Wise
VC Fund
London, United Kingdom
Wise is a VC fund in London focused on Marketplace and Software. Wise provides a core money transfer product, along with a borderless account for its audience of ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers, which holds over £2 billion in current deposits. The company features like automated identification verification, online and in-app technical assistance, and estimations of when money transfers will arrive,products and services that meet the needs of clients.Wise was established in 2011 by Kristo Kaarmann and Taavet Hinrikus in London, England.
- Total investments:
- 13
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 54%
Last updated:
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Industries Wise invests in
Stages Wise invests in
Countries Wise invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Seed
- $700k–$900k
- Series A
- $1M–$9.8M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Marketplace 5 (38%)
- Software 3 (23%)
- Marketing 2 (15%)
- Legal 1 (8%)
- Consumer 1 (8%)
Stage
- Seed 3 (23%)
- Series A 3 (23%)
- Funding Round 3 (23%)
- Debt Financing 2 (15%)
- Secondary Market 1 (8%)
Country
- United States 5 (38%)
- Estonia 1 (8%)
- United Kingdom 1 (8%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cian Weeresinghe
CMO
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CMO | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Gregory Talon
Senior Product Director
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Senior Product Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Hreinn Agustsson
Microsoft Business Central
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Microsoft Business Central | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Isabel Naidoo
CPO
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CPO | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Josh Aziz
Head of Product
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Head of Product | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 14 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Socioswap
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Socioswap - Social Media Support Services, Market Place and Community - Grow Your Brand and Following - Buy/Sell Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok and more! Socioswap is a business to business oriented forum marketplace. | $700K / Secondary Market / Apr 19, 2023 | |
SOCEW
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SOCEW is a digital marketing agency that specializes in creating custom campaigns and enterprise-scale solutions. It is dedicated to helping businesses establish their online presence and drive growth through effective digital strategies. | $900K / Debt Financing / Feb 07, 2023 | |
Ensocials
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Ensocials is a digital marketing agency that specializes in creating custom campaigns and enterprise-scale solutions. It is dedicated to helping businesses establish their online presence and drive growth through effective digital strategies. | $900K / Seed / Jan 02, 2023 | |
ScrapMed
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Scrapmed is a next-generation social media marketplace that bridges the gap between content creators, collectors, and buyers. Designed for the digital age, Scrapmed empowers users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets, content, and merchandise directly through an engaging social platform. By integrating marketplace functionality with the dynamicsof social networking, Scrapmed fosters an interactive community where trust, visibility, and monetization thrive. Whether you’re a creator looking to monetize your brand or a user seeking unique content and collectibles, Scrapmed offers a seamless, intuitive experience that redefines social commerce. | $700K / Seed / Jun 08, 2022 | |
LETSOC
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At LETSOC, we provide a platform for individuals to buy and sell their social media accounts. Whether you're looking to monetize your following or find the perfect account to elevate your online presence, we offer a seamless and secure marketplace for transactions. Our dedicated team ensures a smooth process from start to finish, giving ourcustomers peace of mind and confidence in their transactions. Join our community today and discover the endless opportunities that await in the world of social media buying and selling. Trust LETSOC to connect you with the perfect account or buyer for your needs. | $2.5M / Debt Financing / Mar 03, 2022 | |
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SOCEW
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SOCEW is a digital marketing agency that specializes in creating custom campaigns and enterprise-scale solutions. It is dedicated to helping businesses establish their online presence and drive growth through effective digital strategies. | $1.4M / Debt Financing / Jan 03, 2022 | |
99math
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99math is e-sports in school math! Global online tournaments for kids. They get excited and start achieving in math. | $1M / Series A / Aug 02, 2021 | |
Socmedias
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Socmedias has an ultimate ways to buy and sell YouTube accounts. | $800K / Feb 06, 2021 | |
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Socmedias
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Socmedias has an ultimate ways to buy and sell YouTube accounts. | $800K / Seed / Feb 06, 2021 | |
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Socioswap
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Socioswap - Social Media Support Services, Market Place and Community - Grow Your Brand and Following - Buy/Sell Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok and more! Socioswap is a business to business oriented forum marketplace. | $500K / Feb 04, 2021 | |
| See all 13 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Wise invest in?
Wise invests primarily in Marketplace, Software and Marketing startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 13 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Wise's check size?
Wise typically joins rounds of $700k–$900k at Seed and $1M–$9.8M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Wise participates in.
How do I contact Wise?
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Who are the partners at Wise?
The team at Wise includes Cian Weeresinghe (CMO), Gregory Talon (Senior Product Director) and Hreinn Agustsson (Microsoft Business Central), among 14 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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