Lean

We’re building the infrastructure for fintech in the Middle East.

Lean logo
101-200 employees
  • Fintech
  • B2B
  • Financial Services
  • API
Al Olaya, Riyadh, Riyadh Province

Company mission

Lean was built so developers can focus on innovation while they handle the complexities. They believe that developers are creators, and creativity thrives in the absence of hindrance, so they are committed to creating the best developer experience possible.

Top investors

7% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

Lean aims to put the consumer at the centre of the fintech ecosystem. It allows the user to securely share their data with their favourite fintech apps, meaning that they gain access to better quality financial services and products. The data Lean shares is fully customisable, and can be monitored, amended, or revoked at any time with the Customer Consent Portal, meaning the user is always in control. By collating data from multiple sources, Lean makes it easier for customers to have a comprehensive view of their financial lives.

Lean's tools encourage innovation for developers, allowing them to transform ideas into revolutionary fintech products. Its data API gives real-time access to information behind its users' bank accounts, whilst its payments API is designed to facilitate bank-to-bank transfers to integrate payments into the customer experience. This access to financial data - always with the user's permission - allows developers to build all new financial experiences.

Lean uses bank-level security at all levels of its infrastructure and software. Its core technologies ensure that customers can seamlessly and securely share their financial data without ever compromising on their privacy or security. Impressive series B funding awarded in 2025 will be used to accelerate the growth of its products, grow its headcount and strengthen partnerships.

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Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Benefits

  • Meaningful equity in the company
  • Get all the equipment - hardware and software - you need to do your best work
  • Cycle to works scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • A referral bonus when we hire your friends
  • 2 days in the office, the rest up to you

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Nov 2024

$67.5m

SERIES B

Jan 2022

$33m

SERIES A

Total funding: $104m

This company has top investors

Leadership

Hisham Al-Falih

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously was an Investor for Fathom Capital and The Capital Partnership

Aditya Sarkar

(Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer)

Received a BSc in Computer Science from Stanford, also co-founded "Fleet"