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Unlock Technologies

270 Madison Ave. Suite 702, New York, NY, 10016, United States

Overview

Unlock Technologies is a fintech platform that helps homeowners access the wealth locked in their properties through home equity agreements (HEAs). Instead of taking on new debt, customers receive an upfront lump sum and agree to share a slice of their home’s future appreciation with Unlock. The company positions this model as a flexible, transparent alternative to traditional cash-out refinancing or HELOCs, particularly attractive in the current high-interest-rate environment. Management reports that Unlock has now invested more than $1 billion across its HEA portfolio and served over 14,000 customers nationwide. Recent securitization activity (undisclosed size) and repeat investment commitments aim to expand capital supply and lower execution costs. Looking ahead, the firm plans to use fresh institutional capital to accelerate originations through the back half of 2025, broadening access to its product across the country. Its capital-light marketplace approach and established institutional partnerships underpin continued scaling ambitions.

Total raised
$280M
Funding rounds
2
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
Jul 2025

Industries

  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Real Estate
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    Jul 2025

    $250M

  2. Series B

    Sep 2024

    $30M

Team

  • James Riccitelli

    CEO & Co-Founder

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  • Ryan Craft

    Co-Founder, President, and Chief Capital Officer

    LinkedIn
  • Dan Foster

    Co-Founder & Head of Investment Ops

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  • Miren Desai

    Chief Growth Officer

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