Currencies Direct Overview
- Year Founded
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1996
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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700
- Latest Deal Type
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PE Growth
- Financing Rounds
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6
- Investments
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2
Currencies Direct General Information
Description
Provider of foreign exchange and payment services intended for businesses and individuals operating in international markets. The company offers the exchange of currencies online, over the phone and through application software at competitive rates and no transfer fees, enabling customers to avail of exchange in a faster, simpler and more cost-effective fashion than traditional banks.
Contact Information
Website
www.currenciesdirect.comCorporate Office
- One Canada Square
- Canary Wharf
- London E14 5AA
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- One Canada Square
- Canary Wharf
- London E14 5AA
- England, United Kingdom
Currencies Direct Timeline
Currencies Direct Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Currencies Direct Comparisons
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Currencies Direct Competitors (44)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remitly | Formerly VC-backed | Seattle, WA | 0000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Revolut | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom | 0000 | 00.000 | 00000000000 | 00.000 |
| Wise (Financial Software) | Formerly VC-backed | London, United Kingdom | 0000 | 00000 | 000000 - 000 | 00000 |
| XE.com | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Newmarket, Canada | 000 | 000000&0 | ||
| MoneyGram | Private Equity-Backed | Dallas, TX | 0000 | 00.000 | 000000000 00 |
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Currencies Direct Executive Team (9)
| Name | Title | Board Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Hatton | Chief Executive Officer & Advisor | |
| Neil Cooper | Chief Financial Officer & Board Member | |
| Vivek Awasthi | Chief Information Officer | |
| Jonathan Beddell | Chief Commercial Officer & Board Member | |
| Paraskevi Karademitrou | Corporate Development Manager |
Currencies Direct Board Members (10)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000000 0000000 | Palamon | Chairman | 000 0000 |
| 000000 0000000 | Self | Board Member | 000 0000 |
| 0000000 0000 | Corsair Capital | Board Member | 000 0000 |
| 00000000 0000000 | Currencies Direct | Chief Commercial Officer & Board Member | 000 0000 |
| 00000000 00000000 | Tor Currency Exchange | Board Member | 000 0000 |
Currencies Direct Signals
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Key Data Points
Similarweb Unique Visitors
15.0K
Majestic Referring Domains
314
Currencies Direct Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Currencies Direct Acquisitions (2)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tor Currency Exchange | 20-May-2011 | 0000000000 | 00.000 | Other Financial Services | |
| Universal VAT Services | 23-Jan-2008 | Merger/Acquisition | Accounting, Audit and Tax Services (B2B) | 000000 00 |
Currencies Direct Subsidiaries (1)
| Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal VAT Services | Accounting, Audit and Tax Services (B2B) | Atlanta, GA | 0000 |
Currencies Direct FAQs
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When was Currencies Direct founded?
Currencies Direct was founded in 1996.
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Who is the founder of Currencies Direct?
Mayank Patel and Peter Ellis are the founders of Currencies Direct.
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Who is the CEO of Currencies Direct?
Keith Hatton is the CEO of Currencies Direct.
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Where is Currencies Direct headquartered?
Currencies Direct is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Currencies Direct?
Currencies Direct has 700 total employees.
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What industry is Currencies Direct in?
Currencies Direct’s primary industry is Other Financial Services.
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Is Currencies Direct a private or public company?
Currencies Direct is a Private company.
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What is Currencies Direct’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Currencies Direct is 000000.
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How much funding has Currencies Direct raised over time?
Currencies Direct has raised $184M.
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Who are Currencies Direct’s investors?
Blackstone, Corsair Capital, Palamon, Andrew Brown, and Imran Khan are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Currencies Direct.
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Who are Currencies Direct’s competitors?
Remitly, Revolut, Wise (Financial Software), XE.com, and MoneyGram are some of the 44 competitors of Currencies Direct.
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