Renaud Laplanche is the CEO of Upgrade. Laplanche is based in USA. Laplanche has held the role since 2016. Earlier roles include positions at LendingClub.
Renaud Laplanche is the co-founder and CEO of Upgrade, a fintech neobank providing mobile banking, credit cards, and lending services. Previously, he founded LendingClub in 2006, which became America's largest peer-to-peer lending platform and went public in 2014. He holds an MBA from HEC and London Business School and a JD from Montpellier University.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Renaud Laplanche's leadership of Upgrade as the fintech company pursues an initial public offering following a $165 million funding round that valued the firm at $7.3 billion. Headlines have highlighted Laplanche's commentary on credit card debt trends in the U.S., the company's product strategy including AI-native offerings and the Boost Money launch, and framed the IPO trajectory as part of a professional redemption narrative following Laplanche's earlier departure from LendingClub.
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Renaud Laplanche: FAQ
- Who is Renaud Laplanche?
- Renaud Laplanche is the Co-founder & CEO of Upgrade, based in USA.
- What company does Renaud Laplanche lead?
- Renaud Laplanche is CEO of Upgrade, a role held since 2016.
- Where did Renaud Laplanche work previously?
- Earlier roles include LendingClub (CEO).