About VALR
VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a secure, high-performance, easy-to-use trading platform, enabling professional and retail traders to buy, sell, store, stake and transact cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ethereum, solana and more. Available on Mobile App and Web (valr.com).
Headquartered and licensed in South Africa, with approval to offer services in Europe, VALR has secured $55 million in equity funding from reputable investors like Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and F-Prime, affiliated with Fidelity Investments. The exchange offers trading across liquid Spot, Spot Margin, and Perpetual Futures markets, equipped with a range of order types and trading tools. With an institutional-grade API solution offering real-time and historical market data, extensive governance features such as shared accounts, and high rate limits, VALR serves both retail users and corporate/institutional clients.
At VALR, the team is working toward a future where finance serves to unite humanity and unleash human potential. The company provides 18 hours a day of online customer support, competitive fees that reward liquidity providers, and KYC/AML compliant automated onboarding that can be completed in minutes. Their mission focuses on contributing towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity.
FAQs
- When was VALR founded?
- VALR was founded in 2018.
- Who is the CEO of VALR?
- Farzam Ehsani is the CEO.
- What industries or markets does VALR operate in?
- VALR operates in the following markets: Cryptocurrency Exchange, Fintech, Blockchain and Web3, Crypto Derivatives (Perpetual Futures), Margin Trading, Digital Asset Trading Platforms, Spot Cryptocurrency Markets, Crypto Staking Services, Institutional Crypto Brokerage and Trading APIs, and Regulated Financial Services (KYC AML Compliance).
- How many employees does VALR have?
- VALR has 51-200 employees.
- Where does VALR have employees?
- VALR has employees in South Africa.
- Does VALR support remote work or working from home?
- Yes, VALR is a remote-friendly company.
- Does VALR offer a four-day work week?
- No, VALR does not offer a four-day work week.
- What is VALR's tech stack?
- VALR has 5 technologies in their tech stack.
- What is VALR's website?
- VALR's website is valr.com.