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Defi

Can a configurable SaaS LOS platform become the operating system for the full auto lending lifecycle — from origination through servicing, analytics, and portfolio trading?

Founded2012
HQWestlake, TX, United States
Total raised$55M+
Latest roundSeries C, January 2018
IndustryVertical SaaS / Lending
The story

Founded in 2012 as an auto financing service, defi Solutions pivoted to become a configurable SaaS lending technology platform serving auto lenders, credit unions, and financial institutions. The company built out a full loan origination, management, servicing, analytics, and portfolio marketplace stack — transitioning from a point solution to an end-to-end LOS platform. Its growth was fueled by the surge in auto lending (including sub-prime) and the need for lenders to mitigate default risk through data-driven origination tools. By 2018, the company had achieved 70%+ CAGR and secured institutional venture backing to scale its BPO and SaaS offerings.

Last 12 months
Product timeline
2012
Founded as an auto financing service provider.· lending
2015
Expanded from auto financing into a full suite of configurable SaaS loan origination solutions (LOS).· pivot
2017
Added loan management and servicing system, analytics/reporting dashboards, direct lending application portal, digital loan document service with e-signature, and an online auto loan portfolio marketplace.· lending
2018
Closed $55M Series C led by Bain Capital Ventures to accelerate product development and grow headcount by ~50%.· banking
The stack
Card issuing
Apto Payments
Lending
Auto loan origination (SaaS LOS)Loan management and servicing systemDirect lending application portalOnline auto loan portfolio marketplaceDigital loan document service with e-signatureAnalytics and reporting dashboards
Accounting gap: none