Founded
March 2019
March 2019
CEO & Founder
Ivan Soto-Wright
Ivan Soto-Wright
Status
Private (Unicorn)
Private (Unicorn)
Last Disclosed Valuation
$3.4 Billion (Nov 2021)
$3.4 Billion (Nov 2021)
Founders
Ivan Soto-Wright and Victor Faramond
Ivan Soto-Wright and Victor Faramond
Category
Payment Processor & Digital Infrastructure
Payment Processor & Digital Infrastructure
BTC Holding
Not publicly verified (Service-fee model)
Not publicly verified (Service-fee model)
Website
moonpay.com
moonpay.com
The On-Ramp Engine
MoonPay provides the “plumbing” for retail Bitcoin adoption, offering seamless on-and-off-ramps via credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Its infrastructure is integrated into 250+ wallets and apps, providing developer SDKs, non-custodial wallet functionality, and high-touch “Concierge” services for institutional participants.
Core Ecosystem
- Web3 SDK & APIs
- Buy/Sell/Swap Checkout
- HyperMint (NFT Minting)
- MoonPay App (Wallet)
Why Bitcoin Needs Them
- Instant Retail On-boarding
- Global Payment Connectivity
- Non-custodial Integration
| Confirmed Funding | $555 Million (Series A) |
| Lead Investors | Tiger Global, Coatue, NEA, Paradigm |
| Revenue Model | Transaction Fees & Spreads |
| Major Acquisitions | Helio (2025), Nightshift (2023) |
| Licensing Milestones | NY BitLicense (2025), MiCA (NL, 2024) |
| Key Partners | Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, PayPal |
Regulatory Note: In 2024, MoonPay reached a settlement with the Texas Department of Banking ($30k penalty) regarding historical unlicensed money transmission.
📍 Corporate HQ: 801 Brickell Ave, Suite 900, Miami, FL 33131
📍 Legal Entity Address: 8 The Green, Suite B, Dover, DE 19901
📧 Media: media@moonpay.com