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Lendbuzz Aims for $1.5B Valuation in Nasdaq IPO

9/12/2025

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Lendbuzz, a Boston-based auto finance fintech, filed an IPO prospectus aiming for a $1.5 billion valuation.
The company reported $172.9 million in revenue for H1 2025, a 38% year-over-year increase, with a net income of $11.1 million.
Lendbuzz utilizes AI to evaluate creditworthiness, targeting underserved consumers with limited credit history.
The firm seeks to raise around $250 million and plans to list on Nasdaq as "LBZZ."
Major underwriters include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and RBC Capital Markets, with immigration policy concerns noted as potential IPO risks.

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Lendbuzz, a Boston-based auto finance fintech, filed an IPO prospectus aiming for a $1.5 billion valuation.
The company reported $172.9 million in revenue for H1 2025, a 38% year-over-year increase, with a net income of $11.1 million.
Lendbuzz utilizes AI to evaluate creditworthiness, targeting underserved consumers with limited credit history.
The firm seeks to raise around $250 million and plans to list on Nasdaq as "LBZZ."
Major underwriters include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and RBC Capital Markets, with immigration policy concerns noted as potential IPO risks.