Flutterwave

Flutterwave is a Nigerian fintech company founded in 2016, with headquarters in San Francisco and Nigeria. The company focuses on building payments infrastructure that connects Africa to the global economy. Its mission is to facilitate seamless cross-border payments, making it easier for Africans to establish global businesses. The core offering of Flutterwave is the Flutterwave Payments API, which enables businesses to accept payments and send money using various methods, including card payments, direct debit, bank transfers, and mobile money. This API can be integrated into websites, apps, and e-commerce platforms, supporting businesses of all sizes. Flutterwave operates in over 33 African countries and has processed nearly $20 billion in payments, demonstrating its significant impact in the fintech space.

Financial Services San Francisco, United States Founded 2016 ~849 employees Private · Series D

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Employees
849
+0.6% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$29.4K
Revenue ~$25M
Total funding
$475M
Last round Series D, Feb 2022
12-month attrition
13.5%
Tech: 12.7%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Flutterwave went from 767 employees in Jul 2023 to 849 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 20 people joined, 42 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other386
Engineering176
Operations105
Sales55
Success54
Marketing28
Product15
Finance13

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1

Funding

  • Feb 2022 · Series D · $250M · B Capital Group, Alta Park Capital, Whale Rock Capital
  • Mar 2021 · Series C · $170M · Avenir Growth Capital, Tiger Global, DST Global
  • Jan 2020 · Series B · $35M · Greycroft, eVentures, FIS
  • Oct 2018 · Series A · $10M · Mastercard, CRE Ventures, Fintech Collective
  • Jul 2017 · Series A · $10M · Greycroft Partners, Green Visor Capital, Glynn Capital

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Flutterwave FAQ

How many employees does Flutterwave have?

Flutterwave has about 849 employees, up 0.6% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Flutterwave sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Flutterwave filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Flutterwave's revenue per employee?

Flutterwave makes about $29K in revenue per employee, based on $25M annual revenue and 849 employees.

How much funding has Flutterwave raised?

Flutterwave has raised $475M in total funding; its latest round was Series D in Feb 2022.

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 11 Oct 2026.