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Founded in 2011

CEO: Dave Ripley

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Digital asset exchange Kraken has fast become one of the world’ s largest cryptocurrency platforms. Operating in over 70 countries, Kraken says its aim is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption worldwide and proliferate knowledge around blockchain technology. A fully remote company, Kraken has launched a string of blockchain-related products since its launch, including Kraken NFT, on-andoff-chain staking and instant Bitcoin transfers using its Lightning Network. Most recently valued at US $ 10.8bn, Kraken has generated US $ 130.1m in total investment over 15 rounds. The crypto exchange launched an app in 2021 before the release of its NFT marketplace in Q4 2022.

Crypto and Blockchain

United States

Founded in 2009

CEO: Guillaume Pousaz

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Global payments provider Checkout. com offers solutions that help businesses and their communities thrive in the digital economy. Founded in 2012, Checkout. com has grown to over 1,700 employees, operating out of 19 offices worldwide. Offering businesses of all sizes a full stack of payment solutions, the fintech provides adaptive offerings to help companies thrive and scale to their individual needs. Based in London, Checkout. com was valued at US $ 40bn ten years on from its founding( 2022), making it the most valuable fintech startup in Europe at the time. Its current pool of clients extends to streaming giants Netflix, fast-food chain Pizza Hut and the digital asset exchange Coinbase.

Payments

United Kingdom

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