# Step

**Type:** Fintech company (teen-focused banking app)  
**Domain:** entertainment  
**Status:** Acquired by Beast Industries (2026)

## Overview
Teen-focused fintech application with 7M+ users at time of acquisition. Banking services provided through partnership with Evolve Bank & Trust (FDIC insured up to $1M).

## Investors
Notable investors included Stephen Curry, Charli D'Amelio, Justin Timberlake, Will Smith.

## Timeline
- **2026-02-09** — Acquired by Beast Industries (MrBeast / Jimmy Donaldson)
- **2026-03** — Senator Elizabeth Warren cited Step acquisition in letter to Beast Industries questioning fintech expansion given Evolve Bank compliance history and minor audience exposure