive further expansion and scale for our business and that of the Trusted Advisor. Co-founder and CEO Ian Kieninger, co-founder and President Drew Lydecker, and the management team will maintain significant ownership in AVANT and continue to manage the growth of the company. Further transaction details were not disclosed.
