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Pleo

Pleo is a company spend platform that issues smart cards, automates expense reporting, and gives finance teams real time visibility into employee spending. Founded in 2015 by Jeppe Rindom and Niccolo Perra, Pleo scaled across Europe with a product that blends payment cards, receipt capture, approvals, and accounting integrations. The company has raised multiple large rounds and reached unicorn status while serving tens of thousands of businesses. Pleo remains one of Denmark's most visible fintech success stories.

DenmarkCopenhagenGrowthFintechExpense Management

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