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Shieldpay

Techstars '17

London, GB · Founded 2017 · 60 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

Shieldpay provides a digital escrow platform that secures payments for professional services, particularly law firms, to mitigate transactional risk and eliminate challenges associated with client accounts.

Founders & leadership

Shieldpay was founded in 2017 by Peter Janes.

PJPeter Janes
Peter JanesinFounderPeter Janes began his career in strategy at Bain and has worked across consumer brands at various stages, from startups to private-equity-backed relaunches. He is currently CEO of ZICO, a coconut water brand.
SCSophie Condie
Sophie CondieinCEO - Chief Executive Officer

Investors · 2

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 6

by search overlap
Stripe6 shared keywordsStripe provides financial infrastructure for businesses to accept payments, offer financial services, and implement custom revenue models across international markets in 135+ currencies.
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SRS Acquiom5 shared keywordsSRS Acquiom provides shareholder representation, M&A payment administration, shareholder solicitation, and loan agency services for private-target mergers and acquisitions and loan transactions. It serves dealmakers in the M&A market, with operations in the US and, as of 2025, Europe and the UK.
Zedra5 shared keywordsZEDRA provides fund administration, accounting, and compliance services for investment funds, along with global payroll, HR, and benefits administration across 150+ countries. The company serves financial institutions and multinational businesses managing funds and cross-border employment.
Vistra5 shared keywordsVistra provides corporate services, fund administration, and private client solutions to help businesses with incorporation, entity management, cross-border tax and accounting, payroll, HR, and international expansion. It also offers fund solutions such as fund administration, SPV management, and private equity/credit support, along with trust, foundation, and philanthropic services for private clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Equiniti4 shared keywordsEQ (Equiniti) provides shareholder ownership management services including transfer agent services, equity plan and cap table administration, corporate actions, corporate trust, and proxy solicitation, using a blockchain-enabled technology platform. It serves public and private companies and mutual funds across the corporate lifecycle, operating in markets including the US and UK.

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
SHIELDPAY LTD
Company number
10061792
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 Mar 2016
Registered office
3rd Floor 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT
Nature of business (SIC)
62090 — Other information technology service activities
Previous names
FLIP GROUP LTD (20162017)TWOWAYPAY LIMITED (20162016)
Accounts
last made up to 31 Mar 2025 · next due 31 Dec 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 13 Mar 2026 · next due 27 Mar 2027

Current officers · 4

  • Oakwood Corporate Secretary Limited corporate secretary, appointed 10 Jul 2016
  • Sophie Joanne Condie director, appointed 10 Jul 2025
  • James Charles Cowles director, appointed 17 Sept 2019
  • Peter Allen Janes director, appointed 24 Jun 2016

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

In the news

Frequently asked questions

What does Shieldpay do?
Shieldpay provides a digital escrow platform that secures payments for professional services, particularly law firms, to mitigate transactional risk and eliminate challenges associated with client accounts.
Who founded Shieldpay?
Shieldpay was founded by Peter Janes in 2017.
Who are Shieldpay's investors?
Shieldpay's investors include Endeavour Ventures Ltd., Techstars.
Where is Shieldpay headquartered?
Shieldpay is headquartered in London, GB.