At a Glance
50+ million personal customers worldwide
500,000+ business customers globally
160+ supported countries and regions
36 in-app currencies available
About Revolut
Founded in 2015 by Nik Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko, Revolut is a global financial superapp on a mission to simplify all aspects of money. With a vision to empower individuals and businesses to manage their finances seamlessly — from spending and saving to investing and borrowing — Revolut offers an all-in-one platform designed to eliminate the complexity traditionally associated with financial services.
Revolut's rapid growth is underpinned by its customer-centric approach, cutting-edge technology, and relentless innovation. What began as a solution for reducing foreign exchange fees has evolved into a borderless financial ecosystem with over 50 million users worldwide.
Milestones and Expansion
Since its inception, Revolut has achieved notable growth and product innovation milestones:
2023: Entered Brazil and New Zealand markets; introduced local IBANs in Spain and Ireland; launched Ultra, a premium subscription plan in the EEA; became the most downloaded finance app in nine countries.
2022: Surpassed 26 million customers; launched consumer lending products across Ireland, Romania, and the US; Revolut Business exceeded £100 billion in processed transactions.
2021: Raised $800 million in Series E funding; introduced travel booking (Stays) and new tools for business users, including expense tracking and QR payments.
2020: Expanded into the US and Japan; launched banking services in Lithuania and Poland; secured $580 million in Series D funding.
2019–2015: Introduced metal cards, crypto trading, donations, and business accounts; received a banking licence from the Bank of Lithuania; expanded operations to Australia, Singapore, and beyond; raised multiple rounds of funding totalling over $1.7 billion.
Leadership and Governance
Revolut's leadership is guided by a seasoned Board of Directors with deep experience across banking, finance, technology, and regulatory sectors:
Martin Gilbert, Chair of the Board – Co-founder of Aberdeen Asset Management, and widely regarded as one of the UK’s most accomplished business leaders.
Nik Storonsky, Co-founder & CEO – Former derivatives trader at Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers, responsible for Revolut’s vision and global strategy.
Vlad Yatsenko, Co-founder & CTO – An accomplished software engineer with experience at UBS and Deutsche Bank, overseeing the technological backbone of Revolut.
Michael Sherwood, Chair of the Remuneration Committee – Former Vice Chairman at Goldman Sachs International.
Caroline Britton, Chair of the Audit Committee – Former Deloitte Audit Partner and non-executive director across FTSE-listed companies.
John Sievwright, Chair of the Risk & Compliance Committee – Former COO (International) at Merrill Lynch.
Dan Teodosiu, Independent Director – Former CTO at Onfido and Criteo, with senior engineering leadership roles at Google and Microsoft.
Ian Wilson, Independent Director – Former Chief Risk Officer at Monzo, Virgin Money, and Tesco Bank.
Revolut follows the principles of the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code, applying industry best practices even though it is not legally mandated to do so. The Group Board is responsible for strategic oversight, risk governance, and maintaining a culture of transparency and accountability.
Mission and Values
Revolut exists to eliminate friction in financial life. Whether it’s sending money abroad, managing personal budgets, or scaling a business, the platform aims to offer faster, smarter, and more inclusive tools. This relentless commitment to usability and innovation has positioned Revolut as a pioneer in modern banking — and a contender to become the world’s first truly global digital bank.
