Zopa

119 results about this entity

Period: 08 Feb 2006 - 06 Dec 2024

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Americans to turn to P2P lending to pay credit card debt - study

Americans to turn to P2P lending to pay credit card debt - study

A new US study released by Javelin Research & Strategy predicts that more Americans will turn to online person-to-person (P2P) social lending networks to pay off credit card debt, with the amount borrowed for this purpose expected to grow from $38 billion in 2007 to $159 billion by 2012.

Zopa teams with credit unions for US launch

Zopa teams with credit unions for US launch

UK peer-to-peer lending platform Zopa is working with US credit unions as it looks to take on rival firms such as Prosper in the North American market.

Social lending hits Australia and New Zealand

Social lending hits Australia and New Zealand

The growth of Web 2.0-based peer-to-peer social lending services is continuing with the launch of new facilities in Australia and New Zealand.

EBay in microfinance initiative

EBay in microfinance initiative

Electronic auction house eBay has launched MicroPlace, a Web site that enables US customers to invest in microfinance projects aimed at helping people in the poorest parts of the world.

LendingClub wins $10.26 million funding; to expand beyond Facebook

LendingClub wins $10.26 million funding; to expand beyond Facebook

LendingClub, the peer-to-peer social lending site launched on Facebook three months ago has secured $10.26 million in a Series A funding round led by Canaan Partners and Norwest Venture Partners.

Zopa opens doors to business lenders

Zopa opens doors to business lenders

UK peer-to-peer lending platform Zopa has opened its doors to businesses wanting to participate in the unsecured lending marketplace.

Zopa raises $12.9m in series c financing; names Dolton global CEO

Zopa raises $12.9m in series c financing; names Dolton global CEO

UK-based online person-to-person lending and borrowing exchange Zopa has raised $12.9m in a series c funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The firm has also hired Douglas Dolton, a veteran of the unsecured lending industry, as its global CEO.

CommunityLend to set up online P2P loan exchange in Canada

CommunityLend to set up online P2P loan exchange in Canada

Social lending platforms Zopa and Prosper are about to be joined by a third company, CommunityLend, which will target the Canadian personal loan markets.

Zopa secures $5m financing; appoints Phillip Riese chairman

Zopa secures $5m financing; appoints Phillip Riese chairman

Zopa, a UK-based online person-to-person lending and borrowing exchange, says it has received an additional $5 million in financing from Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper and the Rowland Family of the UK. The firm has also named Phillip Riese as chairman of its board of directors.

Zopa raises $15m for US launch

Zopa raises $15m for US launch

Zopa, a UK-based online person-to-person lending and borrowing exchange, has secured $15 million in series b funding which it will use to support a US-based start-up.

Former E-Loan exec Larsen launches Zopa-style Prosper lending network in US

Former E-Loan exec Larsen launches Zopa-style Prosper lending network in US

Chris Larsen, co-founder and former chief executive of E-Loan has established a copycat version of the UK's Zopa social lending network, a Web-based system that disengages the banking middle man and puts individual borrowers directly in touch with lenders.

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