Analysis

February 25, 2020

Let's talk about Revolut's new valuation

A new $500m funding round has made Revolut the most highly-valued fintech in Europe. But should it be?


Isabel Woodford

5 min read

Revolut has announced its long-awaited $500m Series D at a $5.5bn valuation, making it the most highly valued fintech in Europe, alongside Swedish lender Klarna.

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Revolut pitch deck
An extract from Revolut's first pitch deck (Source)
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