Plaid is a data network that powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. Plaid works with thousands of companies to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to apps and services. Plaid’s network covers more than 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company was founded in 2013 by Zach Perret and William Hockey.