Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners, established in 1911, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Redwood City, California, with a global presence. The firm invests in early-stage to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including software, TMT, healthcare, fintech, and consumer products. With a portfolio boasting successful companies like Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, and Yelp, Bessemer Venture Partners has a proven track record in helping entrepreneurs build enduring companies. The firm manages multiple funds, totaling over $4 billion in assets, and provides support to founders from seed stage through to growth, fostering long-term relationships with its portfolio companies.

Anurag Begwani

Vice President

Thomas Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

Sara Byrne

Partner and CFO

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Justina Chung

Vice President

David Cowan

Partner

Brian Cramer

Operating Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Mike Droesch

Vice President

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Brian Feinstein

Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Alex Ferrara

Partner

Adam Fisher

Partner

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

COO and Partner

Sofia Guerra

Vice President, Cambridge office

Felda Hardymon

Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Nithin Kaimal

COO

Eric Kaplan

Vice President and Investor

Amit Karp

Partner

Hannah Kim

Vice President

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Ethan Kurzweil

Partner

Lindsey Li

Vice President

Grace Ma

Investor

Maha Malik

Investor

Bhavik Nagda

Investor

Aditya Nidmarti

Investor

Bob O'Neil

Venture Partner

Darsh Patel

Investor

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Caty Rea

Vice President

Elliott Robinson

Partner and Co-Founder of the Growth Investment Practice

Raj Sabhlok

Operating Partner

Aia Sarycheva

Vice President

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

Andrew Schmitt

Investor

David Selverian

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Smith, Scott

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Ariel Sterman

Partner

Nancy Straface

Director of IT and Managed Services

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Alexandra Sukin

Vice President

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Katherine Walker

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

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 technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for payment processing, credit distribution, and payment management. Its offerings include uniPAY, a comprehensive payment and card management system tailored for retailers; quickEMI, which allows consumers to pay for purchases in installments using their credit cards; pgEMI, providing similar installment payment options; and fastCollect, an automated collection system designed for banks and retailers. Innoviti's platform is designed to facilitate secure transactions across various channels, including online, mobile, and in-store, catering to a wide range of sectors such as retail, lifestyle, healthcare, and entertainment. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the payment experience for both merchants and consumers.

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.

FlexFactor

Series A in 2024
Provider of financial services intended to help move forward from failed payment transactions. The company's services offer the ability to complete a purchase when their payment is declined, enabling merchants to increase sales and earn more revenue.

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 production payroll and cost-tracking platform designed to streamline the payroll process for the entertainment industry. It connects teams—comprising accounting, production, cast, and crew—through a user-friendly interface that simplifies various tasks. The platform allows companies to process payments with ease, track expenses in real-time, and generate payroll reports on demand. Additionally, it offers features such as smart onboarding, automated timecards, and built-in union compliance, enhancing security and efficiency in payroll management. By providing digital payment services for vendors and contractors, as well as tools for tax filing, billable time tracking, and expense approval, Wrapbook enables clients to concentrate on their creative work without the distraction of complex systems and compliance challenges.

Innoviti

Series E in 2024
Innoviti is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for payment processing, credit distribution, and payment management. Its offerings include uniPAY, a comprehensive payment and card management system tailored for retailers; quickEMI, which allows consumers to pay for purchases in installments using their credit cards; pgEMI, providing similar installment payment options; and fastCollect, an automated collection system designed for banks and retailers. Innoviti's platform is designed to facilitate secure transactions across various channels, including online, mobile, and in-store, catering to a wide range of sectors such as retail, lifestyle, healthcare, and entertainment. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the payment experience for both merchants and consumers.

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 technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for payment processing, credit distribution, and payment management. Its offerings include uniPAY, a comprehensive payment and card management system tailored for retailers; quickEMI, which allows consumers to pay for purchases in installments using their credit cards; pgEMI, providing similar installment payment options; and fastCollect, an automated collection system designed for banks and retailers. Innoviti's platform is designed to facilitate secure transactions across various channels, including online, mobile, and in-store, catering to a wide range of sectors such as retail, lifestyle, healthcare, and entertainment. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the payment experience for both merchants and consumers.

Basis Theory

Series A in 2022
Basis Theory is a company that specializes in providing a tokenization platform focused on securing, utilizing, and managing sensitive data. Its innovative solution enhances the payments acceptance process, allowing businesses to streamline their operations while alleviating the associated risks and compliance challenges. By leveraging Basis Theory's technology, clients can effectively meet or surpass compliance requirements without the need to handle the complexities of data security on their own. This approach not only optimizes payment systems but also ensures that sensitive information is protected, thereby fostering trust and efficiency in financial transactions.

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 technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for payment processing, credit distribution, and payment management. Its offerings include uniPAY, a comprehensive payment and card management system tailored for retailers; quickEMI, which allows consumers to pay for purchases in installments using their credit cards; pgEMI, providing similar installment payment options; and fastCollect, an automated collection system designed for banks and retailers. Innoviti's platform is designed to facilitate secure transactions across various channels, including online, mobile, and in-store, catering to a wide range of sectors such as retail, lifestyle, healthcare, and entertainment. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the payment experience for both merchants and consumers.

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.

Lithic

Series C in 2021
Lithic is a developer of a card issuing platform that focuses on enhancing the safety and privacy of online transactions for both consumers and businesses. By utilizing virtual cards, Lithic enables users to create payment methods that allow for better control over spending while safeguarding sensitive financial information. The platform is designed to provide a convenient alternative to traditional credit cards, ensuring that users can transact securely without compromising their privacy.

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.

Lithic

Series B in 2021
Lithic is a developer of a card issuing platform that focuses on enhancing the safety and privacy of online transactions for both consumers and businesses. By utilizing virtual cards, Lithic enables users to create payment methods that allow for better control over spending while safeguarding sensitive financial information. The platform is designed to provide a convenient alternative to traditional credit cards, ensuring that users can transact securely without compromising their privacy.

Fold

Series A in 2021
Fold, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a platform enabling users to earn bitcoin as cashback when shopping at various retailers. Founded in 2014 and rebranded in 2018, Fold operates an application that integrates personal finance management with Bitcoin, allowing users to buy, sell, and manage both Bitcoin and traditional currency seamlessly. The platform allows users to sync their credit or debit cards or transfer Bitcoin from their wallets to purchase digital gift cards, with the added benefit of earning up to 1.5% cashback on eligible transactions. Fold also caters to premium members by providing a no-fee transaction experience, making it an attractive option for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Additionally, the company facilitates the conversion of retail gift cards into cryptocurrency, enhancing the usability of Bitcoin in everyday purchases.

Innoviti

Series C in 2021
Innoviti is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for payment processing, credit distribution, and payment management. Its offerings include uniPAY, a comprehensive payment and card management system tailored for retailers; quickEMI, which allows consumers to pay for purchases in installments using their credit cards; pgEMI, providing similar installment payment options; and fastCollect, an automated collection system designed for banks and retailers. Innoviti's platform is designed to facilitate secure transactions across various channels, including online, mobile, and in-store, catering to a wide range of sectors such as retail, lifestyle, healthcare, and entertainment. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the payment experience for both merchants and consumers.

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.

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 technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for payment processing, credit distribution, and payment management. Its offerings include uniPAY, a comprehensive payment and card management system tailored for retailers; quickEMI, which allows consumers to pay for purchases in installments using their credit cards; pgEMI, providing similar installment payment options; and fastCollect, an automated collection system designed for banks and retailers. Innoviti's platform is designed to facilitate secure transactions across various channels, including online, mobile, and in-store, catering to a wide range of sectors such as retail, lifestyle, healthcare, and entertainment. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the payment experience for both merchants and consumers.

Previse

Venture Round in 2020
Previse Limited is a London-based company established in 2014 that utilizes a proprietary artificial intelligence solution to facilitate instant payments between corporate buyers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company's technology assesses the likelihood of corporate buyers fulfilling their payment obligations to suppliers by generating a predictive score based on extensive data analysis. This score enables funders, such as banks and asset managers, to provide immediate payment to suppliers, alleviating their reliance on costly short-term credit. By allowing suppliers to receive payments instantly, Previse enhances their ability to reinvest in growth and contributes to overall economic development. The solution seamlessly integrates with existing payment systems, requiring no significant changes in infrastructure or processes for either buyers or funders, thus ensuring a frictionless adoption experience.

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.

Previse

Series A in 2018
Previse Limited is a London-based company established in 2014 that utilizes a proprietary artificial intelligence solution to facilitate instant payments between corporate buyers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company's technology assesses the likelihood of corporate buyers fulfilling their payment obligations to suppliers by generating a predictive score based on extensive data analysis. This score enables funders, such as banks and asset managers, to provide immediate payment to suppliers, alleviating their reliance on costly short-term credit. By allowing suppliers to receive payments instantly, Previse enhances their ability to reinvest in growth and contributes to overall economic development. The solution seamlessly integrates with existing payment systems, requiring no significant changes in infrastructure or processes for either buyers or funders, thus ensuring a frictionless adoption experience.

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.

Innoviti

Series B in 2017
Innoviti is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for payment processing, credit distribution, and payment management. Its offerings include uniPAY, a comprehensive payment and card management system tailored for retailers; quickEMI, which allows consumers to pay for purchases in installments using their credit cards; pgEMI, providing similar installment payment options; and fastCollect, an automated collection system designed for banks and retailers. Innoviti's platform is designed to facilitate secure transactions across various channels, including online, mobile, and in-store, catering to a wide range of sectors such as retail, lifestyle, healthcare, and entertainment. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the payment experience for both merchants and consumers.

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 financial technology company that offers a digital banking application aimed at democratizing access to financial services. The platform provides a comprehensive financial ecosystem, allowing users to manage payments, request loans, and invest in various financial products. Ualá's services include a prepaid Mastercard and savings accounts, which enhance financial inclusion by enabling users to make secure purchases and transfer money instantly through a traditional transactional payment network. The company's mission is to empower individuals by offering accessible financial solutions.

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.

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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