# Relief Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/relief-technologies

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Miami, US
- Website: www.relief.app
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 21, 2022)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Relief Technologies is a debt management platform that empowers individuals to negotiate with creditors, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and enhance users' ability to become debt-free through tailored repayment solutions.Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Miami, US, Relief Technologies specializes in debt negotiation services. The company was established by Jason Saltzman, who has a background in founding other companies. Relief has undergone funding rounds, including a Series A round on January 21, 2022, where it raised USD 17.15 mn led by Nava Ventures. The company has completed 3 total deals to date.Relief offers a core service designed to assist individuals in managing and reducing their debt by facilitating negotiations with creditors. The platform analyzes users' financial situations to identify which debts can be addressed and formulates a tailored payoff plan based on optimal repayment options. By submitting requests to creditors, Relief aims to secure balance reductions and establish more manageable payment plans for its clients. The service is particularly beneficial for consumers struggling with past due debts, as it presents a pathway to alleviate financial burdens and expedite the journey toward becoming debt-free. Relief’s client base includes individuals across various demographics, primarily targeting consumers in the United States seeking effective debt management solutions.Relief generates revenue through transactional agreements structured around its debt negotiation services. The company operates on a direct-to-consumer model, where clients engage with the platform to leverage its negotiation capabilities with creditors. While specific pricing plans are not disclosed, the structure typically involves a fee-based approach tied to the savings clients achieve through successfully negotiated debt reductions. This model incentivizes both the company and its clients to work collaboratively toward minimizing debt balances. Revenue is derived from a percentage of the savings realized by clients, reinforcing the value of Relief’s offerings as users strive toward financial stability and reduced liabilities.In January 2022, Relief Technologies raised USD 17.15 mn in Series A funding to strengthen its platform and scale operations, supporting a growing waitlist of over 100,000 individuals. Future plans include the design and launch of new products aimed at enhancing user experience in debt management. Additionally, Relief intends to expand its services into new markets within the United States, targeting regions where financial distress is prevalent, although specific locations have not yet been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 21, 2022, $17M — Interplay, Brand Foundry Ventures, Necessary Ventures, Animal Capital, Nava Ventures

## Investors

- Interplay (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/interplay) — Series A
- Brand Foundry Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brand-foundry-ventures) — Series A
- Necessary Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/necessary-ventures) — Series A
- Animal Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/animal-capital) — Series A
- Nava Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nava-ventures) — Series A