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FintechVC-backedIPO 2021
London, United Kingdom · Founded 2011

Wise

The new way to send, spend, and receive money.

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About Wise

Cross-border money transfers at the real exchange rate. Now public, 16M+ customers move ~$10B/month at 8x lower cost than banks.

Company facts

Category
Fintech
Funding stage
IPO 2021
Total raised
Public (LSE: WISE)
Founded
2011
Team size
1001+
HQ
London
Country
United Kingdom
Website
wise.com

Founders of Wise

  • Taavet Hinrikus
  • Kristo Käärmann

Investors backing Wise

  • Andreessen Horowitz
  • Index Ventures
  • Valar Ventures

Frequently asked questions

What does Wise do?

Cross-border money transfers at the real exchange rate. Now public, 16M+ customers move ~$10B/month at 8x lower cost than banks.

Where is Wise based?

Wise is based in London, United Kingdom.

When was Wise founded?

Wise was founded in 2011.

How much has Wise raised?

Wise has raised Public (LSE: WISE) in their IPO 2021 round.

Who founded Wise?

Wise was founded by Taavet Hinrikus, Kristo Käärmann.

Who has invested in Wise?

Wise is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Valar Ventures.

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