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Cayan LLC
Websiteurl
cayan.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1998
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
501–1,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBoston, United States
HQ citystring
Boston
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
payment technologies, merchant services, payment processing, point of sale, business payment solutions
Industry4 codes
1Integrated Payment Processors (PSP/Acquirer)
CodeFSAMABAAPrimaryYes
2Merchant Payment Gateways (API/Hosted Checkout)
CodeFSAMACAAPrimaryNo
3Merchant Acquiring & Processing Platforms
CodeBPAMAFABPrimaryNo
4Payment Processing & Acquiring Infrastructure
CodeFSAGABACPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities522320
  • Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities52232
Product category
Payment Processing
Social media profiles3 records
GTM motion3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Payment Processing Services
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Transaction-based payment processing fees for accepting card payments both in-store and online

globalpayments.com
2Point of Sale Hardware and Software
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sales of POS hardware terminals and software licenses

globalpayments.com
3Business Tools Subscriptions
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Subscription-based access to reporting, analytics, gift & loyalty, email marketing, and business funding tools

globalpayments.com
4Professional Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Implementation and consulting services for enterprise deployments

globalpayments.com
Marketing channels7 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels7 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Enterprise solutions for large organizations and multinationals
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Quote-based pricing tailored to enterprise needs

globalpayments.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

Cayan LLC is a provider of payment technologies that equip businesses with payment processing and point-of-sale capabilities. The company delivers payment solutions designed to give merchants a competitive advantage through reliable transaction acceptance and integrated business tools.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 73 billion transactions processed per year
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Global Payments offers a unified platform of payment solutions and business tools. The core offerings include Genius (an all-in-one POS system for retail and restaurants), Accept Payments (in-store and online), and B2B Accounts Receivable/Payable modules. Supporting the core payment infrastructure are add-on business tools including Reporting & Analytics (real-time data, transaction details, customer analytics), Gift & Loyalty, Email Marketing & Analytics, Business Funding, and Disputes Management. The platform is designed to serve merchants of all sizes across 100+ countries, processing 73 billion transactions per year with 5 million merchant accounts.

Product and service1 record
1Payment Processing Platform
CategoryPayment Processing
Scale indicator5 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
1PNC Bank
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Global Payments Direct, Inc is a registered ISO of PNC Bank, N.A., Pittsburgh, PA. Heartland Payment Systems, LLC is a registered ISO of PNC Bank, N.A., Pittsburgh, PA, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, New York, NY.

2Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Heartland Payment Systems, LLC is a registered ISO of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, New York, NY.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Stripe
TypeDirect peer
Description

Stripe is a leading integrated payment processor (PSP/acquirer) with a developer-first API/SDK model and global reach — directly overlapping with Cayan's payment gateway and processing infrastructure for online and embedded commerce.

2Clover (Fiserv)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Clover, a First Data/Fiserv product, provides all-in-one POS hardware and software for SMBs across retail and restaurant — directly competing with Cayan's Genius system in the same verticals and via similar ISV/app marketplace models.

3Adyen
TypeDirect peer
Description

Adyen is a global integrated payment processor (PSP/acquirer) serving enterprise merchants and platforms with unified online/in-store processing — directly comparable to Cayan's enterprise and multinational processing capabilities.

4Lightspeed Commerce
TypeDirect peer
Description

Lightspeed provides cloud POS and integrated payments for retail and restaurant verticals — directly comparable to Cayan's vertical-specialized Genius POS strategy with similar merchant profile.

5Toast
TypeDirect peer
Description

Toast is a leading cloud-based POS + payments platform purpose-built for restaurants — directly competitive with Cayan's restaurant-focused Genius POS offering and embedded payment processing.

6Block (Square)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Block's Square offers integrated POS hardware, payment processing, and developer APIs targeting SMBs and enterprise merchants — directly comparable to Cayan's Genius POS and Accept Payments stack. Both operate consumer-facing payment brands with omnichannel capabilities.

7Fiserv
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Fiserv is a large incumbent fintech offering merchant acquiring, Clover POS, and broader financial services — overlapping with Cayan's full-stack merchant services as part of a diversified financial technology portfolio.

8PayPal (Braintree)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Braintree/PayPal offers integrated payment processing and gateway services for online and omni-channel merchants — directly comparable to Cayan's online payments and gateway offerings for SMB through enterprise segments.

9Worldpay
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Worldpay is a top-tier global merchant acquirer offering omnichannel processing across enterprise and SMB — broadly comparable to Cayan's full-stack acquiring/processing model with greater geographic scale but less consumer brand.

10Authorize.Net
TypeDirect peer
Description

Authorize.Net is a long-standing merchant payment gateway serving SMBs through developer APIs and hosted checkout — directly comparable to Cayan's payment gateway and developer portal strategy.

Market position
Strengths5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers12 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment15 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
Yes

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature6 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
Compliance2 records

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Cayan LLC

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Cayan LLC firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Cayan LLC
Website
https://cayan.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1998
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Cayan LLC industry classification

Industry
Product category
Payment Processing
NAICS
Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)
akta.pro primary industry
Integrated Payment Processors (PSP/Acquirer) (FSAMABAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Merchant Payment Gateways (API/Hosted Checkout) (FSAMACAA), Merchant Acquiring & Processing Platforms (BPAMAFAB), Payment Processing & Acquiring Infrastructure (FSAGABAC)

Keywords

  • Payment technologies
  • Merchant services
  • Payment processing
  • Point of sale
  • Business payment solutions

Where Cayan LLC is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Boston
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Cayan LLC business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Payment Processing Services: Transaction-based payment processing fees for accepting card payments both in-store and online
  2. Point of Sale Hardware and Software: Sales of POS hardware terminals and software licenses
  3. Business Tools Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to reporting, analytics, gift & loyalty, email marketing, and business funding tools
  4. Professional Services: Implementation and consulting services for enterprise deployments

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Transaction based/ take rateMulti-year contractEnterprise solutions for large organizations and multinationals

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Cayan LLC product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Cayan LLC is a provider of payment technologies that equip businesses with payment processing and point-of-sale capabilities. The company delivers payment solutions designed to give merchants a competitive advantage through reliable transaction acceptance and integrated business tools.

Product overview

Global Payments offers a unified platform of payment solutions and business tools. The core offerings include Genius (an all-in-one POS system for retail and restaurants), Accept Payments (in-store and online), and B2B Accounts Receivable/Payable modules. Supporting the core payment infrastructure are add-on business tools including Reporting & Analytics (real-time data, transaction details, customer analytics), Gift & Loyalty, Email Marketing & Analytics, Business Funding, and Disputes Management. The platform is designed to serve merchants of all sizes across 100+ countries, processing 73 billion transactions per year with 5 million merchant accounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Payment Processing Platform

Quantifiable outcome

  • 73 billion transactions processed per year
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Cayan LLC

Customer profile

Named customers12 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Cayan LLC technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Cayan LLC partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • PNC BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal Payments Direct, Inc is a registered ISO of PNC Bank, N.A., Pittsburgh, PA. Heartland Payment Systems, LLC is a registered ISO of PNC Bank, N.A., Pittsburgh, PA, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, New York, NY.
  • Deutsche Bank Trust Company AmericascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeartland Payment Systems, LLC is a registered ISO of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, New York, NY.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Cayan LLC competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Stripe: Stripe is a leading integrated payment processor (PSP/acquirer) with a developer-first API/SDK model and global reach — directly overlapping with Cayan's payment gateway and processing infrastructure for online and embedded commerce.
  • Clover (Fiserv): Clover, a First Data/Fiserv product, provides all-in-one POS hardware and software for SMBs across retail and restaurant — directly competing with Cayan's Genius system in the same verticals and via similar ISV/app marketplace models.
  • Adyen: Adyen is a global integrated payment processor (PSP/acquirer) serving enterprise merchants and platforms with unified online/in-store processing — directly comparable to Cayan's enterprise and multinational processing capabilities.
  • Lightspeed Commerce: Lightspeed provides cloud POS and integrated payments for retail and restaurant verticals — directly comparable to Cayan's vertical-specialized Genius POS strategy with similar merchant profile.
  • Toast: Toast is a leading cloud-based POS + payments platform purpose-built for restaurants — directly competitive with Cayan's restaurant-focused Genius POS offering and embedded payment processing.
  • Block (Square): Block's Square offers integrated POS hardware, payment processing, and developer APIs targeting SMBs and enterprise merchants — directly comparable to Cayan's Genius POS and Accept Payments stack. Both operate consumer-facing payment brands with omnichannel capabilities.
  • PayPal (Braintree): Braintree/PayPal offers integrated payment processing and gateway services for online and omni-channel merchants — directly comparable to Cayan's online payments and gateway offerings for SMB through enterprise segments.
  • Authorize.Net: Authorize.Net is a long-standing merchant payment gateway serving SMBs through developer APIs and hosted checkout — directly comparable to Cayan's payment gateway and developer portal strategy.

Broad incumbents

  • Fiserv: Fiserv is a large incumbent fintech offering merchant acquiring, Clover POS, and broader financial services — overlapping with Cayan's full-stack merchant services as part of a diversified financial technology portfolio.
  • Worldpay: Worldpay is a top-tier global merchant acquirer offering omnichannel processing across enterprise and SMB — broadly comparable to Cayan's full-stack acquiring/processing model with greater geographic scale but less consumer brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Cayan LLC social profiles

Digital presence

Cayan LLC compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Cayan LLC financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Cayan LLC leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Cayan LLC funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Cayan LLC M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cayan LLC

What does Cayan LLC do?

Cayan LLC is a provider of payment technologies that equip businesses with payment processing and point-of-sale capabilities. The company delivers payment solutions designed to give merchants a competitive advantage through reliable transaction acceptance and integrated business tools.

When was Cayan LLC founded?

Cayan LLC was founded in 1998. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Cayan LLC based?

Cayan LLC is headquartered in Boston, United States, in the North America region.

How does Cayan LLC make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Payment Processing Services are the primary driver. The others are point of Sale Hardware and Software, business Tools Subscriptions and professional Services.

Who are Cayan LLC's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Stripe, Clover (Fiserv), Adyen, Lightspeed Commerce, Toast, Block (Square), PayPal (Braintree) and Authorize.Net. Broad incumbents are Fiserv and Worldpay.

Does Cayan LLC have an API?

Yes. Global Payments offers a developer portal with API references, integration options, and SDKs. Developers can access documentation for getting started, integration options, and payment processing APIs. The platform supports taking payments via their API. Developer documentation is at developer.globalpay.com.

What industry is Cayan LLC in?

Cayan LLC's product category is Payment Processing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAMABAA, Integrated Payment Processors (PSP/Acquirer), with a secondary code of FSAMACAA, Merchant Payment Gateways (API/Hosted Checkout). Its NAICS code is 522320.

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InfiniceptProcessor TSYS to Acquire Cayan for $1.05 BillionTSYS announced a $1.05 billion acquisition of Cayan, a payments technology provider for small and medium businesses. The deal, expected to close early next year, adds Cayan's integrated payments solutions to TSYS's portfolio. TSYS will evaluate synergies between the two companies in the coming months.openPR.comPayment Software Market Competitive Landscape: Insights and Analysis on Top Manufacturers and Their Strategies | Bill.com, PaySimple Pro, PDCflow, EBizCharge, Tipalti, Worldpay, Recurly, Cayan, MoonClA market-research brochure describes a report on the Payment Software market, covering key players like Bill.com, PaySimple Pro, and Tipalti. It segments the market by product type, application, and region, and notes the pandemic's mixed impact, with increased demand for healthcare packaging.PR NewswireCayan Integrates GlobalSign's PKI Service Enhancing Customer Experience and Reducing Support Costs on Its Ultra-Secure Genius Omnichannel Payment Processing PlatformCayan, a payment technology company acquired by TSYS in January 2018, has integrated GlobalSign's cloud-based PKI service into its Genius omnichannel payment processing platform. The integration enables Cayan to automate SSL certificate issuance and revocation for payment terminals, reducing support costs while maintaining security standards. GlobalSign's scalable solution can issue over 3,000 digital certificates per second and allows terminals to be addressed via serial numbers, eliminating the need to re-issue certificates when LAN IP addresses change.PR NewswireCayan Adds TSYS EMV CertificationCayan announced that it has obtained its sixth EMV certification with TSYS, a leading global payments provider. This certification expands the processing options available to retailers using Cayan's Genius Platform, allowing them to maintain their payment technology while retaining the flexibility to switch processors. The move enables merchants to accept various payment forms, including mobile wallets and EMV chip cards, through Cayan's cloud-based solution.PR NewswireCayan Adds EMV Certification with WorldpayCayan, a Boston-based payments technology company, announced it has achieved EMV chip card certification with Worldpay US, making its cloud-based Genius platform compatible with Worldpay's payment processing. The certification represents Cayan's latest in a series of processor certifications following partnerships with Chase, Vantiv, First Data, and Elavon, supporting its processor-agnostic strategy. Both companies will gain access to each other's customer bases, allowing merchants on either platform to utilize the Genius platform's chip card gateway and multi-channel payment capabilities.GlobeNewswireCayan Announces Partnership with Hospitality POS Pioneer Squirrel SystemsCayan announced a partnership with Squirrel Systems, allowing Squirrel POS customers to use Cayan's Genius payment platform for EMV, mobile, and gift card payments. The integration adds EMV solutions and pay-at-the-table capabilities, with Squirrel resellers able to set up Genius quickly.GlobeNewswireCayan Announces New Partnership with AldeloCayan announced a strategic partnership with Aldelo, integrating Aldelo's POS software with Cayan's payment technology. Aldelo becomes EMV certified with Cayan, and its 120,000 installations and 400+ dealers gain access to Cayan's Genius platform. The integration aims to improve EMV transactions and support emerging payment schemes like Apple Pay.GlobeNewswireCayan's New Genius Handheld Drives a More Dynamic Sales Experience Anywhere in StoreCayan announced the launch of its Genius Handheld, a semi-integrated EMV-enabled mobile payment device for U.S. retailers. The device lets associates take payments anywhere in-store, with use cases like line-busting and sidewalk sales, and is currently being piloted with a handful of retailers.GlobeNewswireInnovative Payments Technology Drives Impressive 2016 Growth for CayanCayan reported a 64% year-over-year increase in active Genius systems to over 27,000 installations in 2016. The company added retail partners and new technology partnerships, including Microsoft and Oracle. It also launched the Unified Commerce Solution Suite and achieved EMV certification with Elavon.GlobeNewswireCayan Integrates with Oracle Retail Suite 16Cayan announced integration with Oracle Retail Xstore Release 16, enabling EMV, NFC, and mobile payment support on multiple hardware options. The integration delivers EMV processing in 3.66 seconds and supports Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, and LevelUP. Cayan's Genius platform is compatible with VeriFone terminals and offers P2PE and tokenization.