ALT21

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Hiring pace13 roles / 90d
Founded2016
Team size51-200
HQLondon, England

About ALT21

ALT21 is FCA-authorised and regulated as both an investment firm and a payment services provider. Founded in 2016, ALT21 has raised $44 million in capital to date, including a $12.5 million Series A round in 2025. The company’s mission is to be a transparent alternative to “trusted” providers, offering easy and affordable access with no hidden costs. ALT21 says it has been growing rapidly and plans to expand to new markets globally and to launch new products beyond FX.

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Location
London, England
Websitealt21.com
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Culture & values

Transparency and simplicity are core values, focusing on avoiding needless complexity, opaque pricing, and hidden costs.

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