Spring Tech Watch 2025: This Seattle Fintech Is Making Impact Stick Across the Globe

Read on to learn why Remitly is our company to watch this month.

Written by Taylor Rose
Published on May. 13, 2025
Seattle, Washington, United States - 04-29-2019: A view of several people taking photos with the infamous Gum Wall
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Home to the infamous Gum Wall, a technicolor display of thousands of pieces stuck to an alley near Pike Place Market, Seattle, is also home to some of the world’s most sophisticated code, written just a few miles away, powering apps, devices and systems used by billions. It’s a fitting metaphor for a city where quirkiness and creativity collide, creating an atmosphere that’s uniquely its own.

This spring, Built In is highlighting a company that’s making a lasting impact, not just on Seattle, but on the millions of people who use its platform every day to send money across the globe, making impact stick in unexpected ways. 

 

Remitly offers digital financial services that enable people to send money to recipients in more than 170 countries.

The Perks

  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Generous parental leave
  • Continuing education stipend
  • Wellness days

Newsworthy: Remitly users can now send money with Remitly directly through WhatsApp, making their experience faster and simpler than ever. This new integration combines the power of Remitly’s trusted service with the convenience of a platform many of their customers already use to connect with their loved ones. The feature will allow users to start a money transfer, check exchange rates and get real-time support without leaving their WhatsApp chat.

 

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