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Wise

London-headquartered international money-transfer and multi-currency-account platform (formerly TransferWise), listed on the LSE since 2021.

Updated 29 April 2026 · British Startup index

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Wise built transparent FX on the "mid-market rate" thesis, serving 15m+ customers and moving £100bn+ a year. Its direct LSE listing in 2021 was the largest UK tech listing of that year and showcased a profitable, founder-led model.

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Headquartered in Shoreditch, London; listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WISE).

Sectorfintech
Stagepublic
FundingPublic (LSE: WISE)
Employees5,500+
Founded2011