Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
Khazna is a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of the population who are active smartphone users but lack access to traditional banking. The company offers a range of services, including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payment, savings, and insurance. Additionally, Khazna enables employers to provide cash advances to employees for unforeseen emergencies and facilitates seamless transfers and withdrawals without transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to provide convenient, effective, and secure smartphone-based financial solutions, thereby improving the overall financial landscape in Egypt and potentially beyond.
Vitt is a financial technology company that offers a payment platform designed to facilitate non-dilutive venture debt investment, specifically for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. The platform enables clients to convert their monthly recurring revenues into upfront cash, thereby assisting them in managing cash flow more effectively. By integrating billing systems and maintaining subscriptions, Vitt's platform helps clients enhance their monthly payments without the concern of cash flow issues. Additionally, it provides tools for investing in treasuries, allowing businesses to optimize their savings and financial management strategies.
Due is a blockchain payment service provider that is developing a platform to connect domestic payment channels utilizing open and interoperable blockchain protocols.
Due is a financial firm focused on transforming international payments through the use of stablecoins and blockchain technology. The company has developed a crypto payment platform that facilitates instant payments and transactions, offering features such as instant settlements and low fees. By providing merchants with efficient payment options, Due aims to enhance the speed and cost-effectiveness of financial transactions, enabling them to accept payments from various wallets with greater ease.
Revio was founded in 2020 to help businesses collect more revenue, through reducing payment failures and recovering lost revenue. Through a single API, we optimise merchants’ payment stacks with locally-optimised payment methods and smart payment routing, failover, and retries. We understand that there is more to getting paid than accepting payments, and believe that how you engage customers when trying to collect a failed payment is as important as when you are trying to acquire them. Our Recovery solution builds on this insight, empowering businesses with data-driven omnichannel interaction workflows to recover at-risk revenue from their customers. Today, we’re helping some of Africa's largest brands and fastest-growing startups increase their revenue through increased payment success rates, customer retention, and lifetime value. Locally grounded but globally relevant, we aim to be the go-to revenue recovery and growth partner for businesses across emerging markets.
Revio was founded in 2020 to help businesses collect more revenue, through reducing payment failures and recovering lost revenue. Through a single API, we optimise merchants’ payment stacks with locally-optimised payment methods and smart payment routing, failover, and retries. We understand that there is more to getting paid than accepting payments, and believe that how you engage customers when trying to collect a failed payment is as important as when you are trying to acquire them. Our Recovery solution builds on this insight, empowering businesses with data-driven omnichannel interaction workflows to recover at-risk revenue from their customers. Today, we’re helping some of Africa's largest brands and fastest-growing startups increase their revenue through increased payment success rates, customer retention, and lifetime value. Locally grounded but globally relevant, we aim to be the go-to revenue recovery and growth partner for businesses across emerging markets.
Julaya is a fintech company that provides African businesses with a comprehensive digital platform for managing payments and financial transactions. The platform enables businesses to disburse mobile money transactions to employees and suppliers while also offering virtual and physical prepaid cards. Julaya's software facilitates various financial activities, including paying utility bills, reloading credit cards, and transferring money. Additionally, it supports cash collection for fast-moving consumer goods and retailers, and provides access to digital loans. By digitizing operations through its platform, Julaya empowers businesses to utilize new digital payment methods and streamline their financial processes.
Friday Finance
Series A in 2022
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.
Kevin. is a fintech company that specializes in providing an advanced account-to-account payment infrastructure designed to replace traditional card transactions. By leveraging open banking, Kevin. develops its own direct connections to banks, eliminating the need for third-party aggregators. This unique approach enables businesses to transition from costly card payments to more affordable and secure transactions directly from customers' bank accounts. The platform offers fully customizable solutions that can scale to meet the needs of any business. By improving the overall customer experience and enhancing conversion rates, Kevin. not only streamlines payment processes but also reduces costs associated with payment acquiring services for merchants.
Khazna is a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of the population who are active smartphone users but lack access to traditional banking. The company offers a range of services, including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payment, savings, and insurance. Additionally, Khazna enables employers to provide cash advances to employees for unforeseen emergencies and facilitates seamless transfers and withdrawals without transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to provide convenient, effective, and secure smartphone-based financial solutions, thereby improving the overall financial landscape in Egypt and potentially beyond.
Vitt
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vitt is a financial technology company that offers a payment platform designed to facilitate non-dilutive venture debt investment, specifically for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. The platform enables clients to convert their monthly recurring revenues into upfront cash, thereby assisting them in managing cash flow more effectively. By integrating billing systems and maintaining subscriptions, Vitt's platform helps clients enhance their monthly payments without the concern of cash flow issues. Additionally, it provides tools for investing in treasuries, allowing businesses to optimize their savings and financial management strategies.
Nook
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Nook is a developer of a trade collaboration platform focused on providing payment and invoicing solutions for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). The platform is designed to simplify the payment process by integrating features such as invoice processing, approval workflows, secure payments, and account reconciliation. Additionally, Nook incorporates fraud protection measures aimed at eliminating invoice fraud, ensuring that business owners can process their invoices and bill payments with ease and security. This comprehensive approach allows SMEs to manage their financial transactions more effectively.
Kevin. is a fintech company that specializes in providing an advanced account-to-account payment infrastructure designed to replace traditional card transactions. By leveraging open banking, Kevin. develops its own direct connections to banks, eliminating the need for third-party aggregators. This unique approach enables businesses to transition from costly card payments to more affordable and secure transactions directly from customers' bank accounts. The platform offers fully customizable solutions that can scale to meet the needs of any business. By improving the overall customer experience and enhancing conversion rates, Kevin. not only streamlines payment processes but also reduces costs associated with payment acquiring services for merchants.
Primer API Limited operates an online platform that consolidates fragmented payment ecosystems for e-commerce merchants and online payment facilitators. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company provides solutions to optimize both front and backend payment flows, aiming to enhance authorization rates, minimize costs, and facilitate market expansion. Primer enables users to seamlessly connect with various third-party services, including payment service providers, fraud detection systems, and subscription billing engines. Its platform allows merchants to easily integrate new payment methods, streamline fraud mitigation, and implement sophisticated transaction routing without requiring coding skills. Through these capabilities, Primer enhances the overall commerce experience for customers and empowers businesses to improve their operational efficiency.
FairMoney
Series B in 2021
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform founded in 2017, operating from Paris, France, and Lagos, Nigeria. The platform specializes in providing credit to private and business borrowers, particularly targeting underbanked populations in emerging markets. By leveraging smartphone data, FairMoney develops an instant credit score for users, facilitating access to various loan types, including personal, business, medical, and car loans. The company has disbursed over 350,000 loans and aims to make financial services more accessible and affordable for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. With a team of 45 professionals and backing from European and American investors, FairMoney is committed to transforming the financial landscape for underserved communities.
Friday Finance
Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.
Friday Finance
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.
Primer API Limited operates an online platform that consolidates fragmented payment ecosystems for e-commerce merchants and online payment facilitators. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company provides solutions to optimize both front and backend payment flows, aiming to enhance authorization rates, minimize costs, and facilitate market expansion. Primer enables users to seamlessly connect with various third-party services, including payment service providers, fraud detection systems, and subscription billing engines. Its platform allows merchants to easily integrate new payment methods, streamline fraud mitigation, and implement sophisticated transaction routing without requiring coding skills. Through these capabilities, Primer enhances the overall commerce experience for customers and empowers businesses to improve their operational efficiency.
Primer API Limited operates an online platform that consolidates fragmented payment ecosystems for e-commerce merchants and online payment facilitators. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company provides solutions to optimize both front and backend payment flows, aiming to enhance authorization rates, minimize costs, and facilitate market expansion. Primer enables users to seamlessly connect with various third-party services, including payment service providers, fraud detection systems, and subscription billing engines. Its platform allows merchants to easily integrate new payment methods, streamline fraud mitigation, and implement sophisticated transaction routing without requiring coding skills. Through these capabilities, Primer enhances the overall commerce experience for customers and empowers businesses to improve their operational efficiency.
Primer
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Primer API Limited operates an online platform that consolidates fragmented payment ecosystems for e-commerce merchants and online payment facilitators. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company provides solutions to optimize both front and backend payment flows, aiming to enhance authorization rates, minimize costs, and facilitate market expansion. Primer enables users to seamlessly connect with various third-party services, including payment service providers, fraud detection systems, and subscription billing engines. Its platform allows merchants to easily integrate new payment methods, streamline fraud mitigation, and implement sophisticated transaction routing without requiring coding skills. Through these capabilities, Primer enhances the overall commerce experience for customers and empowers businesses to improve their operational efficiency.
Ecotag
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Payments and Loyalty Interfaces for Hospitality Sector in EU
FairMoney
Series A in 2019
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform founded in 2017, operating from Paris, France, and Lagos, Nigeria. The platform specializes in providing credit to private and business borrowers, particularly targeting underbanked populations in emerging markets. By leveraging smartphone data, FairMoney develops an instant credit score for users, facilitating access to various loan types, including personal, business, medical, and car loans. The company has disbursed over 350,000 loans and aims to make financial services more accessible and affordable for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. With a team of 45 professionals and backing from European and American investors, FairMoney is committed to transforming the financial landscape for underserved communities.
Curve is a digital wallet company that offers a unique platform designed to consolidate multiple payment cards and accounts into a single application, enhancing the way users manage their finances. Established in London in 2015, Curve allows users to store their cards digitally while providing innovative features that actively save money on transactions. The wallet eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, enables users to switch payment cards post-purchase, and allows for the accumulation of rewards alongside existing card benefits. With over six million customers globally, Curve processes billions in payments annually and is authorized by financial regulators in the UK, EEA, and the US. By integrating advanced wallet technology, Curve positions itself at the forefront of financial innovation, combining the benefits of traditional banking with the flexibility of digital finance.
Lemonway
Venture Round in 2018
Lemonway is a pan-European payment institution based in Paris and Hamburg, specializing in payment processing for various marketplaces, including B2B, B2C, C2C, and alternative finance platforms. The company offers services such as wallet management, third-party payments, and anti-money laundering (AML) and customer verification (KYC) solutions. Lemonway is authorized and regulated by the ACPR and holds the "EU financial passport," allowing it to operate across 28 countries. With a client base of 400 platforms, including 200 alternative finance platforms, Lemonway has successfully opened 12 million e-wallets for platform operators. Its secured payment platform facilitates real-time cost accounting, escrow fund management, and supports multiple payment methods, including bank checks, SEPA transfers, and credit and debit cards, supplemented by advanced anti-fraud measures.
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.
FairMoney
Seed Round in 2018
FairMoney is a mobile banking platform founded in 2017, operating from Paris, France, and Lagos, Nigeria. The platform specializes in providing credit to private and business borrowers, particularly targeting underbanked populations in emerging markets. By leveraging smartphone data, FairMoney develops an instant credit score for users, facilitating access to various loan types, including personal, business, medical, and car loans. The company has disbursed over 350,000 loans and aims to make financial services more accessible and affordable for millions in Africa and South-East Asia. With a team of 45 professionals and backing from European and American investors, FairMoney is committed to transforming the financial landscape for underserved communities.
Payworks is a technology company specializing in next-generation Point of Sale payment gateway solutions. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland, Payworks offers a cloud-based platform that enables developers to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications. This technology allows businesses to securely process EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions efficiently at the Point of Sale. By providing its services to leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide, Payworks aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers alike. The company was acquired by Visa in July 2019, further solidifying its position in the payment technology landscape.
Koin is a pioneering financial technology company in Latin America, specializing in Buy Now, Pay Later solutions that are designed to be secure and free of bureaucracy. The company provides a range of financial services for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets, including payment options through Pix and a robust anti-fraud solution. Koin aims to enhance the shopping experience by making consumption more accessible and valuable for consumers and corporate clients alike. By facilitating online purchases with a post-pay application that ensures payment occurs only after product receipt, Koin fosters trust between users and online retailers. In 2020, Koin was acquired by Despegar, the largest travel company in the region, further solidifying its position in the market.
Loot Financial Services Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in London, offers a unique financial service combining a pre-paid Visa debit card with a budgeting app. This service provides users with real-time spending information, weekly budgets data, and the ability to pause/unpause their card via the web application. The company's primary business is to deliver these innovative banking alternatives to consumers, helping them manage their finances more effectively.
Curve is a digital wallet company that offers a unique platform designed to consolidate multiple payment cards and accounts into a single application, enhancing the way users manage their finances. Established in London in 2015, Curve allows users to store their cards digitally while providing innovative features that actively save money on transactions. The wallet eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, enables users to switch payment cards post-purchase, and allows for the accumulation of rewards alongside existing card benefits. With over six million customers globally, Curve processes billions in payments annually and is authorized by financial regulators in the UK, EEA, and the US. By integrating advanced wallet technology, Curve positions itself at the forefront of financial innovation, combining the benefits of traditional banking with the flexibility of digital finance.
[credi2]
Seed Round in 2017
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.
Telleroo
Seed Round in 2016
Telleroo is a financial software company based in London, United Kingdom, founded on June 1, 2016, by Andrew Cookson, Fabian Flatz, Michael Riedler, and Miguel Castro. The company specializes in developing a platform that facilitates automated bulk payments for businesses, allowing users to streamline their financial processes without relying on traditional bank services. Its software seamlessly integrates with various accounting systems and payment applications, enabling users to import payment files and automate transactions for payroll, supplier payments, and other financial activities. This integration helps businesses and finance professionals enhance efficiency and manage their payment workflows more effectively.
Loot
Venture Round in 2016
Loot Financial Services Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in London, offers a unique financial service combining a pre-paid Visa debit card with a budgeting app. This service provides users with real-time spending information, weekly budgets data, and the ability to pause/unpause their card via the web application. The company's primary business is to deliver these innovative banking alternatives to consumers, helping them manage their finances more effectively.
Payworks is a technology company specializing in next-generation Point of Sale payment gateway solutions. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland, Payworks offers a cloud-based platform that enables developers to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications. This technology allows businesses to securely process EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions efficiently at the Point of Sale. By providing its services to leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide, Payworks aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers alike. The company was acquired by Visa in July 2019, further solidifying its position in the payment technology landscape.
Loot
Venture Round in 2016
Loot Financial Services Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in London, offers a unique financial service combining a pre-paid Visa debit card with a budgeting app. This service provides users with real-time spending information, weekly budgets data, and the ability to pause/unpause their card via the web application. The company's primary business is to deliver these innovative banking alternatives to consumers, helping them manage their finances more effectively.
[credi2]
Seed Round in 2016
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.
Curve is a digital wallet company that offers a unique platform designed to consolidate multiple payment cards and accounts into a single application, enhancing the way users manage their finances. Established in London in 2015, Curve allows users to store their cards digitally while providing innovative features that actively save money on transactions. The wallet eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, enables users to switch payment cards post-purchase, and allows for the accumulation of rewards alongside existing card benefits. With over six million customers globally, Curve processes billions in payments annually and is authorized by financial regulators in the UK, EEA, and the US. By integrating advanced wallet technology, Curve positions itself at the forefront of financial innovation, combining the benefits of traditional banking with the flexibility of digital finance.
Iyzico is a company that specializes in providing secure payment management solutions tailored for online businesses across various industries. Their platform offers several key products, including iyziPos, a virtual point-of-sale solution with automated fraud prevention and high authorization-rate bank integrations; iyziBazaar, which manages marketplace payments; iyziLink, allowing customers to pay via link without needing a shopping site; and Buyer Protection, ensuring a secure shopping experience. The company's platform supports multiple payment options such as recurring payments, bin control, one-click payment, installment payments, and bank transfers, enabling e-commerce companies to start accepting payments on the same day of integration through a single application.
Iyzico is a company that specializes in providing secure payment management solutions tailored for online businesses across various industries. Their platform offers several key products, including iyziPos, a virtual point-of-sale solution with automated fraud prevention and high authorization-rate bank integrations; iyziBazaar, which manages marketplace payments; iyziLink, allowing customers to pay via link without needing a shopping site; and Buyer Protection, ensuring a secure shopping experience. The company's platform supports multiple payment options such as recurring payments, bin control, one-click payment, installment payments, and bank transfers, enabling e-commerce companies to start accepting payments on the same day of integration through a single application.
Payworks
Seed Round in 2013
Payworks is a technology company specializing in next-generation Point of Sale payment gateway solutions. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland, Payworks offers a cloud-based platform that enables developers to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications. This technology allows businesses to securely process EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions efficiently at the Point of Sale. By providing its services to leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide, Payworks aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers alike. The company was acquired by Visa in July 2019, further solidifying its position in the payment technology landscape.
Iyzico is a company that specializes in providing secure payment management solutions tailored for online businesses across various industries. Their platform offers several key products, including iyziPos, a virtual point-of-sale solution with automated fraud prevention and high authorization-rate bank integrations; iyziBazaar, which manages marketplace payments; iyziLink, allowing customers to pay via link without needing a shopping site; and Buyer Protection, ensuring a secure shopping experience. The company's platform supports multiple payment options such as recurring payments, bin control, one-click payment, installment payments, and bank transfers, enabling e-commerce companies to start accepting payments on the same day of integration through a single application.