Why Plaid Is the Most Innovative Financial Infrastructure Company to Join in 2026

Financial data is fragmented. Banks, fintech companies, and apps struggle to access and verify financial information. Plaid has built the infrastructure that connects them all.

Founded in 2013 by Zach Perret and William Hockey, Plaid is now valued at $13.5 billion and is the go-to financial data API for fintech companies. They have 184 open roles.