Curve - About the company
Curve is an acquired company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 2015 by Shachar Bialick and Nimrod Yonatan Ben Nes. It operates as a Provider of digital wallet software consolidating multiple payment card accounts. Curve has raised $323M in funding from investors like Seedcamp, Kima Ventures and Speedinvest, with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 1422 active competitors, including 138 funded and 61 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Grab, PhonePe and Paytm.
Company Details
Provider of digital wallet software consolidating multiple payment card accounts. This application allows users to link various financial cards into a single interface for transaction management. The software enables users to switch payment sources for past transactions and provides tools for managing foreign currency exchanges. Additional features include automated card switching for declined transactions and installment payment options for specific purchases. The system integrates with mobile devices and wearable technology to facilitate contactless payments at retail locations.
- Website
- www.curve.com/
- Registered Address
- 15-19 Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2TH
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2015
Location
London, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$323M in 13 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Mar 27, 2020
Ranked
8th among 1422 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2023
Employee Count
264 as on May 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Lloyds Banking Group (Nov 14, 2025)
Legal entities associated with Curve
Curve is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Curve Uk Limited CIN: 9523903 , United Kingdom, Active | Apr 01, 2015 | $10M - $50M (As on Dec 31, 2023) | 430 (As on Dec 31, 2021) | |
CURVE CREDIT LIMITED CIN: 12464458 , United Kingdom, Active | Feb 14, 2020 | - | 2 (As on Dec 31, 2023) | |
CURVE US, INC. CIN: 7763239 , United States, Active | Feb 04, 2020 | - | - | - |
Curve's acquisition details
Curve got acquired by Lloyds Banking Group on Nov 14, 2025 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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Curve's funding and investors
Curve has raised a total funding of $323M over 13 rounds. Its first funding round was on May 20, 2015. Its latest funding round was a Series C round on Mar 14, 2025 for $*****. 5 investors participated in its latest round. Curve has 47 institutional investors and 60 angel investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Curve:
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Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 14, 2025 | 9052682 | Series C | 5352061 | 1737245 | 6085096 | 3948558 |
Jun 24, 2024 | 2797402 | Series C | 8037583 | 7437668 | 3259368 | 4088641 |
Sep 21, 2023 | 1598106 | Series C | 2976690 | 4163675 |
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Curve's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Curve are Shachar Bialick and Nimrod Yonatan Ben Nes. Shachar Bialick is the CEO of Curve.
Here are the details of Curve's key team members:
- Shachar Bialick: Co-Founder & CEO of Curve and founder of 2 other companies, Curve Card Review and Imagine Curve. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Nimrod Yonatan Ben Nes: Former Co-Founder of Curve. Contact Info: 1 email address
Curve's Board of Directors
Curve's board has 3 active members. William Andrew Rux, Michael Francis Dempsey Burns and Benoit Marrel are independent board members.Here is the list of Curve's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent board member | - | Current | 8y 11m | |
xkwumnp | Independent board member | - | Current | 4y 4m |
mwsqqrw | Independent board member | - | Current | 6y 8m |
teikjlq | Independent board member | - | Past | 8y 2m |
dlimrhl | Independent board member | - | Past | 3y 4m |
fxegxw{ | Independent board member | - | Past | 5y 5m |
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Curve's employee count trend
Curve has 264 employees as of May 26. Here is Curve's employee count trend over the years:
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Curve's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Curve include Grab, PhonePe and Paytm. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Curve, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Operator of a platform providing ride-hailing, food delivery, and payment services | $10.4B | 88/100 | ||
2nd | Provider of digital payment, financial, and technology solutions for consumers | $1.01B | 86/100 | ||
3rd | Digital payment platform offering financial services, recharges and more | $2.76B | 81/100 | ||
4th | Provider of teen and adult spending accounts with UPI and card payments | $42.7M | 77/100 | ||
5th | Online platform offering a suite of financial services | $201M | 77/100 | ||
6th | Venmo 2009, New York City (United States), Acquired | Provider of a platform for sending and receiving payments between users | $1.3M | 76/100 | |
7th | RecargaPay 2004, Sao Paulo (Brazil), Series C | Mobile wallet and prepaid card provider | $127M | 76/100 | |
8th | Curve 2015, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of digital wallet software consolidating multiple payment card accounts | $323M | 75/100 | |
9th | Citrus Pay 2011, Mumbai (India), Acquired | Online payment app for consumers and businesses | $32.5M | 74/100 | |
10th | GCash 2015, Taguig (Philippines), Series D | Provider of a platform for financial transactions and related services | $175M | 73/100 |
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Curve's Investments and acquisitions
Curve has not made any acquisitions yet. Curve has made 4 investments.Here is the list of latest three $investments:
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Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 09, 2024 | Investments | 2023 | George Town (Cayman Islands) | |
Aug 05, 2022 | Investments | 2020 | London (United Kingdom) | |
Jan 18, 2021 | Investments | 2018 | London (United Kingdom) |
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Reports related to Curve
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News related to Curve
Media has covered Curve for a total of 20 events in the last 1 year, 6 of them have been about company updates and 4 about partnerships.
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Curve swings to £9m loss as Lloyds takeover remains incompleteCity A.M.•May 20, 2026•Curve, Lloyds Bank
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HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series Launched with Advanced Health Analysis and Stylish DesignBasic Tutorials•May 07, 2026•Huawei, Curve
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Huawei Expands Curve Pay Contactless Payments Across HUAWEI WATCH DevicesWebDisclosure•Mar 19, 2026•Curve, Huawei
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Lloyds Banking Group signs £120m deal to acquire digital wallet provider CurveBitcoin Insider•Nov 18, 2025•Curve, Lloyds Banking Group, IDC Ventures
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Lloyds Banking nears deal to buy digital wallet firm CurveShareprices•Sep 07, 2025•Curve, Lloyds Banking Group
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Lloyds Banking Group in talks to acquire Curve for GBP120 millionShareprices•Jul 13, 2025•Lloyds Bank, Curve
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Lloyds Banking Group in talks for GBP120 million Curve buyPYMNTS.com•Jul 13, 2025•Lloyds Banking Group, Curve
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UK bank Lloyd in talks to buy Apple Pay rival in $162m dealTech in Asia•Jul 13, 2025•Lloyds Bank, Curve
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