Pennylane Revenue, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Pennylane is valued at $4.3B as of January 2026, a 37.0x multiple on its last reported $115M revenue.

Last Pennylane valuation

$4.3B

Series E · Jan 2026

Last Pennylane funding round

$207M

Series E · Jan 2026

Pennylane revenue

$115M

Series E · Jan 2026

Key investors in Pennylane

  • Sequoia Capital
  • DST Global
  • Global Founders Capital
  • Partech
  • Meritech Capital Partners
  • CapitalG

Pennylane Overview

About Pennylane

Pennylane is a cloud-based financial operations platform automating accounting, invoicing, and expense management for European SMEs. Paris-headquartered since 2019, it integrates bank feeds, payroll, and tax compliance tools from providers like Stripe and Qonto, serving over 200,000 businesses across France.


Founded

2020

HQ

FranceParis

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Subscription

Revenue

$115M (Jan 2026)

Valuation

$4.3B (Jan 2026)

Pennylane Valuation

Pennylane is currently valued at $4.3B, based on its Series E in January 2026.

The $207M round was led by Blackstone and TCV, with participation from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, DST Global and Meritech Capital Partners.

Pennylane's valuation has grown 8.2x from $521M at its Series C in May 2023 to $4.3B in January 2026, across 4 priced rounds.

Pennylane valuation by funding round

Revenue multiple
Pennylane valuation by funding round
DateStageValuationRevenue Multiple
Jan 2026Series E$4.3B37.0x
Apr 2025Undisclosed stage$2.3B19.7x
Feb 2024Series C$1.1B9.4x
May 2023Series C$521M-

Pennylane Revenue

Pennylane's latest recorded revenue is $115M, as of its Series E in January 2026. At a $4.3B valuation, that implies a 37.0x revenue multiple.

Revenue moved from $115M in February 2024 to $115M in January 2026, while the revenue multiple moved from 9.4x to 37.0x.

Pennylane revenue by funding round

Pennylane revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *ValuationRevenue MultipleStage
Jan 2026$115M$4.3B37.0xSeries E
Apr 2025$115M$2.3B19.7xUndisclosed stage
Feb 2024$115M$1.1B9.4xSeries C

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

Pennylane Funding History

Pennylane has raised a total of $446M across 7 funding rounds.

Pennylane's first fundraising round was a $4M seed round in May 2020. The most recent completed round was a $207M Series E in January 2026.

Pennylane funding rounds

Pennylane funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Jan 2026Series EBlackstone (lead); TCV (lead); CapitalG; Sequoia Capital; DST Global; Meritech Capital Partners$207M$4.3BPennylane is a Paris-based fintech providing an all-in-one accounting software platform that centralizes invoices, tax returns, financial statements, and workflows between enterprises and accountants. The platform serves 6,000 accountants and 800,000 enterprises, primarily in France and Germany, positioning itself as a financial operating system for startups, SMEs, and their advisors with features like AI-driven analysis, payments, and cash management. In January 2026, Pennylane raised approximately $204-205M (€175M) in a Series E round led by TCV and Blackstone Growth, with participation from CapitalG, DST Global, Sequoia Capital, and Meritech Capital Partners. Bloomberg-reported post-money valuation reached $4.25B (€3.6B), up from $2.2B after its April 2025 Series D of €75M. Founders retained absolute control with low dilution. The company was on track for €100M ARR in 2025 and is nearly profitable. Funds will accelerate R&D for generative AI copilot, payment terminals (1,000 pre-registrations), and European expansion into Poland, Spain, Belgium, and beyond, aiming for 1,200 employees including 600 developers by year-end. Total funding nears €360M. Pennylane emphasizes independence and AI leadership amid market consolidation toward financial super apps, with Europe as priority over premature US entry. Previous valuation was €2B-€3.5B per sources, reflecting growth acceleration.
Apr 2025Undisclosed stageCapitalG (lead); Meritech Capital Partners (lead); Sequoia Capital (lead); DST Global$85M$2.3BPennylane is a Paris-based accounting and financial management platform serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and accounting firms across Europe. The company provides software that centralizes invoices, tax returns, and financial statements, improving workflows between businesses and their accountants. As of the funding announcement, the platform was used by approximately 6,000 accountants and 800,000 small and mid-sized businesses, primarily in France and Germany. In April 2025, Pennylane raised €75 million in its Series D Extension round led by Meritech Capital Partners and CapitalG, with participation from Sequoia Capital and DST Global. The round valued the company at €2 billion ($2.16 billion USD), representing significant growth from earlier valuations. According to founder Arthur Waller, the company was on track to achieve €100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in 2025 and described itself as nearly profitable. The funding was designated to deepen product capabilities, including enhancing automation, expanding payment and cash management offerings, and supporting electronic invoicing adoption. This April 2025 Series D Extension preceded a subsequent €175 million Series E round in January 2026 led by TCV at a $4.25 billion valuation, demonstrating accelerating investor confidence and the company's momentum in the European fintech market.
Feb 2024Series CDST Global (lead); Sequoia Capital (lead)$43M$1.1BPennylane is a French fintech company founded in 2020 that provides an all-in-one accounting and financial management platform for SMEs and accounting firms, centralizing invoicing, expenses, payments, cash flow, procurement, and compliance tools into a single dashboard. The platform serves 6,000 accountants and 800,000 enterprises, primarily in France with expansion into Germany. It competes with global players like Intuit and Xero, positioning itself as a financial super app with AI integrations for analysis copilots and regulatory compliance. This round supported product enhancements and international growth, bringing total funding over €280M at the time. More recently, Pennylane raised a €175M Series E in January 2026 led by TCV with Blackstone Growth and existing investors including DST Global and Sequoia Capital, at a $4.25B (€3.6B) post-money valuation. Funds are allocated to R&D for generative AI features, European expansion, and achieving near-profitability. Cofounder Arthur Waller noted accelerated growth and plans to reach 800 employees. On traction, Pennylane projected €100M in ARR for 2025 per Waller's April statement, with the company stating near-profitability by early 2026. Total funding across rounds exceeds €350M.
May 2023Series CDST Global (lead)$32M$521M-
Jan 2022Series BSequoia Capital (lead); Didier Valet; Partech; Global Founders Capital; Discovery Ventures; Hedosophia$56M--
Jan 2021Series AHedosophia (lead); Citadel Capital; Partech; Global Founders Capital; Sequoia Capital$18M--
May 2020SeedGlobal Founders Capital (lead); Partech; Kima Ventures$4M--

Who has invested in Pennylane?

13 investors have backed Pennylane across its funding rounds, including Sequoia Capital, DST Global, Global Founders Capital, Partech, Meritech Capital Partners and CapitalG.

Lead investors include Blackstone, TCV, CapitalG, Meritech Capital Partners, Sequoia Capital and 3 other investors.


Pennylane Investors

Investors in Pennylane by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Sequoia CapitalUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA5LeadJan 2021
DST GlobalCayman IslandsGeorge Town4LeadMay 2023
PartechFranceParis3ParticipantMay 2020
Global Founders CapitalGermanyBerlin3LeadMay 2020
CapitalGUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA2LeadApr 2025
HedosophiaUnited KingdomLondon2LeadJan 2021
Meritech Capital PartnersUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA2LeadApr 2025
Didier ValetFranceParis1ParticipantJan 2022
Citadel CapitalUnited StatesNew York City, NY1ParticipantJan 2021
BlackstoneUnited StatesNew York City, NY1LeadJan 2026
TCVUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA1LeadJan 2026

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Acquisitions by Pennylane

Pennylane has acquired 1 company to date.

Last acquisition by Pennylane was on October 2nd 2024. Pennylane acquired Billy for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by Pennylane

Billy
Description
Billy is a no-code integration platform connecting SaaS applications like QuickBooks, Salesforce, and HubSpot to automate workflows. It eliminates manual data transfers for invoices, customer records, and reports, enabling finance and operations teams to sync information across tools. Berlin-headquartered, it supports custom automations for mid-sized enterprises.
HQ CountryFrance
HQ City
Paris
Deal Date2 Oct 2024
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
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Pennylane Competitors

Pennylane competitors include listed companies like TOTVS, Freee, Sage and Workday, and private ones like HighRadius and Pleo.

Public and private companies comparable to Pennylane
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
TOTVSBrazilBrazilPublicly listed$1.1B$318M$3.8B3.2x
HighRadiusUnited StatesHouston, TXPrivate$70M-$3.1B-
FreeeJapanJapanPublicly listed$214M$6M$1.5B4.8x
SageUnited KingdomUnited KingdomPublicly listed$3.4B$1B$12B3.9x
WorkdayUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$9.6B$1.2B$48B4.7x
PleoDenmarkCopenhagenPrivate$100M-$4.7B47.0x

Pennylane Public Comps

Pennylane is still privately-owned, but its public comps include BILL.com, TOTVS, Yonyou Hong Kong, ServiceTitan, Kingdee, Money Forward, Vertex, TechnologyOne, BlackLine and Freee.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
BILL.com$1.7B$34M2.4x2.4x116.2x10.3x
TOTVS$1.1B$318M3.9x3.2x13.7x12.1x
Yonyou Hong Kong$1.4B$27M3.9x3.7x199.0x73.9x
ServiceTitan$961M($86M)5.0x4.5x(55.8x)25.5x
Kingdee$1B$95M2.7x2.5x29.9x24.2x
Money Forward$324M$55M6.8x5.8x39.7x34.4x
Vertex$748M$103M2.8x2.6x20.5x10.8x
TechnologyOne$426M$182M15.4x13.7x36.1x30.8x

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Common questions about Pennylane

When was Pennylane founded?Pennylane was founded in 2020.
Where is Pennylane headquartered?Pennylane is headquartered in Paris, France.
Is Pennylane publicly listed?No, Pennylane is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Pennylane's valuation?Pennylane was last valued at $4.3B in its Series E in January 2026.
How much funding has Pennylane raised?Pennylane has raised $446M across 7 funding rounds.
What was Pennylane's last funding round?Pennylane's last funding round was a $207M Series E in January 2026, led by Blackstone and TCV.
Who are Pennylane's investors?Pennylane's investors include Sequoia Capital, DST Global, Partech, Global Founders Capital, CapitalG, Hedosophia, Meritech Capital Partners, Didier Valet, Citadel Capital, Blackstone and 3 others.
What is Pennylane's revenue?Pennylane's latest recorded revenue is $115M (January 2026).
What is Pennylane's revenue multiple?Pennylane's latest valuation implies a 37.0x revenue multiple ($4.3B valuation on $115M of revenue).
Which companies are comparable to Pennylane?Companies comparable to Pennylane include TOTVS, HighRadius, Freee, Sage, Workday and Pleo.
How many companies has Pennylane acquired?Pennylane has acquired 1 company, including Billy.

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