Karl Jacob

Karl Jacob is a seasoned entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of LoanSnap, a fintech company focused on transforming the mortgage industry. With over 20 years of experience in building, advising, and investing in startups, Jacob has a significant track record of raising capital and generating substantial returns for investors. He has successfully raised 23 rounds of financing from notable investors, including Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, Microsoft, and eBay, among others.13

Throughout his career, Jacob has founded and sold multiple companies, including Dimension X (acquired by Microsoft) and Cloudmark (acquired by ProofPoint). His entrepreneurial journey includes serving as an advisor to Facebook and mentoring various startups.12 At LoanSnap, which he co-founded in 2017, he has raised approximately $100 million, aiming to disrupt the traditional mortgage market by focusing on consumer-friendly lending practices.45

Jacob holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and is involved in angel investing and advising startups.12 Despite facing challenges in recent years, including legal issues and financial difficulties at LoanSnap, he continues to be recognized for his contributions to the fintech industry.45