Visa
Visa is an American multinational financial services company that specializes in electronic payment systems globally. As the largest payment processor in the world, Visa facilitates the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses, and government entities. In fiscal 2023, the company processed nearly $15 trillion in total volume, operating in over 200 countries and handling transactions in more than 160 currencies. Visa's advanced systems can process over 65,000 transactions per second, underscoring its significant role in the global payments landscape.
Pi-xcels
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pi-xcels develops a retail technology platform that incorporates an NFC-enabled point-of-sale (POS) device to facilitate the issuance of interactive e-receipts through a simple contactless tap with a smartphone. This innovative solution allows retailers to link any existing POS system to Pi-xcels' platform, thereby replacing traditional thermal paper receipts, which are harmful to the environment due to their BPA and BPS content. By eliminating paper waste, the company aims to provide offline retailers with cost savings and valuable insights into consumer purchasing behaviors through its shopper data platform. This approach not only enhances the shopping experience for consumers but also supports retailers in adapting to modern data-driven practices.
Bell ID
Acquisition in 2019
Bell ID develops chip lifecycle management software that provides mobile payments software for issuing and managing credentials on smartphones, smart cards, and connected devices. Bell ID was founded in 1993 and it is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The company was acquired by Rambus on January 25, 2016.
Inside Secure
Series D in 2010
Inside Secure, formerly known as INSIDE Contactless S.A., is a French company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) technologies. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, it develops a range of semiconductors and software solutions tailored for applications in payment, transit, identity, and access control. Its product offerings include contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, contactless payment platforms, and memory chips, as well as USB desktop readers and couplers. The company also provides professional services such as application development, pre-personalization, and system integration. Inside Secure serves a diverse clientele, including payment card and mobile phone manufacturers, systems integrators, and financial institutions, and has established a global presence with offices in various countries, including China, Singapore, Poland, South Korea, and the United States.
Inside Secure
Series B in 2007
Inside Secure, formerly known as INSIDE Contactless S.A., is a French company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) technologies. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, it develops a range of semiconductors and software solutions tailored for applications in payment, transit, identity, and access control. Its product offerings include contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, contactless payment platforms, and memory chips, as well as USB desktop readers and couplers. The company also provides professional services such as application development, pre-personalization, and system integration. Inside Secure serves a diverse clientele, including payment card and mobile phone manufacturers, systems integrators, and financial institutions, and has established a global presence with offices in various countries, including China, Singapore, Poland, South Korea, and the United States.
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