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Worldline
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About Worldline
Worldline's journey began in 1970 when it was founded under the name Sligos. The company was established to provide IT services, and over the years, it evolved into a leader in payment and transactional services. The transformation was driven by strategic decisions and a vision to become a global player in the payments industry.
In 2014, a significant milestone was achieved when Worldline was spun off from Atos, a French IT giant, and launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO). This move was pivotal, allowing Worldline to raise substantial capital and gain independence, setting the stage for its future growth.
Worldline's strategy has heavily relied on acquisitions to expand its capabilities and market reach. Over the years, it has acquired numerous companies, enhancing its portfolio and strengthening its position in the payments sector. These acquisitions have been crucial in enabling Worldline to offer comprehensive payment solutions across various industries.
Today, Worldline stands as a testament to strategic growth and adaptation, having successfully navigated the complexities of the global payments landscape. Its journey from Sligos to a leading payment services provider highlights the importance of innovation and strategic foresight in building a successful business.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1970
- Headquarters
- Puteaux, France
- Listing
- IPO 2014
- Employees
- 14,982
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 67.5/100
- Industry
- Fintech, Enterprise Software
- Sub-industry
- Payments
- Sector
- Fintech, Trading, Retail, Biotechnology, DNA, Genetics and genomics, Genome Engineering, Innovation Radar, Space Tech, Horizon Europe
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 19 companies, latest Jun 2026
- Capital deployed
- $7.2M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Mar 2026 | $431M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Jun 2025 | $550M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Worldline is 880K monthly website visits, up 27.5% over the last three months. Worldline's team grew 12.5% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Atos
Crédit Agricole
Other known investors5 additional known investors
HEC Paris
Bpifrance
HEC Challenge+
Imran Akram
Laurent Drion
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
Market sentiment
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