Aspiration, brings a social conscious to finance. The financial advisor combines making money and making a difference. Aspiration closed a $15.5m Series A round led by Renren.
"Aspiration is a financial firm for everyone that is built on the idea that profits and purpose can go hand-in-hand," said Andrei Cherny, CEO and co-founder of Aspiration. "We are thrilled that this approach has not only resonated with so many customers, but now has received the backing of a group of brilliant and innovative leaders who share our mission. With this additional capital and support, we can expand the products and services we offer to the growing ranks of the Aspiration community." Joseph Chen, Chairman and CEO of Renren, commented, "Renren is committed to investing in the most important and fastest-growing fintech platforms, so we could not be more thrilled about the opportunity to invest in Aspiration...