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Kristo Käärmann is the co-founder and CEO of Wise (formerly TransferWise), a fintech pioneer disrupting international remittances. His drive to create Wise stemmed from personal frustration with high bank fees while sending money home to Estonia. After launching in 2011, Käärmann's vision attracted global backing from notable investors like Richard Branson and Peter Thiel. He positioned Wise as a radically transparent, low-cost cross-border platform.

As of 2025, Käärmann owns over 10% of Wise, giving him an estimated net worth of more than $1.2 billion. Wise now moves over £10 billion monthly for users across 170 countries and has expanded into business banking and multi-currency accounts. The company’s revenues topped £1.2 billion in 2024, showcasing robust growth despite broader fintech sector headwinds.

Taavet Hinrikus warns money is at risk with Wise Stocks feature
  • Artem Shendetskii
  • 06.05.2026
Taavet Hinrikus warns money is at risk with Wise Stocks feature
Stock market volatility can have a direct impact on personal accounts integrated with equity features. Taavet Hinrikus noted that when markets perform strongly, the value in his Wise account's ...
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GameStop CEO draws scrutiny over eBay bid interview
  • Dan Blystone
  • 04.05.2026
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Taavet Hinrikus says Wise customers earned 528 million dollars on 40 billion dollars held
  • Parshwa Turakhiya
  • 27.04.2026
Taavet Hinrikus says Wise customers earned 528 million dollars on 40 billion dollars held
Wise customers, including individuals and small businesses, have collectively held 40 billion dollars on the platform's accounts, according to Taavet Hinrikus. Over the final quarter of the ...
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Taavet Hinrikus: Wise customers hold $40 billion and earn $528 million in interest
  • Andreas Kristo
  • 21.04.2026
Taavet Hinrikus: Wise customers hold $40 billion and earn $528 million in interest
Wise customers collectively held $40 billion in their accounts and earned $528 million from their holdings over the financial year, according to Taavet Hinrikus. The disclosure comes as the ...
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Taavet Hinrikus reveals Wise account earnings for September
  • Olesia Kramarenko
  • 07.10.2025
Taavet Hinrikus reveals Wise account earnings for September
Taavet Hinrikus, co-founder of Wise, has revealed notable earnings generated in September by Wise account holders. According to Mr. Hinrikus, Wise account holders accrued a significant $54 ...
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