Kiavi Named to Inc.'s 2026 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

AI-powered lender recognized for its consistently high annual growth and market leadership as the nation's private lender

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiavi, a leading AI-powered non-bank lending platform for residential real estate investors, earned a coveted spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000. This prestigious annual ranking recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in America driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the U.S. economy.

Kiavi's AI-powered lending platform provides modern financing to investors acquiring, renovating, and operating residential investment properties. By combining proprietary data, intelligent automation, and streamlined financing processes, Kiavi empowers real estate investors to access capital with the speed, reliability and certainty they need – all while supporting the creation of more move-in-ready housing across the country.

This recognition from Inc. comes after a banner few years for Kiavi. In 2025, Kiavi originated a record $7.8 billion in loan volume, a 20% increase over the prior year, despite home sales remaining flat, according to Redfin. In June 2026, blockchain-native capital marketplace Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kiavi's technology and operating platform. The transaction includes the purchase of Kiavi's balance sheet assets by a joint venture between Figure and Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, who is buying loans off Kiavi's balance sheet.

"For more than a decade, Kiavi has committed to removing friction from the lending process so that real estate investors can move faster and scale with confidence," said Arvind Mohan, CEO of Kiavi. "This recognition is a testament to the deep trust our customers and capital partners have placed in us, and to our team's relentless focus on innovation. We're so proud of how far we've come, and even more excited about what's ahead," he concluded.

This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining growth across sectors including technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, and professional services. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and the honorees collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

"Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance—it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement."

The complete 2026 Inc. 5000 list, including honoree company profiles and a searchable database organized by industry and location, is available at www.inc.com/inc5000.

Inc. 5000 List Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. Since then, some companies on the list may have gone public or been acquired. The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Kiavi

With more than $30 billion in funded loans, Kiavi is one of the nation's largest nonbank lenders to residential real estate investors (REIs). Kiavi harnesses the power of data and technology to offer REIs a simpler, more reliable and faster way to access the capital they need to scale their businesses. Founded as LendingHome in 2013, Kiavi is committed to helping its customers revitalize the approximately $25 trillion of aged U.S. housing stock to provide move-in-ready homes and rental housing for millions of Americans across the country. For more information, visit www.kiavi.com.

About Inc.

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SOURCE Kiavi Inc.