# Step

**Type:** Teen-focused fintech app  
**Status:** Acquired by Beast Industries (February 2026)  
**Domain:** entertainment  
**Tags:** fintech, creator-economy, teen-banking

## Overview
Step is a 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
- Stephen Curry
- Charli D'Amelio
- Justin Timberlake
- Will Smith

## Timeline
- **2026-02-09** — Acquired by Beast Industries
- **2026-03** — Senator Warren letter raises concerns about Evolve Bank partnership compliance history