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WATCH NOW Where the world checks out

CHECKOUT. COM

Founded: 2012 Headquarters: London, England CEO: Guillaume Pousaz

Swiss-born Pousaz built Checkout. com after experiencing payment failures firsthand whilst running his previous company. His solution now processes billions for Netflix, Spotify and Klarna – handling the invisible infrastructure that makes seamless online shopping possible. The secret sauce lies in local payment optimisation: accepting 150 + currencies whilst understanding regional preferences from iDEAL in the Netherlands to Alipay in China. The recent US $ 40bn valuation reflects investor confidence in Pousaz’ s global vision, as traditional banks struggle to match the speed and flexibility that digital-first merchants demand.

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