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inai

acquired by ChargebeeYC S21

London, GB · Founded 2021 · 14 employees · 24 known investors

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Acquired by Chargebee September 2025 · terms undisclosed · source ↗

Inai provides a payments platform that enables companies to launch, manage, and scale global payment solutions with integrations to diverse payment methods across regions. The platform is designed for e-commerce and digital businesses seeking to expand internationally while reducing engineering overhead.

Also known as Inai Technologies Co.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFintechSaaSUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaEuropeAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

inai was founded in 2021 by Anta Pattabiraman and Karthik Narayanan.

APAnta Pattabiraman
Anta PattabiramanCEOAnta previously worked in banking before founding Auro, a connected fitness platform that he sold before starting Inai, a payments infrastructure company offering integrations across gateways, wallets, BNPL providers, and related financial services.
KNKarthik Narayanan
Karthik NarayananFounder
SS
Suji SanthanamRecruiterformer

Investors · 24

A42.VClisted by A42.VCMcKinney

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9Unicorns Accelerator FundreportedMumbai

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Ada VenturesreportedLondon · $317.5K – $1.3M

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Bankia Fintech Venturereported

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Crystal Towers CapitalreportedMountain View

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Esas Venturesreported

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Hard YakareportedMuir Beach

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JIMCOreportedSt. Helier

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Launchpad CapitalreportedOakland

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Louis Berylreported

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PointOne Capitalreported

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Razorpay Inc.reportedBengaluru

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Also in the syndicate · 3

9UnicornsAnarko venturesUncommon Capital

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Frequently asked questions

What does inai do?
Inai provides a payments platform that enables companies to launch, manage, and scale global payment solutions with integrations to diverse payment methods across regions. The platform is designed for e-commerce and digital businesses seeking to expand internationally while reducing engineering overhead.
Who founded inai?
inai was founded by Anta Pattabiraman, Karthik Narayanan in 2021.
Who are inai's investors?
inai's investors include A42.VC, Better Capital, Gemba Capital Venture Partners, Kube VC, Primary Venture Partners, SquareOne, Stonewater Ventures, Y Combinator and 13 more.
Who acquired inai?
inai was acquired by Chargebee.
Where is inai headquartered?
inai is headquartered in London, GB.