Runa
Runa operates a payment network for instant, cross-border digital value transfers, primarily serving businesses that need to pay gig workers, creators, and customers. The London-based fintech has raised $50M, most recently in a Series B in November 2022, and employs 130 people.
The growth story
Runa grew from 116 to 130 employees between 2022 and 2026, raising $50M along the way, most recently a Series B in November 2022.
About
Runa provides infrastructure for businesses to send digital payments globally, targeting use cases like gig worker payouts, customer rewards, and employee incentives. Its network supports instant transfers without sender fees, addressing limitations of traditional payment systems for small, frequent transactions.
The company has scaled to 130 employees since its 2016 founding, with $50M in total funding including a Series B round in late 2022. Its payment network appears positioned to capitalize on the growth of digital-first workforces and globalized business operations.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Runa's largest function with 35 staff, representing over a quarter of the company. The London-headquartered team spans financial services and technology roles, with leadership including investors like Alexander Chesterman and Avichal Garg.
The Runa org chart
Aron Alexander (Founder & CEO) leads 45 mapped leaders with 4 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 37 (-23% YoY), Business Development 11 (0% YoY), Finance 9 (-10% YoY), Sales 9 (-47% YoY), Information Technology 8 (0% YoY), Marketing 7 (-30% YoY).
Talent flow
Runa draws talent from payments and fintech firms like Blackhawk Network, Groupon, and Soldo, as well as consultancies such as Deloitte. Alumni frequently move to other financial technology companies including Capi Money, Giftbit, and Wise.
Most common previous employers of Runa staff: Blackhawk Network (4), Groupon (3), Deloitte (3), Soldo (3), Infosys (2), Easol (2). Former Runa employees most often moved to Capi Money (3), Giftbit (3), IMA Europe (2), Nium (2), Wise (2), Trullion (2).
Alumni worth knowing
The Runa mafia
Runa alumni have founded 12 companies, including Lifestyle | B (306 staff), Open Org (55 staff), and Wellence (8 staff). The fintech has proven a launchpad for entrepreneurs across financial services and consumer technology.
12Adam Hobbs, was VP Global Supply until 2021Adam Horne, was Talent Consultant (via scout) until 2022Javaad Abdul-Rasool, was Director of Talent until 2023Ryan Birse, was Freelance UX/UI Designer until 2023Zlatko Atanasov, was Engineering Manager until 2025
Chris White, was Talent Partner - Commercial & Tech until 2023
Camille Desprez, was Go-To-Market Operations Specialist until 2021
Vaughn McKenzie-Landell, was Chief Product Officer until 2021
Jevgenija Prochoryceva, was SaaS Implementation Manager (Interim) until 2018
Zafar Hajat, was Finance Analysts - Financial Reporting until 2022
Barney Perrett, was Customer Experience Analyst until 2023Web traffic
Traffic mix: 66% direct, 7% search, 1% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Runa: Management (39), Communication (36), Leadership (35), Customer Service (35), Microsoft Office (33), Teamwork (33), Python (Programming Language) (32), Marketing (32).
Where the team actually sits
Runa people are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (36), United Kingdom (21), Sofia City, Bulgaria (12), London Area, United Kingdom (5). 2 offices on record.
Search footprint
Runa attracts about 878 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $14K a month if bought through ads. It gained 220 ranking keywords and lost 308 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.90 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.90 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.20 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.70 / 5
Frequently asked
Runa has 130 employees as of September 2026.
Runa has raised $50M in total, most recently a Series B round in November 2022.
Runa was founded in 2016 by Aron Alexander.
Aron Alexander (Founder & CEO) sits at the top of Runa's reporting structure, with 4 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Runa staff are Blackhawk Network (4 people), Groupon (3 people), Deloitte (3 people).
Former Runa employees most often move to Capi Money (3), Giftbit (3), IMA Europe (2).
At least 12 companies have a founder who previously worked at Runa, including Lifestyle | B, Open Org, Wellence.
Runa attracts about 878 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $14K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Runa staff are Management, Communication, Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Office.
Runa staff are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (36), United Kingdom (21), Sofia City, Bulgaria (12).
Runa has about 37 people in Engineering, down 23% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Runa has about 11 people in Business Development, up 0% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 103 current and 234 former Runa profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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