Revolut hits $75B valuation in new capital raise

Core Insights - Revolut has raised new funding in a share sale that values the company at $75 billion, making it one of Europe's most valuable private tech companies [1] - The funding round was led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer, and Fidelity, with participation from notable investors such as Nvidia's NVentures and Andreessen Horowitz [1] Financial Performance - In 2024, Revolut's revenue increased by 72% to $4 billion, and the company reported a net profit of $1 billion (£790 million) [5] - The company claims to have reached $1 billion in annualized revenue this year [5] - The launch of the crypto exchange, Revolut X, contributed to a revenue increase of 298%, rising from $158 million in 2023 to $647 million in 2024 [5] Business Expansion - Founded in 2015, Revolut offers a variety of services including multi-currency accounts, payment and transfer services, and crypto products [3] - The company is expanding internationally, with operations in multiple countries including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Brazil, and the U.S. [4] - Revolut has plans to enter over 30 new markets by 2030 and aims to reach 100 million customers by mid-2027 [6] Licensing and Regulatory Status - Revolut is awaiting final approval to operate as a full-fledged bank in the U.K. and holds a banking license in the European Union [4] - The company has recently launched operations in India and is set to begin operations in Colombia in 2026, with additional plans for Mexico, Argentina, and South Africa [4]