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Euronet Worldwide

NASDAQ: EEFT

Leawood, US · Founded 1994 · Delaware corporation · 3,277 employees on LinkedIn

Founders & leadership

Euronet Worldwide was founded in 1994 by Michael J. Brown.

MJ
Michael J. BrowninFounder · CEO
KJKevin J. Caponecchi
Kevin J. CaponecchiinExecutive
JBJeffrey B. Newman
Jeffrey B. NewmaninExecutive Vice President & General Counsel1997–2020
NFNikos Fountas
Nikos FountasinEVP & CEO EFT EMEA2009–2019
JC
Juan C. BianchiExecutive
ML
Martin L. BrucknerinExecutive
RL
Rick L. WellerinCFOformer

Board

PS
Paul S. AlthasenBoard director
TA
Thomas A. McDonnellBoard director
MJ
M. Jeannine StrandjordBoard director
DA
Dr. Andrzej OlechowskiBoard director
ER
Eriberto R. ScocimaraBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$97M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$40.1MraisedJul 2015 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael J. BrownExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin J. CaponecchiExecutive Officer
  • Paul S. AlthasenDirector
  • Jeffrey B. NewmanExecutive Officer
  • Thomas A. McDonnellDirector
  • M. Jeannine StrandjordDirector
  • Nikos FountasExecutive Officer
  • Juan C. BianchiExecutive Officer
  • Dr. Andrzej OlechowskiDirector
  • Eriberto R. ScocimaraDirector
  • Mark R. CallegariDirector
  • Martin L. BrucknerExecutive Officer
  • Rick L. WellerExecutive Officer
  • Andrew B. SchmittDirector
Offering amount
$40.1M
Amount sold
$40.1M
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$56.9MraisedMar 2014 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lu M. CordovaDirector
  • Andrew B. SchmittDirector
  • M. Jeannine StrandjordDirector
  • Paul S. AlthasenDirector
  • Kevin J. CaponecchiExecutive Officer
  • Eriberto R. ScocimaraDirector
  • Juan C. BianchiExecutive Officer
  • Michael J. BrownExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas A. McDonnellDirector
  • Martin L. BrucknerExecutive Officer
  • Nikos FountasExecutive Officer
  • Rick L. WellerExecutive Officer
  • Jeffrey B. NewmanExecutive Officer
  • Dr. Andrzej OlechowskiDirector
Offering amount
$56.9M
Amount sold
$56.9M
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Euronet Worldwide went on to found or lead other companies.

Jason ThompsonGroup Managing Director EMEA & AsiaFounded PartiorMalik VelaniTeam Leader, ImplementationsFounded PrecznJohn F. LiversCorporate Marketing & Investor Relations ManagerFounded Livers Bronze

In the news

Q2 Earnings Highlights: Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT) Vs The Rest Of The Diversified Financial Services Stocksfinance.yahoo.com · Aug 2026Euronet (EEFT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Foolfool.com · Aug 2026Euronet Worldwide Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Resultsmanilatimes.net · Jul 2026A Look At Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) Valuation After An EBITDA Miss Raises Profitability Questionssahmcapital.com · Apr 2026Villanova Investment Management Co LLC Raises Stake in Euronet Worldwide, Inc. $EEFTmarketbeat.com · Feb 2026What is Brief History of Euronet Worldwide Company? – MatrixBCG.commatrixbcg.com · Oct 2025

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Euronet Worldwide?
Euronet Worldwide was founded by Michael J. Brown in 1994.
How much funding has Euronet Worldwide raised?
Euronet Worldwide has disclosed $97M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Euronet Worldwide headquartered?
Euronet Worldwide is headquartered in Leawood, US.