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CEO : KRISTO KÄÄRMANN REVENUE : US $ 1.1BN ( 2023 ) HEADQUARTERS : LONDON , UK EMPLOYEES : 5,000 + FOUNDED : 2011

Kristo Käärmann , Wise

Wise has transformed cross-border payments since shedding its TransferWise moniker . By championing transparent fees and competitive rates , the fintech firm has won over 13 million customers worldwide , challenging the status quo of international banking . Its watershed moment came through a direct listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2021 , reaching an £ 8bn ( US $ 10.3bn ) valuation . Wise remains at the forefront of financial innovation through its borderless accounts and multi-currency offerings .

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