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New York, US · Founded 2013 · 77 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

CardFlight builds a mobile point-of-sale payment platform that lets small merchants accept payments in-store, on mobile, and in back-office settings. It sells its SwipeSimple product directly and through merchant acquirers and channel partners in the US.

Also known as SwipeSimple

Founders & leadership

CardFlight Exits false was founded in 2013 by Derek Webster.

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Derek WebsterinFounder and CEO

Board

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John FrankelBoard director
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Tony VanBrackleBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$750K disclosed across 1 round · 2014

$750KraisedSep 2014 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Derek WebsterExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tony VanBrackleDirector
  • John FrankelDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$750K
First sale
Sep 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

CardFlight is a payments technology company whose signature product, SwipeSimple, provides payment acceptance and business management software for small businesses. SwipeSimple supports taking payments on the go, in a physical store, or from a computer, and is positioned as software for merchants that sell to and service customers in their local communities.

The company reports that SwipeSimple is used by more than 125,000 small businesses and nonprofits across every US state. Distribution combines an indirect partner channel of over 200 partners with a direct sales offering, SwipeSimple Connect. Alongside the product, CardFlight maintains partner content and support resources, a blog, and a newsroom.

Business model

CardFlight distributes its payment acceptance software through two channels: a partner model in which more than 200 partners resell and support its solutions through their own sales efforts, and a direct-to-merchant offering sold as SwipeSimple Connect.

Traction

SwipeSimple is reported as used by more than 125,000 small businesses, with over 200 distribution partners and users in every US state.

Full profile — go-to-market, geography

Go-to-market

A hybrid model combining an indirect channel of more than 200 partners who sell CardFlight's payment acceptance solutions and a direct sales motion to small businesses via SwipeSimple Connect.

Small businesses and nonprofits in the United States, including merchants serving customers locally, in-store, on the go, or from a computer.

Geography

United States; SwipeSimple is reported in use by small businesses and nonprofits in every US state.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Distribution partnersJan 2026200 partners
HeadcountAug 202677
Small businesses using SwipeSimpleJan 2026125,000 businesses

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Research sources · 1

primary sources listed

1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does CardFlight Exits false do?
CardFlight provides SwipeSimple, payment acceptance and business software used by more than 125,000 US small businesses.
Who founded CardFlight Exits false?
CardFlight Exits false was founded by Derek Webster in 2013.
Who are CardFlight Exits false's investors?
CardFlight Exits false's investors include Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), Ff Venture Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Remarkable Ventures.
How much funding has CardFlight Exits false raised?
CardFlight Exits false has disclosed $750K raised across 1 round.
Where is CardFlight Exits false headquartered?
CardFlight Exits false is headquartered in New York, US.