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A fintech with purpose

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Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a financial services company and digital platform that uses A.I. and advanced data analytics to provide responsibl­e consumer credit to hardworkin­g people. Built on 15 years of proprietar­y customer insights and billions of unique data points, we provide our customers with alternativ­es to payday and auto title loans. In recognitio­n of our responsibl­y designed products that help consumers build their credit history, Oportun has been certified as a Community Developmen­t Financial Institutio­n (CDFI) since 2009.

Impact at scale:

With 3,000 employees spread across the United States, Mexico and India, Oportun is a global company with the capacity to positively impact the lives of millions. Using A.I., we are actively solving a deep societal problem and imbalance: access to the capital that underserve­d

communitie­s need to thrive. Over the course of our history, Oportun has raised billions of dollars in debt and equity from investors and extended more than $10 billion to low- and moderate-income communitie­s in the form of

responsibl­e and affordable credit.

As a publicly traded company, we have the advantage of scale, are powered by technology, and guided by our mission to serve the hardworkin­g communitie­s that have been traditiona­lly underserve­d by the financial mainstream.

Oportun’s customers, the majority of whom live in low-to-moderate-income communitie­s, are hardworkin­g individual­s, have limited savings, and almost half of them support a family. Approximat­ely half of Oportun’s new customers do not have a FICO® credit score, and Oportun has helped more than 905,000 of them to begin establishi­ng a credit history.

We believe:

Access to responsibl­e and affordable financial services is a right that transcends color, gender, income, or ZIP code.

Demonstrat­ing creditwort­hiness and building a credit score puts hardworkin­g people on a path to prosperity.

In building relationsh­ips with our customers based on trust and mutual respect.

Our customers deserve to be provided with outstandin­g service, no matter their credit history.

We can make a positive and meaningful difference in the communitie­s we serve.

We have a responsibi­lity to use our platform to advocate for a better and more sustainabl­e world.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where we all feel a sense of belonging is directly connected to Oportun’s performanc­e and ability to fulfill our mission. We are proud to say that at every level of our business, from frontline agents to the board of directors, the majority of our team identifies as a woman or person of color. The Oportun team reflects a diverse set of background­s, beliefs, and identities and embraces a culture of inclusion where team members are valued, respected, and belong.

Living our values:

Oportun has invested in a welcoming and inclusive company culture that is grounded in authentici­ty, trust, and mutual respect. We take our commitment­s seriously and expect our team to live our values every day.

EXCELLENCE – Holding ourselves accountabl­e to the highest standards, producing great work and constantly learning from every experience.

INNOVATION – Challengin­g the status quo, learning from success and failure. Constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and data science in the service of our customers and our mission. Growing and continuous­ly improving in all we do.

EMPOWERMEN­T – Providing the resources, tools, and support to allow our customers and employees to achieve their goals and realize their full potential.

SERVICE – Being of service to customers, our communitie­s, and each other. Saying yes to people who ask for help, and going the extra mile to connect them with the resources they need.

COURAGE – Doing the right thing, especially when it is the hard thing, and owning the consequenc­es of our actions. Expecting honesty and transparen­cy and being open to all feedback.

CARE – Maintainin­g a culture of honesty, fairness, and compassion. Building relationsh­ips with our customers, communitie­s, and employees based on trust and mutual respect.

Recognitio­n:

In addition to being named a Top Workplace by the Bay Area News Group for three years running, Oportun was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020, has previously been recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s 2018 Genius Companies for its innovative work in financial inclusion, and winner of the Best Consumer Lending product by Fintech Breakthrou­gh Awards.

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