Executive Summary: GitHub is a platform that allows software engineers (and other collaborators) to manage projects online. GitHub makes money by offering premium subscription plans to teams and organizations as well as a fee it generates when users purchase third-party apps on their platform. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GitHub has … Read more

Executive Summary: Robinhood is an online trading app that enables users to buy and sell financial assets, such as stocks, exchange-traded funds, options, and even cryptocurrencies. Users do not have to pay a brokerage commission when placing a trade. Robinhood makes money via order flow payments, subscription fees, interest paid on stock loans, cash income … Read more

In recent years, companies like Opendoor and Offerpad have flocked the streets of many American cities with their inviting signs, allowing interested buyers almost instant access. These companies are what people in the real estate industry refer to as an iBuyer. Their promise is maximum convenience, a fair offer, and as much flexibility as their … Read more

Executive Summary: Knock is an online real estate platform that allows property owners to trade in their old home for a new one (via the company’s Home Swap™ service). Knock makes money via a convenience fee (equal to 1.25 percent) as well as the profit it generates when selling a home for more than it … Read more

Executive Summary: SoFi, short for Social Finance, is a personal finance company that offers products in the field of banking, loans, investing, and insurance. SoFi makes money via transaction fees, loan securitization, referral fees, investing in the capital markets, sweep programs, and a lot more. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, SoFi is … Read more

Executive Summary: Next Insurance is a digitally enabled insurance provider serving small business owners. The company offers different types of policies, for instance, business or liability insurance. Next Insurance makes money by charging customers a monthly premium. Quotes start from as low as $10 per month and policy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo … Read more

Executive Summary: Offerpad is an online real estate marketplace that buys and sells homes on its platform. The company, which can be classified as a so-called iBuyer, utilizes technology to aid with the buying and selling process. Offerpad makes money via the service fees it charges sellers as well as the profit it turns on … Read more

Executive Summary: The RealReal is an online fashion marketplace that offers authenticated luxury items. The products are consigned by The RealReal, which employs specifically trained experts that validate items. The RealReal makes money via the consignment fee it collects on every sale as well as a monthly membership fee in exchange for exclusive product access. … Read more

Executive Summary: Personal Capital is a FinTech platform that provides a variety of financial management tools to better manage one’s money. Account holders with over $100,000 in assets are eligible to receive advice from one of the company’s certified financial advisors. Personal Capital makes money via the management fees it charges for its advisory service. … Read more

Executive Summary: NerdWallet is a FinTech platform that provides financial advice on subjects like loans, mortgages, insurances, taxes, investing, and many more. Apart from reviews, NerdWallet has also created multiple tools to better manage a person’s finances. NerdWallet makes money from affiliate commissions. Financial institutions, such as banks or mortgage lenders, pay the company for … Read more