https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/12/join-us-for-a-live-qa-with-plaid-ceo-zach-perret-june-18th-at-10-am-pt-1-pm-et/ > Extra Crunch Live, TechCrunch’s chat series for Extra Crunch members, is tacking towards founders after bringing on a host of investors: on Thursday, June 18, Plaid CEO Zach Perret will join us for a conversation. > Plaid, known for APIs that connect fintech applications with users’ bank accounts, came to prominence in late 2018 when it closed a massive $250 million Series C. The round — TechCrunch’s coverage from the time is here — brought the value of the company to $2.65 billion on a post-money basis.