Bain Capital
Bain Capital is a Boston-based multi-asset alternative investment firm that sources, funds, and manages investments across private equity, venture capital, credit, and public equity. Founded in 1984, it operates globally with specialized units focused on growth and buyout investments, life sciences, and impact-oriented opportunities. The firm backs companies across sectors including healthcare and life sciences, technology, software and data services, financial services, consumer, manufacturing, and industrials, spanning from early-stage ventures to growth equity and large-scale acquisitions. It emphasizes value creation through strategic support and partnerships, leveraging deep operating experience and a global network. Its life sciences arm targets pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostic companies; the Double Impact unit pursues market-rate returns alongside measurable social and environmental benefits; Bain Capital Ventures backs technology-enabled businesses from seed to growth across enterprise software, infrastructure, and services. The firm maintains offices in Boston and major markets worldwide, aiming to deliver competitive returns while supporting innovation and economic development.
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Jennifer Davis
Partner, Private Equity, Consumer and Retail Vertical and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Liraz Evenor
Managing Director Private Equity and Director in the Consumer and Retail Vertical & Member of the Portfolio Group for North America Private Equity
Alison Holmes
Principal, Private Equity and Consumer, Retail and Dining Vertical & Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Andrew Kaplan
Partner, Private Equity and Healthcare Vertical and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team
Christopher Kastner
Managing Director, Portfolio Group and Member of the North American Private Equity team
Phillip Loughlin
Partner, Global Head of the Financial and Business Services Vertical and Member of the Consumer / Retail Vertical
James Mackey
Principal, Private Equity and Technology Vertical and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Giacomo Massetti
Managing Director, Consumer and Industrial Verticals and Member of the European Private Equity team
Cara Nealon
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Group and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Radhika Subramanian
Principal, Consumer, Retail and Financial services and a Member of the Asia Pacific Private Equity team
Past deals in Payments
Navro
Series B in 2025
Navro specializes in providing payment and banking infrastructure for software companies. Its platform offers tools for real-time insights into payments, efficient tracking of money movements, and streamlined international transactions.
Ansa
Series A in 2024
Ansa is a technology company that specializes in developing a closed-loop payment platform aimed at enhancing customer loyalty for businesses. Its innovative technology enables marketers to create customer balances, load funds, and gain valuable insights into consumer spending habits. By financing customer accounts, Ansa's platform helps businesses reduce payment costs, increase transaction values, and foster repeat transactions. This approach supports brands in retaining and rewarding loyal customers, ultimately driving growth and profitability.
Argyle
Series C in 2024
Argyle develops a payroll connectivity platform that enables businesses to automate income and employment verifications securely. This platform allows service providers in industries like mortgage, personal lending, tenant screening, and gig economy to streamline verification processes, reduce risks, and lower costs.
Relay
Series B in 2024
Relay is an-all-in-one, collaborative business banking and money management platform that helps small businesses and their teams take control of their cash flow and get crystal clear on what they’re earning, spending and saving.
With Relay, business owners can:
-Bank with no monthly account fees, no overdraft fees, and no minimum balance required
-Organize income, expenses and cash reserves using up to 20 individual accounts
-2 savings accounts offering between 1-3% APY
-Issue up to 50 virtual or physical Visa® debit cards to meticulously organize spending by team or project
-Send payments and deposits via ACH, wires or checks
-Cashflow automations, like maximum balance transfer rules and recurring payments
-Give team members and financial advisors secure, role-based banking access
-Integrate banking with accounting softwares like QuickBooks Online and Xero
-Get personalized customer support by email and phone
Relay is also the official banking partner of Profit First, the cash flow management methodology and book created by serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz.
Navro
Venture Round in 2024
Navro specializes in providing payment and banking infrastructure for software companies. Its platform offers tools for real-time insights into payments, efficient tracking of money movements, and streamlined international transactions.
Ansa
Seed Round in 2023
Ansa is a technology company that specializes in developing a closed-loop payment platform aimed at enhancing customer loyalty for businesses. Its innovative technology enables marketers to create customer balances, load funds, and gain valuable insights into consumer spending habits. By financing customer accounts, Ansa's platform helps businesses reduce payment costs, increase transaction values, and foster repeat transactions. This approach supports brands in retaining and rewarding loyal customers, ultimately driving growth and profitability.
Navro
Series A in 2023
Navro specializes in providing payment and banking infrastructure for software companies. Its platform offers tools for real-time insights into payments, efficient tracking of money movements, and streamlined international transactions.
Moov
Series B in 2023
Moov Financial, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in developing an open-source platform designed to embed banking services within various applications. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Moov is focused on rebuilding banking infrastructure for a cloud-native environment, free from legacy technology constraints. The platform offers a developer-friendly approach, allowing for customization and portability across cloud providers or on-premises environments. Moov's services include ACH processing, customer accounts, KYC and OFAC compliance, wire transfers, and image cash letters. By providing a modular and decoupled banking-as-a-service solution, Moov enables organizations to integrate transactional banking capabilities seamlessly into their software, thereby enhancing user experiences and simplifying money management.
Navro
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Navro specializes in providing payment and banking infrastructure for software companies. Its platform offers tools for real-time insights into payments, efficient tracking of money movements, and streamlined international transactions.
Fidel API
Series B in 2022
Fidel API is a financial infrastructure platform that allows developers to create programmable experiences during transaction events on payment cards. Established in 2018 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Lisbon and New York, Fidel API provides tools that enhance interactions between merchants and consumers by facilitating real-time, event-driven engagements. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with major payment networks, such as Visa and Mastercard, to deliver detailed transaction data, including amount, location, date, and merchant. This capability supports improved marketing strategies and customer engagement through tailored loyalty and rewards programs, as well as streamlined processes for reimbursements and expense management. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises, and has established partnerships with prominent firms across various sectors.
Argyle
Series B in 2022
Argyle develops a payroll connectivity platform that enables businesses to automate income and employment verifications securely. This platform allows service providers in industries like mortgage, personal lending, tenant screening, and gig economy to streamline verification processes, reduce risks, and lower costs.
Vesta
Series A in 2022
Vesta Corporation is a provider of electronic payment solutions, specializing in client-branded services that enhance payment processing for merchants. The company offers a range of merchant solutions, including vSafe for Small to Midsize Businesses, which focuses on payment and fraud protection for smaller digital goods merchants, and vSafe for Enterprise, designed for comprehensive payments management and enterprise-level fraud prevention. Additionally, Vesta provides vGuaranteed, a payment solution tailored for online retailers, and DelayPay, a retail installment program that allows prepaid wireless customers to pay for services in installments. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Vesta operates globally, with centers in the United States, Ireland, China, and an office in Singapore. The company serves diverse industries, including e-commerce, telecommunications, and financial services, processing hundreds of millions of secure payments across various channels while prioritizing data security and fraud loss elimination.
Catch
Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a shopping rewards platform designed to get rid of credit card fees. The company's platform allows buyers to pay online at checkout at their favorite stores directly from their bank account and provides store credit based on the amount spent, enabling customers to get benefit from credit card fee savings and clients to improve brand loyalty.
Orum.io
Series B in 2021
Orum is a financial technology company that provides a platform designed to facilitate real-time money movement and instant payment solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, Orum leverages machine learning and proprietary data science to enhance financial transactions. Its flagship product, Foresight, is an automated programming interface that predicts fund availability and assesses transaction risks, allowing banks and financial institutions to move money instantaneously. By offering a single API integration, Orum enables businesses across various industries to embed its infrastructure, optimizing payment processes for speed, cost, and risk management. The company's innovative approach supports the development of new financial products while ensuring seamless transaction experiences.
Relay
Series A in 2021
Relay is an-all-in-one, collaborative business banking and money management platform that helps small businesses and their teams take control of their cash flow and get crystal clear on what they’re earning, spending and saving.
With Relay, business owners can:
-Bank with no monthly account fees, no overdraft fees, and no minimum balance required
-Organize income, expenses and cash reserves using up to 20 individual accounts
-2 savings accounts offering between 1-3% APY
-Issue up to 50 virtual or physical Visa® debit cards to meticulously organize spending by team or project
-Send payments and deposits via ACH, wires or checks
-Cashflow automations, like maximum balance transfer rules and recurring payments
-Give team members and financial advisors secure, role-based banking access
-Integrate banking with accounting softwares like QuickBooks Online and Xero
-Get personalized customer support by email and phone
Relay is also the official banking partner of Profit First, the cash flow management methodology and book created by serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz.
Orum.io
Series A in 2021
Orum is a financial technology company that provides a platform designed to facilitate real-time money movement and instant payment solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, Orum leverages machine learning and proprietary data science to enhance financial transactions. Its flagship product, Foresight, is an automated programming interface that predicts fund availability and assesses transaction risks, allowing banks and financial institutions to move money instantaneously. By offering a single API integration, Orum enables businesses across various industries to embed its infrastructure, optimizing payment processes for speed, cost, and risk management. The company's innovative approach supports the development of new financial products while ensuring seamless transaction experiences.
Vesta
Seed Round in 2021
Vesta Corporation is a provider of electronic payment solutions, specializing in client-branded services that enhance payment processing for merchants. The company offers a range of merchant solutions, including vSafe for Small to Midsize Businesses, which focuses on payment and fraud protection for smaller digital goods merchants, and vSafe for Enterprise, designed for comprehensive payments management and enterprise-level fraud prevention. Additionally, Vesta provides vGuaranteed, a payment solution tailored for online retailers, and DelayPay, a retail installment program that allows prepaid wireless customers to pay for services in installments. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Vesta operates globally, with centers in the United States, Ireland, China, and an office in Singapore. The company serves diverse industries, including e-commerce, telecommunications, and financial services, processing hundreds of millions of secure payments across various channels while prioritizing data security and fraud loss elimination.
GoCardless
Series F in 2020
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.
Syncapay
Private Equity Round in 2020
Syncapay, Inc. is a holding company based in Plano, Texas, that specializes in acquiring and managing high-growth companies in the digital payments sector through its subsidiary, daVinci Payments, Inc. Established in 2017, Syncapay offers a range of digital payment solutions, including virtual prepaid cards, classic prepaid options, disbursement services, real-time funding, and application programming interface integration. The company's strategy involves leveraging synergies among its portfolio companies to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the market. Syncapay’s expertise stems from its leadership's background with influential firms in the payments industry, and it seeks to expand its influence by acquiring companies that provide or facilitate payment solutions to consumers and businesses globally. The company made its first acquisition in late 2017 by purchasing Swift Prepaid Solutions, marking the beginning of its growth in the financial technology landscape.
Moov
Series A in 2020
Moov Financial, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in developing an open-source platform designed to embed banking services within various applications. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Moov is focused on rebuilding banking infrastructure for a cloud-native environment, free from legacy technology constraints. The platform offers a developer-friendly approach, allowing for customization and portability across cloud providers or on-premises environments. Moov's services include ACH processing, customer accounts, KYC and OFAC compliance, wire transfers, and image cash letters. By providing a modular and decoupled banking-as-a-service solution, Moov enables organizations to integrate transactional banking capabilities seamlessly into their software, thereby enhancing user experiences and simplifying money management.
Argyle
Series A in 2020
Argyle develops a payroll connectivity platform that enables businesses to automate income and employment verifications securely. This platform allows service providers in industries like mortgage, personal lending, tenant screening, and gig economy to streamline verification processes, reduce risks, and lower costs.
Orum.io
Seed Round in 2020
Orum is a financial technology company that provides a platform designed to facilitate real-time money movement and instant payment solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, Orum leverages machine learning and proprietary data science to enhance financial transactions. Its flagship product, Foresight, is an automated programming interface that predicts fund availability and assesses transaction risks, allowing banks and financial institutions to move money instantaneously. By offering a single API integration, Orum enables businesses across various industries to embed its infrastructure, optimizing payment processes for speed, cost, and risk management. The company's innovative approach supports the development of new financial products while ensuring seamless transaction experiences.
Finix
Series B in 2020
Finix develops a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payments. The platform uses modular architecture and real-time tracking to consolidate payment data and facilitate global money transfers.
Zelis
Venture Round in 2020
Zelis is a healthcare and financial technology company that specializes in claims cost management and payments optimization solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedminster, New Jersey, Zelis provides integrated services such as network analytics, payment integrity, electronic payments, and claims communications. These offerings aim to streamline the pricing, payment, and explanation of healthcare claims for payers, healthcare providers, and consumers across medical, dental, and workers' compensation markets. By leveraging advanced technology, Zelis assists its clients in navigating the complexities of the healthcare financial landscape while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. The company is supported by investment firms Parthenon Capital Partners and Bain Capital.
Argyle
Seed Round in 2019
Argyle develops a payroll connectivity platform that enables businesses to automate income and employment verifications securely. This platform allows service providers in industries like mortgage, personal lending, tenant screening, and gig economy to streamline verification processes, reduce risks, and lower costs.
Finix
Series A in 2019
Finix develops a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payments. The platform uses modular architecture and real-time tracking to consolidate payment data and facilitate global money transfers.
Flywire
Series D in 2018
Flywire facilitates global payments for educational institutions and their students worldwide. It offers a secure platform supporting diverse payment methods in over 140 currencies across 240 countries.
Swift Prepaid Solutions
Acquisition in 2017
Swift Prepaid Solutions, Inc. is a provider of prepaid bankcard products that caters to a wide range of corporate clients and their target audiences, including consumers, employees, and sales distribution channels. Founded in 1996 and based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the company offers a variety of products such as physical and virtual prepaid cards, as well as digital payment solutions. These products are designed for various applications, including incentive programs, corporate disbursements, and emergency relief efforts. Swift's services include advanced reporting tools, customized web portals, and flexible program management platforms, enabling clients to efficiently manage their prepaid solutions. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including Fortune 1000 companies, and provides payment options in both USD and multiple local currencies. Swift Prepaid Solutions was previously known as Swift Gift, Ltd., having rebranded in April 2006.
ChinaPNR
Funding Round in 2015
ChinaPNR Mobile Payments Solutions Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2006 and based in Shanghai, is a financial payment company specializing in third-party payment services. It provides a comprehensive range of online, mobile, and offline payment and settlement solutions aimed at both B2B and B2C markets. The company focuses on enhancing its core competitiveness through advanced technology and operational excellence, ensuring the security of customer data while creating value for clients. Notable products include "Money Manager," which supports e-commerce within traditional distribution, and Tiantianying, a one-stop financial platform that has attracted nearly 2 million registered users. ChinaPNR has established strategic partnerships with numerous banks and fund firms, facilitating seamless investment in fund products. The company has demonstrated significant growth, with annual transaction volumes surpassing 1.8 trillion, ranking it among the leaders in the third-party payment industry.
Flywire
Series C in 2015
Flywire facilitates global payments for educational institutions and their students worldwide. It offers a secure platform supporting diverse payment methods in over 140 currencies across 240 countries.
Dynamics
Series C in 2014
Dynamics Inc. designs and manufactures interactive payment cards that utilize programmable magnetic stripes to enhance electronic payment systems. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of products, including multi-purpose security and loyalty cards for banks, as well as loyalty systems for merchants and health cards for consumers. Dynamics' technology allows for customizable features, providing enhanced choice, control, convenience, and security in transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with SoftBank Corp. and its subsidiary. Dynamics operates as a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, focusing on transforming payment methods through innovative card solutions.
Nets
Venture Round in 2014
Nets is a leading provider of payment solutions and digital services based in Ballerup, Denmark, established in 2003. The company specializes in serving financial institutions, businesses, and merchants by offering a range of products, including payment terminals, corporate and recreational cards, ePayment services, and various vouchers for meals and leisure activities. Nets focuses on delivering easy-to-use, customer-oriented solutions that enhance payment acceptance both in-store and online, while ensuring high levels of security and stability. Additionally, the company provides comprehensive processing services for payment card issuers, alongside consumer management, fraud prevention, and dispute resolution services. With a commitment to simplifying complex payment processes, Nets aims to be a reliable hub in the payments industry, fostering connectivity and innovation.
Dynamics
Series B in 2011
Dynamics Inc. designs and manufactures interactive payment cards that utilize programmable magnetic stripes to enhance electronic payment systems. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of products, including multi-purpose security and loyalty cards for banks, as well as loyalty systems for merchants and health cards for consumers. Dynamics' technology allows for customizable features, providing enhanced choice, control, convenience, and security in transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with SoftBank Corp. and its subsidiary. Dynamics operates as a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, focusing on transforming payment methods through innovative card solutions.
BuyWithMe
Series C in 2011
BuyWithMe is a group-buying app that connects local merchants with consumers through exclusive, limited-time offers. It serves as a digital platform where users can discover deals on a wide range of services, including restaurants, spas, and entertainment. The app allows easy payment processing via QR codes and supports various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can manage their transactions through a digital wallet, which facilitates direct fund transfers between customers without the need for traditional point-of-sale systems. Founded in New York City and with a presence in Austin, BuyWithMe was initially established by entrepreneur Andrew Moss and later revitalized by Zsolt Sasdi. The company's mission focuses on innovating the future of payment and commerce, making it easier for consumers to save money while enjoying local experiences.
TxVia
Series D in 2010
TxVia is a developer of advanced transaction processing technology tailored for the emerging payments and financial services sectors. The company specializes in a platform-as-a-service delivery model that offers fully customizable solutions for a diverse range of applications, including consumer, corporate, and government payments. TxVia's product portfolio encompasses various prepaid card systems such as retail gift cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and payroll cards, among others. By providing a custom solution rather than a standard model, TxVia enables its clients, which include prominent payments companies, to achieve enhanced scalability, security, and reliability in their operations. This approach allows clients to realize significant benefits in terms of time-to-market and cost efficiency while effectively addressing their specialized processing needs.
BuyWithMe
Series B in 2010
BuyWithMe is a group-buying app that connects local merchants with consumers through exclusive, limited-time offers. It serves as a digital platform where users can discover deals on a wide range of services, including restaurants, spas, and entertainment. The app allows easy payment processing via QR codes and supports various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can manage their transactions through a digital wallet, which facilitates direct fund transfers between customers without the need for traditional point-of-sale systems. Founded in New York City and with a presence in Austin, BuyWithMe was initially established by entrepreneur Andrew Moss and later revitalized by Zsolt Sasdi. The company's mission focuses on innovating the future of payment and commerce, making it easier for consumers to save money while enjoying local experiences.
TxVia
Series C in 2009
TxVia is a developer of advanced transaction processing technology tailored for the emerging payments and financial services sectors. The company specializes in a platform-as-a-service delivery model that offers fully customizable solutions for a diverse range of applications, including consumer, corporate, and government payments. TxVia's product portfolio encompasses various prepaid card systems such as retail gift cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and payroll cards, among others. By providing a custom solution rather than a standard model, TxVia enables its clients, which include prominent payments companies, to achieve enhanced scalability, security, and reliability in their operations. This approach allows clients to realize significant benefits in terms of time-to-market and cost efficiency while effectively addressing their specialized processing needs.
Corpay
Venture Round in 2005
Corpay is a corporate payments company that provides online payment solutions and a suite of modern payment programs for vehicle-related expenses, lodging, and other corporate payments. It operates closed-loop networks connecting merchants and supporting a range of acceptance locations in North America and Europe, while also leveraging third-party networks to deliver its services. The company offers issuing and processing capabilities and provides specialized information services, enabling customers to manage and pay expenses efficiently. Its platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate bill payments and synchronize with accounting tools. Corpay serves diverse industries, including commercial fleets, oil companies, and lodging providers, with geographic reach in the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and additional regions. The company emphasizes data capture, analysis, and reporting to support financial operations for businesses.
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