Paddle
London, GB · 415 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Paddle is a payment infrastructure and Merchant of Record platform that handles transactions and back-office operations for software companies, including payment processing, tax compliance, and multi-currency management across global markets.
Founders & leadership
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Jimmy FitzgeraldinChief Executive Officer
Investors · 7
83NorthLondon · $100K – $10M
FTV CapitalNew York · $10M – $30M
Fuel VenturesLondon · $317.5K – $9.5M
Kindred CapitalLondon
Notion CapitalLondon · $1M – $100M
Also in the syndicate · 2
KKRleadSilicon Valley Bank
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries DMay 2022
KKR (lead), 83North, FTV Capital, Kindred Capital, Notion Capital, Silicon Valley Bank
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries CNov 2020Source ↗
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2 people who came through Paddle went on to found or lead other companies.
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Bay Paddle July 25 event raises funds, awareness for Chesapeake | Bay to Bay Newsbaytobaynews.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Paddle do?
- Paddle is a payment infrastructure and Merchant of Record platform that handles transactions and back-office operations for software companies, including payment processing, tax compliance, and multi-currency management across global markets.
- Who founded Paddle?
- Paddle was founded by Christian Owens.
- Who are Paddle's investors?
- Paddle's investors include 83North, FTV Capital, Fuel Ventures, Kindred Capital, Notion Capital.
- Where is Paddle headquartered?
- Paddle is headquartered in London, GB.