Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Location: Oakland, Calif. billion-asset community bank in Oakland, Calif., Beneficial State Bank was born from a bold idea and a gift of capital from activists and philanthropists Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer. It’s a CDFI, which means that 60% of lending is made to low- and moderate-income customers or underserved communities.

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Oakland Community Community Bank Leadership 153

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Bank Headquarters: Oakland, Calif. Like a craftsman bricklayer steadily assembling a sturdy house, Nelson built her successful career and her community bank in Oakland, Calif., Two years later, Nelson moved as a single mom to Oakland, where she again found a job as a teller at a regional bank. By Beth Mattson-Teig. Branches: 3.

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Oakland Community Bank Community Industry 98

Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 25, 2016

Two Finovate alums raised fresh capital: Emailage raised another $5 million for its email-based fraud prevention solutions. Equities markets operator. P2P lending platform. P2P lending platform. Automotive lending platform. Lend Street Financial. P2P lending platform. HQ: Oakland, California.

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San Francisco Fintech Company Lending 12