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The global payments sector is home to 84 unicorn startups, creating a competitive landscape for financial technology. At the top is China's Ant Group, which has reached a valuation of $150B.
Other major players include Stripe with a $92B valuation and Revolut at $75B, highlighting the industry's high-growth nature.
Below is the full list of 84 Payments unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Ant Group builds the technology infrastructure for financial services, aiming to connect consumers and small businesses with digital payment tools. Their most recognized product is Alipay, a massive digital wallet and lifestyle platform that has expanded to include services like loans and wealth management.
Stripe develops a suite of APIs that power online payment processing and commerce for internet businesses. Their platform is widely recognized for its developer-friendly tools that simplify accepting payments and managing online business operations.
Revolut created a financial app that combines banking services, money transfers, and foreign exchange. Their platform gives users detailed spending analytics to help them manage their money from one place.
Ripple develops enterprise blockchain technology for financial institutions, enabling faster cross-border payments and digital asset custody. Their core payment network provides a modern alternative to traditional systems for moving value around the world.
Checkout.com provides a flexible payments platform that helps enterprise brands manage and process transactions on a global scale. Their technology allows businesses to accept a wide range of payment methods and optimize revenue through a single, integrated API.
PhonePe developed a popular mobile application for digital payments and financial services across India. Their platform enables users to easily transfer money, pay bills, and access a suite of financial tools.
Rapyd provides a global payments platform that lets businesses embed financial services into their own applications. Their system simplifies the complexity of international sales by unifying local payment methods from around the world.
SumUp builds financial tools that allow businesses to accept card payments at the point of sale or on the go. They are known for their simple card readers and a suite of business tools designed to support small merchants.
Tipalti built a global payables automation platform to manage the entire accounts payable workflow for businesses. Their software streamlines mass payments to suppliers across the globe, handling everything from onboarding and tax compliance to currency conversion.
Razorpay builds a comprehensive payments platform that allows businesses to manage their entire money flow. They provide a suite of software solutions for accepting customer payments, automating payouts, and handling business banking needs.
The ten most valuable companies offer a snapshot of where the payments industry is headed. But they represent only a small piece of a much larger global movement.
While the United States is home to the largest share of these startups, founders from more than twenty countries are building billion-dollar payments businesses. Here’s a look at the other companies that are redefining how money moves.
| Unicorn Startup | Country | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 2011 | $1.4B | $7B | |
| The Netherlands | 2004 | $928M | $6.5B | |
| India | 2018 | $873.6M | $6.4B | |
| Singapore | 2015 | $1.5B | $8B | |
| India | 1998 | $1.2B | $5B | |
| Denmark | 2015 | $470.9M | $5B | |
| United Kingdom | 2010 | $1.1B | $5B | |
| United States | 2025 | $500M | $5B | |
| Saudi Arabia | 2019 | $1.9B | $5B | |
| France | 2016 | $709.5M | $5B | |
| United Kingdom | 2014 | $1.6B | $5B | |
| United States | 2003 | $707M | $4B | |
| United States | 2017 | $918M | $4B | |
| United States | 2014 | $549.1M | $4B | |
| United States | 2011 | $468.2M | $4B | |
| United States | 2019 | $1B | $3.4B | |
| United States | 2016 | $419.4M | $3.2B | |
| United States | 2016 | $474.5M | $3B | |
| India | 2018 | $823.2M | $3B | |
| Singapore | 2018 | $4B | $3B | |
| Argentina | 2017 | $910M | $3B | |
| United States | 2022 | $300M | $3B | |
| Vietnam | 2007 | $433.8M | $2.27B | |
| United Kingdom | 2011 | $529.3M | $2.1B | |
| France | 2015 | $495.8M | $2.1B | |
| Greece | 2010 | $989.5M | $2.05B | |
| United States | 2001 | $620M | $2B | |
| United States | 2018 | $183M | $2B | |
| United States | 2014 | $277M | $2B | |
| United Kingdom | 2018 | $646M | $2B | |
| United States | 2018 | $337.2M | $2.B | |
| Nigeria | 2018 | $570M | $2B | |
| Ecuador | 2017 | $194M | $2B | |
| Brazil | 2014 | $280M | $2B | |
| Thailand | 2015 | $345M | $2B | |
| India | 2016 | $386.9M | $2B | |
| Senegal | 2008 | $438.7M | $2B | |
| Singapore | 2011 | $715.3M | $2B | |
| United States | 2019 | $443M | $2B | |
| Mexico | 2012 | $553.7M | $2B | |
| United States | 2015 | $390M | $2B | |
| Ireland | 1985 | $25M | $2B | |
| France | 2016 | $311.8M | $1.5B | |
| Singapore | 2014 | $338M | $1.4B | |
| United Kingdom | 2012 | $318.3M | $1.4B | |
| United States | 2015 | $257.1M | $1.25B | |
| Indonesia | 2017 | $554.5M | $1.13B | |
| United States | 2013 | $553.5M | $1.1B | |
| United States | 2017 | $107.4M | $1.06B | |
| United Kingdom | 2015 | $323.1M | $1B | |
| Hong Kong | 2023 | $87M | $1B | |
| Brazil | 2012 | $460M | $1B | |
| Brazil | 2020 | $492M | $1B | |
| United States | 2014 | $263.3M | $1B | |
| Indonesia | 2014 | $534.7M | $1B | |
| Nigeria | 2002 | $320.5M | $1B | |
| Philippines | 2013 | $712M | $1B | |
| Ireland | 2012 | $129.7M | $1B | |
| United States | 2013 | $98M | $1B | |
| United Kingdom | 2018 | $239.1M | $1B | |
| Saudi Arabia | 2020 | $2.4B | $1B | |
| United Kingdom | 2006 | $463.1M | $1B | |
| Italy | 2013 | $533.2M | $1B | |
| Canada | 2003 | $456.9M | $1B | |
| France | 2013 | $259.6M | $1B | |
| Saudi Arabia | 2018 | $200M | $1B | |
| Japan | 2013 | $260.4M | $1B | |
| United States | 2021 | $42.5M | $1B | |
| Vietnam | 2007 | $550M | $1B | |
| United States | 2011 | $381M | $1B | |
| United States | 2008 | $568.4M | $1B | |
| United States | 2010 | $347.3M | $1B | |
| France | 2018 | $325.8M | $1B | |
| Italy | 2019 | $4B | $1B |
