Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology startups in sectors such as cloud computing, software, digital media, and fintech. With additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, Accel employs localized strategies to identify and support entrepreneurs capable of building category-defining businesses. The firm has a notable portfolio featuring companies like Facebook, Spotify, and Slack, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation across various industries. Accel manages several funds, targeting investments ranging from $5 million to $15 million, and has a robust global presence that includes partnerships in India and China.

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Yudi Anugrah

Investor

Casey Aylward

Partner

Julien Bek

Principal

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Andrew Braccia

General Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Kevin Comolli

Founding Partner

Anand Daniel

Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Peter Doyle

Investor

Christine Esserman

Partner

C. Alex Estevez

Venture Partner

Candice du Fretay

Investor

Rohit Ganapathy

Investor

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Rishika Garg

Vice President

Martin Gibson

Technology Investor

Praachi Goenka

Investor

Bruce Golden

Partner

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Tanay Jagani

Investor

Chitranjan Jain

Investor

Dinesh Katiyar

Partner

Sanjay Khatri

Investor

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

Ping Li

Partner

John Locke

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Eknoor Malhotra

Investor

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya S. Noeth

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Principal

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Anagh Prasad

Investor

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Partner

Rafael Quintanilla

Investor

Aman Rai

Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Antra Saxena

Investor

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Jess Segal

IR Partner

Karan Shah

Investor

Manasi Shah

Investor

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert E. Sternberg

Investor

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Ryan Sweeney

General Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Yuvraj Wadhwa

Investor

Cecilia Wang

Vice President

Matt Weigand

Partner

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner

Richard Wong

General Partner

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Hendrik Nelis Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Payments

Complete

Seed Round in 2022
Complete helps teams get compensation right from the very beginning. Through their communication tools -- like interactive offer letters and total reward statements -- in addition to real-time dashboards, companies are able to make smart decisions, efficiently.

Xendit

Series D in 2022
Xendit is a payment infrastructure company based in Southeast Asia, established in 2014 and headquartered in Carmichael, California. It offers a comprehensive payment gateway platform that simplifies the process of sending and receiving money for both individuals and businesses. The platform enables users to make payments through various methods, including bank transfers, virtual accounts, and credit cards. Xendit's solutions facilitate seamless transactions for modern businesses, allowing them to accept payments, manage funds through escrow accounts, and efficiently disburse money. By providing an end-to-end solution, Xendit aims to enhance the payment experience for users, whether for personal transactions or business operations.

Kevin.

Series A in 2022
Kevin is a company that specializes in providing a secure and developer-friendly payment infrastructure, leveraging the advantages of Open Banking. Based in the European Economic Area and supervised by the Bank of Lithuania, Kevin offers banking payment and account information solutions that comply with the PSD2 framework. The company focuses on creating direct connections to banks, avoiding third-party aggregators, which allows clients to transition from expensive card payments to cost-effective account-to-account transactions. With a growing team of 40 dedicated professionals, Kevin aims to deliver high-quality payment solutions that outperform traditional card networks in both reliability and pricing, making online transactions more affordable and efficient for a diverse range of market players.

PayFit

Series E in 2022
Paying employees has never been easier. PayFit allows SMEs to easily manage the pay and leave of their employees. In 2015, the observation was simple: no employer was satisfied with the solutions used to manage the pay of its employees. No solution allowed a company to manage payroll quickly and without prior expertise. No solution answered automatically and securely to the French administrative complexity. There was no solution to centralize all the issues related to employee management on a single tool. No solution offered an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the employer but also for the employee.

Lydia

Series C in 2021
Lydia Solutions SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in financial software for mobile payments. The company has developed a platform that facilitates peer-to-peer (P2P) and peer-to-business (P2B) transactions, enabling users to make payments easily and efficiently. Lydia's mobile application serves as a social interface that connects users' phones with payment cards, allowing them to send money to anyone with the app without the need for physical cash, checks, or ATM cards. The platform also offers features such as the ability to set aside funds for specific purposes and associate multiple payment methods with user accounts, enhancing the overall payment experience.

Teya

Series C in 2021
SaltPay is a FinTech company dedicated to building a better future for merchants by servicing them through payment and management tools. Focused on efficiency, technology, and people, they give merchants the help they need to grow.

Pismo

Series B in 2021
Pismo is a Brazilian company that specializes in providing software-as-a-service (SaaS) payment processing solutions. Founded by Daniela Binatti and Juliana Motta in 2015, the company is headquartered in São Paulo. Pismo has developed a cloud-based payment processing platform designed to enhance financial transactions and services globally. Its platform includes features such as customer relationship management (CRM), billing, acquiring network management, client acquisition, and credit analysis. These tools enable clients to improve and optimize their financial offerings, thereby positively impacting users' lives.

Xendit

Series C in 2021
Xendit is a payment infrastructure company based in Southeast Asia, established in 2014 and headquartered in Carmichael, California. It offers a comprehensive payment gateway platform that simplifies the process of sending and receiving money for both individuals and businesses. The platform enables users to make payments through various methods, including bank transfers, virtual accounts, and credit cards. Xendit's solutions facilitate seamless transactions for modern businesses, allowing them to accept payments, manage funds through escrow accounts, and efficiently disburse money. By providing an end-to-end solution, Xendit aims to enhance the payment experience for users, whether for personal transactions or business operations.

Zepz

Series E in 2021
Zepz operates WorldRemit, an online platform that facilitates international money transfers, allowing users to send funds to friends and family abroad. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, WorldRemit provides a secure service accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. The platform enables users to send money to over 140 destinations, including countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Recipients can receive funds through various methods, such as bank deposits, cash pickups, mobile money, and airtime top-ups. By offering a convenient and low-cost alternative to traditional money transfer services, WorldRemit has become a popular choice for millions of users looking to support their loved ones and manage their financial transactions effectively.

Wectory

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wectory is a financial technology company that offers a mobile application designed to facilitate rental payments for landlords and tenants. Through its platform, landlords can receive upfront funding for rental payments, allowing them to request up to twelve months of rent as a single payment. This arrangement provides landlords with immediate cash flow, which can be used for personal or housing-related expenses. The application also includes features such as one-touch or automated payments, reminders, reports, and payment schedules, streamlining the rental payment process. Tenants benefit by making regular payments directly to Wectory’s account to repay the landlord's debt, creating a structured and efficient financial arrangement for both parties.

Atrato

Seed Round in 2021
Atrato Pago is a financing program focusing on affordable health care expenses for families and a network of healthcare professionals.This company creates a better way to pay what is needed without relying on banks. Atrato is founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Mexico City.

PayFit

Series D in 2021
Paying employees has never been easier. PayFit allows SMEs to easily manage the pay and leave of their employees. In 2015, the observation was simple: no employer was satisfied with the solutions used to manage the pay of its employees. No solution allowed a company to manage payroll quickly and without prior expertise. No solution answered automatically and securely to the French administrative complexity. There was no solution to centralize all the issues related to employee management on a single tool. No solution offered an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the employer but also for the employee.

Xendit

Series B in 2021
Xendit is a payment infrastructure company based in Southeast Asia, established in 2014 and headquartered in Carmichael, California. It offers a comprehensive payment gateway platform that simplifies the process of sending and receiving money for both individuals and businesses. The platform enables users to make payments through various methods, including bank transfers, virtual accounts, and credit cards. Xendit's solutions facilitate seamless transactions for modern businesses, allowing them to accept payments, manage funds through escrow accounts, and efficiently disburse money. By providing an end-to-end solution, Xendit aims to enhance the payment experience for users, whether for personal transactions or business operations.

Melio

Series C in 2021
Melio Payments Inc., known as Melio, offers a digital bill payment solution specifically designed for small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Melio provides a comprehensive digital accounts payable and receivable dashboard that enables small businesses to efficiently transfer and receive payments. The platform processes transactions and facilitates payments to vendors and suppliers through options such as mailed paper checks or bank deposits. By streamlining the payment process, Melio helps small businesses manage their cash flow more effectively, reducing the likelihood of late payment costs and enhancing overall financial control.

Lydia

Series B in 2020
Lydia Solutions SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in financial software for mobile payments. The company has developed a platform that facilitates peer-to-peer (P2P) and peer-to-business (P2B) transactions, enabling users to make payments easily and efficiently. Lydia's mobile application serves as a social interface that connects users' phones with payment cards, allowing them to send money to anyone with the app without the need for physical cash, checks, or ATM cards. The platform also offers features such as the ability to set aside funds for specific purposes and associate multiple payment methods with user accounts, enhancing the overall payment experience.

Melio

Series C in 2020
Melio Payments Inc., known as Melio, offers a digital bill payment solution specifically designed for small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Melio provides a comprehensive digital accounts payable and receivable dashboard that enables small businesses to efficiently transfer and receive payments. The platform processes transactions and facilitates payments to vendors and suppliers through options such as mailed paper checks or bank deposits. By streamlining the payment process, Melio helps small businesses manage their cash flow more effectively, reducing the likelihood of late payment costs and enhancing overall financial control.

JUSPAY

Series B in 2020
Juspay Technologies Pvt Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based company, founded in 2012, that specializes in mobile payment solutions. It offers a suite of products, including JUSPAY SAFE, a mobile payments browser, and EXPRESS CHECKOUT, which enhances payment gateway performance. The company's online platform serves as a software-as-a-service layer over existing payment gateways, streamlining integration and improving the management of various payment options. This enables users to conduct electronic transactions securely and efficiently, catering to the evolving needs of mobile-based payments.

Melio

Series B in 2020
Melio Payments Inc., known as Melio, offers a digital bill payment solution specifically designed for small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Melio provides a comprehensive digital accounts payable and receivable dashboard that enables small businesses to efficiently transfer and receive payments. The platform processes transactions and facilitates payments to vendors and suppliers through options such as mailed paper checks or bank deposits. By streamlining the payment process, Melio helps small businesses manage their cash flow more effectively, reducing the likelihood of late payment costs and enhancing overall financial control.

Melio

Series B in 2020
Melio Payments Inc., known as Melio, offers a digital bill payment solution specifically designed for small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Melio provides a comprehensive digital accounts payable and receivable dashboard that enables small businesses to efficiently transfer and receive payments. The platform processes transactions and facilitates payments to vendors and suppliers through options such as mailed paper checks or bank deposits. By streamlining the payment process, Melio helps small businesses manage their cash flow more effectively, reducing the likelihood of late payment costs and enhancing overall financial control.

Galileo Processing, Inc.

Series A in 2019
Galileo Processing, Inc. is a provider of advanced payment processing solutions, offering a versatile platform that supports a wide range of prepaid products, as well as debit and credit solutions. Its offerings include general purpose reloadable cards, gift cards, travel cards, and loyalty programs, among others. The platform also facilitates mobile access, contactless payments, virtual card accounts, and various transaction management features. Additionally, Galileo provides a Cryptocurrency API that enables users to manage accounts and transactions across multiple currencies. The company's services extend to card programs for financial institutions, alongside value-added services such as program management, identity verification, and risk management. Operating primarily in the United States and Canada, Galileo has established a reputation for efficiency and security, with its fraud protection measures significantly reducing fraud losses compared to industry averages. Founded in 2000, Galileo Processing, Inc. is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with an additional office in Mexico City.

Zepz

Series D in 2019
Zepz operates WorldRemit, an online platform that facilitates international money transfers, allowing users to send funds to friends and family abroad. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, WorldRemit provides a secure service accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. The platform enables users to send money to over 140 destinations, including countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Recipients can receive funds through various methods, such as bank deposits, cash pickups, mobile money, and airtime top-ups. By offering a convenient and low-cost alternative to traditional money transfer services, WorldRemit has become a popular choice for millions of users looking to support their loved ones and manage their financial transactions effectively.

GoCardless

Series E in 2019
GoCardless Limited is a leading provider of online payment processing services, specializing in recurring payments. The company offers a user-friendly platform that enables businesses to manage both one-off and recurring transactions through bank-to-bank transfers, eliminating the need for merchant accounts and credit card fees. Its main products include GoCardless, which facilitates online payments, and GoCardless Pro, designed for creating a comprehensive recurring payments ecosystem. Additionally, the company provides Success+, a solution that helps predict and manage payment failures. With a global payments network, GoCardless supports over 40,000 businesses, processing approximately $10 billion in payments annually. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless also has offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, strengthening its presence in the international market.

YapStone

Series C in 2018
YapStone is a global provider of online and mobile payment solutions, specializing in services for large marketplaces and vertical markets. The company facilitates payments for various platforms, including HomeAway and VRBO, as well as numerous apartment and vacation rental companies, homeowners' associations, and self-storage businesses. With an annual payment volume exceeding $18 billion, YapStone has established itself as a significant player in the payment processing industry. The company has received recognition for its rapid growth, appearing on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for nine consecutive years and being named one of Forbes' "Next Billion Dollar Startups" in 2016. YapStone has raised over $110 million in funding from notable investors and operates from its headquarters in Walnut Creek, California, with additional offices across the U.S. and international operations in Ireland. The company's platform enables flexible global payouts, instant funding, and various payment methods, enhancing the monetization of transactions for its clients.

Zepz

Series C in 2017
Zepz operates WorldRemit, an online platform that facilitates international money transfers, allowing users to send funds to friends and family abroad. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, WorldRemit provides a secure service accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. The platform enables users to send money to over 140 destinations, including countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Recipients can receive funds through various methods, such as bank deposits, cash pickups, mobile money, and airtime top-ups. By offering a convenient and low-cost alternative to traditional money transfer services, WorldRemit has become a popular choice for millions of users looking to support their loved ones and manage their financial transactions effectively.

GoCardless

Series D in 2017
GoCardless Limited is a leading provider of online payment processing services, specializing in recurring payments. The company offers a user-friendly platform that enables businesses to manage both one-off and recurring transactions through bank-to-bank transfers, eliminating the need for merchant accounts and credit card fees. Its main products include GoCardless, which facilitates online payments, and GoCardless Pro, designed for creating a comprehensive recurring payments ecosystem. Additionally, the company provides Success+, a solution that helps predict and manage payment failures. With a global payments network, GoCardless supports over 40,000 businesses, processing approximately $10 billion in payments annually. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless also has offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, strengthening its presence in the international market.

PayFit

Series B in 2017
Paying employees has never been easier. PayFit allows SMEs to easily manage the pay and leave of their employees. In 2015, the observation was simple: no employer was satisfied with the solutions used to manage the pay of its employees. No solution allowed a company to manage payroll quickly and without prior expertise. No solution answered automatically and securely to the French administrative complexity. There was no solution to centralize all the issues related to employee management on a single tool. No solution offered an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the employer but also for the employee.

JUSPAY

Venture Round in 2016
Juspay Technologies Pvt Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based company, founded in 2012, that specializes in mobile payment solutions. It offers a suite of products, including JUSPAY SAFE, a mobile payments browser, and EXPRESS CHECKOUT, which enhances payment gateway performance. The company's online platform serves as a software-as-a-service layer over existing payment gateways, streamlining integration and improving the management of various payment options. This enables users to conduct electronic transactions securely and efficiently, catering to the evolving needs of mobile-based payments.

Zepz

Series B in 2015
Zepz operates WorldRemit, an online platform that facilitates international money transfers, allowing users to send funds to friends and family abroad. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, WorldRemit provides a secure service accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. The platform enables users to send money to over 140 destinations, including countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Recipients can receive funds through various methods, such as bank deposits, cash pickups, mobile money, and airtime top-ups. By offering a convenient and low-cost alternative to traditional money transfer services, WorldRemit has become a popular choice for millions of users looking to support their loved ones and manage their financial transactions effectively.

Flywire

Series C in 2015
Flywire operates an online payment platform that facilitates both domestic and international transactions, catering primarily to the education and healthcare sectors. The platform enables users, including international students and patients seeking medical care abroad, to make payments in various currencies through familiar online and offline options. By leveraging vertical-specific insights and technology, Flywire streamlines the payment process and enhances operational efficiency while minimizing risks associated with invoicing and payment reconciliation. The company, which was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, has established partnerships with TRUE North and Adyen to bolster its offerings. With a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas, Flywire continues to expand its services to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Zepz

Series A in 2014
Zepz operates WorldRemit, an online platform that facilitates international money transfers, allowing users to send funds to friends and family abroad. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, WorldRemit provides a secure service accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. The platform enables users to send money to over 140 destinations, including countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Recipients can receive funds through various methods, such as bank deposits, cash pickups, mobile money, and airtime top-ups. By offering a convenient and low-cost alternative to traditional money transfer services, WorldRemit has become a popular choice for millions of users looking to support their loved ones and manage their financial transactions effectively.

GoCardless

Series B in 2014
GoCardless Limited is a leading provider of online payment processing services, specializing in recurring payments. The company offers a user-friendly platform that enables businesses to manage both one-off and recurring transactions through bank-to-bank transfers, eliminating the need for merchant accounts and credit card fees. Its main products include GoCardless, which facilitates online payments, and GoCardless Pro, designed for creating a comprehensive recurring payments ecosystem. Additionally, the company provides Success+, a solution that helps predict and manage payment failures. With a global payments network, GoCardless supports over 40,000 businesses, processing approximately $10 billion in payments annually. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless also has offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, strengthening its presence in the international market.

GoCardless

Series A in 2013
GoCardless Limited is a leading provider of online payment processing services, specializing in recurring payments. The company offers a user-friendly platform that enables businesses to manage both one-off and recurring transactions through bank-to-bank transfers, eliminating the need for merchant accounts and credit card fees. Its main products include GoCardless, which facilitates online payments, and GoCardless Pro, designed for creating a comprehensive recurring payments ecosystem. Additionally, the company provides Success+, a solution that helps predict and manage payment failures. With a global payments network, GoCardless supports over 40,000 businesses, processing approximately $10 billion in payments annually. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless also has offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, strengthening its presence in the international market.

Braintree

Series B in 2012
Braintree's payment platform provides all the tools online and mobile businesses need to accept payments. Providing the global commerce tools people need to build and grow businesses, Braintree’s global platform powers payments for thousands of online and mobile commerce innovators including Airbnb, Uber, GitHub, Facebook and Pinterest. Merchants in more than 40 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia can accept, split, and enable payments in more than 130 currencies. Braintree’s SDK powers PayPal, including PayPal One Touch™, Venmo, Apple Pay, Android Pay, credit/debit cards, and Bitcoin across any device. Braintree was acquired by PayPal in 2013.

GoCardless

Seed Round in 2012
GoCardless Limited is a leading provider of online payment processing services, specializing in recurring payments. The company offers a user-friendly platform that enables businesses to manage both one-off and recurring transactions through bank-to-bank transfers, eliminating the need for merchant accounts and credit card fees. Its main products include GoCardless, which facilitates online payments, and GoCardless Pro, designed for creating a comprehensive recurring payments ecosystem. Additionally, the company provides Success+, a solution that helps predict and manage payment failures. With a global payments network, GoCardless supports over 40,000 businesses, processing approximately $10 billion in payments annually. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless also has offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, strengthening its presence in the international market.

Flywire

Series A in 2011
Flywire operates an online payment platform that facilitates both domestic and international transactions, catering primarily to the education and healthcare sectors. The platform enables users, including international students and patients seeking medical care abroad, to make payments in various currencies through familiar online and offline options. By leveraging vertical-specific insights and technology, Flywire streamlines the payment process and enhances operational efficiency while minimizing risks associated with invoicing and payment reconciliation. The company, which was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, has established partnerships with TRUE North and Adyen to bolster its offerings. With a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas, Flywire continues to expand its services to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Venmo

Series A in 2011
Venmo is a mobile payment application that facilitates easy and secure financial transactions among users. Available on iPhone and Android, the app allows individuals to link their bank accounts or debit cards for convenient payment sharing with friends and family. Users can make payments for various activities, such as rent, utilities, dining, and entertainment, without the need for physical cash. Venmo offers free transactions when using a debit card or bank account, and users can transfer funds from their Venmo account balance to their bank accounts overnight. This service enhances the way people manage small payments and social transactions, making it a popular choice for everyday financial interactions.

Braintree

Series A in 2011
Braintree's payment platform provides all the tools online and mobile businesses need to accept payments. Providing the global commerce tools people need to build and grow businesses, Braintree’s global platform powers payments for thousands of online and mobile commerce innovators including Airbnb, Uber, GitHub, Facebook and Pinterest. Merchants in more than 40 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia can accept, split, and enable payments in more than 130 currencies. Braintree’s SDK powers PayPal, including PayPal One Touch™, Venmo, Apple Pay, Android Pay, credit/debit cards, and Bitcoin across any device. Braintree was acquired by PayPal in 2013.

YapStone

Series B in 2011
YapStone is a global provider of online and mobile payment solutions, specializing in services for large marketplaces and vertical markets. The company facilitates payments for various platforms, including HomeAway and VRBO, as well as numerous apartment and vacation rental companies, homeowners' associations, and self-storage businesses. With an annual payment volume exceeding $18 billion, YapStone has established itself as a significant player in the payment processing industry. The company has received recognition for its rapid growth, appearing on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for nine consecutive years and being named one of Forbes' "Next Billion Dollar Startups" in 2016. YapStone has raised over $110 million in funding from notable investors and operates from its headquarters in Walnut Creek, California, with additional offices across the U.S. and international operations in Ireland. The company's platform enables flexible global payouts, instant funding, and various payment methods, enhancing the monetization of transactions for its clients.
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