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PAYMENTOLOGY RAISES $175M FOR CARD PROCESSING

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WED, MAY 13, 2026

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Paymentology, a cloud-native payment processing platform, secured $175 million in funding co-led by Apis Partners and Aspirity Partners. The capital will support the company's expansion as it serves banks and fintechs with real-time card and payment technology.

Paymentology provides issuer processing technology that enables financial institutions to modernize their payment infrastructure. The platform operates on a cloud-native architecture, offering real-time card and payment processing capabilities to banks and fintech companies globally. The $175 million funding round reflects growing demand for modernized payment systems as traditional financial institutions accelerate digital transformation. Apis Partners and Aspirity Partners co-led the investment, signaling confidence in Paymentology's market position and growth trajectory. The company competes in a crowded fintech payments sector where companies like Marqeta and Galileo have established strong positions. Paymentology's focus on issuer processing and real-time capabilities differentiates it in a market increasingly focused on speed and flexibility in payment infrastructure. The funding will likely accelerate product development, geographic expansion, and customer acquisition for the platform.

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