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 ~742 employees Private · Series D

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Employees
742
+0.4% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$33.7K
Revenue ~$25M
Total funding
$475M
Last round Series D, Feb 2022
12-month attrition
15.5%
Tech: 13.7%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Flutterwave went from 884 employees in Oct 2024 to 742 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 23 people joined, 17 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other302
Engineering160
Operations90
Success55
Sales49
Marketing25
Finance21
Product15

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 742 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

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 $34K in revenue per employee, based on $25M annual revenue and 742 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 Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.