Yapstone

Yapstone

A global provider of online and mobile payment solutions for global marketplaces. Learn more

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Market cap
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Enterprise valuation
€428m (Public information from Feb 2018)
Walnut Creek California (HQ)

Financials

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
USD2017
Revenues270m
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$50.0m

Early VC

N/A

Secondary

$60.0m

Debt
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$71.0m

Valuation: $471m

1.7x EV/LTM Revenues

Series C
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N/A

Acquisition
Total Funding€115m

Recent News about Yapstone

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Yapstone is a dynamic player in the financial technology sector, specializing in online and mobile payment solutions. The company operates as a Payment Facilitator, which means it helps businesses process electronic payments securely and efficiently. Yapstone is PCI DSS Compliant, ensuring it meets high standards for protecting payment data, and it holds Money Transmitter Licenses across all required states and territories in the U.S.

Yapstone serves a diverse range of clients, including global marketplaces, software providers, and large vertical markets. A significant portion of its business comes from powering electronic payments for sharing economy platforms, such as those used in travel and property rentals. This positions Yapstone in a rapidly growing market, catering to businesses that require robust and scalable payment processing solutions.

The company's business model revolves around facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers. Yapstone makes money by charging fees for each transaction it processes. These fees can be a percentage of the transaction amount or a flat fee, depending on the agreement with the client. By processing billions in annual payment volume, Yapstone has established itself as a significant player in the fintech industry.

Yapstone's growth and success are evident from its consistent recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for eleven consecutive years. Additionally, it has been honored as one of the San Francisco Bay Area's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources, highlighting its commitment to both business excellence and employee satisfaction.

In summary, Yapstone is a leading provider of secure, efficient, and scalable payment solutions for a variety of industries, particularly those in the sharing economy. Its robust compliance and licensing framework, coupled with a strong market presence, make it a trusted partner for businesses looking to streamline their payment processes.

Keywords: Payment Facilitator, PCI DSS Compliant, Money Transmitter, Online Payments, Mobile Payments, Global Marketplaces, Sharing Economy, Transaction Fees, Fintech, Inc. 5000.

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Investments by Yapstone

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ParishPay
ACQUISITION by Yapstone Apr 2012