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Zest AI

Burbank, California, United States
zest.ai
Zest AI is a leader in AI lending technology, focused on advancing fraud protection and generative AI to innovate the future of lending. The company aims to enhance its product portfolio and explore high-impact M&A opportunities, driving transformation in the financial technology sector.

Leadership & Board

Key Executives
Chief Executive OfficerMike de Vere
Chief Technology OfficerJay Budzik
Chief Revenue OfficerJose Valentin
Chief Financial OfficerShawn Kerrigan
Chief Product OfficerNikhil Kothari
CFOBelinda Dong
Head of Strategic InitiativesKathryn Bonesteel
Salesforce Administrator and Marketing Operations ManagerSteven Klein
Current Number of Employees228
Current LinkedIn Followers125,871

Latest Estimated Valuation

Estimated Valuation
Estimated Valuation
Total Amount Raised$200M
Total Amount Raised$200M
Total Funding Rounds1
Total Funding Rounds1
Latest Funding Amount$200M
Latest Funding Amount$200M
Latest Funding RoundGrowth Round
Latest Funding RoundGrowth Round
Post-Money Valuation
Post-Money Valuation

Employee Trend

Zest AI had 228 employees as of April 13, 2026. The number of employees decreased by 2 (0.87%) week-over-week.
228Latest Employee Count
2(-0.87%)Week-Over-Week Change
Employee Trend serves as a data-driven indicator of company growth and expansion. The measurement reflects how a company’s workforce size changes over time.

Social Trend

Zest AI had 125,871 followers as of April 13, 2026. The number of followers increased by 597 (0.48%) week-over-week.
125,871Latest Followers Count
597(0.48%)Week-Over-Week Change
LinkedIn Follower Trend serves as a data-driven indicator of market interest and company visibility. The measurement reflects how a company’s LinkedIn follower count changes over time.

Funding Round

Funding Date
Funding Round
Amount Raised
Post-Money Valuation
Aug 14, 2025
Growth Round
$200.00M

Investors

Investor Name
Funding Round
Growth Round

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