Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a long-established venture capital firm based in Redwood City, California, founded in 1911. The firm makes early-stage and growth investments across software, cloud, fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, biotech, healthcare, consumer services, marketplaces and other technology sectors, with global reach in the United States, Israel, Canada and India. It supports founders from seed to scale, providing strategic guidance and capital to build durable businesses. The firm has backed notable companies such as Pinterest, LinkedIn, Shopify, Yelp, Twilio, DocuSign and Wix, among others, reflecting a history of funding transformative technology companies. Bessemer Venture Partners operates as a registered investment adviser and pursues opportunities across information technology, hardware and services worldwide.

Eric Arnold

Vice President

Kent Bennett

Partner

Thomas Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

Past deals in Payments

Easebuzz

Series A in 2025
Easebuzz is a comprehensive payment solutions platform that provides a wide range of API-driven financial services aimed at helping businesses digitize their payment processes and manage financial operations effectively. The platform offers services such as digital payment collections, payment disbursals, connected banking, split payments, automated reconciliation, vendor payments, sub-merchant management, and refund management. Easebuzz caters to a diverse array of industries, including education, retail, non-banking financial companies, insurance, e-commerce, direct-to-consumer, travel, and tourism. It supports various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, net banking, UPI, EMI, buy now pay later options, and wallets, ensuring seamless transaction experiences for both businesses and their customers. The company's developer-friendly application programming interface facilitates the creation of plug-and-play payment products, enabling small businesses to effectively digitize payments without the complexities of traditional business processes.

Innoviti

Venture Round in 2025
Innoviti is a payments technology company that provides a digital commerce platform and software solutions for secure payment processing, card management, and consumer credit distribution. Its offerings include uniPAY, a unified payment and card management system for retailers; quickEMI and pgEMI, which enable installment payments on consumer purchases using credit cards; and fastCollect, an automated collections tool for banks and retailers. The platform supports payments across online, mobile, in-store, and delivery channels and emphasizes payment automation and lending services across industries such as retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, entertainment, and transportation.

Nilus

Venture Round in 2025
Nilus is a platform that automates payment operations, providing solutions for reconciliation, reporting, and payment workflows. By integrating data from various payment providers, banks, and enterprise resource planning systems, Nilus offers a singular source of financial truth for organizations, enhancing transparency and control over financial activities. The platform enables finance teams to streamline their operations through automated workflows, pre-built data connectors, and advanced reconciliation algorithms, reducing reliance on technical teams and manual processes. With features that include custom payment flows, wallet launching, and transaction attribution, Nilus empowers clients to automate their financial operations effectively.

Apron

Series B in 2024
Apron is a platform that allows small businesses to pay their suppliers.

Wrapbook

Venture Round in 2024
Wrapbook is a comprehensive platform designed for efficient payroll management in production environments. It connects accounting teams, production staff, cast, and crew through a user-friendly interface. Key features include one-click worker payments, real-time expense tracking, automated timecards, union compliance, and on-demand payroll reporting.

Innoviti

Series E in 2024
Innoviti is a payments technology company that provides a digital commerce platform and software solutions for secure payment processing, card management, and consumer credit distribution. Its offerings include uniPAY, a unified payment and card management system for retailers; quickEMI and pgEMI, which enable installment payments on consumer purchases using credit cards; and fastCollect, an automated collections tool for banks and retailers. The platform supports payments across online, mobile, in-store, and delivery channels and emphasizes payment automation and lending services across industries such as retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, entertainment, and transportation.

Apron

Series A in 2023
Apron is a platform that allows small businesses to pay their suppliers.

Apron

Seed Round in 2023
Apron is a platform that allows small businesses to pay their suppliers.

Thunes

Series C in 2023
Thunes is a global B2B payment infrastructure platform established in 2016, specializing in cross-border payment solutions. It facilitates seamless fund transfers between various payment systems, catering to a diverse range of clients, including major players in the gig economy and fintech sectors. The platform enables businesses and consumers to send and receive payments in 80 currencies across 132 countries, supporting 300 payment methods. Thunes offers a suite of services including remittance processing, mass payouts, virtual accounts, and payment collection, utilizing application programming interfaces (APIs) to enhance accessibility and reduce transaction costs. In April 2022, the company expanded its capabilities by acquiring a controlling stake in Tookitaki, a compliance platform that strengthens its anti-money laundering and fraud prevention measures. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes operates regional offices in key global cities such as London, Paris, and Dubai, positioning itself as a vital player in the international payment landscape.

Nilus

Seed Round in 2022
Nilus is a platform that automates payment operations, providing solutions for reconciliation, reporting, and payment workflows. By integrating data from various payment providers, banks, and enterprise resource planning systems, Nilus offers a singular source of financial truth for organizations, enhancing transparency and control over financial activities. The platform enables finance teams to streamline their operations through automated workflows, pre-built data connectors, and advanced reconciliation algorithms, reducing reliance on technical teams and manual processes. With features that include custom payment flows, wallet launching, and transaction attribution, Nilus empowers clients to automate their financial operations effectively.

Nilus

Seed Round in 2022
Nilus is a platform that automates payment operations, providing solutions for reconciliation, reporting, and payment workflows. By integrating data from various payment providers, banks, and enterprise resource planning systems, Nilus offers a singular source of financial truth for organizations, enhancing transparency and control over financial activities. The platform enables finance teams to streamline their operations through automated workflows, pre-built data connectors, and advanced reconciliation algorithms, reducing reliance on technical teams and manual processes. With features that include custom payment flows, wallet launching, and transaction attribution, Nilus empowers clients to automate their financial operations effectively.

Innoviti

Series D in 2022
Innoviti is a payments technology company that provides a digital commerce platform and software solutions for secure payment processing, card management, and consumer credit distribution. Its offerings include uniPAY, a unified payment and card management system for retailers; quickEMI and pgEMI, which enable installment payments on consumer purchases using credit cards; and fastCollect, an automated collections tool for banks and retailers. The platform supports payments across online, mobile, in-store, and delivery channels and emphasizes payment automation and lending services across industries such as retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, entertainment, and transportation.

Basis Theory

Series A in 2022
Basis Theory is a technology company that offers a tokenization platform designed to protect and manage sensitive data within payment and commerce processes. The platform tokenizes data to reduce risk and aligns with compliance requirements, allowing organizations to optimize the payment acceptance flow without bearing the full burden of securing data themselves. By handling data security and usage centrally, Basis Theory helps clients meet regulatory standards while simplifying security obligations across payment activities.

Nilus

Venture Round in 2022
Nilus is a platform that automates payment operations, providing solutions for reconciliation, reporting, and payment workflows. By integrating data from various payment providers, banks, and enterprise resource planning systems, Nilus offers a singular source of financial truth for organizations, enhancing transparency and control over financial activities. The platform enables finance teams to streamline their operations through automated workflows, pre-built data connectors, and advanced reconciliation algorithms, reducing reliance on technical teams and manual processes. With features that include custom payment flows, wallet launching, and transaction attribution, Nilus empowers clients to automate their financial operations effectively.

NALA

Seed Round in 2022
NALA Incorporation Company Limited is a FinTech firm based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, founded in 2017. The company develops a mobile payments application that facilitates various financial transactions, including bill payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and airtime top-ups, all without requiring an internet connection. NALA's platform is designed to enhance financial inclusion by providing services that cater to users in regions with limited internet access. The application incorporates bank-grade security encryption and multi-factor authentication to ensure the safety of transactions. Additionally, NALA offers budgeting tools and transaction history tracking, enabling users to manage their finances effectively. Through its services, NALA aims to simplify mobile money transfers for Africans worldwide and support international payments.

Innoviti

Series D in 2022
Innoviti is a payments technology company that provides a digital commerce platform and software solutions for secure payment processing, card management, and consumer credit distribution. Its offerings include uniPAY, a unified payment and card management system for retailers; quickEMI and pgEMI, which enable installment payments on consumer purchases using credit cards; and fastCollect, an automated collections tool for banks and retailers. The platform supports payments across online, mobile, in-store, and delivery channels and emphasizes payment automation and lending services across industries such as retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, entertainment, and transportation.

Papaya

Series B in 2021
Papaya is a mobile application designed to streamline the bill payment process for users by allowing them to pay any bill quickly and easily using their mobile devices. By enabling users to snap a photo of their bills, Papaya eliminates the complexities of traditional payment methods such as mailing checks or navigating cumbersome online payment portals. The platform caters to billers across various industries, facilitating faster and more consistent payment collection. Papaya has gained recognition as one of the highest-rated financial technology applications, receiving over 70,000 reviews on the App Store. Additionally, the company is supported by prominent investors, reinforcing its position in the fintech sector.

Melio

Series D in 2021
Melio is a fintech company that specializes in providing small businesses with digital tools to manage their business-to-business payments and receivables. Its platform offers a streamlined accounts payable and receivable dashboard, allowing businesses to transfer and receive payments efficiently. By simplifying the payment workflow, Melio enables small businesses to improve their cash flow and reduce or eliminate late payment costs. This approach enhances oversight and control over finances, allowing businesses to focus more on customer engagement rather than back-office operations. Overall, Melio aims to empower small businesses by minimizing time and costs associated with payment processes.

Papaya Global

Series D in 2021
Papaya Global is a cloud‑based SaaS company that provides a global payroll and workforce management platform. Its software automates payroll processing, compliance with local labor laws, and other human resource functions for companies operating in multiple countries. The platform supports end‑to‑end employer of record services, contract worker management, immigration and work‑permit services, and integrates payments directly into the payroll workflow. By connecting data from human capital management and enterprise resource planning systems, it creates a single source of truth that gives finance teams visibility and control over workforce spending. Clients include large multinational corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Facebook, and General Electric.

Lithic

Series C in 2021
Lithic is a technology company that develops a card issuing platform for creating and managing virtual payment cards. The platform enables individuals and businesses to transact online with privacy and security in mind, reducing exposure of sensitive financial information. It allows users to issue configurable cards, control spending, and monitor activity, offering a secure alternative to traditional cards. By focusing on ease of use and rapid deployment, Lithic supports secure online transactions for a range of applications, from consumer to enterprise use cases, while helping organizations protect financial data and maintain oversight over card activity.

Coast

Seed Round in 2021
Coast is a developer of a card payment platform designed to make fleet and gasoline payments easier for truck drivers. The company's platform provides payment integration solutions to fleets, making fleet administration easier than traditional financial services.

Rocket Money

Series D in 2021
Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, Inc., is a financial management application that helps users track and manage their subscriptions and recurring bills. Launched in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to connect their bank accounts or credit card statements to gain a comprehensive view of their spending. Users can easily identify unwanted subscriptions and cancel them with just a few clicks. Additionally, Rocket Money monitors financial statements, providing monthly digests and important alerts about changes in payment amounts. This service aims to enhance users' financial health by optimizing spending and reducing unnecessary expenses.

Lithic

Series B in 2021
Lithic is a technology company that develops a card issuing platform for creating and managing virtual payment cards. The platform enables individuals and businesses to transact online with privacy and security in mind, reducing exposure of sensitive financial information. It allows users to issue configurable cards, control spending, and monitor activity, offering a secure alternative to traditional cards. By focusing on ease of use and rapid deployment, Lithic supports secure online transactions for a range of applications, from consumer to enterprise use cases, while helping organizations protect financial data and maintain oversight over card activity.

Fold

Series A in 2021
Fold is a bitcoin financial services company offering a consumer platform that enables users to earn bitcoin cashback as they shop with linked credit or debit cards and a bitcoin wallet. The platform supports syncing cards, transferring bitcoin to digital gift cards, and receiving bitcoin cashback instantly. It also provides a crypto and cash management experience that lets users buy, sell, and manage bitcoin and dollars, with rewards of up to 1.5% on eligible purchases; premium members enjoy a no-fee transaction experience. Fold aims to expand access to bitcoin by delivering a suite of consumer financial products that let customers earn, accumulate, and utilize bitcoin in everyday life.

Papaya Global

Series C in 2021
Papaya Global is a cloud‑based SaaS company that provides a global payroll and workforce management platform. Its software automates payroll processing, compliance with local labor laws, and other human resource functions for companies operating in multiple countries. The platform supports end‑to‑end employer of record services, contract worker management, immigration and work‑permit services, and integrates payments directly into the payroll workflow. By connecting data from human capital management and enterprise resource planning systems, it creates a single source of truth that gives finance teams visibility and control over workforce spending. Clients include large multinational corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Facebook, and General Electric.

Innoviti

Series C in 2021
Innoviti is a payments technology company that provides a digital commerce platform and software solutions for secure payment processing, card management, and consumer credit distribution. Its offerings include uniPAY, a unified payment and card management system for retailers; quickEMI and pgEMI, which enable installment payments on consumer purchases using credit cards; and fastCollect, an automated collections tool for banks and retailers. The platform supports payments across online, mobile, in-store, and delivery channels and emphasizes payment automation and lending services across industries such as retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, entertainment, and transportation.

Melio

Series C in 2021
Melio is a fintech company that specializes in providing small businesses with digital tools to manage their business-to-business payments and receivables. Its platform offers a streamlined accounts payable and receivable dashboard, allowing businesses to transfer and receive payments efficiently. By simplifying the payment workflow, Melio enables small businesses to improve their cash flow and reduce or eliminate late payment costs. This approach enhances oversight and control over finances, allowing businesses to focus more on customer engagement rather than back-office operations. Overall, Melio aims to empower small businesses by minimizing time and costs associated with payment processes.

Rocket Money

Series C in 2020
Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, Inc., is a financial management application that helps users track and manage their subscriptions and recurring bills. Launched in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to connect their bank accounts or credit card statements to gain a comprehensive view of their spending. Users can easily identify unwanted subscriptions and cancel them with just a few clicks. Additionally, Rocket Money monitors financial statements, providing monthly digests and important alerts about changes in payment amounts. This service aims to enhance users' financial health by optimizing spending and reducing unnecessary expenses.

Papaya Global

Series B in 2020
Papaya Global is a cloud‑based SaaS company that provides a global payroll and workforce management platform. Its software automates payroll processing, compliance with local labor laws, and other human resource functions for companies operating in multiple countries. The platform supports end‑to‑end employer of record services, contract worker management, immigration and work‑permit services, and integrates payments directly into the payroll workflow. By connecting data from human capital management and enterprise resource planning systems, it creates a single source of truth that gives finance teams visibility and control over workforce spending. Clients include large multinational corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Facebook, and General Electric.

Melio

Series C in 2020
Melio is a fintech company that specializes in providing small businesses with digital tools to manage their business-to-business payments and receivables. Its platform offers a streamlined accounts payable and receivable dashboard, allowing businesses to transfer and receive payments efficiently. By simplifying the payment workflow, Melio enables small businesses to improve their cash flow and reduce or eliminate late payment costs. This approach enhances oversight and control over finances, allowing businesses to focus more on customer engagement rather than back-office operations. Overall, Melio aims to empower small businesses by minimizing time and costs associated with payment processes.

Innoviti

Series C in 2020
Innoviti is a payments technology company that provides a digital commerce platform and software solutions for secure payment processing, card management, and consumer credit distribution. Its offerings include uniPAY, a unified payment and card management system for retailers; quickEMI and pgEMI, which enable installment payments on consumer purchases using credit cards; and fastCollect, an automated collections tool for banks and retailers. The platform supports payments across online, mobile, in-store, and delivery channels and emphasizes payment automation and lending services across industries such as retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, entertainment, and transportation.

Previse

Venture Round in 2020
Previse Limited develops an AI-driven solution that enables corporate buyers to pay their suppliers instantly. It provides a score indicating the likelihood of payment, allowing funders like banks to release funds immediately. This improves cash flow for both parties and reduces reliance on short-term credit.

Papaya Global

Series A in 2019
Papaya Global is a cloud‑based SaaS company that provides a global payroll and workforce management platform. Its software automates payroll processing, compliance with local labor laws, and other human resource functions for companies operating in multiple countries. The platform supports end‑to‑end employer of record services, contract worker management, immigration and work‑permit services, and integrates payments directly into the payroll workflow. By connecting data from human capital management and enterprise resource planning systems, it creates a single source of truth that gives finance teams visibility and control over workforce spending. Clients include large multinational corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Facebook, and General Electric.

Rocket Money

Series B in 2019
Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, Inc., is a financial management application that helps users track and manage their subscriptions and recurring bills. Launched in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to connect their bank accounts or credit card statements to gain a comprehensive view of their spending. Users can easily identify unwanted subscriptions and cancel them with just a few clicks. Additionally, Rocket Money monitors financial statements, providing monthly digests and important alerts about changes in payment amounts. This service aims to enhance users' financial health by optimizing spending and reducing unnecessary expenses.

Toss

Series F in 2019
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Toss

Series E in 2018
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Bread

Venture Round in 2018
Bread is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing pay-over-time financing solutions for retailers. The company has developed an online financing platform aimed at enhancing merchant sales by offering consumers clear and transparent credit options. By integrating its financing tools into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer flexible payment plans, which increases conversion rates and average order values. The company's focus on consumer-friendly credit aims to improve access, transparency, and ease of use, ultimately making financing more accessible for a broader range of consumers.

Previse

Series A in 2018
Previse Limited develops an AI-driven solution that enables corporate buyers to pay their suppliers instantly. It provides a score indicating the likelihood of payment, allowing funders like banks to release funds immediately. This improves cash flow for both parties and reduces reliance on short-term credit.

Toss

Series D in 2018
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Bread

Series B in 2017
Bread is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing pay-over-time financing solutions for retailers. The company has developed an online financing platform aimed at enhancing merchant sales by offering consumers clear and transparent credit options. By integrating its financing tools into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer flexible payment plans, which increases conversion rates and average order values. The company's focus on consumer-friendly credit aims to improve access, transparency, and ease of use, ultimately making financing more accessible for a broader range of consumers.

Innoviti

Series B in 2017
Innoviti is a payments technology company that provides a digital commerce platform and software solutions for secure payment processing, card management, and consumer credit distribution. Its offerings include uniPAY, a unified payment and card management system for retailers; quickEMI and pgEMI, which enable installment payments on consumer purchases using credit cards; and fastCollect, an automated collections tool for banks and retailers. The platform supports payments across online, mobile, in-store, and delivery channels and emphasizes payment automation and lending services across industries such as retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, entertainment, and transportation.

Toss

Series C in 2017
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Ualá

Seed Round in 2017
Ualá is a fintech company offering a wide range of financial services. It provides users with a prepaid Mastercard for payments, savings accounts, and investment options, aiming to increase financial inclusion in Latin America.

Bread

Series A in 2015
Bread is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing pay-over-time financing solutions for retailers. The company has developed an online financing platform aimed at enhancing merchant sales by offering consumers clear and transparent credit options. By integrating its financing tools into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer flexible payment plans, which increases conversion rates and average order values. The company's focus on consumer-friendly credit aims to improve access, transparency, and ease of use, ultimately making financing more accessible for a broader range of consumers.

FortunePay

Seed Round in 2012
FortunePay is an electronic payment service provider based in India, focused on delivering innovative payment solutions for both retail and mobile commerce. Established by experienced professionals in the payments industry, the company aims to enhance the user experience by offering a mobile phone-based card acceptance terminal that integrates seamlessly with various devices. This enables clients to securely process transactions, reducing reliance on cash and fostering financial inclusion. With its corporate headquarters in Bangalore and a new office opening in Mumbai, FortunePay leverages its team's extensive knowledge of the Indian payments landscape to ensure rapid scalability, shorter time-to-market, and a higher return on investment for its clients.

Offermatic

Seed Round in 2010
Offermatic is a free service that matches offers to you based on what you buy. Offers are loaded onto your credit or debit cards so they're always with you when you're ready to use them, and you can save money without dealing with coupons or vouchers.

WAY Systems

Series C in 2007
WAY Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing, developing, and selling mobile wireless point-of-sale (POS) solutions for merchants both in the United States and internationally. Its product offerings include mobile POS devices, printers, and a range of accessories such as antenna kits, printer papers, car chargers, and holsters. The company also provides comprehensive infrastructure solutions that encompass hardware, software, and messaging components necessary for mobile application development, deployment, and maintenance. Additionally, WAY Systems supports GMS and GPRS technologies to ensure broad geographic coverage and secure payment processing. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company focuses on enhancing the operations of mobile merchants with effective payment solutions.

WAY Systems

Series C in 2005
WAY Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing, developing, and selling mobile wireless point-of-sale (POS) solutions for merchants both in the United States and internationally. Its product offerings include mobile POS devices, printers, and a range of accessories such as antenna kits, printer papers, car chargers, and holsters. The company also provides comprehensive infrastructure solutions that encompass hardware, software, and messaging components necessary for mobile application development, deployment, and maintenance. Additionally, WAY Systems supports GMS and GPRS technologies to ensure broad geographic coverage and secure payment processing. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company focuses on enhancing the operations of mobile merchants with effective payment solutions.

First American Payment Systems

Venture Round in 2003
First American Payment Systems is a prominent non-bank merchant card processing acquirer that has experienced significant growth over the past decade. The company specializes in providing comprehensive payment processing solutions for merchants, including in-store, online, and mobile payment options. By delivering quality technology and services, First American assists its partners and sales agents in navigating various payment channels, such as traditional, mobile, and virtual point-of-sale systems. The company's commitment to innovation and excellence has enabled it to adapt to the rapidly evolving payments industry while often leading the way in technological advancements.
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