WePay
AcquiredYC S09YC Top CompanySan Francisco, US · Founded 2008 · 400 employees · 7 known investors
WePay provides payment processing infrastructure via API for software platforms, point-of-sale systems, and online marketplaces serving small and medium-sized businesses.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S09)
WePay was founded in 2008 by Bill Clerico.
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Bill Clericoin𝕏Founder/CEOBill Clerico founded WePay, a payments platform, and previously served as its CEO. He currently leads Convective Capital, an investment firm focused on wildfire and climate change solutions.
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Richard Aberman
Investors · 7
The YC application· Summer 2009 batch
Competitors · 7
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Frequently asked questions
- What does WePay do?
- WePay provides payment processing infrastructure via API for software platforms, point-of-sale systems, and online marketplaces serving small and medium-sized businesses.
- Who founded WePay?
- WePay was founded by Bill Clerico in 2008.
- Who are WePay's investors?
- WePay's investors include 500 Global, August Capital, FTV Capital, Lobby Capital, Ritual Capital, Y Combinator, Highland Capital Partners.
- Where is WePay headquartered?
- WePay is headquartered in San Francisco, US.