Imprint Achieves Unicorn Status with $150M Series D Funding
We’re proud to share that Imprint, a standout portfolio company backed by 1809 Capital, has officially reached unicorn status after closing a $150 million Series D funding round at a $1.2 billion valuation. (FinTech Futures)
The round was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Thrive Capital, Ribbit Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Hedosophia, Spice Capital, and Timeless — reflecting strong confidence from top-tier investors in Imprint’s mission and market trajectory. (FinSMEs)
Why This Matters
Founded in 2020, Imprint has quickly become a leader in co-brand financial platforms, enabling consumer brands to design, launch, and operate branded financial products and loyalty experiences that deeply engage and retain customers. (FinTech Futures)
Imprint’s proprietary platform, ImprintCore, provides partner brands with the full stack needed to manage underwriting, transaction processing, regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and customer servicing — all under one unified technology layer. (FinTech Futures)
Growth & Market Validation
Imprint has achieved rapid adoption across leading brands, including partnerships with Rakuten, Booking.com, Fetch, and more, resulting in year-over-year cardholder growth of over 200%. (Investing.com India)
The company also secured a AAA investment rating from Fitch for its inaugural $300 million securitization — further validating its credit performance and market position. (Investing.com India)
What’s Next
With the new capital, Imprint is accelerating its expansion strategy by:
- Broadening its financial product suite — including debit, secured cards, and flexible financing options. (Tech Funding News)
- Enhancing loyalty and advertising capabilities that transform customer experiences into long-term engagement. (Tech Funding News)
- Investing in core platform development and AI-driven automation to support future innovation at scale. (Tech Funding News)
This milestone underscores Imprint’s role in redefining how brands build financial products and loyalty ecosystems — and demonstrates the strength of 1809 Capital’s portfolio strategy in supporting category-leading fintech innovators.