SumUp

📍 London, United Kingdom👥 3,918 employees💰 Last funded May 2024
Financial Services🌐 sumup.co.uk
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SumUp is a leading global fintech company committed to levelling the playing field for small businesses. Founded in 2012, we’re the trusted partner of over 4 million merchants in 37 markets, providing simple and affordable tools that help them manage payments, finance, and customer relationships. Our vision is a world where everyone can build a thriving business. Guided by this, we champion small business ownership by creating accessible solutions that empower entrepreneurs to grow and succeed. Our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers — representing more than 90 nationalities across 20 offices worldwide — is at the heart of our success. Beyond business, we donate 1% of the net revenue generated by Solo devices to environmental causes and support educational and entrepreneurial initiatives around the world. Recognised as a Top Global Employer for inclusion by the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index in 2022 and 2023, and awarded Fintech Diversity Initiative of the Year at the Irish National Fintech Awards in 2025, SumUp continues to build an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven workplace where everyone belongs.
14
Total investors
4
Early stage
3
Mid stage
4
Late stage
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Founded

Investors

14 investors
All
Early stage
Mid stage
Late stage
Seed investors· 1
Viktoriya Tigipko
Viktoriya Tigipko
Founder turned super angel (280+ tech bets, 18 unicorns| Founding Partner TA Ventures | Founder ICLUB Global (7,000+ angels, 40+ countries) | Building 100,000 next‑gen angels
Seed Investor
17 investments
May 2012
Early stage· 4
Vladislav Solodkiy
Vladislav Solodkiy
Solodkiy.cv l digital identity.global l Founder & ex-CEO @ ArivalBank.com, a.id, SREDA.VC l Early investor in 5 digital banks
early stage
12 investments
Aug 2014
Jay Reinemann
Jay Reinemann
Early stage investor
Board Observer
early stage
13 investments
Jul 2013
?
Board Member
early stage
2013
Alexander Pavlov
Alexander Pavlov
Co-Founder / KINO.impact
early stage
17 investments
Sep 2012
Series B· 1
David Mort
David Mort
Investing in founders building tomorrow's economy
Series B Investor
mid stage
21 investments
2014
Mid stage· 2
Simone Riva Violetta
Simone Riva Violetta
Partner - Venture strategy at Partech | Ex H14 | Ex Bain | ESCP Europe
mid stage
28 investments
Mar 2016
Luca Bocchio
Luca Bocchio
Partner at Accel - Looking to connect with Europe’s most ambitious entrepreneurs.
Investor & Member of the Advisory Board
mid stage
28 investments
Jan 2016
Late stage· 4
?
Private Investor
late stage
Jul 2019
Giacomo Grattirola
Giacomo Grattirola
@Marte Group | Investor Sumup, E80, Innovo Renewables, Careless & more | ex Boom | Forbes EU U30 2020
Private Investor
late stage
9 investments
Jul 2019
EG
Edoardo Grattirola
Tech entrepreneur | Consultant | Private Investor
late stage
10 investments
Jul 2019
EG
Edoardo Grattirola
Tech entrepreneur | Consultant | Private Investor
late stage
10 investments
Jul 2019
Shareholders· 1
Luca Fer
Luca Fer
Founder and Senior Portfolio Manager BxItaly & BxWorld Funds (Private Equity/Long-Short direction Hedge Funds)
Shareholder
247 investments
May 2024
Other investors· 1
Ren Riley
Ren Riley
General Partner at Fin Capital
6 investments
Jun 2022
Investor geography4 countries
United States
4
Italy
4
United Kingdom
3
France
1
Investor activity2012–2024 · investors recorded per year
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in SumUp?
SumUp has 14 investors on record on gritt.io, including 4 early-stage backers, 3 mid-stage and 4 late-stage investors.
When did SumUp last raise funding?
The most recent investment in SumUp recorded on gritt.io was in May 2024.
What industry is SumUp in?
SumUp operates in Financial Services. Find similar Financial Services investors on gritt.io.
Where is SumUp based?
SumUp is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.