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Paydo

Can a multi-jurisdictional EMI become the single-contract, unified payment infrastructure layer for high-risk and digital businesses globally?

Founded2017
HQSaffron Walden, Essex, United Kingdom
FoundersSerhii Zakharov
Total raised$990K
Latest roundSeed (1 round disclosed)
IndustryFintech / Cross-border payments
The story

Founded in 2017 as a UK-licensed EMI, PayDo initially targeted online businesses needing multi-currency IBAN accounts and cross-border payments. Over time it expanded its regulatory footprint to Malta (EU) and Canada, establishing itself as a multi-jurisdictional payment infrastructure provider. In December 2025, PayDo repositioned more explicitly as a unified payment infrastructure suite, securing direct SEPA, SWIFT, and card-acquiring memberships to eliminate the fragmented multi-vendor payment stacks that burden digital businesses — particularly those in high-risk verticals such as iGaming, forex, and e-commerce.

Last 12 months
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Product timeline
2017
PayDo (Ecommerce Technologies Ltd) founded in the UK as an electronic money institution.· banking
2022
FCA EMI authorisation active with firm reference number 900916 for issuing e-money and providing payment services.· banking
2024
Began working with Sumsub for KYC/identity verification, achieving 10% higher pass rates and 11-second median verification time.· pivot
2024
Paydo EU Ltd licensed by Malta MFSA (reference PEU-24118) as e-money issuer and payment services provider.· banking
2025
Launched Unified Payment Infrastructure Suite including Direct SEPA & SEPA Instant, USD SWIFT Accounts, Dedicated C2B Open Banking Collections Accounts, and Direct Visa/Mastercard Acquiring under a single contract.· pivot
Regulated entities
EMI (Electronic Money Institution)
UK FCA
Ecommerce Technologies Ltd
EMI (E-money and payment services)
EU (Malta MFSA)
Paydo EU Ltd
MSB (Money Services Business)
Canada (FINTRAC)
Paydo Canada Ltd
The stack
Payments / PSP
Visa Acquiring (self-operated / direct membership)Mastercard Acquiring (self-operated / direct membership)
Banking / BaaS
Fidor Bank (partner)
Accounting gap: significant