What NEXGO does

NEXGO is a global payment terminal manufacturer and fintech solution provider that designs, develops, and distributes secure payment hardware and the supporting software ecosystem. The company operates across seven product categories — Smart POS (P300, N6 Pro, N86 Pro, N96, N82, N62, N6), Payment Tablets (EF20), Desktop PIN Pads, Unattended/Kiosk terminals (UN10, UN20, EF910, AF910, EF60), Portable terminals (G5, G2), miniPOS/mPOS devices (K206), and QR terminals (KD68) — built on Android operating systems with quad-core and octa-core processors. The hardware portfolio is complemented by four software platforms: NEXGO CLOUD (terminal management, RKI, marketplace, developer portal, AI Assistant), NEXGO SoftPOS (PCI MPoC-certified software-only payment acceptance), NEXGO eSIM (embedded connectivity), and NEXGO Biometrics (3D facial and fingerprint recognition with T-OS security isolation).

The company monetizes through four revenue streams: payment hardware sales (direct to merchants and PSPs, plus channel distribution), cloud platform subscriptions and usage-based services (NEXGO CLOUD, RKI), SoftPOS software licensing, and managed connectivity services. NEXGO holds extensive certifications including PCI PTS 5.x/6.x/7.x, EMV L1/L2/CL1, ISO 27001 for cloud infrastructure, ATEX ratings for hazardous environments, and Google Mobile Services (GMS) for selected Android terminals. Distribution is a hybrid model combining direct enterprise sales with channel partnerships — most notably the strategic distribution agreement with POSDATA Group covering North America.

NEXGO serves merchants and payment service providers across five primary verticals: Retail (primary), Food Service (primary), Transportation, Events & Venues, and Home Services. The company operates globally with 68M+ terminals deployed across 100+ countries, ranking No. 4 among worldwide POS terminal suppliers. NEXGO is the US-incorporated entity (NEXGO Inc., headquartered in Laguna Hills, California) representing a worldwide fintech enterprise developed over 20+ years. The company attends major industry events including NRF, EuroShop, RetailNOW, Singapore FinTech Festival, TRANSACT, and RETAILTECH JAPAN for enterprise lead generation. Customer acquisition is augmented by SoftPOS, which enables software-driven onboarding without additional hardware.

Name

NEXGO

Legal name

NEXGO Inc.

Website

https://nexgo.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NEXGO is a global payment terminal manufacturer ranked No. 4 worldwide, with 68M+ terminals deployed across 100+ countries. The company designs secure Android-based POS hardware, SoftPOS software, cloud management platforms, biometrics, and eSIM connectivity for merchants and payment service providers across retail, food service, transportation, and events verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payment Terminals

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Computer Terminals (3575)

akta.pro primary industry

Card-Not-Present / eCommerce Acquirers (FSAMABAD)

Keywords

• Payment terminals
• Smart POS devices
• Mobile payment acceptance
• Payment hardware manufacturing
• EMV certified terminals

Headquarters

HQ city

Laguna Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Payment Hardware Sales: Sale of physical payment terminals including Smart POS devices, PIN Pads, portable terminals, unattended kiosks, QR terminals, and accessories. Hardware is sold directly to merchants, payment service providers, and through channel distributors.
2. Cloud Platform Services: NEXGO CLOUD platform provides terminal management, remote key injection (RKI), app store marketplace, and developer services for ecosystem participants. Revenue derived from platform subscriptions and usage-based services.
3. SoftPOS Software Licensing: SoftPOS software solution enables smartphones and tablets to function as payment terminals, monetized through software licensing to payment service providers and merchants.
4. Connectivity Services: NEXGO provides wireless data solutions and eSIM connectivity integrated into payment devices for end-to-end managed connectivity.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NEXGO designs, manufactures, and sells secure payment terminals and supporting payment software for merchants and payment service providers. Its portfolio spans Smart POS devices, PIN Pads, portable terminals, unattended kiosks, miniPOS/mPOS devices, and QR terminals, complemented by NEXGO CLOUD (terminal management), NEXGO SoftPOS (software-based acceptance), NEXGO eSIM (connectivity), and NEXGO Biometrics (facial/fingerprint authentication).

Product overview

NEXGO provides a comprehensive portfolio of secure payment solutions organized into product categories: Smart POS series (P300, N62, N6 Pro, N6, N82, N86 Pro, N96) powered by Android with quad-core/octa-core processors for mobile and retail payments; Payment Tablets (EF20) for merchant services; Desktop PIN Pads (N6 Smart PIN Pad, N6 Pro Smart PIN Pad, CT20, CT20P) for ECR integration; Unattended & Kiosk terminals (UN10, UN20, EF910, AF910, EF60) for self-service environments; Portable terminals (G5, G2) with automotive-inspired designs; miniPOS/mPOS (K206) for cost-effective mobile payments; and QR Terminals (KD68) for microtransactions. The ecosystem is supported by cloud platforms including NEXGO CLOUD for terminal management, NEXGO SoftPOS for smartphone-based payments, NEXGO eSIM for connectivity, and NEXGO Biometrics for facial/fingerprint recognition. The company serves merchants, support teams, and app developers across 100+ countries with 68M+ terminals deployed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEXGO CLOUD: Terminal management cloud platform for ecosystem participants including merchants, support teams, app developers, and market owners
• NEXGO SoftPOS
• NEXGO eSIM
• NEXGO Biometrics

Products and services

• NEXGO P300 Non-financial smart POS terminal powered by Android 14 with GMS certification, featuring 6.5-inch HD screen, 100mm/s printer speed, and 4000mAh battery. Designed for restaurant operations, inventory management, and logistics.
• NEXGO N62 Smart mini POS terminal with Android 10 and quad-core Cortex A53 processor, featuring 4-inch rotatable screen, 2000mAh battery supporting 550+ transactions, and industrial-grade 1.5m drop resistance.
• NEXGO N6 Pro Sleek smart mini POS with 5.5-inch display, Android 13, PDA-level 1D/2D barcode scanning, 1.2m drop resistance, IP54 protection, and 4000mAh battery. Features quad-core or octa-core processor options and 5G Wi-Fi connectivity.
• NEXGO N6 Thin, light, and portable smart mini POS terminal with Android 10.x, ATEX and IP54 certification, 5MP+2MP cameras, Type-C OTG port, and quad-core processor supporting all payment methods including magnetic stripe, IC cards, and NFC.
• NEXGO N82 Slim and portable smart POS with Android 10, quad-core 1.5GHz processor, 5-inch FWVGA touchscreen, dual-band Wi-Fi, dual SIM, and 5200mAh battery supporting extended standby for retail environments.
• NEXGO N86 Pro Advanced smart POS with 5.5-inch HD display, Android 13, quad-core 2.0GHz processor, 1.5m drop resistance, IP54 protection, ATEX certification, and optional fingerprint reader and professional barcode scanner for demanding business environments.
• NEXGO N96 High-performance smart mobile POS with 6.5-inch HD display, Qualcomm quad-core 2.0GHz processor, Android 11, 3050mAh battery with 180+ days standby, built-in Honeywell barcode scanner, and 80mm/s thermal printing.
• NEXGO EF20 Sleek 8-inch smart payment tablet (12.3mm thick) with Android 13, octa-core 2.0GHz processor, 8000mAh battery, 800x1280 touchscreen, and tri-power options. Designed for restaurants, retail, and field service payments.
• NEXGO N6 Smart PIN Pad Smart PIN pad with Android 10.x, quad-core processor, 5.5-inch touchscreen, 2MP front camera for facial recognition, ECR compatibility, and support for magnetic stripe, IC cards, NFC, and 1D&2D barcode payments.
• NEXGO N6 Pro Smart PIN Pad Compact smart PIN pad with Android 13, quad-core 2.0GHz processor, 5.5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM + 32GB Flash, GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU, and DS02 HUB port for expansion. Supports magnetic stripe, IC cards, NFC, and barcode payments.
• NEXGO CT20 Versatile smart payment terminal for countertop use with Android OS, 4.8-inch 800x480 IPS touchscreen, optional desktop stand, and multiple interfaces including RS232, LAN, USB, and optional POE for ECR integration.
• NEXGO CT20P Smart PIN pad with compact design, Arm Cortex-A53 quad-core 2.0GHz processor, Android 11, 2GB DDR + 8GB Flash, 15 physical keys with backlight, and optional removable privacy shield for retail checkout.
• NEXGO UN10 Compact unattended payment terminal with Android 14, Qualcomm quad-core Cortex-A53 2.0GHz, IP66/IK10 ratings, PCI PTS 7.X certification. Designed for EV charging, vending machines, self-service shopping, parking, and ticketing.
• NEXGO UN20 Innovative unattended payment terminal with Android 11, quad-core 2.0GHz Cortex A53 processor, IP65, IK09, ATEX ratings, 2GB DDR + 8GB Flash, proximity sensor, and light sensor for adaptive brightness. For vending, self-service, gas stations, and parking.
• NEXGO EF910 Smart ECR powered by Android with quad-core Cortex-A5 2.0GHz processor, 15.6-inch main touchscreen display, optional secondary customer-facing display or LED, 150mm/s thermal printer with auto cutter, and rich interfaces for external devices.
• NEXGO AF910 Self-service checkout kiosk with 21.5-inch 1920x1080 capacitive touchscreen, quad-core ARM 1.8GHz processor, 250mm/s thermal printer, professional 1D/2D barcode scanner, binocular 5MP camera, and support for QR, NFC, smart cards, and magstripe.
• NEXGO EF60 High-performance smart mini ECR with dual screen (10.1+4 inch), Android 11, quad-core 2.0GHz processor, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, built-in 58/80mm thermal printer with auto cutter, and Dallas Key support for retail and self-service environments.
• NEXGO G5 Premium portable POS with automotive-inspired design, ARM Cortex A7 1.3GHz processor, 3.5-inch 320x480 touchscreen, PCI 6.x certification, 512MB flash + 268MB DDR, and support for magnetic stripe, IC cards, NFC, and 1D&2D barcodes.
• NEXGO G2 Premium portable POS terminal with industry-leading dual CPU architecture, Arm CORTEX-A7 1.3GHz processor, 2.4-inch TFT QVGA display, 4G/3G/2G/Wi-Fi/BLE5.0 connectivity, PCI 5.x certification, and ATEX rating for hazardous workplaces. Features 260+ hours standby and 600+ receipts per charge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 68 million terminals deployed globally
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Charge AnywherecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 October 2024Charge Anywhere, a leading payments industry security and technology provider, integrated NEXGO payment terminals with its Key Injection Facility (KIF), enabling fully automated Remote Encryption Key Injection (RKI) Service on NEXGO payment devices. This partnership enables instant, secure, remote key injection for new terminal deployments.
• POSDATAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024POSDATA Group Inc., the premier North American distributor of secure payment solutions, entered a strategic distribution agreement to distribute NEXGO's full line of customizable, innovative, EMV-compliant payment devices across North American markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Stripe Terminal: Stripe's hardware terminal program (Reader, BBPOS partnership devices) competes with NEXGO in software-led acceptance, including Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android that overlap with NEXGO SoftPOS positioning.

Direct peers

• Verifone: Long-established global leader in payment terminals and POS systems. Verifone competes head-to-head with NEXGO in retail, hospitality, and unattended payment hardware across global markets including North America.
• PAX Global Technology: Hong Kong-listed global POS terminal manufacturer also ranking in the top 5 worldwide. PAX directly competes with NEXGO across Android smart POS, mPOS, and unattended terminals serving acquirers and PSPs globally.
• BBPOS: Hong Kong-based mPOS and mobile payment hardware maker whose devices are white-labeled by Stripe and others. BBPOS overlaps directly with NEXGO's G-series portable and K-series mPOS terminals for global PSP customers.
• SumUp: European fintech offering mPOS hardware (and Air/Bluetooth readers) alongside payment processing. Particularly comparable to NEXGO's mPOS K206 and SoftPOS offerings targeting small merchants across multiple geographies.
• Newland Payment Technology: China-based global POS terminal and barcode scanner manufacturer. Newland directly competes with NEXGO across smart POS, mPOS, and unattended payment hardware serving acquirers and ISVs worldwide.
• Castles Technology: Taiwan-based smart POS terminal manufacturer serving global acquirers and PSPs. Castles competes with NEXGO on Android smart POS, PIN pads, and unattended payment hardware across similar merchant use cases.
• Ingenico (Worldline Terminal Solutions): European-headquartered global POS terminal vendor now part of Worldline. Directly competes with NEXGO's smart POS, PIN pads, and unattended terminals across merchant segments in EMEA and globally.

Broad incumbents

• Clover (Fiserv): Fiserv's Clover SMB payment acceptance system with proprietary smart POS hardware. Competes with NEXGO's Android smart POS lineup for retail and restaurant merchants in the US market.
• Block (Square): Block's Square division sells hardware payment terminals (Square Reader, Square Terminal) bundled with payment processing. Comparable to NEXGO on the hardware-acceptance intersection, though Square bundles software/acquiring rather than selling terminals standalone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance39 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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