AccessPay Closes $24 Million Funding Round Led By True Ventures For Sustainable Growth
AccessPay, a prominent bank integration provider, has successfully concluded its strategic funding round, amassing $24 million through a mix of equity and debt. The round saw leadership from True Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, with contributions from Manchester's Praetura Ventures, NatWest, Mastercard, Route 66 Ventures, and Beringea. This financial infusion is set to propel AccessPay's commitment towards profitable growth and revenue increase in a sustainable fashion.
A considerable portion of the funds will be allocated to AccessPay's Research and Development (R&D) efforts. The company aims to enhance its enterprise customer offerings by focusing on fraud and error prevention, bank statement data and reconciliation automation, and ISO20022 data transformation. Additionally, AccessPay plans to accelerate its expansion within the U.S. market.

Phil Black, co-founder of True Ventures, praised AccessPay's innovative approach to simplifying corporate and institutional banking processes. He highlighted the company's effective integration of automation, fintech, and tooling as key factors that attracted their investment since the seed stage.
Pete Carway, investment director at Praetura Ventures, expressed admiration for the business built by Anish Kapoor and his team. He emphasized Praetura Ventures' commitment to supporting AccessPay's global expansion efforts and the operational partners' readiness to lend their extensive experience and advice.
The recent funding round is expected to bolster AccessPay's strategic growth opportunities, including potential acquisitions aimed at expanding its market presence and offerings. Anish Kapoor, CEO of AccessPay, shared his enthusiasm for the investor confidence demonstrated in this latest funding round and expressed pride in the company's achievements since its inception in 2012.
Founded in Manchester in 2012, AccessPay is at the forefront of digital transformation within finance and treasury teams. The company specializes in modernizing banking operations processes, minimizing fraud and error risks, enhancing efficiency, and optimizing cash visibility. As a pioneering force in the banking industry, AccessPay offers an unparalleled embedded banking experience and leading-edge solutions for its clients.
True Ventures, established in 2005 in Silicon Valley, focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups. Managing over $3.8 billion, True Ventures supports entrepreneurs in rapidly growing markets by providing seed and Series A financing. The firm has contributed to the launch and scaling of more than 350 companies worldwide.
About Praetura Ventures
Praetura Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Manchester that invests in early-stage, high-growth businesses across the U.K., with a special focus on supporting entrepreneurs in the North of England. Since 2019, Praetura Ventures has backed 40 companies, offering more than just financial support by providing additional expertise, resources, networks, and guidance to help businesses grow.
The strategic funding round marks a significant milestone for AccessPay as it continues to innovate and expand its services globally. With the backing of notable investors and a clear focus on R&D, AccessPay is well-positioned for continued growth and success in the evolving digital banking landscape.