Revolut Reaches Record Valuation and Expands Globally

Neobank Revolut has finalized a share sale that values the company at a staggering $75 billion, cementing its position among the world's most valuable fintech enterprises. The funding round was spearheaded by prominent investment firms Coatue, Greenoaks, Fidelity, and Dragoneer, with additional support from a16z, Franklin Templeton, and T. Rowe Price. Notably, Nvidia's venture arm, NVentures, also participated in this significant investment. The company disclosed that employees were granted the opportunity to sell shares as part of the transaction, marking the fifth instance where Revolut has facilitated a liquidity event for its staff through its employee share program.

Global Expansion and Financial Growth

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Revolut is a fintech innovator providing digital banking services and enabling customers to engage in buying, selling, and holding cryptocurrencies via its user-friendly app. This announcement follows a year marked by ambitious global expansion for Revolut, having secured banking licenses in both Mexico and Colombia, and with preparations underway to launch services in India. The company reported a robust 72% surge in revenue, reaching $4 billion in 2024, while pre-tax profits experienced a substantial 149% increase, totaling $1.4 billion. Furthermore, Revolut announced that it surpassed 65 million retail customers in 2025, with its business division achieving an impressive $1 billion in annualized revenue.

Cryptocurrency Services and Public Markets

Revolut has been authorized to provide regulated cryptocurrency services across all 30 countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) since October, following the acquisition of a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Cyprus's securities regulator. A September report from The Times indicated that the company is considering a dual public listing in both London and New York.

Crypto Firms Trend Towards Public Offerings

The increasing trend of crypto companies pursuing public listings in 2025 is anticipated to continue, with further IPOs expected in 2026. June witnessed Circle's entry into the public markets, as the USDC stablecoin issuer listed on the New York Stock Exchange. By September, blockchain firm Figure and crypto exchange Gemini had also gone public, each debuting on Nasdaq within days of each other. Several crypto entities are also evaluating potential IPOs in the near future. In September, crypto exchange Bitgo filed for a US IPO, followed by Kraken in November. Digital asset manager Grayscale has also announced plans for listing on the NYSE.

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