Bitso

Bitso is the largest cryptocurrency platform in Latin America, founded in 2014 and based in Mexico City. With over 8 million users and more than 1,700 institutional clients across Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia, Bitso has established itself as a trusted leader in the region. The company achieved a valuation of $2.2 billion after a successful $250 million Series C funding round. Bitso provides a comprehensive ecosystem for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies, supporting bitcoin and at least eight other digital currencies. Its offerings include solutions for remittances, payments, trading, and treasury management, catering to retail users, traders, businesses, and institutional clients. Bitso Business offers stablecoin-powered solutions for cross-border payments and treasury management, with automation tools available through API integration. The company prioritizes security, implementing advanced protections and collaborating with partners to ensure a secure platform for its users. Bitso aims to bridge traditional finance and cryptocurrencies, making digital assets accessible and reliable for all investors and businesses in Latin America.

Financial Services Mexico City, Mexico Founded 2014 ~549 employees Private · Series C

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Employees
549
0% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$182K
Revenue ~$100M
Total funding
$378M
Last round Series C, May 2021
12-month attrition
17.8%
Tech: 13.9%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Bitso went from 545 employees in Oct 2024 to 549 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 26 people joined, 33 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering191
Other155
Operations60
Finance32
Sales26
Design22
Success18
Marketing17

Funding

  • May 2021 · Series C · $250M · Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Paradigm
  • Feb 2021 · Series B · $62M
  • Dec 2020 · Series B · $62M · QED Investors, Kaszek Ventures, Coinbase
  • Oct 2019 · Ripple, Coinbase, Jump Capital
  • Oct 2016 · Series A · $2.5M · Monex Group, Variv Capital, Digital Currency Group
  • Apr 2016 · Seed · $1.9M

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Bitso FAQ

How many employees does Bitso have?

Bitso has about 549 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Bitso's revenue per employee?

Bitso makes about $182K in revenue per employee, based on $100M annual revenue and 549 employees.

How much funding has Bitso raised?

Bitso has raised $378.35M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in May 2021.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.