Payments & Spend industry news
Payment processors and corporate spend management platforms. What the major players did recently, refreshed every week.
Stripe
Stripe has recently focused on strategic partnerships and acquisitions, including the acquisition of Parafin and collaborations with FedEx on SMB financing. The company is also expanding its payment ecosystem through integrations with Ripple and AI-driven payment solutions, while reporting strong growth metrics and exploring new market opportunities.
Read the Stripe briefAdyen
Adyen has demonstrated strong earnings growth and expanded its strategic partnership with Bayern Munich, boosting its market valuation. The company also made a key executive hire by appointing Klarna's CFO, and raised its revenue forecast following acquisition-driven growth.
Read the Adyen briefPayPal
PayPal has recently focused on AI-driven innovations, launching an exclusive AI checkout and partnering with Glance to enhance shopping experiences. The company also reported a 4.8% revenue increase in Q2 2026, driven by strong Venmo performance. Executive share transactions and market analysis reports highlight ongoing leadership and valuation considerations.
Read the PayPal briefCheckout.com
Checkout.com has demonstrated strong financial performance with $750 million in annualised net revenue and targets around $150 million Adjusted EBITDA in 2026. The company has expanded its payment capabilities through partnerships with Moomoo, Visa, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Agoda, enhancing real-time deposit and AI-powered payment performance. Additionally, Checkout.com integrated the UAE’s Jaywan domestic card scheme and unified global payments infrastructure for Minor Hotels.
Read the Checkout.com briefBrex
Brex has focused on strategic integrations and open-source initiatives to enhance its technology stack, including a notable integration with Capital One and the open sourcing of its internal operational tools. These developments highlight Brex's commitment to innovation and collaboration within the fintech and SaaS ecosystem.
Read the Brex briefRamp
Ramp has made significant business strides with a major $1.85 billion funding round, boosting its valuation to $60 billion as of October 2026. This funding round reflects strong investor confidence and rapid revenue growth, positioning Ramp as a leading player in the B2B fintech sector.
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