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PRNEWS.IO

“Can a B2B sponsored-content marketplace scale globally by eliminating manual outreach and aggregating publisher inventory across 175 countries into a self-serve platform?”

HQTallinn, Estonia
IndustryMarketplace / Two-sided
The story

PRNEWS.IO (operated by PRNEWS OÜ, registered in Estonia) built a two-sided marketplace connecting PR buyers — agencies, businesses, and personal brands — with publishers willing to accept sponsored content. The platform operates across 175 countries and processes payments from a globally distributed client base, driving a need for multi-method payment acceptance and identity verification. Its embedded finance stack is oriented primarily around payment collection and KYC rather than lending or banking products.

Last 12 months
2026-03
Product timeline
2019
Privacy policy published, indicating the platform was live and accepting users for sponsored content marketplace services.· pivot
2026
Platform reports 107,947 publications across 175 countries and 77 languages, with $5.85 starting price per placement and 10,000+ clients worldwide.· pivot
The stack
1 layer disclosed in PRNEWS.IO’s embedded-finance stack
KYC
Veriff
Accounting gap: minor

PRNEWS.IO — frequently asked

Which KYC provider does PRNEWS.IO use?

PRNEWS.IO uses Veriff for KYC and identity verification.

Where is PRNEWS.IO headquartered?

PRNEWS.IO is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

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