Press & Media

Official Byzfunder press releases, company announcements, and media mentions from across the small business finance industry.

Press Releases

Official announcements from Byzfunder.

Byzfunder Launches Money Master Class, a Series Where CEO Ilya Fridman Leads the Conversation on SMB Funding and Relationship with Capital

Byzfunder launched Money Master Class, a 40-video series hosted by CEO Ilya Fridman with free lessons on cash flow, capital and growth across six themes, with new episodes released weekly.

Byzfunder Named to Inc. 5000 for Fourth Consecutive Year, Climbs More Than 600 Spots to No. 1,678

Byzfunder earns its fourth consecutive Inc. 5000 ranking, rising more than 600 spots year over year as the company continues scaling its team, technology and small-business funding platform.

Byzfunder Launches Mobile App: Your Capital in Your Pocket

Byzfunder launched its native iOS and Android app, putting working capital, payoff tracking, renewals, and account management directly into small business owners' pockets.

Byzfunder Closes Inaugural $170 Million KBRA-Rated Asset-Backed Securitization, Approximately 3x Oversubscribed

Byzfunder announced the closing of its inaugural $170 million asset-backed securitization, rated by KBRA and sole managed by Guggenheim Securities. The transaction attracted strong institutional investor demand and was approximately 3x oversubscribed.

Byzfunder Named One of Tampa Bay's Top Places to Work, Ranking 11th in Small Business Category

The Tampa Bay Times has named Byzfunder one of the region's Top Places to Work, with the company placing 11th in the small business category.

ByzFunder Reports 40% Growth in 2025, Driven by AI Underwriting, ByzFlex Expansion, and a 30% Increase in Customer Portal Engagement

ByzFunder announced 40% year-over-year growth, record originations, higher approvals with improving portfolio performance, and a 30% increase in customer portal engagement.

ByzFunder to Support Multiple Children's Charities with Holiday Gifts for Kids

ByzFunder announced its inaugural 'Holiday Gifts for Kids' initiative through ByzCares, with a percentage of every dollar funded going toward toys, gifts, and essential items for children in need.

Byzfunder Names CMO, Head of Capital Markets to Fuel Growth

Byzfunder announced two senior leadership appointments – naming Xin Hamilton as Chief Marketing Officer and Ted Kelleher as Head of Capital Markets – to support continued nationwide growth.

ByzFunder Finances Over $250 Million in Originations

ByzFunder celebrated surpassing $250 million in originations since its inception in 2019, alongside a strategic investment of up to $40 million from Old Hill Partners and triple-digit revenue growth.

Old Hill Partners Upsizes Funding Commitment to ByzFunder up to $40 Million

ByzFunder announced a significant upsizing of existing financing from strategic partner Old Hill Partners of up to $40 million, a substantial increase from Old Hill Partners' first facility of $12 million in 2020.

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