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Wise
Global cross-border payments and multi-currency account (formerly TransferWise).
Stage
public
Status
public
Coverage
full
Why Wise is interesting
London direct listing July 2021 at ~$11B — transparent FX challenger that made 'every company a fintech' narrative real.
Key facts
- Direct listing (Jul 2021): London Stock Exchange; ~$11B valuation (Reuters)
- Series C (2015): $58M led by a16z; Index Ventures and Valar among backers (Wise blog)
- Prospectus cap table: Index Ventures, D1 Capital Partners among major holders (Wise prospectus)
Investors in our directory
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Industries
Enterprise SaaS
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FAQs about Wise
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Wise is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24