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Tink

acquired by Visa

Stow, US · Founded 2012 · 311 employees on LinkedIn · 15 known investors

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Tink operates a cloud-based open banking platform accessed through a single API, offering payment initiation and account data aggregation/enrichment services under its own PSD2 license. It serves banks, fintechs, and other businesses across Europe, providing SDKs, connectivity to European financial institutions, and data services.

Founders & leadership

Tink was founded in 2012 by Daniel Kjellén.

DKDaniel Kjellén
Daniel KjellénCEO/Founder2012–2025
TJ
Thomas J. ChevalierPresident
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Daniel KjellenFounder
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Fredrik HedbergFounder

Investors · 15

Also in the syndicate · 6

ABN AMROEurazeo GrowthleadHMI CapitalleadNordeaPoste ItalianeSEB

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$150K disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2019–2026

▶$150KraisedMar 2026 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thomas J. ChevalierExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$750K
Amount sold
$150K
First sale
Jan 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2025
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

The Tink mafia →

6 people who came through Tink went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tink do?
Tink operates a cloud-based open banking platform accessed through a single API, offering payment initiation and account data aggregation/enrichment services under its own PSD2 license. It serves banks, fintechs, and other businesses across Europe, providing SDKs, connectivity to European financial institutions, and data services.
Who founded Tink?
Tink was founded by Daniel Kjellén in 2012.
Who are Tink's investors?
Tink's investors include Dawn Capital, FinTech Ventures, Heartcore Capital, Insight Partners, Opera Tech Ventures, ABN AMRO Ventures, Eurazeo, PayPal Ventures and 1 more.
How much funding has Tink raised?
Tink has disclosed $150K raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Who acquired Tink?
Tink was acquired by Visa.
Where is Tink headquartered?
Tink is headquartered in Stow, US.