Avant

Avant, LLC is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2012. It specializes in online financial solutions, focusing on personal loans and credit products. Avant uses proprietary technology, including algorithms and machine learning, to assess creditworthiness and provide customized loan terms. This approach allows for a fully online borrowing experience, simplifying processes like employment verification and funding. The company offers unsecured personal loans and credit cards designed for customers underserved by traditional banks. Avant has expanded its services to 46 U.S. states, as well as Canada and the United Kingdom, and has originated over $1 billion in loans. It also features the Avant Institutional Marketplace, which allows institutional investors to purchase loans originated through its platform. With a mission to lower borrowing costs and barriers, Avant aims to empower consumers in managing financial emergencies and achieving personal financial goals.

Financial Services Chicago, United States ~430 employees

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Employees
430
+0.9% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$392K
Revenue ~$168M
Total funding
$5.3B
Last round Debt Financing, Jul 2022
12-month attrition
7.4%
Tech: 14.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
22
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Avant went from 379 employees in Oct 2024 to 430 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 36 people joined, 7 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other178
Operations70
Engineering68
Finance43
Sales24
Success16
Product12
Marketing9

Funding

  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · Ares Management Corporation
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · Debt Financing · $250M · WebBank
  • Jul 2022 · $250M · Ares Management Corporation

Salaries at Avant

All salaries

77 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering25
Operations18
Finance9
Consulting7
IT5

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 22 filings.

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Avant FAQ

How many employees does Avant have?

Avant has about 430 employees, up 0.9% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Avant sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Avant filed 22 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. The largest group was Engineering roles.

What is Avant's revenue per employee?

Avant makes about $392K in revenue per employee, based on $168.4M annual revenue and 430 employees.

How much does Avant pay?

6figr has 77 salary profiles for Avant in the US and 3 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Avant salaries page. See Avant salaries in the US

How much funding has Avant raised?

Avant has raised $5.27B in total funding; its latest round was Debt Financing in Jul 2022.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.