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Techstars

Techstars Central LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology-oriented companies. It specializes in a mentorship-driven accelerator program, selecting ten startups each summer to participate in a three-month incubation period, offering funding of $120,000 in exchange for equity. Techstars invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and IoT, while avoiding investments in medical devices, healthcare technology, and local service-oriented businesses. In addition to its primary accelerator, Techstars has various specialized programs, including those focused on music, retail, mobility, and social impact, with global reach extending to regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The firm prefers taking minority stakes, typically between six and ten percent, without seeking board representation or investor rights. Techstars has built a robust network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and corporate partners to foster innovation and growth within its portfolio, which includes over 1,000 companies with a significant collective market capitalization.

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Past deals in Payments

Finli

Seed Round in 2022
Finli, Inc. is a technology company that offers a digital platform designed to streamline payment processes for family-oriented businesses. Founded in 2018 and based in San Marino, California, Finli provides business management software that facilitates invoicing, tuition collection, enrollment, and payment communications. The platform is tailored to serve daycare centers, preschools, afterschool programs, and local businesses, enabling them to efficiently manage their administrative tasks, including billing, payment collection, and customer management. This comprehensive solution allows families to oversee their financial responsibilities and invite contributions towards educational expenses, thereby fostering community engagement and support.

Paerpay

Seed Round in 2022
Paerpay is a financial application designed to enhance in-person payment experiences for merchants, particularly in the restaurant industry. By streamlining the payment process, Paerpay addresses the challenges faced by merchants, who can lose significant revenue due to payment friction and non-paying customers. The platform allows users to scan a code at their table to either create a new bill or connect to an existing one, facilitating payment, bill splitting, and tipping with ease. This contactless payment service aims to eliminate the frustrations associated with traditional payment methods, enabling a smoother and more efficient transaction experience for both merchants and their customers.

Shieldpay

Series A in 2021
ShieldPay Limited is a FinTech company operating an online escrow platform and payments engine designed to facilitate secure peer-to-peer transactions. Founded in 2016 and based in Shoreditch, United Kingdom, ShieldPay enables users to create an instant digital escrow facility without any setup costs, ensuring both payers and payees are protected. The platform verifies the identity of all parties involved in a transaction, holding funds securely in the ShieldPay Vault until both parties consent to the release. As a fully authorized and regulated entity by the FCA, ShieldPay aims to eliminate fraud in peer-to-peer payments, offering a safer alternative to traditional payment systems that often leave buyers and sellers vulnerable. Their mission is to empower individuals and businesses to transact confidently, with a commitment to improving the overall safety of the payments ecosystem.

Dash

Venture Round in 2021
Spektra is building APIs and tools that make it possible for businesses to accept and disburse Mobile Money payments from and to multiple providers and currencies within minutes, NOT months, without dealing with Mobile Network operators at all. With a few lines of code, a single tap or click, your customers can pay you with our seamless and easy to use products on the web, mobile, and in-app.

MCSquared Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
MCSquared Health simplifies the medical billing process so patients and providers can focus on what's most important: care. We have has the expertise to understand why America’s complex and expensive health care system can make it frustrating for patients to make payments. Our mission is to radically simplify and modernize the way in which Americans pay for their health care.

RentCheck

Seed Round in 2021
RentCheck Holdings, Inc. is a New Orleans-based company that offers a mobile application designed to standardize the move-in and move-out inspection process for landlords and tenants. Founded in 2018, RentCheck provides property management solutions that facilitate various types of inspections, including move-in, move-out, annual, and periodic assessments. The application aims to enhance transparency and security in the rental process, allowing both landlords and residents to save time and money while simplifying the security deposit deduction process. By empowering tenants to take an active role in managing their security deposits, RentCheck fosters a more equitable and efficient rental experience.

Fonbnk

Funding Round in 2021
Fonbnk provides borderless banking infrastructure directly to unbanked people around the world using the mobile internet. Utilizing the Company’s Airtime Wallet, anyone with a prepaid mobile SIM card and a verified online identity can now have a FREE global stored value (bank or current) account by recharging their existing mobile phones.

BuckUp

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
BuckUp a short-term loan service that uses customers’ devices as collateral.

Denim

Series A in 2021
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

Dash

Funding Round in 2021
Spektra is building APIs and tools that make it possible for businesses to accept and disburse Mobile Money payments from and to multiple providers and currencies within minutes, NOT months, without dealing with Mobile Network operators at all. With a few lines of code, a single tap or click, your customers can pay you with our seamless and easy to use products on the web, mobile, and in-app.

Phood

Funding Round in 2021
Phood’s payment API allows any existing delivery app to service college students no matter where they are. Phood opens the door for the student card to be used as a payment method on apps like Uber, Instacart, DoorDash, and Postmates.

Paerpay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Paerpay is a financial application designed to enhance in-person payment experiences for merchants, particularly in the restaurant industry. By streamlining the payment process, Paerpay addresses the challenges faced by merchants, who can lose significant revenue due to payment friction and non-paying customers. The platform allows users to scan a code at their table to either create a new bill or connect to an existing one, facilitating payment, bill splitting, and tipping with ease. This contactless payment service aims to eliminate the frustrations associated with traditional payment methods, enabling a smoother and more efficient transaction experience for both merchants and their customers.

Dapio

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Paymob is an innovative software development start-up company offering smart on-land payment solutions. The all-in-one Paymob solution empowers banks, fintechs and merchants with a bespoke payment infrastructure that includes a multi-banking payment gateway, stylish contactless payment terminals and certified ‘Tap-to-Phone’ mobile application that turns almost any modern smartphone into a contactless payment terminal. The server-based infrastructure software EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point-of-Sale) has been designed to efficiently integrate with existing banking systems or can be used as an independent payment processing solution which streamlines several processing centres and allocates the transaction to the cheapest provider.

Dapio

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Paymob is an innovative software development start-up company offering smart on-land payment solutions. The all-in-one Paymob solution empowers banks, fintechs and merchants with a bespoke payment infrastructure that includes a multi-banking payment gateway, stylish contactless payment terminals and certified ‘Tap-to-Phone’ mobile application that turns almost any modern smartphone into a contactless payment terminal. The server-based infrastructure software EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point-of-Sale) has been designed to efficiently integrate with existing banking systems or can be used as an independent payment processing solution which streamlines several processing centres and allocates the transaction to the cheapest provider.

Pax Credit

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Digital Financial Services For International Students Pax Credit currently helps international students pay their university tuition fee in their local currency and saves them around a month's rental expense when compared to banks. Unlike banks, Pax Credit facilitates cross-border payments through our proprietary global payment network faster and cheaper.

Challenger Finance

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Challenger makes it easy for payments and money transfer businesses to issue digital bank accounts to their customers to drive customer loyalty.

Finli

Seed Round in 2020
Finli, Inc. is a technology company that offers a digital platform designed to streamline payment processes for family-oriented businesses. Founded in 2018 and based in San Marino, California, Finli provides business management software that facilitates invoicing, tuition collection, enrollment, and payment communications. The platform is tailored to serve daycare centers, preschools, afterschool programs, and local businesses, enabling them to efficiently manage their administrative tasks, including billing, payment collection, and customer management. This comprehensive solution allows families to oversee their financial responsibilities and invite contributions towards educational expenses, thereby fostering community engagement and support.

Denim

Debt Financing in 2020
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

Denim

Seed Round in 2020
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

Livelii

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Livelii helps Canadian freelancers get health and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick days, and get paid on time. It built a platform with freelancers for freelancers which takes on the biggest challenges ranging from payment collection to having health and dental benefits and paid days off. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Spyn Pay

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Spyn Pay, Inc. is a fintech startup based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2019. The company aims to transform the credit card industry by providing a unique credit card that helps users manage their finances effectively and avoid debt. Its innovative product automatically pays bills after each purchase, allowing customers to maintain better control over their spending. By enabling more frequent bill payments, Spyn Pay empowers individuals to have a clearer understanding of their financial situation, distinguishing it from traditional payment systems.

Denim

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

Muse Finance

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Muse offers multi-currency business accounts, simple cash flow forecasting, and efficient financing for small businesses.

Fliqpay

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fliqpay develops a cross-border cryptocurrency based payment gateway platform for financial transactions. The company develops an online payment platform, Fliqpay, which enables businesses in Africa to receive bitcoin payment settlements through online mode in local currency. It also provides dashboard, refund management, application programming interface (API), integration, invoice, and settlement services. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Harvest Platform

Seed Round in 2019
Harvest Platform helps consumers negotiate bank fees and get refunds automatically. Harvest Platform is an artificial intelligence startup that helps consumers identify and negotiate bank fees. Bank fees are a $100B industry annually that has become a massive painpoint for American consumers. However, many of these fees are negotiable. Harvest Platform leverages artificial intelligence to identify negotiable fees and automatically negotiates with banks at the click of a button. Harvest Platform currently supports automated negotiation with 5 of American's top 10 banks.

RentCheck

Pre Seed Round in 2019
RentCheck Holdings, Inc. is a New Orleans-based company that offers a mobile application designed to standardize the move-in and move-out inspection process for landlords and tenants. Founded in 2018, RentCheck provides property management solutions that facilitate various types of inspections, including move-in, move-out, annual, and periodic assessments. The application aims to enhance transparency and security in the rental process, allowing both landlords and residents to save time and money while simplifying the security deposit deduction process. By empowering tenants to take an active role in managing their security deposits, RentCheck fosters a more equitable and efficient rental experience.

CAKE

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Make big purchases with the CAKE Visa Card and pay them off in easy, fixed monthly payments. CAKE is simple to use and even simpler to pay off. With payment plans of 3, 6 or 12-months, smart tech that helps people pay their balance off faster, and super low rates, CAKE makes paying off a big purchase a piece of cake.

PayPeanuts

Pre Seed Round in 2019
PayPeanuts GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform that allows users to utilize their loyalty points for purchasing premium content. The company aims to enhance the value of loyalty programs by integrating these points into digital transactions, enabling customers to pay for online services and experiences without using traditional currency. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with a convenient payment option but also helps businesses attract and retain customers by offering a unique digital experience.

Kora

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Korapay offers a payment engine that enables local and global businesses to send and accept payments. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Paid

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Paid Ltd is a company that designs and develops a platform aimed at facilitating invoice payments for micro businesses and freelancers. Established in 2017 and based in Darlington, United Kingdom, Paid ensures immediate payment for completed work, eliminating the delays often associated with traditional invoicing. The platform streamlines business operations by providing free client management, contracting, and invoicing services. It caters to various sectors, including software development, creative and design, photography, public relations, compliance consultancy, architecture and interior design, sales and marketing, business consulting, human resources, and education and training. By offering a quick payment solution for freelancers and small businesses, Paid helps reduce the financial strain on these enterprises while simplifying their administrative tasks.

Paid

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Paid Ltd is a company that designs and develops a platform aimed at facilitating invoice payments for micro businesses and freelancers. Established in 2017 and based in Darlington, United Kingdom, Paid ensures immediate payment for completed work, eliminating the delays often associated with traditional invoicing. The platform streamlines business operations by providing free client management, contracting, and invoicing services. It caters to various sectors, including software development, creative and design, photography, public relations, compliance consultancy, architecture and interior design, sales and marketing, business consulting, human resources, and education and training. By offering a quick payment solution for freelancers and small businesses, Paid helps reduce the financial strain on these enterprises while simplifying their administrative tasks.

Harvest Platform

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Harvest Platform helps consumers negotiate bank fees and get refunds automatically. Harvest Platform is an artificial intelligence startup that helps consumers identify and negotiate bank fees. Bank fees are a $100B industry annually that has become a massive painpoint for American consumers. However, many of these fees are negotiable. Harvest Platform leverages artificial intelligence to identify negotiable fees and automatically negotiates with banks at the click of a button. Harvest Platform currently supports automated negotiation with 5 of American's top 10 banks.

JazzyPay

Pre Seed Round in 2018
JazzyPay is a payment gateway based in Makati City, Philippines, that provides a web and mobile application for customers to make payments to clinics, hospitals, and schools. It allows users to pay directly using various methods, including credit and debit cards, online banking, digital wallets, and cash deposits. Founded in 2017, JazzyPay aims to deliver a unified payment platform that facilitates transactions through multiple channels, such as app, email, SMS, and messaging platforms. The company is a registered Operator of Payments System regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and is owned by JazzyPay Global Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company backed by notable investors including Rakuten, TechStars, and Cocoon Capital. JazzyPay aspires to offer world-class payment solutions in the Philippines and other developing countries across Southeast Asia.

LayUp Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2018
LayUp Technologies is a payment solution company.

Discover Dollar

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Discover Dollar helps retailers to detect overpayment issues by analyzing various data sources including emails & contracts in real-time and resolve them in click of button.

YayPay

Venture Round in 2017
YayPay Inc. develops a cloud-based accounts receivable management software that automates payment workflows for finance, credit, and collections teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including dashboards for automated collections, payment predictions, and payer trends, as well as integration with popular platforms like Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Acumatica, QuickBooks, and Salesforce. YayPay's software utilizes data science and machine learning to improve the credit to cash process, facilitating credit assessments, invoicing, collections management, online payment processing, and cash application. The company targets mid-market and enterprise customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, wholesale, software, and consulting. As a subsidiary of Quadient S.A., YayPay has additional offices in Kyiv, Ukraine, and London, United Kingdom.

Denim

Convertible Note in 2017
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

Smart Tuition

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Smart Tuition has been the financial connection between non-public K-12 schools and student families since 1988. Smart Tuition professionalizes the billing experience for parents and provides them options that schools cannot afford to provide on their own. These options include 24/7 live U.S. based telephone support, web payments, full color invoices, integration with major school accounting software, and weekly follow up calls to parents who miss payments.

Shieldpay

Seed Round in 2017
ShieldPay Limited is a FinTech company operating an online escrow platform and payments engine designed to facilitate secure peer-to-peer transactions. Founded in 2016 and based in Shoreditch, United Kingdom, ShieldPay enables users to create an instant digital escrow facility without any setup costs, ensuring both payers and payees are protected. The platform verifies the identity of all parties involved in a transaction, holding funds securely in the ShieldPay Vault until both parties consent to the release. As a fully authorized and regulated entity by the FCA, ShieldPay aims to eliminate fraud in peer-to-peer payments, offering a safer alternative to traditional payment systems that often leave buyers and sellers vulnerable. Their mission is to empower individuals and businesses to transact confidently, with a commitment to improving the overall safety of the payments ecosystem.

LayUp Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2017
LayUp Technologies is a payment solution company.

Byte Money

Seed Round in 2017
Byte Money engages in the receipting and allocation of funeral policies using a mobile point of sale (POS) terminal and a pay your premium platform. The company electronically collects cash premiums and performs cash ups; and provides service and support. It also services/repairs and replaces POS terminals in South Africa. The company serves funeral parlors, administrators/underwriters, software providers, and policy holders. Byte Money was founded in 2008 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Flexpay

Seed Round in 2017
Flexpay Technologies is a company that offers an automated platform to enable merchants and their customers manage flexible payments for both goods and services across mobile money and bank transfer platforms. Flexpay helps you break down your payments for purchases into smaller chunks that you can pay over a period of time.

Bean

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Bean allows you to track your finances and identify recurring paid subscriptions so that you can better manage your money. We enable our users to cancel paid the subscriptions from our platform.

B2B Pay

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
B2B Pay offers virtual bank accounts for companies that exports into Europe which collects payments domestically. Its mission is to make international business transactions as quick and as cheap as possible with complete transparency about costs. It simplifies the bureaucratic process and eliminates the need for back and forth paperwork. The partners of the company are BARCLAYS, techstars, Nordea Startup Accelerator, Nestholma Venture Accelerator, and Tekes Venture Capital. B2B Pay is a Finland-based company that was founded in 2015 by Neil Ambikar and Kasper Souren.

Bean

Seed Round in 2017
Bean allows you to track your finances and identify recurring paid subscriptions so that you can better manage your money. We enable our users to cancel paid the subscriptions from our platform.

Painless1099

Convertible Note in 2016
Painless1099, LLC is an innovative online service designed to assist freelancers and independent contractors in managing their tax obligations. Established in 2015 and based in Richmond, Virginia, the company offers a smart bank account that segregates 1099 income from taxes, automatically withholding the appropriate amounts based on individual personal information such as dependents and filing status. This system simplifies tax preparation by depositing the remaining funds directly into the user's personal checking account. In addition to tax management, Painless1099 provides a portable benefits package that includes automated health insurance payments and assistance in setting up a SEP IRA to support retirement savings. By offering these features, Painless1099 enables freelancers to enjoy benefits typically associated with traditional employment while maintaining control over their self-employment journey.

Beyonic

Seed Round in 2016
Beyonic offers businesses a suite of cutting-edge digital payment services. The Beyonic platform is a simple and universal two-way payment management solution; it gives its customers access to 26 mobile payment networks and more than 20 banks in nine different countries, all centrally. For the past seven years, Beyonic has specialized in providing dematerialized payment solutions for managing personal projects and corporate budgets, such as payroll, change, communication credit, debt collection. payment and disbursement of corporate funds of any size or type.

B2B Pay

Seed Round in 2016
B2B Pay offers virtual bank accounts for companies that exports into Europe which collects payments domestically. Its mission is to make international business transactions as quick and as cheap as possible with complete transparency about costs. It simplifies the bureaucratic process and eliminates the need for back and forth paperwork. The partners of the company are BARCLAYS, techstars, Nordea Startup Accelerator, Nestholma Venture Accelerator, and Tekes Venture Capital. B2B Pay is a Finland-based company that was founded in 2015 by Neil Ambikar and Kasper Souren.

Civilize

Seed Round in 2016
Civilize is a financial services community that provides services for debtors to pay their loans. It helps its clients organize and manage their finances to keep track of their payment processes. Civilize is based in New York, United States.

YayPay

Seed Round in 2016
YayPay Inc. develops a cloud-based accounts receivable management software that automates payment workflows for finance, credit, and collections teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including dashboards for automated collections, payment predictions, and payer trends, as well as integration with popular platforms like Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Acumatica, QuickBooks, and Salesforce. YayPay's software utilizes data science and machine learning to improve the credit to cash process, facilitating credit assessments, invoicing, collections management, online payment processing, and cash application. The company targets mid-market and enterprise customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, wholesale, software, and consulting. As a subsidiary of Quadient S.A., YayPay has additional offices in Kyiv, Ukraine, and London, United Kingdom.

dopay

Seed Round in 2016
dopay is a cloud-based payroll and cash management service that aims to address the challenges faced by companies with unbanked employees. With approximately 2 billion people globally lacking bank accounts, many businesses struggle with handling large volumes of cash for salary payments. dopay provides a solution by enabling employers to electronically calculate and disburse salaries through its platform. Employees receive a DoPay card and app, which offer a comprehensive banking experience, facilitating cashless transactions. The company has partnered with Barclays to deliver payroll services to various multinationals, embassies, and local enterprises in Egypt, with plans to expand into other regions that are predominantly unbanked.

JibJib

Seed Round in 2015
JibJib develops a platform for mobile payments. It develops an online platform that enables users to send money into and out of Iran.

dopay

Seed Round in 2015
dopay is a cloud-based payroll and cash management service that aims to address the challenges faced by companies with unbanked employees. With approximately 2 billion people globally lacking bank accounts, many businesses struggle with handling large volumes of cash for salary payments. dopay provides a solution by enabling employers to electronically calculate and disburse salaries through its platform. Employees receive a DoPay card and app, which offer a comprehensive banking experience, facilitating cashless transactions. The company has partnered with Barclays to deliver payroll services to various multinationals, embassies, and local enterprises in Egypt, with plans to expand into other regions that are predominantly unbanked.

dopay

Seed Round in 2014
dopay is a cloud-based payroll and cash management service that aims to address the challenges faced by companies with unbanked employees. With approximately 2 billion people globally lacking bank accounts, many businesses struggle with handling large volumes of cash for salary payments. dopay provides a solution by enabling employers to electronically calculate and disburse salaries through its platform. Employees receive a DoPay card and app, which offer a comprehensive banking experience, facilitating cashless transactions. The company has partnered with Barclays to deliver payroll services to various multinationals, embassies, and local enterprises in Egypt, with plans to expand into other regions that are predominantly unbanked.

Gust Pay

Seed Round in 2014
Gust Pay (Pty) Ltd. provides an application for mobile payment using iPhone and Android. It also offers cashless events services and allows users to pay for goods at selected stores by connecting through WiFi. The company is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

PayMins

Seed Round in 2013
PayMins provides an easy way to accept mobile phone payments. Backed by Telefonica.

Prism

Seed Round in 2012
Prism is a smartphone application that enables individuals to manage their bills and personal finances. Available on iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle platforms, the application connects its users directly with their billers to facilitate automatic notifications when new bills are found as well as to schedule payments using their credit and debit cards, and bank accounts. Prism also offers a dashboard enabling users to check and manage their account balances in order to make educated financial decisions.

Remitly

Seed Round in 2012
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.

Remitly

Seed Round in 2011
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.

FeeFighters

Seed Round in 2010
FeeFighters operates an online marketplace that simplifies the selection of credit card processing services for business owners. By allowing merchants to compare and choose from multiple bids in a reverse auction format, FeeFighters enables users to secure the best deals, often resulting in savings of approximately 40 percent on processing fees. Additionally, the company offers free tools, including a credit card processing calculator, to assist businesses in making informed financial decisions. This approach streamlines the process of finding a suitable merchant account provider, making it as straightforward as booking a flight online.