Last deal

$92.88M
Local Amount - GBP 73.1M

Amount

Series C

Stage

21.05.2024

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3

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$128.24M

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Vitesse is a company that has developed a settlement and liquidity management system to improve the payments process.

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01.01.2013

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For Profit

Last funding type

Series C

IPO status

Private

Description

Their platform offers a single connection to domestic clearing systems, allowing for quick and full value payments. It also provides a real-time view of global liquidity, enabling banks and businesses to make cross-border payments through a globally distributed settlement network. Vitesse was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom. They offer cross-border payment services to banks and businesses, helping them access lower payment costs and deliver seamless payments through a single integration.
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