The Peer-to-Peer Finance Association (P2PFA) was set up in 2011 and is actively involved with working with the Financial Conduct Authority and lobbying government in the interests of the P2P lending industry.
Christian Faes, co-founder of LendInvest, said: "We are very excited to be included on the committee of the P2PFA.
“There are some great businesses that are part of the association and these companies include some of the global pioneers in the P2P space."
Christine Farnish, chair of the P2PFA, said: "We welcome LendInvest to the P2PFA. As experienced lenders with a track record we look forward to their active contribution to the sector."
P2PFA members include Zopa, Funding Circle and RateSetter.