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ChargeAfter Included on Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers 2026

New York, March 16, 2026 ChargeAfter has been recognized as one of America’s Best Startup Employers 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on March 3rd, 2026, and can currently be viewed on Forbes’ website.

America’s Best Startup Employers 2026 identified the top performing startups in the United States by gathering more than 7 million data points from over 20,000 eligible companies. More than 2500 companies qualified for in-depth analysis. In the end, only 500 companies were included in the ranking. Each employer’s final evaluation was based on three key criteria: Employer Reputation, Employee Satisfaction, and Company Growth.

ChargeAfter is honored to be recognized on the list of Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers 2026. This award is a testament to the dedication and passion of our team. We prioritize our employees’ well-being and growth, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace culture.

“At ChargeAfter we believe that a startup’s success starts with its people,” said Meidad Sharon, CEO and Founder of ChargeAfter. “This recognition validates the work we’ve put into cultivating a startup culture that’s transparent, agile, and empowering. We’ve built a team that thrives on creative problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the freedom to experiment, and this award is a testament to the incredible people who make all of this possible.”

About Statista: Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

ChargeAfter Partners with Foundation Finance to Expand Home Improvement Financing Options

Source: Finance Wire

ChargeAfter adds Foundation Finance to its embedded lending network, further expanding its reach and reinforcing its leadership in home improvement financing

NEW YORK, APRIL 22, ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing, has partnered with Foundation Finance to expand financing options available to home improvement contractors and their customers. 

ChargeAfter’s embedded lending network, powered by its waterfall financing technology, enables contractors to instantly match customers to the best-fit financing options. Foundation Finance expands access to home improvement financing of up to $100,000 with terms of up to 20 years for near-prime customers – boosting approvals and enhancing the customer experience. A smooth, secure financing experience builds customer confidence, especially crucial in the home improvement industry, where financing decisions often take place at the customer’s kitchen table.

“As home improvement providers adopt a multi-lender financing approach, ChargeAfter enables them to simplify the process,” said Andrea McCullion, Chief Business Development Officer, at Foundation Finance. “Through this partnership, Foundation Finance products are easily available to customers at their moment of need, helping contractors provide more financing options with less complexity. Together, we’re making financing more accessible and efficient for homeowners and contractors alike.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Foundation Finance to our network, further strengthening ChargeAfter as the go-to platform for home improvement financing,” said Meidad Sharon, CEO of ChargeAfter. “With Foundation Finance’s competitive terms and high approval amounts, contractors gain greater flexibility to meet their customers’ financing needs, helping maximize approval rates and drive sales. With ChargeAfter’s easy-to-use platform, contractors can seamlessly manage the financing process, while our post-sale capabilities, including advanced analytics, help simplify managing the entire financing process and optimize financing for growth.”

About ChargeAfter

ChargeAfter is pioneering the embedded lending network for point-of-sale consumer financing for merchants and financial institutions. Powered by a network of lenders and a data-driven matching engine, ChargeAfter streamlines the distribution of credit into a single, secure, and reliable embedded lending platform. Merchants can rapidly implement ChargeAfter’s omnichannel platform online, in-store, and at every point of sale, enabling them to provide personalized financing choices to their customers. ChargeAfter is backed by investors including Visa, Citi Ventures, Synchrony Financial, Banco Bradesco, MUFG, and more. Learn more at chargeafter.com.

About Foundation Finance

Foundation was founded in 2012 and specializes in point-of-sale home improvement financing programs across the credit spectrum. Foundation operates in all 50 states and serves more than 13,000 home improvement contractors and hundreds of thousands of homeowners nationwide. Foundation has been owned by InterVest Capital Partners since September of 2022. For more information, visit foundationfinance.com. 

Authority Brands Taps ChargeAfter to Power BuyFin, Enabling Frictionless Financing for Homeowners

Source: FinanceWire

ChargeAfter was chosen by Authority Brands to enhance BuyFin, its consumer financing platform, delivering a seamless customer experience that maximizes approval rates by embedding customized financing choices for its in-home service brands.

NEW YORK, March 26, 2025 – ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing, announced today that Authority Brands, a home services franchise leader generating over $2 billion in annual revenue, has selected ChargeAfter to power BuyFin, Authority Brands’ proprietary consumer financing platform. With this partnership, BuyFin will leverage ChargeAfter’s embedded lending technology to increase approval rates and enhance the financing experience for home improvement merchants across the U.S.  Integrating ChargeAfter’s technology into BuyFin reinforces its commitment to equipping merchants with best-in-class tools to streamline operations and deliver exceptional service.

The agreement solidifies ChargeAfter’s role as the embedded lending backbone for BuyFin, ensuring that homeowners seeking services have access to fast, flexible, and seamless financing options. Through a single application, customers will be instantly connected to multiple lenders and multiple products using BuyFin’s waterfall financing model, powered by ChargeAfter, increasing approvals across the credit spectrum while eliminating the need for multiple applications. This streamlined approach creates a frictionless experience for both merchants and their customers, helping to maximize sales and improve the customer experience.

Using ChargeAfter’s embedded lending technology, BuyFin enables merchants to deliver an integrated financing experience across all touchpoints—whether in-home, online, or in-store. Beyond the initial application, the platform provides post-sale management, analytics, and lender optimization tools, helping merchants and service providers maximize financing performance while enhancing the overall customer journey.

Clare Perry, Executive Vice President at Authority Brands, stated, “We are thrilled to enhance BuyFin with ChargeAfter’s technology, allowing merchants to offer customers flexible, personalized financing options tailored to their needs. By integrating ChargeAfter’s embedded lending platform into BuyFin, we are offering innovation not currently offered in today’s market, simplifying the financing process, enhancing the customer experience, and empowering merchants to close more sales and build lasting customer relationships.”

Meidad Sharon, CEO and Founder of ChargeAfter said, “We are excited to collaborate with Authority Brands to power BuyFin and transform in-home service financing. A seamless financing experience at every point of sale is essential, particularly in the home services industry where purchasing decisions often happen on-site. With ChargeAfter’s platform integrated into BuyFin, merchants will have greater control over financing options, ensuring customers receive the best possible lending solutions. We look forward to a long-term partnership, working together to deliver innovation to home services merchants and their customers.”

About BuyFin

BuyFin is the consumer financing platform owned by Authority Brands, designed to provide seamless, flexible financing options to customers across its home service franchises. By leveraging ChargeAfter’s embedded lending network, BuyFin ensures homeowners have access to a wide range of financing solutions, increasing approval rates and streamlining the purchase process.

About ChargeAfter

ChargeAfter is pioneering the embedded lending network for point-of-sale consumer financing, connecting merchants and financial institutions through a secure, data-driven platform. Powered by a network of lenders and a dynamic matching engine, ChargeAfter streamlines credit distribution, enabling merchants to offer personalized financing choices at checkout. The platform supports omnichannel implementation—online, in-store, and at every point of sale—helping businesses maximize conversion rates and customer satisfaction. ChargeAfter is backed by investors including Visa, Citi Ventures, Synchrony Financial, Banco Bradesco, MUFG, and more. Learn more at chargeafter.com.

About Authority Brands

Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands operates 15 leading home service franchise brands, including America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, The Junkluggers, Lawn Squad, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Screenmobile, STOP Restoration, and Woofie’s. With over 2,700 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners, Authority Brands provides comprehensive support in marketing, technology, and operations to help franchisees grow their businesses. Learn more at authoritybrands.com.