London, United Kingdom
Wise, previously known as TransferWise, is a pioneering fintech company founded in 2011 by Kristo Käärmann and Taavet Hinrikus. With its headquarters in the United Kingdom, the company stands out in the Finance, Financial Services, Fintech, Insurtech, and Payments industries.
Wise has earned a reputation for simplifying global money transfers, allowing individuals and businesses to manage funds in 40+ currencies across 160+ countries. The technology underpinning its services also powers large companies and banks, creating an innovative cross-border payment network envisioned to facilitate seamless international transactions.
Listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WISE, Wise processes approximately £9 billion in transactions monthly, saving its nearly 16 million users about £1.5 billion annually. The company's last investment activity was their IPO on 01 May 2026.
