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Taavet Hinrikus

Wise
London, United Kingdom
Taavet Hinrikus co-founded Wise with Kristo Käärmann and was Skype's first employee, making him one of Europe's most storied tech insiders. He stepped down as Wise's chairman in 2022 to focus on his investment vehicle and board roles at other European fintechs. A major force in the European tech ecosystem, Hinrikus has backed dozens of startups and is one of Estonia's most globally influential technology entrepreneurs.
Fintech / International Payments

About Wise

Wise is a global money transfer and multi-currency account platform offering low-cost international transfers, debit cards, and business accounts in 80+ countries, processing over £12 billion monthly.

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