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ARQ
Fintech · Mexico City, Mexico · Founded 2021
Offers a mobile app and digital dollar account for managing and exchanging currencies. Formerly DolarApp MoreLess
DolarApp is a financial technology startup that aims to simplify and reduce the cost of currency exchange and international transfers. The company operates in the financial services market, primarily serving individuals who frequently travel or conduct business in the United States.
The company's main offering is an application that allows users to exchange their local currency for US dollars at competitive rates, without the need for a traditional currency exchange house. This service is particularly beneficial for those who often make purchases abroad or need to transfer money to and from the US, as it eliminates hidden costs and commissions typically associated with these transactions.
In addition to currency exchange, DolarApp also provides a platform for digital dollar investments. Users can send money via SPEI (an electronic funds transfer system in Mexico), which is then automatically converted into digital dollars at an excellent exchange rate. This feature makes DolarApp a valuable tool for those looking to invest in dollars or spend less on exchange rates.
DolarApp's business model is based on charging a flat fee of 3 dollars for transfers to and from the US, which is significantly lower than traditional banks or exchange houses. This approach has allowed the company to save its users millions of dollars in commissions.
In summary, DolarApp is a user-friendly, cost-effective solution for currency exchange, international transfers, and digital dollar investments.
Keywords: Fintech, Currency Exchange, International Transfers, Digital Dollar Investments, Competitive Rates, Flat Fee, Cost Savings, User-friendly, Financial Services, Mobile Application.
Company overview
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Employees
- 187
- Open positions
- 2
- Dealroom signal
- 94.4
Valuation & funding
ARQ funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VCOther financing | Mar 2026 | $70M | $280M | Sequoia · Founders Fund · Nicolas Szekasy. · Hernan Kazah | ↗ |
| SEEDOther financing | Sep 2022 | $5M | $20M | KaszeK Ventures · Y Combinator | ↗ |
| SUPPORT PROGRAMOther financing | Dec 2021 | $0 | — | Google for Startups Accelerator | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Sep 2021 | $125K | $500K | Y Combinator | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jan 2021 | $0 | — | 99 Startups | ↗ |
Growth signals
ARQ website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for ARQ is 380K monthly website visits, down 33.3% over the last three months. ARQ's team grew 58.5% over the past year.
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