In a major nod to its impact on the global financial ecosystem, Thunes has been recognized as one of the World’s Top FinTech Companies by CNBC and Statista. The accolade not only highlights the company’s rapid growth and technological innovation but also reaffirms the trust it has built within the financial services industry.
For Thunes, known as the “Smart Superhighway” for moving money around the world, this moment is more than just an award—it’s validation of a bold mission: to revolutionize how the world connects through payments.
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As financial services continue to undergo a dramatic shift driven by mobile wallets, artificial intelligence, and digital assets—Thunes has positioned itself at the very heart of this transformation. Its Direct Global Network, which enables real-time cross-border payments in over 130 countries and 80 currencies, is quietly reshaping how individuals and businesses send and receive funds across the globe.
“Our goal has always been to bring the next billion people especially those in emerging markets into the global economy,” said Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes. “To be recognized on the global stage by CNBC and Statista is a powerful reflection of our team’s tireless work and our Members’ continued trust.” The recognition comes on the heels of several major milestones for the company.
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Thunes recently closed a landmark $150 million Series D funding round, the largest in its history, with a significantly increased valuation. It also completed a key expansion into the United States, securing money transmission licenses in all 50 states no small feat for a company in the complex world of global finance. But for de Kort and his team, the accolades aren’t the finish line—they’re fuel for the journey ahead.
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“What we’re building isn’t just a payments network,” he added. “We’re building bridges—between markets, between people, and between financial systems that were once isolated. Whether you’re a global enterprise or an individual in a remote village, we want to empower you to take part in the global economy.
” With a cross-border payments market valued at a staggering $194 trillion, Thunes is not just playing catch-up—it’s helping to define the future. And now, with global recognition to match its global reach, it’s clearer than ever that Thunes is just getting started.
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