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Sunbit Valuation, Funding & Investors
Sunbit is valued at $1.1B as of May 2021.
Last Sunbit valuation
$1.1B
Series D · May 2021
Last Sunbit funding round
$130M
Series D · May 2021
Cumulative funding Sunbit raised
$210M
across 6 funding rounds
Key investors in Sunbit
Group 11
Alumni Ventures
Chicago Ventures
Zeev Ventures
AltaIR Capital
Transpose Platform Management
About Sunbit
Sunbit is a buy-now-pay-later platform financing services like dental, auto repair, and eyewear purchases. Available via mobile apps on iOS and Android, it approves most applicants for installment payments at merchant locations across the United States.
Founded
2016
HQ
Website
Status
Privately held
Customer focus
B2C
Revenue model
Usage-based
Valuation
$1.1B (May 2021)
Sunbit Valuation
Sunbit is currently valued at $1.1B, based on its Series D in May 2021.
The $130M round was led by Group 11, with participation from Zeev Ventures, More Provident Funds, G Squared, AltaIR Capital, Alumni Ventures and 2 other investors.
Sunbit valuation by funding round
| Date | Stage | Valuation |
|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Series D | $1.1B |
Sunbit Funding History
Sunbit has raised a total of $210M across 6 funding rounds.
Sunbit's first fundraising round was a $100K pre-seed round in January 2016. The most recent completed round was a $130M Series D in May 2021.
Sunbit funding rounds
| Date | Stage | Investors | Raised | Valuation | Deal Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Series D | Group 11 (lead); Zeev Ventures; More Provident Funds; G Squared; AltaIR Capital; Alumni Ventures; Migdal Group; Harel Hamishmar | $130M | $1.1B | Sunbit is a US-Israeli fintech company founded in 2016 that provides buy now, pay later (BNPL) technology tailored for everyday needs and services, such as auto repairs, dental, eyewear, and elective healthcare, targeting markets like the $216 billion auto service industry and $330 billion in related sectors. The company partners with over 7,300 locations, including one in four US auto dealership service centers, retailers like Eyemart Express and Cycle Gear, and works with Transportation Alliance Bank for financing options with average payment sizes from $60 to $10,000. On May 20, 2021, Sunbit raised $130 million in a Series D round led by Group 11, with participation from returning investor Zeev Ventures and new investors including Migdal Insurance, Harel Group, AltaIR Capital, and More Investment House, achieving unicorn status at a $1.1 billion valuation. This brought total equity funding to $210 million. Guy Fischer from Migdal Insurance joined the board as an observer. The funding aims to expand merchant relationships, scale reach with retailers and service providers, and develop products for more efficient transactions. Sunbit reported 2x year-over-year growth in revenue and transactions around the round, with exponential customer growth highlighted by investors. Group 11's Dovi Frances, the first institutional investor, projected Sunbit could become a decacorn. The round reflects strong investor confidence amid BNPL sector surges, competing with players like Affirm and Klarna, and positions Sunbit to disrupt traditional financing in fragmented service industries. |
| Sep 2020 | Series C | - | $26M | - | Sunbit is a buy now, pay later (BNPL) fintech platform specializing in point-of-sale financing for everyday services and needs. The company operates across multiple verticals including auto service and repair, dental, eyewear, and elective healthcare sectors. By May 2021, Sunbit had achieved unicorn status with a Series D funding round that valued the company at $1.1 billion. The Series D round, led by returning investor Group 11, raised $130 million and included participation from Zeev Ventures, Migdal Insurance, Harel Group, AltaIR Capital, and More Investment House. At that time, the company operated in 7,300 merchant locations and was adding more than 300 merchant locations and tens of thousands of new customers per month, with approval rates of approximately 90 percent and an initial 30-second approval process for financing transactions between $60 and $10,000. The company has subsequently raised additional capital including a $355 million debt financing round in November 2024 led by Ares Management and Citi. |
| Jun 2019 | Series B | Zeev Ventures (lead); Group 11; Oren Dobronsky; Chicago Ventures; Alumni Ventures; Transpose Platform Management | $26M | - | Sunbit is a financial technology company that provides point-of-sale financing solutions for in-store purchases, targeting consumers across the credit spectrum, particularly in retail sectors like automotive services, dental, eyewear, and veterinary care. The company uses machine learning algorithms to approve financing in under 30 seconds based on minimal information such as state ID, phone, and email, offering personalized payment plans for purchases up to $5,000 over 3, 6, or 12 months without relying solely on FICO scores. Launched in 2016 and based in Los Angeles with a development center in Israel, Sunbit partners with merchants including major automotive dealers, national chains like CycleGear, and collegiate bookstores, operating in over 1,500 locations across 40 states by mid-2019. In June 2019, Sunbit closed a $26 million Series B equity funding round led by Zeev Ventures, with participation from existing investors Group 11 (formerly SGVC), Chicago Ventures, and others including Alumni Ventures, Oren Dobronsky, Transpose Platform Management. This brought total funding to $54 million following a prior $25 million Series A in 2017 led by Chicago Ventures. Zeev Ventures founding partner Oren Zeev highlighted Sunbit's innovation in point-of-sale transactions for essential services like car repairs and pet care, addressing needs of underbanked consumers who might otherwise forgo purchases. The funds were earmarked to accelerate merchant adoption, expand into new retail verticals, enhance technology, scale operations, and grow the customer base. Sunbit reported approving 90% of applicants and a survey showing 70% of customers would not have completed purchases without the service, demonstrating strong product-market fit. Sunbit continued growth post-round, raising additional rounds including a $26 million Series C in September 2020 and later debt financings of $310 million in 2024 and $355 million in November 2024 to support expansion and product innovation amid rising demand. |
| Jan 2017 | Series A | Chicago Ventures (lead); Group 11; Levy Family Partners | $25M | - | Sunbit is a financial technology company providing point-of-sale financing solutions that enable retailers to offer buy-now-pay-later options for everyday services like auto repair, dental, eyewear, and veterinary care, targeting consumers across the credit spectrum with high approval rates and quick decisions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Sunbit integrates directly at checkout to support flexible repayment plans from $60 to $10,000. In January 2017, Sunbit raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Chicago Ventures, with participation from Group 11 (formerly SGVC) and Levy Family Partners, aimed at scaling operations and entering new markets. This followed a seed round of $2.85 million in September 2016 led by Group 11 to expand the team and accelerate product development. Sunbit has since grown significantly, raising a $26 million Series B in June 2019 led by Zeev Ventures to enhance technology and expand its customer base across retail markets. Later rounds include a $130 million Series D in 2021 led by Group 11 valuing the company at $1.1 billion, achieving unicorn status, and a $355 million Series D extension or debt round in 2024. Total funding exceeds $1.1 billion, with operations in over 7,300 locations including one in four U.S. auto dealership service centers. The company reports adding hundreds of merchant locations and tens of thousands of new customers monthly, with 90% approval rates. Sunbit focuses on disrupting traditional financing in large markets like $216 billion auto services and $330 billion in dental, eyewear, and elective healthcare. |
| Sep 2016 | Seed | Group 11 (lead); Chicago Ventures; Heroic Ventures; Amnon Shashua; Warren Hogarth; Polsky Holdings; Daniel Isenberg | $3M | - | Sunbit raised $2.85 million in its seed funding round in September 2016, led by Group 11, with participation from Chicago Ventures, Heroic Ventures, Polsky Holdings, and individual investors including Amnon Shashua, Daniel Isenberg, and Warren Hogarth. The funding aimed to expand the team and accelerate product development for its point-of-sale financing platform. |
| Jan 2016 | Pre-seed | Alumni Ventures | $100K | - | - |
Who has invested in Sunbit?
17 investors have backed Sunbit across its funding rounds, including Group 11, Alumni Ventures, Chicago Ventures, Zeev Ventures, AltaIR Capital and Transpose Platform Management.
Lead investors include Group 11, Zeev Ventures and Chicago Ventures.
Sunbit Investors
| Investor | HQ | Rounds | Role | First check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lead | Sep 2016 | ||
| 3 | Lead | Sep 2016 | ||
| 3 | Participant | Jan 2016 | ||
| 2 | Lead | Jun 2019 | ||
| 1 | Participant | Jun 2019 | ||
| 1 | Participant | May 2021 | ||
| 1 | Participant | May 2021 | ||
| 1 | Participant | May 2021 | ||
| 1 | Participant | Sep 2016 | ||
| 1 | Participant | May 2021 | ||
| 1 | Participant | Sep 2016 | ||
| 1 | Participant | Sep 2016 | ||
| 1 | Participant | May 2021 | ||
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Start Free TrialSunbit Competitors
Sunbit competitors include listed companies like Valu and Klarna, and private ones like MNT-Halan, Swile, Tamara and Chipper Cash.
| Company | HQ | Status | Revenue | EBITDA | Valuation | Revenue Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private | $300M | - | $1B | 3.3x | ||
| Private | $23M | - | $1B | 43.5x | ||
| Private | $360M | $52M | $1B | 2.8x | ||
| Private | $75M | - | $1.3B | 16.7x | ||
| Publicly listed | $108M | $22M | $440M | 7.0x | ||
| Publicly listed | $3.5B | $551M | $5.3B | 1.3x |
Sunbit Public Comps
Sunbit is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Agibank, Superbank Indonesia, PicPay, Fawry, Forbright Bank, Worldline, Wema Bank, Judo Bank, Green Dot and Bank Jago.
| Last FY | EV/Revenue | EV/EBITDA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | EBITDA | Last FY | LTM | 2027E | Last FY | LTM | 2027E | |
| $1.3B | $227M | 0.8x | 0.6x | 4.4x | 5.3x | |||
| $89M | - | 10.8x | - | - | - | |||
| $1.2B | $205M | 1.0x | 0.5x | 6.0x | 3.8x | |||
| $166M | $73M | 6.8x | 5.2x | 15.4x | 9.6x | |||
| $325M | - | 2.9x | - | - | - | |||
| $4.6B | ($5.2B) | 0.6x | 0.7x | (0.6x) | 3.8x | |||
| $312M | - | 2.8x | - | - | - | |||
| $368M | - | 2.2x | 2.1x | - | - | |||
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Common questions about Sunbit
| When was Sunbit founded? | Sunbit was founded in 2016. |
| Where is Sunbit headquartered? | Sunbit is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States. |
| Is Sunbit publicly listed? | No, Sunbit is a private, VC-backed company. |
| What is Sunbit's valuation? | Sunbit was last valued at $1.1B in its Series D in May 2021. |
| How much funding has Sunbit raised? | Sunbit has raised $210M across 6 funding rounds. |
| What was Sunbit's last funding round? | Sunbit's last funding round was a $130M Series D in May 2021, led by Group 11. |
| Who are Sunbit's investors? | Sunbit's investors include Group 11, Chicago Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Zeev Ventures, Oren Dobronsky, More Provident Funds, G Squared, AltaIR Capital, Heroic Ventures, Migdal Group and 7 others. |
| Which companies are comparable to Sunbit? | Companies comparable to Sunbit include MNT-Halan, Swile, Tamara, Chipper Cash, Valu and Klarna. |
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