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qolo

Fort Lauderdale, US · Founded 2021 · 1 known investors

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Qolo is a full-stack payments platform for fintechs and financial institutions to move, manage and control money in real time, supporting virtual accounts, card issuing and multi-rail payment orchestration. The company was acquired by CSI in 2026.

Founders & leadership

qolo was founded in 2021 by Patricia Montesi.

PMPatricia Montesi
Patricia MontesiCo-Founder and CEOShe brings over two decades of experience in payments and fintech from roles at Fortune 100 companies and startups, with background in executive sales, marketing, and technology operations.
RRRouzbeh Rotabi
Rouzbeh RotabiCOO / Chief Revenue OfficerHe previously held Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Customer Success roles at Orum and Marqeta respectively, and has worked in leadership positions at Genesis Financial Solutions, Green Dot Bank, and Blackhawk Network.
MP
Mr. PatelCISO
LHLaura Harrington
Laura HarringtonChief of Staff
SB
Steven BishopNamed on SEC filing
RP
Robert PincusNamed on SEC filing
PB
Peter BardwickNamed on SEC filing
DB
Darren BeyerFounder & CPO
EM
Elizabeth MitchellNamed on SEC filing
PM
Peter MonacoNamed on SEC filing
TG
Tony GorrellNamed on SEC filing
EB
Eric BachmanNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$19M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

▶$19MraisedAug 2021 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven BishopExecutive Officer
  • Robert PincusExecutive Officer
  • Patricia MontesiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter BardwickExecutive Officer
  • Darren BeyerExecutive Officer
  • Elizabeth MitchellExecutive Officer
  • Peter MonacoDirector
  • Tony GorrellDirector
  • Eric BachmanDirector
Offering amount
$19M
Amount sold
$19M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does qolo do?
Qolo is a full-stack payments platform for fintechs and financial institutions to move, manage and control money in real time, supporting virtual accounts, card issuing and multi-rail payment orchestration. The company was acquired by CSI in 2026.
Who founded qolo?
qolo was founded by Patricia Montesi in 2021.
Who are qolo's investors?
qolo's investors include Raptor Group.
How much funding has qolo raised?
qolo has disclosed $19M raised across 1 round.
Where is qolo headquartered?
qolo is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, US.