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'''Immediate''' is a financial services firm which works with employers to facilitate "on-demand early access pay" onto debit cards, along with financial wellness tools, reducing hourly workers' reliance on check cashing and payday loan services. | '''Immediate''' is a financial services firm which works with employers to facilitate "on-demand early access pay" onto debit cards, along with financial wellness tools, reducing hourly workers' reliance on check cashing and payday loan services. | ||
It was founded in [[2019]] by [[Matt Pierce]] and [[Jason Gwizdala.]]. Its offices | It was founded in [[2019]] by [[Matt Pierce]] and [[Jason Gwizdala.]]. Its offices were originally located in [[Birmingham]]'s [[Innovation Depot]]. [[Mason Beard]] was hired in 2020 as the company's chief strategy officer. | ||
In [[2020]] Immediate partnered with [[Simpeo]] to provide financial wellness tools to its clients' employees. In [[2021]] the company closed a $15.5 round of investment capital for expanding its sales and marketing efforts. In April of that year it signed Steward Health Care of Dallas, Texas to its list of clients. | In [[2020]] Immediate partnered with [[Simpeo]] to provide financial wellness tools to its clients' employees. In [[2021]] the company closed a $15.5 round of investment capital for expanding its sales and marketing efforts. In April of that year it signed Steward Health Care of Dallas, Texas to its list of clients. | ||
In December Immediate announced plans to relocate to new offices at 2820 [[Central Avenue Homewood|Central Avenue]] in [[Homewood]]. [[Chambless King Architects]] designed the renovations. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Patchen, Tyler (February 8, 2020) "Alabama Launchpad winner raises seven-figure seed round." {{BBJ}} | * Patchen, Tyler (February 8, 2020) "Alabama Launchpad winner raises seven-figure seed round." {{BBJ}} | ||
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* Patchen, Tyler (March 25, 2021) "Immediate gains momentum after funding raise." {{BBJ}} | * Patchen, Tyler (March 25, 2021) "Immediate gains momentum after funding raise." {{BBJ}} | ||
* Patchen, Tyler (April 27, 2021) "Birmingham fintech startup secures major health care client." {{BBJ}} | * Patchen, Tyler (April 27, 2021) "Birmingham fintech startup secures major health care client." {{BBJ}} | ||
* Patchen, Tyler (December 14, 2021) "Immediate moving headquarters from downtown to Homewood." {{BBJ}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:2019 establishments]] | [[Category:2019 establishments]] | ||
[[Category:Innovation Depot]] | [[Category:Innovation Depot]] | ||
[[Category:Central Avenue Homewood]] | |||
Revision as of 17:55, 14 December 2021
Immediate is a financial services firm which works with employers to facilitate "on-demand early access pay" onto debit cards, along with financial wellness tools, reducing hourly workers' reliance on check cashing and payday loan services.
It was founded in 2019 by Matt Pierce and Jason Gwizdala.. Its offices were originally located in Birmingham's Innovation Depot. Mason Beard was hired in 2020 as the company's chief strategy officer.
In 2020 Immediate partnered with Simpeo to provide financial wellness tools to its clients' employees. In 2021 the company closed a $15.5 round of investment capital for expanding its sales and marketing efforts. In April of that year it signed Steward Health Care of Dallas, Texas to its list of clients.
In December Immediate announced plans to relocate to new offices at 2820 Central Avenue in Homewood. Chambless King Architects designed the renovations.
References
- Patchen, Tyler (February 8, 2020) "Alabama Launchpad winner raises seven-figure seed round." Birmingham Business Journal
- Patchen, Tyler (August 25, 2020) "Birmingham fintech startup makes big C-suite hire." Birmingham Business Journal
- Patchen, Tyler (September 21, 2020) "Birmingham fintech startup launches integration with Visa." Birmingham Business Journal
- Patchen, Tyler (November 18, 2020) "Two Birmingham startups form a partnership." Birmingham Business Journal
- Patchen, Tyler (March 25, 2021) "Immediate gains momentum after funding raise." Birmingham Business Journal
- Patchen, Tyler (April 27, 2021) "Birmingham fintech startup secures major health care client." Birmingham Business Journal
- Patchen, Tyler (December 14, 2021) "Immediate moving headquarters from downtown to Homewood." Birmingham Business Journal
External links
- Immediate website