Skrill Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2001

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 500

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 5

  • Investments
  • 3

Skrill General Information

Description

Developer of online payment software designed for football fans. The company offers the development of payment networks, digital wallet services, direct payment processing services, mobile payment applications, and online bill payment services, thereby enabling clients to receive money from all over the world via bank transfer, email, or phone number.

Contact Information

Website
www.skrill.com
Formerly Known As
Moneybookers
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • First floor, 2 Gresham Street
  • London EC2V 7AD
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Financial Software
Other Industries
Other Financial Services
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • First floor, 2 Gresham Street
  • London EC2V 7AD
  • England, United Kingdom

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Skrill Valuation & Funding

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Skrill Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of online payment software designed for football fans. The company offers the development of payment networks,
Financial Software
London, United Kingdom
500 As of 2021

San Francisco, CA
 

London, United Kingdom
 
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Skrill Competitors (61)

One of Skrill’s 61 competitors is Hyperwallet Systems, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in San Francisco, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Hyperwallet Systems Formerly PE-Backed San Francisco, CA
Judopay Formerly VC-backed London, United Kingdom
Razorpay Venture Capital-Backed Bangalore, India
BlueSnap Private Equity-Backed Waltham, MA
BitPay Venture Capital-Backed Atlanta, GA
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Skrill Signals

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Skrill Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Skrill Investments & Acquisitions (3)

Skrill’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Ukash. The deal was made on 01-Apr-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Ukash 01-Apr-2015 Buyout/LBO Other Financial Services
Paysafecard 08-Feb-2013 Buyout/LBO Other Financial Services
Paysafe Pay Later 07-Sep-2011 Merger/Acquisition Other Financial Services
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Skrill Exits (1)

Skrill’s most recent exit was on 07-Sep-2011 from Paysafe Pay Later. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Paysafe Pay Later 07-Sep-2011 Completed
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Skrill Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Paysafe Payment Solutions Dublin, Ireland 2018
Paysafecard London, United Kingdom 2000

Skrill FAQs

  • When was Skrill founded?

    Skrill was founded in 2001.

  • Where is Skrill headquartered?

    Skrill is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Skrill?

    Skrill has 500 total employees.

  • What industry is Skrill in?

    Skrill’s primary industry is Financial Software.

  • Is Skrill a private or public company?

    Skrill is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Skrill?

    The current valuation of Skrill is .

  • What is Skrill’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Skrill is .

  • Who are Skrill’s investors?

    CVC Capital Partners, , Idinvest Partners, and Investcorp Technology Partners have invested in Skrill.

  • Who are Skrill’s competitors?

    Hyperwallet Systems, Judopay, Razorpay, BlueSnap, and BitPay are some of the 61 competitors of Skrill.

  • When was Skrill acquired?

    Skrill was acquired on 10-Aug-2015.

  • Who acquired Skrill?

    Skrill was acquired by Paysafe.

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