Zest AI
Financial ServicesCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
Zest AI develops AI-powered tools for lending, focusing on credit underwriting, fraud detection, and lending intelligence to improve risk assessments for lenders. Its offerings aim to broaden access to credit by making lending processes smarter and more efficient. The company serves banks, credit unions, and specialty lenders, managing more than $5.6 trillion in assets across more than 900 active models. Headquartered in Burbank, California, Zest AI holds more than 50 issued and pending patents spanning automation, accuracy, performance, and model explainability. Founded in 2009, Zest AI operates as a technology-service provider in the financial services sector. In February 2026, the company announced partnerships to deploy its GenAI Lending Intelligence solution, LuLu, with Cornerstone OnDemand and associated credit union organizations.