Plaid
Plaid is a fintech company based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2013. Open banking APIs connecting apps to bank accounts. It was valued at $8bn in February 2026 (Employee share sale (tender)), which makes it a unicorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
Part of the 311 Unicorn Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
Source: TechCrunch
About Plaid
Open banking APIs connecting apps to bank accounts. Lead investors in its latest round: Tender buyers not disclosed. Website: plaid.com.
How this figure is calculated
The valuation set by the latest priced funding round or company-run share sale, as announced by the company or its lead investor, or reported by a major news organisation. Figures in other currencies are converted at the rate on the day of the round. Talks that have been reported but not closed do not count.
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Questions and answers
How much is Plaid worth?
Plaid was valued at $8bn in February 2026 (Employee share sale (tender)), according to the 311 Unicorn Index.
Where is Plaid based?
Plaid is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
When was Plaid founded?
Plaid was founded in 2013.
What does Plaid do?
Open banking APIs connecting apps to bank accounts.
Is Plaid a unicorn?
Yes. Plaid is a privately held company valued at $1 billion or more, so it is a unicorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
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