True, I grouped them together since they are both semi unregulated alternative lenders. Google also had a stake/partnership with LendingClub.
Google in peer-to-peer lending venture (2015) http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/fe0e1ca4-9cc3-11e4-a730-00144feabd...
A Google search for 'google stake LendingClub' will reveal more.