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Credit Karma

Also based in San Francisco , Credit Karma offers its customers free credit scores , credit monitoring services and insights , as well as free tax return assistance . The company was founded in 2007 by Kenneth Lin , Ryan Graciano and Nichole Mustard , with the goal of bringing “ transparency and simplicity to the credit industry .” It attained unicorn status in September 2009 , making it the oldest unicorn on the top 10 list , and is currently valued at $ 3.5bn . Credit Karma is primarily funded by Felicis Ventures , SV Angel and Founders Fund . www . creditkarma . com
FEBRUARY 2019