Nav, a platform offering free source for both personal and business credit scores, announced its inclusion to Forbes’ inaugural Fintech 50 list, which honors the most innovative financial technology companies “destined to have a big impact on your financial future.” Other companies recognized in this exclusive list include: FinTech Sandbox, Credit Karma, Prosper, Stripe, and Zenefits. This award comes on the heels of the company being named 2015’s Top 100 Champion by Small B

Able, a non-bank commercial lender, Tuesday announced it has closed on $6 million in venture capital and plans to expand its services nationwide. Blumberg Capital and RPM Ventures led the round with participation from Peterson Partners and Expansion Ventures AngelList Syndicate. The Austin-based startup plans to use the money to begin offering loans in 40 states and the District of Columbia. It has 25 employees and expects to hire five more soon. It also plans to use the mone

UpCounsel, a marketplace for legal services, has pulled in $10 million in new funding to provide small businesses with attorneys at a fraction of the cost of a big law firm. Menlo Ventures led the Series A round, with participation from previous investors Homebrew and Metamorphic Ventures, which brings the company’s funding total to $13.9 million. When businesses hire a lawyer from a top firm, the majority of the legal fees they pay are not going directly to the attorney doin