Who Owns Revolut?

Who owns Revolut?
Revolut is privately owned by co-founders Nikolay Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko, along with investors including SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Tiger Global Management, Index Ventures, Balderton Capital, and DST Global. The company was valued at $115 billion in a July 2026 secondary share sale, making it Europe's most valuable private company.

Who founded Revolut?
Revolut was founded in July 2015 in London by Nikolay Storonsky (former trader at Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers) and Vlad Yatsenko (former software engineer at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse). Storonsky serves as CEO and Yatsenko as CTO.

How many customers does Revolut have?
As of 2026, Revolut has more than 50 million customers globally, making it one of the world's largest digital banking platforms. The company operates in over 40 countries.

Is Revolut a bank?
Revolut received its UK banking license in July 2024, allowing it to offer full banking services including deposit protection in the UK. The company also holds a banking license in Lithuania, which serves as its EU banking hub. In markets where Revolut does not hold a banking license, it operates as an e-money institution. The company is applying for a US banking charter to expand its American operations.

Is Revolut publicly traded?
No, Revolut is privately held and not listed on any stock exchange. The company has discussed a potential IPO but had not listed publicly as of August 2026. The July 2026 secondary share sale at a $115 billion valuation was a secondary transaction, not an IPO.

Where is Revolut headquartered?
Revolut is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company also has significant operations in Lithuania (its EU banking hub), Ireland, Poland, the United States, and other countries.

What is Revolut's revenue?
For fiscal year 2025, Revolut reported revenue of GBP 4.5 billion ($6 billion), up 46% from 2024. Pre-tax profit was GBP 1.7 billion ($2.3 billion), up 57% from 2024. The growth was driven primarily by interest income, subscription fees, and an expanding customer base.

What are Revolut's largest or most valuable products?
Revolut Personal, the consumer banking app, is the company's largest product by revenue and customer count. Revolut Business, serving SMEs, is a growing contributor. Cryptocurrency trading and stock trading are significant revenue streams, though they are more volatile than banking revenue. The RevPoints loyalty program and Revolut <18 youth banking are newer products aimed at increasing customer engagement.

Has Revolut made major acquisitions recently?
Revolut has focused primarily on organic growth rather than acquisitions. The company has invested in building its compliance infrastructure, expanding its product offerings internally, and growing its global footprint. The most significant recent strategic moves were obtaining the UK banking license in 2024 and the secondary share sale in July 2026.