What is Thunes?
Thunes operates as a sophisticated cross-border payments network, providing a proprietary global infrastructure that facilitates direct connections to local payment brands. By effectively neutralizing the friction inherent in traditional international money movement, the company enables businesses and consumers to execute instant, secure transactions across diverse payment methods. Thunes serves as a vital connective tissue in the digital economy, allowing for interoperability between disparate financial systems. Its market position is defined by its extensive reach and its commitment to simplifying the complexities of global liquidity, making it an essential partner for enterprises navigating the intricacies of cross-border trade and remittance.
How much funding has Thunes raised?
Thunes has raised a total of $335M across 6 funding rounds:
Series A
$10M
Series B
$60M
Unspecified
$60M
Unspecified
$30M
Series C
$25M
Series D
$150M
Series A (2019): $10M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2020): $60M led by Helios Investment Partners, Checkout.com, GGV Capital, and Future Shape
Unspecified (2021): $60M supported by Insight Partners
Unspecified (2023): $30M featuring Marshall Wace
Series C (2023): $25M backed by Bessemer Venture Partners
Series D (2025): $150M with participation from Apis Partners and Vitruvian Partners
Key Investors in Thunes
Apis Partners
Apis Partners is an investment firm that supports growth-stage financial services innovators aiming to create transformative impacts in their communities.
Vitruvian Partners
Vitruvian Partners is a European private equity firm focusing on leveraged buyout and growth capital investments in middle-market companies.
GGV Capital
GGV Capital is a global venture firm that invests in seed-to-growth stage companies across the Social/Internet, Enterprise Tech, and Smart Tech sectors.
What's next for Thunes?
With the successful closure of this major enterprise-level funding round, Thunes is well-positioned to accelerate its strategic expansion and deepen its technological moat. The capital will likely be deployed to enhance its proprietary network, expand its footprint in emerging markets, and further integrate with local payment ecosystems. As the company transitions into its next phase of growth, the focus will remain on scaling its infrastructure to meet the surging demand for instant, transparent, and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions. Investors are closely watching how Thunes leverages this liquidity to outpace competitors and establish itself as the definitive standard for global payment interoperability.
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