Zepz
Cross-border remittances — parent of WorldRemit and Sendwave
Fintech
📍 London, United Kingdom
Founded 2010
Current Valuation
$5.0B
as of 2021-Q3
UNICORN
London-based cross-border payments group, formed when WorldRemit Group rebranded as Zepz in 2021. Operates the WorldRemit and Sendwave brands, moving remittances from migrant workers in developed markets to recipients across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Acquired Pomelo in January 2026.
Company Profile
Last Round
Series E — $292M (Aug 2021)
Fundraising Status
Series E · $292M · 5y ago
rumoredTotal raised $559M
Latest Funding Round
| Round | Amount | Date | Lead Investor | Post-Money |
|---|
| Series E | $292M | Aug 2021 | — | $5.0B |
Founders & Key People
Ismail AhmedCatherine WinesRichard Igoe
Competitors
Wise · Remitly · Revolut · Western Union
FintechPaymentsRemittancesCross-borderUK
Private-company numbers are not real-time. Reflects publicly disclosed valuations from press releases, news reports, and tender offers as of 2021-Q3. Refreshed quarterly.