Fuse raises $25M to disrupt aging loan origination systems used by U.S. credit unions

Fuse, an AI-native loan origination system (LOS) startup founded by Andres Klaric and Marc Escapa, raised a $25M Series A led by Footwork, Primary Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, and Commerce Ventures. The company targets U.S. credit unions stuck on legacy LOS platforms, already serving over 100 customers, and has allocated $5M as a 'rescue fund' to offer 50 qualifying credit unions free access until their existing vendor contracts expire. By leveraging AI agents, Fuse claims to help lenders process higher loan volumes, automate underwriting, and reduce operational costs significantly faster than traditional systems.