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Submission declined on 18 June 2025 by CNMall41 (talk).
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| Founded | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier |
| Slogan | Trust beyond borders |
| Headquarters | Avenue Louise 350, 1050 Brussels - Belgium |
| Industry | Financial services |
| Products | cross-border payments, B2B payments, currency risk management, online platform |
| Website | iBanFirst.com |
iBanFirst is a Belgian financial technology company that provides international payments and foreign exchange services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).[1] Founded in 2013, the company operates in multiple European markets and is known for its online platform that facilitates cross-border B2B transactions without using traditional banks.[2] In 2025, it was listed among the Financial Times' FT1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe.[3] It is the winner in the fintech category of Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 (2021) in Belgium.[4] In 2025, it was listed in the 'Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies" by FXCintelligence.[5] Additionally, CNBC listed it as part of its "World’s top fintech companies: 2025" list, in the 'Payment' category.[6]
History
[edit]The company originates from FX4Biz, founded in 2013, which obtained a payment institution license from the National Bank of Belgium the same year. In 2016, FX4Biz rebranded to iBanFirst.[7]
In 2019, iBanFirst expanded by acquiring the Dutch payment institution NBWM[8] and the German fintech Forexfix.[9] In 2023, iBanFirst expanded its UK footprint through the acquisition of Cornhill, a UK-based foreign exchange provider.[10]
iBanFirst raised €10 million in 2016, followed by a €15 million Series B in 2018 and a €21 million Series C in 2020.[11][12][13] In 2021, Marlin Equity Partners acquired a 51% stake, valuing the company at €200 million.[14]
Services and operations
[edit]In the European Union, iBanFirst is authorized and regulated by the National Bank of Belgium under the EU Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2).[15] In the United Kingdom, it is licensed as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and registered under Payment Services Regulations by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).[16]
According to Les Echos (2021), iBanFirst provides an online platform through which European SMEs manage foreign exchange and international payments.[17]
By early 2025, iBanFirst reported having 10,000 corporate clients, over 350 employees, and 13 offices across Europe including Paris, London, Munich, Madrid, Milan, and Sofia.[2]
Performance
[edit]In 2023, the company reported revenues of €50 million and was EBITDA-positive.[18]
See also
[edit]References and notes
[edit]- ^ Théaud, Bertrand (2025-07-09). "iBanFirst Review [2025]: Pros, Cons & What To Use Instead | Statrys". statrys.com. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ a b "IbanFirst broke away from VCs in 2021. Now it's profitable and eyeing €100m ARR". Sifted. 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "FT1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies 2025 ranking". Financial Times. 2025-03-04. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "IBanFirst won the Deloitte Fast 50 award in the category fastest growing BE Fintech". Deloitte Belgium. 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "The Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies". FXC Intelligence. 2025-05-08. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "The world's top fintech companies: 2025". CNBC. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "Ibanfirst, 10 millions d'euros pour étendre les services financiers aux PME en Europe". FRENCHWEB.FR (in French). 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "IBanFirst Expands European Footprint with NBWM Acquisition". Finance Magnates. 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Forexfix 2025 Company Profile: Valuation, Investors, Acquisition". PitchBook. 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Marlin portfolio company iBanFirst signs definitive agreement to acquire Cornhill | News". Marlin Equity Partners. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "French Startup Nabs $11M to Start New SME Bank". TechCrunch. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "IBanFirst pulls in €15m, Serena, Breega and Xavier Niel invest". Fintech Global. 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ Dillet, Romain (2020-06-11). "IBanFirst raises $23.8 million for its borderless financial services". Techcrunch. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Decrypting iBanFirst's €200M Growth Equity Deal". The French Tech Journal. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Betalingsinstellingen met vergunning in België | nbb.be". www.nbb.be (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "IBANFirst – Register entry". Financial Conduct Authority. 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "IBanFirst s'arme financièrement pour consolider le marché du transfert d'argent BtoB". Les Echos (in French). 2021-05-27. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Fintech : Ibanfirst a enregistré 50 millions d'euros de revenus en 2023". Les Echos (in French). 2024-05-03. Archived from the original on 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
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