🏆 Deal of the Month · January 2021
Checkout.com raised USD 450 million in a Series C round in January 2021, reaching a valuation of USD 15 billion. The round was led by Tiger Global Management and Greenoaks Capital, alongside existing investors. The raise made Checkout.com one of the most highly valued private FinTech companies in Europe at the time.
Checkout.com — key deal facts
| Company | Checkout.com |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Amount raised | USD 450M |
| Valuation | USD 15 Billion |
| Round | Series C |
| Investors | Tiger Global Management (https://www.tigerglobal.com/) Greenoaks Capital and existing investors |
| Sectors | FinTech |
Who invested in Checkout.com?
Tiger Global Management and Greenoaks Capital co-led the round, joined by existing investors. The combination of Tiger Global, a prominent global technology-focused investment firm, and Greenoaks Capital, known for concentrated bets on high-growth software and internet businesses, signals strong conviction in Checkout.com's payments infrastructure thesis. Participation from existing investors further reinforces continued confidence in the company's trajectory.
What does Checkout.com do?
Checkout.com is a global payments infrastructure company founded in 2012 by Guillaume Pousaz, who continues to serve as CEO. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It provides end-to-end digital payment solutions through APIs, enabling merchants to accept card payments, issue virtual and physical debit cards, and send payouts directly to bank accounts or cards. Its single-platform approach to payment processing is designed to serve high-volume, enterprise-grade merchants across multiple geographies.
Checkout.com valuation & multiples
Explore the benchmarks: Series C.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Checkout.com raise in its Series C?
Checkout.com raised USD 450 million in its Series C round in January 2021.
What is Checkout.com's valuation?
Checkout.com was valued at USD 15 billion at the time of its Series C round in January 2021.
Who invested in Checkout.com?
The Series C was led by Tiger Global Management and Greenoaks Capital, with participation from existing investors.
When was Checkout.com founded and where is it based?
Checkout.com was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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