What Debanked does

deBanked (legally Raharney Capital, LLC) is a privately held, Brooklyn-based media and events company founded in 2010 by Sean Murray that serves as the primary news and community hub for the merchant cash advance (MCA), business lending, P2P lending, Bitcoin, and broader fintech/alternative finance industries. Its core product surface spans a news website and RSS feed, a print and digital magazine, the deBanked TV video platform, email newsletters, and an active community forum with thousands of topics and a historical concurrent-user peak of 64,993. The platform also operates a curated Resources Directory covering brokers, funders (USA and Canada), lead sources, MCA software/CRMs, collections firms, attorneys, and accounting firms, along with proprietary industry sub-brands including DailyFunder (founded 2012), Broker Fair (founded 2018), deBanked CONNECT, the B2B Finance Expo (2024), and Broker Battle (2024).

Name

Debanked

Legal name

Raharney Capital, LLC

Website

https://debanked.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Advertising: deBanked generates revenue primarily through advertising, displaying sponsor banners from various companies in the merchant cash advance and business lending space throughout the website and forum.
2. Events and Conferences: deBanked organizes and sponsors industry events including Broker Fair, B2B Finance Expo, and deBanked CONNECT, generating revenue through event tickets, sponsorships, and vendor participation.
3. Email Newsletters and Subscriptions: The platform offers free email newsletters and video content, with premium subscription options for access to forums and additional content.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

deBanked is a multi-platform media company that publishes news, video content, newsletters, and resource directories covering merchant cash advance, business lending, P2P lending, Bitcoin, and fintech industries. It operates an active online community forum for industry professionals and organizes in-person conferences (Broker Fair, B2B Finance Expo, deBanked CONNECT) that bring together brokers, lenders, funders, and service providers in the alternative finance sector.

Product overview

deBanked is a multi-platform media company providing news, video content, newsletters, community forums, and industry events for the alternative finance and merchant cash advance sector. The core offerings include the deBanked Magazine publication, deBanked TV video platform, email newsletters, and an online forum community. The platform also maintains a comprehensive resources directory covering brokers, funders, lead sources, and service providers. Related ventures include DailyFunder (founded 2012), Broker Fair conference (founded 2018), B2B Finance Expo (2024), and Broker Battle (2024), all under the leadership of President & Chief Editor Sean Murray.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• deBanked CONNECT: Industry networking event for the alternative lending and merchant cash advance sector.
• Broker Fair
• DailyFunder
• Broker Battle
• B2B Finance Expo

Products and services

• deBanked TV Video content platform featuring industry news, tutorials, interviews, and educational content related to small business financing and merchant cash advance, targeting brokers, funders, and service providers in the alternative finance sector.
• deBanked Newsletters Email newsletter service delivering industry news, deal discussions, and updates on alternative finance to subscribers in the merchant cash advance and business lending sector.
• deBanked Forums Online community forum where industry professionals discuss merchant cash advance, business lending, deal sharing, leads, and career opportunities in the alternative finance sector. Access requires subscription registration.
• deBanked Events In-person conferences and networking events including Broker Fair, deBanked CONNECT, and B2B Finance Expo, bringing together brokers, lenders, funders, and service providers in the alternative finance community.
• Resources Directory Comprehensive online directory of industry resources for the alternative finance sector, including broker listings, funder directories for the USA and Canada, lead sources, MCA software and CRM providers, collections firms, attorneys, and accounting firms.
• deBanked Magazine Print and digital publication serving as the news source for merchant cash advance, business lending, P2P lending, Bitcoin, and fintech industries, targeting brokers, funders, and service providers.
• Broker Fair Conference Annual industry conference bringing together brokers, lenders, funders, and service providers in the merchant cash advance and alternative finance space for networking, education, and deal-making.
• DailyFunder Related media platform launched in 2012 by Sean Murray, providing news and information covering small business lending and alternative financing industries.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAFE Fintech AcceleratorcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024deBanked serves as a sponsor for CAFE Fintech Accelerator programs, including Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Fall 2025 sessions. This partnership provides visibility to emerging fintech companies and reinforces deBanked's role in supporting fintech innovation and ecosystem development.
• Jersey City Zombie OperaminorOthers · 1 January 2024deBanked sponsors Jersey City's Annual Zombie Opera from 2024 to present, supporting local community arts initiatives.
• Alternative Finance Bar Association (AFBA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017deBanked sponsors the Alternative Finance Bar Association Conference starting from 2017 and continuing to present, demonstrating long-term commitment to industry education and professional development.
• CounselorLibrary Financial Services ConferencecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015deBanked has been a continuous sponsor of the CounselorLibrary Financial Services Conference from 2015 to present, supporting legal education for the alternative finance industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LendIt / Fintech Nexus: LendIt (rebranded as Fintech Nexus) is a lending-industry media and events company that produces conferences, news, and research covering online lending, fintech, and alternative finance. Most directly comparable to deBanked in its focus on lending-industry events and content serving brokers, funders, and lenders.
• Crowdfund Insider: Crowdfund Insider is a B2B news publication covering the global crowdfunding, P2P lending, and alternative finance industries. Directly comparable to deBanked in serving as a niche trade news source for non-bank finance, with overlapping advertiser base of alternative lenders and platforms.

Broad incumbents

• PYMNTS: PYMNTS is a B2B media company covering payments, commerce, and fintech with a broader scope than deBanked. Comparable in its monetization model (advertising, events, research) and its focus on the intersection of finance and technology, though it serves a larger and more diverse audience.
• Bank Innovation: Bank Innovation is a B2B media and events company covering digital banking, fintech, and innovation at financial institutions. Comparable to deBanked as a niche finance media and events business, but with a broader focus on incumbent bank transformation rather than alternative lending.
• SourceMedia / Arizent: Arizent (formerly SourceMedia) is a B2B media company operating multiple financial industry brands including American Banker, Payments Dive, and National Mortgage News. Comparable to deBanked as a financial services trade media business, though significantly larger and serving institutional banking audiences.

Emerging players

• The Fintech Times: The Fintech Times is a B2B news publication covering the global fintech industry including lending, payments, banking, and insurtech. Comparable to deBanked as a trade publication monetizing through advertising and events, but with a broader fintech scope and UK/European orientation.
• DailyFunder: DailyFunder is a sub-brand founded by deBanked's own Sean Murray in 2012, covering small business lending and alternative financing. Treated as an emerging/niche player for comparability purposes — it shares deBanked's audience and founder but is positioned as a related rather than competitive property.
• Fintech Business Weekly: Fintech Business Weekly is a B2B newsletter and media brand covering fintech industry news, deals, and analysis. Comparable to deBanked's email newsletter and content model, though more focused on venture funding and startups rather than lending operations.

Regional players

• Credit Union Times: Credit Union Times is a B2B media brand covering the credit union industry with news, events, and directories. Comparable to deBanked in its niche trade media model with advertising, events, and resource directories serving a specific lending/institutional audience.

Others

• Payments Dive: Payments Dive is a B2B newsletter and media brand covering the payments industry, including ISO/agent, merchant acquiring, and small business payments. Adjacent to deBanked through its coverage of payment facilitators, ISO partners, and merchant services that overlap with the MCA and small business finance ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/debanked

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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