WorldFirst Overview
- Year Founded
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2004
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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600
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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2
- Investments
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2
WorldFirst General Information
Description
Provider of international payment and foreign exchange services intended to simplify global business operations. The company offers a multi-currency business account that enables local receiving accounts, marketplace collections, international transfers, and treasury management through a unified platform, providing small- to medium-sized enterprises with the tools to manage currency fluctuations and streamline cross-border financial transactions across multiple regions.
Contact Information
Website
www.worldfirst.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 2nd Floor, International House
- 1st Katharines Way
- London E1W 1UN
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 2nd Floor, International House
- 1st Katharines Way
- London E1W 1UN
- England, United Kingdom
WorldFirst Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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WorldFirst Competitors (59)
One of WorldFirst’s 59 competitors is Planet Payment, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Galway, Ireland.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Planet Payment | Private Equity-Backed | Galway, Ireland | ||||
| Nium | Venture Capital-Backed | Singapore, Singapore | ||||
| Payoneer | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Currencies Direct | Private Equity-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Remitly Global | Formerly VC-backed | Seattle, WA |
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WorldFirst Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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WorldFirst Investments & Acquisitions (2)
WorldFirst’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with CurrencyVue. The deal was made on 04-Mar-2019.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| CurrencyVue | 04-Mar-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Financial Software | ||
| Wyre (Retail Money Transfer Business) | 16-Aug-2018 | Buyout/LBO | Other Financial Services |
WorldFirst Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| World First Markets | London, United Kingdom | 2007 |
WorldFirst FAQs
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When was WorldFirst founded?
WorldFirst was founded in 2004.
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Where is WorldFirst headquartered?
WorldFirst is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of WorldFirst?
WorldFirst has 600 total employees.
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What industry is WorldFirst in?
WorldFirst’s primary industry is Other Financial Services.
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Is WorldFirst a private or public company?
WorldFirst is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of WorldFirst?
The current valuation of WorldFirst is .
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What is WorldFirst’s current revenue?
The current revenue for WorldFirst is .
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Who are WorldFirst’s investors?
FTV Capital, Industry Ventures, and StepStone Group have invested in WorldFirst.
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Who are WorldFirst’s competitors?
Planet Payment, Nium, Payoneer, Currencies Direct, and Remitly Global are some of the 59 competitors of WorldFirst.
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When was WorldFirst acquired?
WorldFirst was acquired on 14-Feb-2019.
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Who acquired WorldFirst?
WorldFirst was acquired by Ant Group.
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