The Association of German Lending Platforms (Verband deutscher Kreditplattformen) represents the interests of the online lending industry in Germany. The trade body serves as the main contact for policymakers, regulators and the general public, sharing information about the industry and increasing market transparency. The trade body was founded on 4 June 2019 in Berlin by the biggest lending platforms in Germany by volume: auxmoney, creditshelf, Funding Circle and Kapilendo.