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Amount

Amount supplies white-label lending infrastructure to large US banks. Spun out of Avant in 2020 by CEO Adam Hughes, backed by Goldman Sachs and Santander.

Amount

Launch seamless origination across deposits, lending and cards with FIS Origination Suite, a unified platform with digital experiences and strong risk mitigation.

General information

Firm type

Asset Manager

Year founded

2020

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Chicago

Corporate office

Chicago, IL, United States

Principals

Adam Hughes

CEO

Sector focus

FinTechEnterprise Software

Frequently asked questions

Does Amount lend money directly to consumers?

No. Amount is a software company that sells the infrastructure for banks to originate and service loans. The bank client puts up the capital, funds the loan, and holds the receivables. Amount provides the decision engine, fraud tools, and customer-facing interface — all white-labeled with the bank's brand.

What is Amount's relationship with Avant?

Amount was created as a spinout from Avant, the Chicago-based online consumer lender, in 2020. Avant separated its internal banking-technology unit and recapitalized it as Amount, bringing in external investors and installing Adam Hughes, previously Avant's chief operating officer, as CEO. The two companies have been distinct legal entities since the spinout.

Which banks use Amount's platform?

Confirmed clients include Barclays US, TD Bank, Regions Bank, and HSBC US, though the firm says its technology is embedded in institutions representing over $2.3 trillion in combined assets. The exact client count is not publicly disclosed.

What investment stages and check sizes does Amount target?

Amount is not an investment firm — it is a business-to-business software company serving banks. Questions about its own capital structure are venture-capital questions; the firm raised roughly $180 million in equity across rounds led by WestCap, Goldman Sachs, and August Capital before reaching unicorn status in 2021.

Does Amount operate as a family office or manage outside capital?

Amount is a venture-backed financial technology company, not a family office. It generates revenue by licensing software to regulated financial institutions, not by managing a pool of proprietary or LP capital.

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