Checkout.com
What it does
Checkout.com is a global payment solutions provider founded in 2012 by Guillaume Pousaz. Headquartered in London, it processes payments for merchants globally across 150+ countries. The company has been expanding its Africa coverage, adding local payment methods from key African markets. While not yet having a dedicated Nigeria office, Checkout.com serves merchants with Nigerian customers through its cross-border payment capabilities and has been building integrations with African payment networks. The company raised a $1.8 billion round at a $40 billion valuation in 2022, though it later underwent significant restructuring including layoffs in 2023-2024. Checkout.com has been working to add more African local payment methods to its platform.
Known for
- $40 billion valuation (2022) — one of Europe's highest-valued fintechs
- Processes payments in 150+ currencies
- Expanding Africa payment method coverage
- Serves major global merchants (Netflix, Shein, Pizza Hut etc.)
- Significant restructuring and layoffs in 2023-2024
- Founded by Guillaume Pousaz (France/Switzerland)
Model & industry
Products & subsidiaries
Acquisitions
- Crypto.com payment processing (2022). Acquired Crypto.com's payment technology and team for undisclosed amount.
In the News
- 2024-03 · Checkout.com undertakes additional layoffs as part of continued restructuring · TechCrunch
- 2022-01 · Checkout.com raises $1.8 billion at $40 billion valuation · TechCrunch