Lithic operates the card issuing infrastructure that powers high-growth technology companies. Founded in 2014, the company provides APIs and operational services enabling businesses to issue debit, credit, and prepaid cards, manage card programs, and move money at scale. The platform processes billions of transactions annually for clients including Mercury, Novo, and Parker.
The company maintains a distributed team of 51-200 employees with a home base in New York City's SoHo neighbourhood. Team members may work globally for up to four weeks annually, and those completing five years of service qualify for a fully paid four-week sabbatical. The benefits package includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave, unlimited paid time off, and 401(k) matching.
Lithic's technical infrastructure addresses the core infrastructure needs of fintech and payments platforms. The company's approach emphasises autonomy, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving across its distributed workforce.
