Happy Money

Happy Money is a financial technology company dedicated to providing affordable and accessible consumer financial products. Its mission is to create alternatives to traditional lending by offering responsible lending solutions that help borrowers pay off high-interest credit card debt more efficiently. The company has served over 300,000 members and originated more than $6 billion in loans. The company offers personal loans, including its flagship Payoff™ Loan Product, which helps consumers eliminate credit card debt through fixed-rate installment loans. Happy Money partners with credit unions and financial institutions to reach underserved borrowers, utilizing innovative technology and science-backed underwriting models to personalize loan options. Recognized as the Best Consumer Lending Company in 2025 by FinTech Breakthrough, Happy Money focuses on financial wellness and empowering consumers to manage their debt effectively.

Financial Services Torrance, United States Founded 2009 ~177 employees

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Employees
177
0% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$847K
Revenue ~$150M
Total funding
$581M
Last round Dec 2023
12-month attrition
11.5%
Tech: 5%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Happy Money went from 172 employees in Oct 2024 to 177 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 6 people joined, 2 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other60
Engineering45
Operations21
Finance17
Sales11
Marketing9
HR5
Success5

Funding

  • Dec 2023 · $146M
  • Nov 2023 · Venture
  • Feb 2022 · Series D · $50M · Anthemis Group, CMFG Ventures
  • Sep 2019 · Series D · $70M · CMFG Ventures
  • Jun 2016 · Series C · $46.8M
  • Jul 2015 · Debt Financing · $250M
  • Feb 2015
  • Oct 2014 · Series B · $12M
  • May 2013 · $7M

Salaries at Happy Money

All salaries

9 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering8
IT1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.

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Happy Money FAQ

How many employees does Happy Money have?

Happy Money has about 177 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Happy Money sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Happy Money filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Happy Money's revenue per employee?

Happy Money makes about $847K in revenue per employee, based on $150M annual revenue and 177 employees.

How much does Happy Money pay?

6figr has 9 salary profiles for Happy Money in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Happy Money salaries page. See Happy Money salaries

How much funding has Happy Money raised?

Happy Money has raised $581.35M in total funding.

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