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VALR

VALR

Private
JohannesburgCrypto & Web3https://valr.com

Last Round

Series B

Mar 1, 2022

Est. Valuation

$240M

Total Funding Raised

$54.9M

Momentum

Top 10%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

VALR operates in Crypto & Web3 and is based in Johannesburg. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in March 2022.

VALR is a fintech company that operates a global cryptocurrency exchange platform for buying, selling, storing, and trading digital assets.

Sector

Crypto & Web3

Verticals

Crypto Exchanges, Digital Payments, Blockchain Infrastructure, Tokenization, Stablecoins

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Payment Processing Fee, Usage-Based SaaS, Revenue Share

AI Layer

Infrastructure

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Pricing history

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Caplight Momentum Score

Proprietary index based on bid/ask volume and sentiment.

Momentum history

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VALR Comparables

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VALR comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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VALR Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series BMar 1, 2022
Series AJul 21, 2020
SeedMar 6, 2019
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Badi S.

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

Founding Team

Farzam Ehsani

Co-Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Gianluca Sacco

Chief Operating Officer

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VALR Investors

Notable investors and investment history

VALR investors
InvestorRounds
100x GroupSeries A
BitMEX VenturesSeries A
GSR MarketsSeries B
Third PrimeSeries B
Alameda ResearchSeries B
BittrexSeed, Series B, Series A
Cadenza VenturesSeries B
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Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Apr 10, 2026

    Launched AI Service for human users and AI agents.

  • Apr 9, 2026

    Mobile Money integration enables direct crypto purchases via Onafriq.

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VALR Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VALR's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is VALR a public or private company?

VALR is a private company.

What is the current stock price of VALR?

VALR is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks VALR's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is VALR worth (valuation)?

VALR's valuation is estimated at $240.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy VALR stock?

VALR shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was VALR's last funding round?

VALR's most recent funding round was Series B on March 1, 2022.

Who are the main investors in VALR?

Key investors in VALR include 100x Group, BitMEX Ventures, Bittrex, BitMEX, BITMEX CAPITAL.

Will VALR IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for VALR.

How can I track VALR secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in VALR's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersJohannesburg
Employee Range35
Year Founded2018
Last FundingMar 1, 2022

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