
Founded to solve the complexities of cross-border commerce, Checkout emerged as a cloud-native challenger to legacy payment systems. Its journey is defined by a focus on enterprise-grade performance, building a unified platform that gives global merchants direct access to local markets while simplifying the entire payment value chain.
The company’s growth story highlights a transition from a bootstrapped startup to one of the world's most valuable fintechs, driven by its ability to handle massive scale for the world's largest brands. By integrating gateway, acquiring, and processing into a single stack, Checkout continues to redefine how global businesses optimize their revenue and customer experience.
Large scale merchants often evaluate Checkout alongside other unified platforms like Adyen or integrate it with specialized checkout tools like Bolt.
Cloud-native payment gateway, acquirer + processor + payouts, supports many payment methods and currencies, fraud/risk toolkit. (checkout.com)

Unicorn / Late-stage private (among top-valued European fintech startups) (Wikipedia)

