Kushki
Startup Snapshot:
Startup Name: Kushki
Industry: Fintech
Founders: Aron Schwarzkopf, Daniela Espinosa and Sebastián Castro
HQ Location: Quito, Ecuador
Operates in: Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Peru.
Team Size: 500+
Founded: 2017
Stage: Series B
Investors: Kaszek, SOFTBANK Latin America Ventures, DILA Capital & Magma Partners
Website: Kushkipagos.com
Kushki’s Purpose
Kushki, a Latin American startup founded in 2017, has set its sights on revolutionizing the digital payments and e-commerce landscape in LATAM.
With a primary focus on facilitating secure and accessible payment solutions to businesses, developers, and consumers alike, Kushki aims to bridge the gap between local financial systems and global digital commerce.
At the core of their mission lies the provision of a reliable and innovative platform that streamlines online transactions, empowering merchants and buyers to transact seamlessly. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Kushki is poised to transform the way businesses operate in Latin America's digital economy.
Kushki’s Offerings
Kushki provides a payment gateway that enables merchants to accept online payments using several methods, including credit cards, bank transfers, and region-specific alternative payment options.
Moreover, Kushki offers user-friendly APIs and tools for developers to integrate and customize payment solutions into various e-commerce platforms seamlessly.
Kushki by the Numbers
5 countries where Kushki operates: Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Peru.
75.000 transactions per second.
99.99% uptime.
300% growth in operations in 2023.
200~ million USD raised.
1.5 billion USD valuation.
46th Latin American Unicorn.
“When you make mistakes is when you learn the most.“
Aron Schwarzkopf, Kushki CEO
Key Takeaways
Kushki is a comprehensive payment platform that allows payments via website, apps, social media, and in-person, along with customized payment options through its API.
Their offering scales with your business, powering some of the world's leading startups and enterprises, including Rappi, Justo, Claro, Telefónica, and Groupon.
As a non-bank acquirer, Kushki offers direct connections to the primary payment networks without relying on additional intermediaries or third-party banking institutions.
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