History
2013
Daniel Titcomb and James Bachmeier III founded Provide (formerly known as Lendeavor) in San Francisco, California. The company was founded on the insight that technology was fundamentally changing financial services for small businesses.
2016
After initially targeting the general SMB lending market, the company narrowed its focus to retail healthcare, finding product-market fit as a technology-enabled lender to dentists and veterinarians, and originated its first loan.
2017
Executed first bank partnership in a forward-flow agreement with First Internet Bank, and the Columbus office opened.
2018
Successfully raised Series A funding led by QED investors.
2020
Successfully raised Series B funding again led by QED investors and officially rebranded to Provide. When many competitors stopped lending due to COVID-19, Provide stayed open.
2021
March: Provide launched the healthcare industry’s first-ever comprehensive practice marketplace, allowing providers to easily find available practices in their area and helping brokers market their listings.
August: Provide became a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank, operating as an independent business line. Insurance services subsidiary launched on Aug. 2.
2022
Provide received Columbus Business First’s Biztech Inno Fire Award and was selected as a best place to work in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First.
2023
March: Provide was named to Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, ranking among the top 10 brands in the finance category.
May: The company launched the Provide Card: the credit card designed specifically for dentists and veterinarians with tailored rewards for their most frequent purchases for their practice.
