WorldFirst Overview
- Year Founded
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2004
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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500
- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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2
- Investments
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3
WorldFirst General Information
Description
Provider of foreign exchange, international payment, and hedging services created to address the growing international payment needs. The company's international payment platform utilizes a proprietary technology platform that automates and streamlines transactions, enabling corporate, small to medium-sized businesses, and private individuals to enjoy better rates and faster transactions.
Contact Information
Website
www.worldfirst.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Millbank Tower
- 21-24 Millbank
- London SW1P 4QP
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- Millbank Tower
- 21-24 Millbank
- London SW1P 4QP
- England, United Kingdom
WorldFirst Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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WorldFirst Competitors (49)
One of WorldFirst’s 49 competitors is PayPal Holdings, a Formerly VC-backed company based in San Jose, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| PayPal Holdings | Formerly VC-backed | San Jose, CA | ||||
| Currencycloud | Formerly VC-backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| ProPay | Formerly VC-backed | Lindon, UT | ||||
| ACI Worldwide | Formerly PE-Backed | Elkhorn, NE | ||||
| Hyperwallet Systems | Formerly PE-Backed | San Francisco, CA |
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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 (3)
WorldFirst’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Prosper for . The deal was made on 08-Sep-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Prosper | 08-Sep-2024 | Later Stage VC | Other Financial Services | ||
| CurrencyVue | 04-Mar-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Financial Software | ||
| Wyre (Retail Money Transfer Business) | 16-Aug-2018 | Buyout/LBO | Other Financial Services |
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 500 total employees.
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What industry is WorldFirst in?
WorldFirst’s primary industry is Financial Software.
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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?
PayPal Holdings, Currencycloud, ProPay, ACI Worldwide, and Hyperwallet Systems are some of the 49 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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