Categories: Business

Razorpay buys majority stake in Malaysian startup “Curlec”

Razorpay has expanded into South-East Asia with the acquisition of a majority stake in a Malaysian fintech firm Curlec, valuing the company between $19-20 million. Razorpay expects to complete the full acquisition in the next one-and-a-half years. The Kuala Lumpur-based, Curlec builds solutions for recurring payments for businesses. This marks Razorpay’s fourth acquisition overall and its first in the international markets.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

This acquisition will allow us to quickly ramp up and start scaling in Southeast Asia as a market. Curlec has been powering recurring payments for multiple companies in the Malaysian market. With them as part of this team, we will have a local team that understands the nuances of the market in Malaysia and Southeast Asia at large.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

  • Razorpay CEO: Harshil Mathur;
  • Razorpay Founded: 2013;
  • Curlec was founded by Zac Liew and Steve Kucia in 2018.

Find More Business News Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

List of Countries That Share Independence Day With India on August 15

Independence Day is observed in India every year on August 15 to mark its liberation…

7 minutes ago

Independence Day: 15 Iconic Images That Capture India’s Freedom Struggle

India's Independence came through decades of the resistance, struggle, mass movement and political negotiations. Through…

11 minutes ago

Independence Day 2026: 10 Tallest National Flag Installations Across India

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, the Tricolour will once…

55 minutes ago

Independence Day 2026: Date, History, Theme and Significance

India celebrates the its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, marking the the…

8 hours ago

Why Did Lord Mountbatten Choose August 15 as India’s Independence Day?

August 15, 1947, is considered one of the most significant days in the history of…

15 hours ago

Mountbatten Plan (1947): The Road to Partition and Independence

The Mountbatten Plan or the 3rd June Plan was proposed by Viceroy Lord Louis Mountbatten…

16 hours ago