WazirX - About the company
WazirX is an acquired company based in Mumbai (India), founded in 2018 by Nischal Shetty, Sameer Mhatre and Siddharth Menon. It operates as an Online exchange platform for cryptocurrency. WazirX has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 2156 active competitors, including 198 funded and 74 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Binance, Blockchain and Uphold.
Company Details
Online exchange platform for cryptocurrency. It allows users to trade in multiple currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, and more. It also provides advanced trading features such as tradingview and stop limit orders. The platform offers KYC verification system, customer support, and referral rewards for users.
- Website
- wazirx.com
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@wazirx.com
- Phone Number
- +91 **********
- Registered Address
- HD-024, WeWork Enam Sambhav, C - 20, G Block Rd, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandr, a East, Mumbai City, MUMBAI, Maharashtra, India, 400051
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2018
Location
Mumbai, India
Stage
Acquired
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
24th among 2156 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$100M - $500M as on Mar 31, 2022
Employee Count
320 as on Jul 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Binance Labs (Nov 21, 2019)
Legal entities associated with WazirX
WazirX is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
QIZIL21 SOFTWARES PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U72900MH2019PTC333331 , India, Active | Nov 20, 2019 | ₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 86 (As on Feb 28, 2026) | |
ZETTAI PTE. LTD. CIN: 201900774K , Singapore, Active | Jan 06, 2019 | $100M - $500M (As on Mar 31, 2022) | - | |
ZANMAI LABS PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U72900MH2017PTC303170 , India, Active | Dec 21, 2017 | ₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - |
WazirX's acquisition details
WazirX got acquired by Binance Labs on Nov 21, 2019.
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WazirX's funding and investors
WazirX has raised funding over 1 round. WazirX has 3 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of WazirX:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 04, 2020 | 1339171 | ICO | 6439738 | 6064878 | 6807899 | 1262283 |
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WazirX's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of WazirX are Nischal Shetty, Sameer Mhatre and Siddharth Menon. Nischal Shetty is the CEO of WazirX.
Here are the details of WazirX's key team members:
- Nischal Shetty: Co-Founder & CEO of WazirX and founder of 1 other company. They are also an angel investor in 5 startups and serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 1 email address
- Sameer Mhatre: Co-Founder of WazirX. They serve on the board of 1 company.
- Siddharth Menon: Co-Founder of WazirX. Contact Info: 1 email address
WazirX's Board of Directors
WazirX's board has 2 active members. Nischal Shetty and Sameer Mhatre are part of team.Here is the list of WazirX's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | - | Current | 8y 7m | |
Team | - | Current | 8y 7m |
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WazirX's employee count trend
WazirX has 320 employees as of Jul 26. Here is WazirX's employee count trend over the years:
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WazirX's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of WazirX include Binance, Blockchain and Uphold. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of WazirX, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Binance 2017, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Series C | Online exchange platform for cryptocurrency | $2.02B | 83/100 | |
2nd | Blockchain 2011, London (United Kingdom), Series E | App-based platform for exchange and trading solutions for cryptocurrency | $700M | 82/100 | |
3rd | Uphold 2013, San Francisco (United States), Series B | Digital assets trading platform offering trading services for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and precious metals | $73.2M | 82/100 | |
4th | Kraken 2011, Cheyenne (United States), Series D | Provider of a multi-asset trading platform | $866M | 82/100 | |
5th |  Uniswap 2018, New York City (United States), Series B | Provider of a decentralized exchange platform for cryptocurrency | $176M | 79/100 | |
6th |  Gemini 2014, New York City (United States), Public | Platform offering crypto exchange solutions | $424M | 79/100 | |
7th | Online platform for trading in cryptocurrency | $1.73B | 77/100 | ||
8th | PDAX 2017, Makati (Philippines), Series B | Online exchange platform for cryptocurrencies | $62.5M | 77/100 | |
9th |  CoinSwitch 2017, Chennai (India), Series C | Broker-based online crypto trading and exchange platform | $302M | 76/100 | |
10th | Cryptocurrency exchange and trading service provider | $247M | 76/100 | ||
24th | Online exchange platform for cryptocurrency | - | 67/100 |
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WazirX's Investments and acquisitions
WazirX has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to WazirX
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News related to WazirX
Filter this listMedia has covered WazirX for a total of 14 events in the last 1 year, 11 of them have been about company updates.
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WazirX AMA addresses recovery, but 34% INR freeze timeline remains unclearThe Crypto Times•Sep 02, 2026•WazirX
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WazirX Launches AI Trading Co-Pilot for Crypto Research and ExecutionBusiness Line•Aug 25, 2026•WazirX
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WazirX returns after $235 million cyber attack, restores most user fundsNewsBytes•Jun 22, 2026•WazirX
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WazirX Plans Maintenance, Crypto Transfers Unavailable for 4 HrsThe Crypto Times•May 20, 2026•WazirX
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WazirX launches futures trading with up to 100X leverage and lowest feesMoneycontrol•May 13, 2026•WazirX
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WazirX Integrates Fireblocks to Enhance Digital Asset CustodyThe Tribune•Jan 30, 2026•Fireblocks, WazirX
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Judge Restrains WazirX from Using Customer’s XRP Assets After $230M HackCrowdfund Insider•Oct 29, 2025•WazirX
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