# GoCardless

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/gocardless

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.gocardless.com
- Total disclosed funding: $434M
- Latest round: Series G (Feb 8, 2022)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

GoCardless Ltd specializes in online payment processing, facilitating direct bank payments through Direct Debit. The platform simplifies transactions for businesses, enhancing cash flow and reducing administrative burdens. GoCardless Limited, founded in 2011, offers automated payment solutions aimed at simplifying bank payments for businesses. Headquartered in London, UK, the company has engaged in 9 investment deals, with the most recent deal occurring on December 12, 2025. In December 2025, Mollie B.V., a portfolio company of Zhuji Dingxin, TCV, Alkeon Capital Management, Blackstone Group, EQT, General Atlantic, and HMI Capital LLC, acquired GoCardless Ltd from Accel, Passion Capital, Start Fund, SV Angel, Y Combinator, Balderton Capital, Notion Capital, Adams Street Partners, GV, Salesforce Ventures, National Grid Partners, Bain Capital, BlackRock Private Equity Partners (PEP), and Permira for EUR 1.05 billion. The founders, Hiroki Takeuchi and Matt Robinson, are also instrumental in the company's strategic direction, with Hiroki Takeuchi currently serving as CEO.GoCardless offers an online payment processing solution primarily focused on collecting direct bank payments through Direct Debit. Their core product enables businesses to automate both one-off and recurring payments, streamlining the payment process for both companies and their customers. The service is designed to eliminate the complications associated with traditional payment methods, such as credit card fees and manual payment tracking. GoCardless serves a diverse range of clients, including small to medium enterprises across various sectors such as subscriptions, invoicing, and service-based businesses. The platform connects with over 2,300 banks throughout the UK and Europe, allowing businesses to efficiently collect payments from customers in 30+ countries, enhancing their global reach and operational capabilities.In 2023, GoCardless recorded a revenue of GBP 110,656,938.80 and an EBITDA of GBP -93,345,330.30. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees associated with its payment processing services, facilitating direct transactions from customers' bank accounts. This revenue model supports both recurring and one-off payment collections, which is particularly beneficial for subscription-based businesses. Clients typically engage with GoCardless under various tailored pricing plans to optimize their payment collection strategies effectively.

## Funding rounds

- Series G, Feb 8, 2022, $313M — BlackRock Private Equity Partners (PEP), Permira
- Series E, Feb 18, 2019, $75M — Accel, Adams Street Partners, Notion Capital, GV, Passion Capital, Salesforce Ventures
- Series D, Sep 19, 2017, $23M — Accel, Balderton Capital, Notion Capital, Passion Capital
- Series C, Mar 23, 2016, $13M — Accel, Balderton Capital, Notion Capital, Passion Capital
- Series B, Jan 28, 2014, $7M — Accel, Balderton Capital, Passion Capital
- Series A, Apr 18, 2013, $3.3M — Accel, Passion Capital

## Investors

- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Passion Capital — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Balderton Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/balderton-capital) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Notion Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/notion-capital) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Adams Street Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/adams-street-partners) — Series E
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Series E
- Salesforce Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salesforce-ventures) — Series E
- BlackRock Private Equity Partners (PEP) (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackrock-private-equity-partners-pep) — Series G
- Permira (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/permira) — Series G