PAIR Finance
PAIR Finance is a leading fintech company specializing in AI-based debt collection in Europe. The company is revolutionizing the debt collection industry by providing sustainable, digital, and efficient receivables management solutions that are customer-focused. Utilizing artificial intelligence, behavioral analytics, and data science, PAIR Finance sets a new standard in debt collection, catering to both business customers and consumers. With over 600 companies from various industries successfully using their collection solutions, PAIR Finance has established a strong market position. Founded in Berlin in 2016, the company has grown rapidly and is supported by renowned private equity investor Pollen Street, employing more than 250 experienced professionals under the leadership of founder and CEO Stephan Stricker.
PAIR Finance
PAIR Finance is a leading fintech company specializing in AI-based debt collection in Europe. The company is revolutionizing the debt collection industry by providing sustainable, digital, and efficient receivables management solutions that are customer-focused. Utilizing artificial intelligence, behavioral analytics, and data science, PAIR Finance sets a new standard in debt collection, catering to both business customers and consumers. With over 600 companies from various industries successfully using their collection solutions, PAIR Finance has established a strong market position. Founded in Berlin in 2016, the company has grown rapidly and is supported by renowned private equity investor Pollen Street, employing more than 250 experienced professionals under the leadership of founder and CEO Stephan Stricker.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-driven receivables management and digital-first debt collection in Europe
Founded: 2016 in Berlin
Scale: Over 600 client companies; ~217 employees
Investors / ownership: Majority stake acquired by Pollen Street (Oct 11, 2022)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Inefficient, manual debt collection and receivables management across enterprises operating in Europe.
Founded
2016
Industry
Fintech / Debt collection / Receivables management
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
Latest funding round reported as Series B on Jun 1, 2020
4.5 million EUR
Series A reported at ~€4.5M with investors including Zalando and HitFox Group
Pollen Street acquired a majority stake on Oct 11, 2022
Investor Signal
“Has strategic investors (Zalando, HitFox Group, finleap, yabeo Capital, Ey Ventures) and was acquired by Pollen Street”