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Payment Nerds secures a $2 million credit facility from Espresso Capital to accelerate its growth initiatives and expand its capabilities.

PRIVATESep 14, 2026about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

$2 Million

Round Type

Seed

NashvilleFinancial ServicesPaymentsE CommerceFintech

Investors

Espresso Capital

Description

Payment Nerds has announced a $2 million credit facility from Espresso Capital. This funding will enable the company to make strategic investments across its sales organization and technology infrastructure. The financing is intended to support continued growth while preserving the existing equity structure. The capital will also aid in expanding the company's reach across specialized merchant segments.

Company Information

Company

Payment Nerds

Location

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

About

Payment Nerds is a merchant services and payment processing company providing businesses with flexible solutions for accepting and managing payments. The company serves businesses across retail, e-commerce, and specialized industries, with a focus on streamlined onboarding, payment technology, integrations, and dedicated merchant support. Founded by payments industry veteran Shawn Silver, Payment Nerds aims to create a more modern approach to merchant services and build long-term relationships with its clients.

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