About
Laya is a financial app for travelers, offering a digital multi-currency wallet, prepaid Mastercard (virtual and physical), and features like easy loading, withdrawals, transfers, and group payments. The company aims to simplify the travel experience by providing a secure and transparent way to manage money abroad with 0% foreign exchange conversion fees. Laya operates under the license and supervision of the Israeli Capital Market, Insurance, and Savings Authority and is backed by Altshuler Shaham. The app allows users to purchase approximately 9 major currencies directly from the app, at any time, and with full transparency. The card is not connected to the user's bank account, providing an additional layer of security. Laya also offers travel insurance from Harel with a special benefit for Laya customers, including quick refunds within 7 hours.
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Q&A
- What is Laya's primary business?
- Laya operates as a Travel Payments Platform, developing a digital wallet for travelers to ensure a seamless journey.
- When was Laya founded?
- Laya was founded in November 2021.
- Where is Laya headquartered?
- Laya is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
- Who are the co-founders of Laya?
- The co-founders of Laya are Yotam Reif Deshe (Co-founder & CEO), Or Goldstein (Co-founder & COO), and Ori Gross (Co-founder & CPO). Ben Davidovich was also a co-founder but is no longer with the company.
- What is Laya's current funding stage?
- Laya is currently in the Pre-Funding stage.
- What sector does Laya primarily operate in?
- Laya's primary sector is Fintech & Insurtech, specifically focusing on Money Transfer & Management.
- Does Laya have a mobile application?
- Yes, Laya has a mobile application available on both iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play Store).
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External links
| Website | laya.as-invest.co.il/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/76508858 | |
| instagram.com/laya.app?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | LAYA GLOBAL LTD |
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| Founded | 2021-11 |
| Employees (exact) | 21 |
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Patents
| EPO | 127 |
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Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 4 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | laya.as-invest.co.il |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 1 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516490091 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2021-11-04 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 2 — annual_report (1), people (1) |
| Registered address | הברזל 19 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
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| 2026-03-31 | דו~ח שנתי |
| 2025-08-13 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |