Top 10 Credit Cards Unicorns in 2024

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January 22, 2024

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Have you ever wondered which private companies in the Credit Cards industry have the highest valuations?

You’re not alone.

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There are lots of unicorn companies in this space, and it can be difficult to keep track of them all.

We've decided to take a deep dive and put together a list containing 10 Credit Cards unicorn startups, from highest to lowest valuation.

10 Credit Cards Unicorns Companies

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1) Brex

Brex is an all-in-one business finance solution for growing companies.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $12.30B (October 2018)

  • Country: United States

  • State: Utah

  • City: Draper

  • Started in: 2017

  • Founders: Henrique Dubugras, Pedro Franceschi

  • Number of employees: 500-1,000

  • Funding: $1,490.12M

  • Funding rounds: 11

  • Number of investors: 52

You can find their website here.

2) SumUp

SumUp is a financial technology company that enables businesses to accept card payments at the Point-of-Sale or on the go.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $8.50B (July 2019)

  • Country: United Kingdom

  • State: England

  • City: London

  • Started in: 2011

  • Founders: Jan Deepen, Marc-Alexander Christ, Petter Made, Stefan Jeschonnek

  • Number of employees: 1,000-5,000

  • Funding: $1,365.23M

  • Funding rounds: 11

  • Number of investors: 23

You can find their website here.

3) CRED

CRED provides members with a single, easy-to-use platform to organize and manage all of their credit card bills. As a member, you’ll earn cash for each and every one of your payments.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $6.40B (April 2021)

  • Country: India

  • City: Bengaluru

  • Started in: 2018

  • Founders: Kunal Shah

  • Number of employees: 500-1,000

  • Funding: $692.48M

  • Funding rounds: 8

  • Number of investors: 31

You can find their website here.

4) C6 Bank

C6 Bank is a bank with no physical branches, but all the convenience of a traditional bank.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $5.05B (December 2020)

  • Country: Brazil

  • City: Sao Paulo

  • Started in: 2018

  • Founders: Carlos Fonseca, Leandro Torres, Luiz Calicchio, Marcelo Kalim

  • Number of employees: 1,000-5,000

  • Funding: $2,370.50M

  • Funding rounds: 3

  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

5) CloudWalk

CloudWalk Technology is an artificial intelligence platform that specializes in facial recognition for the banking, public security, and aviation industries.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.15B (September 2021)

  • Country: Brazil

  • City: Sao Paulo

  • Started in: 2013

  • Founders: Arthur Macedo, Behzad Malek, Bruno Freitas, Eliezer Pimentel, Luis Silva

  • Number of employees: 100-250

  • Funding: $345.00M

  • Funding rounds: 7

  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

6) Jeeves

Jeeves is a fintech company that specialises in expense management and payment processing.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.10B (March 2022)

  • Country: United States

  • State: New York

  • City: New York

  • Started in: 2019

  • Founders: Dileep Thazhmon, Sherwin Gandhi

  • Number of employees: 101-250

  • Funding: $368.00M

  • Funding rounds: 5

  • Number of investors: 52

You can find their website here.

7) Lunar

Lunar is a digital bank that offers a mobile-based banking app that helps consumers manage their personal finances.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.00B (July 2021)

  • Country: Denmark

  • City: Aarhus

  • Started in: 2015

  • Founders: Ken Villum Klausen

  • Number of employees: 250-500

  • Funding: $371.29M

  • Funding rounds: 9

  • Number of investors: 13

You can find their website here.

8) Dock

Dock is a financial technology company that combines card issuing and core banking services.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.50B (May 2022)

  • Country: Brazil

  • State: Sao Paulo

  • City: São Paulo

  • Started in: 2014

  • Founders: Diogo Frenkel, Frederico Amaral, Marcelo Jacques

  • Number of employees: 1001-5000

  • Funding: $280.00M

  • Funding rounds: 4

  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

9) Spendesk

Spendesk is a smart spend management software designed for both finance teams and employees.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.50B (January 2022)

  • Country: France

  • City: Paris

  • Started in: 2015

  • Founders: Jordane Giuly, Rodolphe Ardant, Thibaud Elziere

  • Number of employees: 250-500

  • Funding: $300.34M

  • Funding rounds: 7

  • Number of investors: 23

You can find their website here.

10) Clara

Spend management from start to finish for Latin American businesses.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (December 2021)

  • Country: Mexico

  • City: Mexico City

  • Started in: 2020

  • Founders: Diego Garcia, Gerry Giacoman Colyer, Guilherme Penna

  • Number of employees: 100-250

  • Funding: $108.50M

  • Funding rounds: 6

  • Number of investors: 43

You can find their website here.