GoCardless
UKWho owns GoCardless?
GoCardless is a British Fintech company, now owned by Mollie, which acquired it in 2025 from Balderton Capital, Notion Capital and Permira.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2025 to Mollie.
- ·Average hold across 3 realized cycles: 8 years.
Ownership history
3 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Balderton Capital sold GoCardless to Mollie in 2025 after 12 years.
Notion Capital sold GoCardless to Mollie in 2025 after 9 years.
Permira sold GoCardless to Mollie in 2025 after 3 years.
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Who owns GoCardless?
GoCardless is now owned by Mollie, which acquired it in 2025 from Balderton Capital, Notion Capital and Permira.
When did Mollie acquire GoCardless?
Mollie acquired GoCardless in 2025, buying from Balderton Capital, Notion Capital and Permira.
Who did GoCardless sell to?
Balderton Capital, Notion Capital and Permira sold GoCardless to Mollie in 2025 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned GoCardless over time?
GoCardless has been through 3 private-equity ownership periods: Balderton Capital · via Balderton Capital V · 2013–2025 · sold to Mollie · (Trade Sale); Notion Capital · via Notion Capital II · 2016–2025 · sold to Mollie · (Trade Sale); Permira · via Permira Growth Opportunities II · 2022–2025 · sold to Mollie · (Trade Sale).