Zolve

Zolve

Cross-border neo-bank for individuals

Founded

2020

Headquarters

Bengaluru (India)

Status

Series B

Company Details

Website

Socials

Email

Phone

+91 - 9326553466

Zolve is a pioneering fintech company and the world’s first cross-border neobank . Headquartered in New York, with significant operations in Bangalore, India, Zolve focuses on providing seamless financial solutions for global citizens. The company caters primarily to individuals who require cross-border banking services, such as international students, professionals, and immigrants moving to the United States.

Core Offerings

  • Bank Accounts: Users can open U.S. bank accounts remotely within minutes.

  • Credit Cards: High-limit credit cards designed to help users build a U.S. credit score without requiring a Social Security Number (SSN).

  • Cross-Border Transfers: Fast and cost-effective international money transfers with competitive exchange rates.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

Zolve operates on a B2C (Business-to-Consumer) model, targeting international students, professionals, and immigrants who need accessible banking solutions in the U.S. The company generates revenue through multiple channels:

Primary Revenue Sources

  1. Credit Card Services:

    • Revenue from interest charges on credit card balances.

    • Merchant fees from transactions made using Zolve credit cards.

  2. Banking Services:

    • Fees associated with cross-border money transfers.

    • Subscription-based premium services for enhanced features.

  3. Partnerships:

    • Collaborations with financial institutions to offer co-branded products and services.

Monetization Strategies

  • Offering zero annual fee credit cards with attractive perks like cashback and discounts at partner brands.

  • Charging minimal fees for international money transfers while maintaining competitive exchange rates.

  • Upselling premium banking features tailored to high-value customers.

Growth Strategy

  1. Market Expansion: Zolve is actively expanding its footprint beyond the U.S., aiming to serve other key global migration corridors.

  2. Product Innovation: Continuous development of AI-powered features for personalized financial insights and customer support enhancements.

  3. Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with banks and fintech platforms to diversify product offerings.

  4. Customer Acquisition: Leveraging digital marketing campaigns targeting students and professionals relocating to the U.S.

Key People

Raghunandan Gangappa

Ashish Arora

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$106 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

5

Latest Funding Round

$51.0Million, Series B

as of March 12, 2025

Post Money Valuation

$800 Million

as of March 12, 2025

Funding Multiple

7.55

as of March 11, 2025

Investors

DST Global

and 8 more

Employee Count

204

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Exit Details

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All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
March 12, 2025 Series B$51.0Million$800 Million-- Creaegis, SBI Investment, GMO Venture Partners, DG Daiwa Ventures, Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sparta Group, DST Global , HSBC
October 28, 2021 Series A$40.0 Million $210.0 Million-- DST Global, Accel, Tiger Global Management, Lightspeed India ,Alkeon Capital
February 22, 2021 Seed$15.0 Million--- Accel, Lightspeed India, Blume Ventures, Founder Collective.

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