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.

Tarek Abdalla

Senior Vice President, CMO - Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa

Rubail Birwadker

SVP, Digital Partnerships and Fintech at Visa

Pawel Chrobok

Senior Director, Global Interoperability and Specifications

Chris Clark

Chairman, Asia Pacific

Philip Konopik

Regional Managing Director Nordics and Baltics

Tom McKay

Senior Vice President - Global Client Incentives, Strategy and Corporate Development

Colleen Ostrowski

SVP Treasurer and GM of Treasury as a Service

Constantine Panagiotatos

Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications

Chad Pollock

Vice President and General Manager, Visa East Africa

Charles Scharf

President

Past deals in NFC

Pi-xcels

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pi-xcels operates a retail technology platform that transforms traditional point-of-sale (POS) systems into eco-friendly, data-rich tools. The company's core product is an NFC-enabled device that enables stores to issue interactive e-receipts via a simple tap of a consumer's smartphone, eliminating the need for paper receipts and reducing retailers' environmental footprint. Pi-xcels' platform integrates with existing POS infrastructure, requiring no additional apps or photo capture from shoppers. By collecting and analyzing purchase data, Pi-xcels helps offline retailers gain valuable insights into consumer behavior, driving cost savings and strategic decision-making.

YellowPepper

Acquisition in 2020
YellowPepper USA, LLC is a pioneer in mobile banking and payment solutions in Latin America, founded in 2004 and based in Miami, Florida. The company offers a white-labeled mobile payment platform compatible with major operating systems and communication protocols, including NFC, BLE, and QR codes, facilitating cashless transactions for consumers, businesses, and banks. YellowPepper also provides a mobile banking suite, enabling financial institutions to address the evolving needs of their clients. With a presence in countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, the company employs over 60 professionals across the region. Backed by Visa and the International Finance Corporation, YellowPepper combines extensive market knowledge with advanced payment technology, contributing to a robust payment ecosystem that enhances the purchasing experience for consumers and merchants alike.

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.

YellowPepper

Series D in 2018
YellowPepper USA, LLC is a pioneer in mobile banking and payment solutions in Latin America, founded in 2004 and based in Miami, Florida. The company offers a white-labeled mobile payment platform compatible with major operating systems and communication protocols, including NFC, BLE, and QR codes, facilitating cashless transactions for consumers, businesses, and banks. YellowPepper also provides a mobile banking suite, enabling financial institutions to address the evolving needs of their clients. With a presence in countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, the company employs over 60 professionals across the region. Backed by Visa and the International Finance Corporation, YellowPepper combines extensive market knowledge with advanced payment technology, contributing to a robust payment ecosystem that enhances the purchasing experience for consumers and merchants alike.

Inside Secure

Series D in 2010
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.

Inside Secure

Series B in 2007
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.
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