MoneyThumb, a leader in automated document evaluation and fraud detection solutions announced today that it has been acquired by Iron Creek Partners LLC (“Iron Creek”), a private investment firm with a focus on investments in the software, data, communications, and business services industries. Iron Creek led the investment group, which also included Main Street Capital Corporation. The transaction will provide growth capital to help meet MoneyThumb’s strong industry demand, which has recently produced 100% year-over-year annual growth. The transaction closed on August 19, 2024.
Ryan Campbell, previously heading up MoneyThumb’s business development since 2017, has been named as the new chief executive officer and has joined the investor group. Ryan has played an integral role in leading MoneyThumb’s sales, marketing and business development strategy. Ralph Mayer, the company’s founder will step down as CEO and assume an advisory role and retain his board seat.
Founded in 2014, MoneyThumb is an industry leading underwriting automation software that improves workflows for funders, lenders, and accountants by converting and analyzing pdf financial documents in seconds. The company also helps detect fraud with its AI file tampering detection tool that identifies fraudulent activity in seconds, giving lenders a powerful defense against risk and loan losses.
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“This acquisition underscores MoneyThumb’s proven technology and strong industry demand, and supports our long-term growth objectives,” said Ryan Campbell. “This partnership marks an exciting milestone for our company and with the support of Iron Creek, we are well-poised to accelerate our growth, continue to deliver exceptional software solutions for our customers and help lenders manage risk and deliver more capital faster to small businesses.”
“MoneyThumb has built a highly successful business through its algorithm-driven software, product innovation and a meticulous approach to delivering value and service to their customers,” said John Bingaman, Founder and Managing Principal of Iron Creek Partners LLC. “We look forward to working closely with MoneyThumb’s talented team to continue to grow the business and broaden the product suite.”
SOURCE: PRNewswire