Kristo Kaarmann, Founder of TransferWise

About Kristo Kaarmann

Kristo Käıırmann is the co-founder and CEO of Wise (formerly TransferWise), a fintech company that revolutionized cross-border money transfers. He is an Estonian entrepreneur who founded the company after experiencing high currency exchange fees. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated at approximately $2.2 billion.

Kristo Kaarmann at a glance

• Company: TransferWise
• Total raised: $1.3B
• Latest round: IPO
• Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Sir Richard Branson, Index Ventures, IVP, Sapphire Ventures, IA Ventures
• Location: London, United Kingdom

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