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Revolut in Talks to Raise $1 Billion at $65 Billion Valuation

The fintech firm aims to bolster its balance sheet ahead of its full UK banking launch.

Revolut logo is seen in this illustration taken July 29, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Revolut is negotiating a private funding round to issue new shares and sell existing stock to raise about $1 billion.
  • US investment firm Greenoaks is in discussions to lead the financing round, according to people familiar with the matter.
  • The targeted valuation of $65 billion marks a substantial increase from the $45 billion secondary market valuation secured in 2024.
  • In April, Revolut reported a pretax profit of £1.1 billion for 2024, more than doubling its earnings from the previous year.
  • The company serves over 50 million customers across more than 30 countries and plans to begin full UK banking operations in 2025.