Minneapolis, MN, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) (Sezzle or Company) // - Sezzle, a leader in flexible payments and financial empowerment, has been recognized on the third edition of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2025. The prestigious list celebrates the most innovative and high-performing fintech companies globally.
The recognition by CNBC follows a remarkable run for Sezzle. Over the past year, the company’s stock has rallied over 900%, reaching record highs and positioning Sezzle as one of 2025’s best-performing public companies. In Q1, Sezzle beat both revenue and profit expectations, driven by its high-retention subscription offerings, strong consumer engagement, and operational discipline. The Company also raised its full-year guidance, underscoring confidence in continued growth.
“Being named to CNBC’s global fintech list is a testament to our mission and momentum,” said Charlie Youakim, CEO and co-founder of Sezzle. “We’ve proven that a purpose-driven payments company can scale profitably, win with consumers, and deliver value to shareholders — all at once.”
Beyond its record-setting financial performance, Sezzle has also earned national recognition for both its workplace culture and customer experience in 2025:
- Named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For
- Ranked #4 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Online Platforms (Banks, Investments & Loans)
These accolades highlight Sezzle’s commitment to building a value-centered growth company that attracts top talent and to delivering a seamless, impactful product that empowers millions of consumers.
The CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies list is based on quantitative analysis of general and segment-specific KPIs across categories including Payments, Alternative Financing, Neobanking, WealthTech, and more. Segment-specific metrics were derived from independent research, company disclosures, and performance benchmarks.
This latest recognition joins Sezzle’s series of milestones in the last year, including a partnership with the Minnesota Timberwolves as the team’s Official Jersey Patch Sponsor, the expansion of Sezzle’s in-app Marketplace, and a bank partnership with WebBank, broadening Sezzle’s reach and inclusivity.
Sezzle’s growth and recognition in 2025 reflect what the Company has believed all along — consumer-first, responsible BNPL works. Sezzle continues building products that move people forward.
