Sendwave
Instant, no fee international remittances.
Y CombinatorWinter 2012AcquiredFintechPaymentsFintechPayments
What they do
Problem
International money transfers are often slow, expensive, and difficult for people sending remittances abroad.
Solution
A mobile app that enables secure instant international remittances with no fees and competitive exchange rates from North America and Europe to recipients in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Who it's for
Individuals in North America and Europe sending money to family or others in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Founders
Drew Durbin
Founder/CEO
CEO at Wave
Company timeline
- Founded2014
- YC batchWinter 2012
- StatusAcquired
- Team size350 people
- LocationBoston, MA, USA; Remote
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