Failed 2025

    Current

    Neobanks targeting teens and underbanked users face high churn, low revenue per user, and regulatory complexity.

    Founded → Closed

    2015 → 2025

    Funding Raised

    $400M

    Industry

    Fintech/Neobank

    Country

    USA

    IdeaProof AI Failure Score

    68/100
    Market Fit RiskBurn Rate RiskFounder Risk
    Market Fit Risk
    50
    Burn Rate Risk
    80
    Founder Risk
    25

    Full Analysis

    Current was a mobile banking app targeting Gen Z and underbanked consumers, reaching 4 million accounts. Despite $400M in funding, revenue per user was extremely low (most users kept minimal balances), customer acquisition was expensive, and regulatory compliance costs mounted. The company struggled to reach profitability and downsized significantly by 2025.

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