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Teslar Software

Can a community-bank-focused LOS platform become the end-to-end lending automation and embedded finance layer for small and mid-sized financial institutions?

Founded2008
HQSpringdale, Arkansas, United States
Total raised$2.6M
IndustryVertical SaaS / Banking & Lending
The story

Founded in 2008 by bankers who experienced the financial crisis firsthand, Teslar Software (legally 3E Software, Inc.) built a lending process automation platform specifically for community banks and credit unions. The company evolved from basic workflow tools into a comprehensive Loan Origination System (LOS) that integrates with core banking systems, imaging, and third-party data sources. More recently, Teslar expanded into embedded commercial lending via its Community Connect Platform, which allows financial institutions to offer indirect financing through local business relationships — positioning Teslar as an enabler of embedded finance for the community banking segment.

Last 12 months
Product timeline
2008
Founded in Springdale, Arkansas in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis as 3E Software, Inc. (dba Teslar Software), with a focus on software solutions for financial institutions.· pivot
2015
Grew into a lending process automation platform serving community banks and credit unions with loan origination and portfolio management tools.· banking
2023
Launched Community Connect Platform enabling community financial institutions to offer embedded financing options through local businesses (indirect/dealer lending).· lending
The stack
Lending
Loan Origination System (LOS)Community Connect Platform (indirect/embedded commercial lending)Loan portfolio managementConsumer loan processingCommercial loan processing
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