W2 Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2011

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 30

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Investors
  • 1

W2 General Information

Description

Operator of a real-time business platform intended to simplify the management of the compliance supply chain. The company's software uses a platform integration technology to extract additional value from KYC, AML, and anti-fraud checks, enabling financial institutions to provide a seamless digital experience to their customers and remove the traditional blockers of upfront fees, multiple supply contracts, and usage commitments, enabling clients to focus on growing their business.

Contact Information

Website
www.w2globaldata.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Second Floor
  • 16 Windsor Place
  • Cardiff CF10 3BY
  • Wales, United Kingdom
+44 0330
Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Business/Productivity Software
Consulting Services (B2B)
Parent Company
FullCircl
Vertical(s)
SaaS, TMT
Corporate Office
  • Second Floor
  • 16 Windsor Place
  • Cardiff CF10 3BY
  • Wales, United Kingdom
+44 0330

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W2 Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
9. Merger/Acquisition 22-Aug-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC 01-Apr-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC 26-Oct-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 24-Sep-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series A) 13-Apr-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 25-Apr-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Seed Round 26-Feb-2015 $468K $468K Completed Generating Revenue
1. Corporate 21-Jan-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
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W2 Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Ordinary C
Ordinary B
Ordinary C
Ordinary B
Ordinary B
Ordinary B
Ordinary A 1P
Ordinary A
Ordinary preferred 41,956 $0.012341 $8.08 $8.08 1x $8.08 7.91%
Ordinary 4,803 $0.012341 $8.1 $8.1 1x $8.1 0.91%
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W2 Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a real-time business platform intended to simplify the management of the compliance supply chain. The compan
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Cardiff, United Kingdom
30 As of 2024

Dallas, TX
 

Amsterdam, Netherlands
 
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W2 Competitors (24)

One of W2’s 24 competitors is Data Axle, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Dallas, TX.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Data Axle Private Equity-Backed Dallas, TX
Graydon Nederland Corporate Backed or Acquired Amsterdam, Netherlands
NorthRow Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
Quantexa Venture Capital-Backed London, United Kingdom
Electronic Verification Systems Corporation Louisville, KY
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W2 Signals

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W2 Former Investors (6)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Development Bank of Wales Venture Capital Minority
Mercia Asset Management PE/Buyout Minority
Shawbrook Bank PE-Backed Company Minority
Simpleweb Accelerator/Incubator Minority
TTI Angels Angel Group Minority
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W2 Acquisitions (1)

W2’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Wagawin by W2 Group.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Wagawin by W2 Group Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
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W2 Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Wagawin by W2 Group Berlin, Germany 2012

W2 FAQs

  • When was W2 founded?

    W2 was founded in 2011.

  • Where is W2 headquartered?

    W2 is headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of W2?

    W2 has 30 total employees.

  • What industry is W2 in?

    W2’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).

  • Is W2 a private or public company?

    W2 is a Private company.

  • What is W2’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for W2 is .

  • How much funding has W2 raised over time?

    W2 has raised $10.3M.

  • Who are W2’s investors?

    Development Bank of Wales, Mercia Asset Management, Shawbrook Bank, Simpleweb, and TTI Angels are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in W2.

  • Who are W2’s competitors?

    Data Axle, Graydon Nederland, NorthRow, Quantexa, and Electronic Verification Systems are some of the 24 competitors of W2.

  • When was W2 acquired?

    W2 was acquired on 22-Aug-2023.

  • Who acquired W2?

    W2 was acquired by FullCircl.

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