Tazapay Raises $36M in Total Series B Funding to Scale Next-Generation Payment Rails Globally; Circle Ventures Leads Extension

Modern payment infrastructure provider leverages digital-native settlement technology to unlock cross-border corridors across Asia, LATAM, and the Middle East

SINGAPORE, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tazapay, a leading next-generation payment infrastructure provider for emerging markets, today announced the close of its Series B extension led by Circle Ventures, bringing total Series B funding to $36M. New investors CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures join Circle Ventures, Peak XV Partners, GMO Venture Partners, and January Capital in the Series B extension, with Ripple, Norinchukin Capital, ARC180, and RTP Global as existing backers of the company

The extension reflects investor alignment around Tazapay's regulated, last-mile infrastructure, which harnesses modern digital settlement technology to power cross-border payments for businesses operating across emerging markets — replacing legacy banking rails with faster, more capital-efficient alternatives.

Built on Compliance. Designed for Scale.

Tazapay has established itself as a regulated last-mile infrastructure layer for businesses operating across APAC and emerging markets. At the core of this position is an industry-leading regulatory and compliance framework — spanning multiple licences, jurisdictions, and payment corridors — that enables partners and enterprises to move money with confidence where traditional infrastructure falls short. Tazapay's modern payment rails and per-transaction funding model, powered through digital-native settlement technology, enable real-time, capital-efficient settlement at scale.

The business has demonstrated consistent, compounding growth — doubling revenues for three consecutive years, now serving over 1,000 enterprises and fintechs across 30 countries. This trajectory reflects growing enterprise demand for regulated, next-generation payment infrastructure in high-growth markets — infrastructure that leverages the speed and efficiency of modern digital rails while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Tazapay holds licences and registrations across Singapore, Canada, Australia, and the United States, with active applications underway in the UAE, EU, and Hong Kong.

Use of Proceeds

The Series B extension will support:

• Licensing expansion across multiple jurisdictions globally — deepening Tazapay's regulatory footprint and enabling access to new high-growth corridors
• GTM acceleration across Asia, LATAM, the Middle East, and the Americas — markets where compliant, modern payment infrastructure is the critical missing layer in cross-border commerce
• Agentic payment infrastructure — Tazapay's flexible rails and rules engine are purpose-built to support the next frontier of autonomous, AI-driven payments, enabling developers and enterprises to build agentic payment flows on top of fully compliant, robust, and licensed infrastructure

Quotes

Kanupriya Sharda, Chief Business Officer, Tazapay:

"The demand we're seeing from enterprises and fintechs across Asia, LATAM, and the Middle East is unmistakable; businesses want to move money faster, cheaper, and with full regulatory confidence. Tazapay's infrastructure was built precisely for this moment. With Circle Ventures' backing and the addition of CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures, we now have the fuel to scale our go-to-market across the corridors where this matters most."

Brian Schultz, Vice President, Circle Ventures:

"Stablecoin adoption in cross-border commerce depends on regulated, operationally reliable infrastructure. Tazapay has built that capability across key emerging markets. Their licensing footprint and local market integration address an essential requirement for enterprise stablecoin-to-fiat settlement."

About Tazapay

Tazapay is a regulated cross-border payment infrastructure company enabling next-generation settlement across emerging markets. Built on modern digital payment rails, Tazapay's platform delivers real-time, capital-efficient settlement with an industry-leading compliance and licensing framework. Tazapay powers last-mile payment access for B2B businesses, marketplaces, fintechs, neobanks, and web3 companies across 70 markets globally. For more information, visit tazapay.com.

About Circle Ventures

Circle Ventures is an affiliate of Circle Internet Financial, LLC.

Media Contact
askus@tazapay.com 

Modern payment infrastructure provider leverages digital-native settlement technology to unlock cross-border corridors across Asia, LATAM, and the Middle East

SINGAPORE, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tazapay, a leading next-generation payment infrastructure provider for emerging markets, today announced the close of its Series B extension led by Circle Ventures, bringing total Series B funding to $36M. New investors CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures join Circle Ventures, Peak XV Partners, GMO Venture Partners, and January Capital in the Series B extension, with Ripple, Norinchukin Capital, ARC180, and RTP Global as existing backers of the company

The extension reflects investor alignment around Tazapay's regulated, last-mile infrastructure, which harnesses modern digital settlement technology to power cross-border payments for businesses operating across emerging markets — replacing legacy banking rails with faster, more capital-efficient alternatives.

Built on Compliance. Designed for Scale.

Tazapay has established itself as a regulated last-mile infrastructure layer for businesses operating across APAC and emerging markets. At the core of this position is an industry-leading regulatory and compliance framework — spanning multiple licences, jurisdictions, and payment corridors — that enables partners and enterprises to move money with confidence where traditional infrastructure falls short. Tazapay's modern payment rails and per-transaction funding model, powered through digital-native settlement technology, enable real-time, capital-efficient settlement at scale.

The business has demonstrated consistent, compounding growth — doubling revenues for three consecutive years, now serving over 1,000 enterprises and fintechs across 30 countries. This trajectory reflects growing enterprise demand for regulated, next-generation payment infrastructure in high-growth markets — infrastructure that leverages the speed and efficiency of modern digital rails while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Tazapay holds licences and registrations across Singapore, Canada, Australia, and the United States, with active applications underway in the UAE, EU, and Hong Kong.

Use of Proceeds

The Series B extension will support:

• Licensing expansion across multiple jurisdictions globally — deepening Tazapay's regulatory footprint and enabling access to new high-growth corridors
• GTM acceleration across Asia, LATAM, the Middle East, and the Americas — markets where compliant, modern payment infrastructure is the critical missing layer in cross-border commerce
• Agentic payment infrastructure — Tazapay's flexible rails and rules engine are purpose-built to support the next frontier of autonomous, AI-driven payments, enabling developers and enterprises to build agentic payment flows on top of fully compliant, robust, and licensed infrastructure

Quotes

Kanupriya Sharda, Chief Business Officer, Tazapay:

"The demand we're seeing from enterprises and fintechs across Asia, LATAM, and the Middle East is unmistakable; businesses want to move money faster, cheaper, and with full regulatory confidence. Tazapay's infrastructure was built precisely for this moment. With Circle Ventures' backing and the addition of CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures, we now have the fuel to scale our go-to-market across the corridors where this matters most."

Brian Schultz, Vice President, Circle Ventures:

"Stablecoin adoption in cross-border commerce depends on regulated, operationally reliable infrastructure. Tazapay has built that capability across key emerging markets. Their licensing footprint and local market integration address an essential requirement for enterprise stablecoin-to-fiat settlement."

About Tazapay

Tazapay is a regulated cross-border payment infrastructure company enabling next-generation settlement across emerging markets. Built on modern digital payment rails, Tazapay's platform delivers real-time, capital-efficient settlement with an industry-leading compliance and licensing framework. Tazapay powers last-mile payment access for B2B businesses, marketplaces, fintechs, neobanks, and web3 companies across 70 markets globally. For more information, visit tazapay.com.

About Circle Ventures

Circle Ventures is an affiliate of Circle Internet Financial, LLC.

Media Contact
askus@tazapay.com 

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Tazapay Raises $36M in Total Series B Funding to Scale Next-Generation Payment Rails Globally; Circle Ventures Leads Extension

• Pepsi reveals The Killers will headline the UCL final's unmissable annual 'Kick Off Show'
• The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi will take place before kick-off on May 30th at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary
• To mark the announcement, The Killers feature in a short film alongside football legend and Pepsi ambassador, Sir David Beckham

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- #PepsiKickOffShow - Pepsi® and UC3 are excited to announce that The Killers will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi on May 30th at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Pepsi and UC3 will once again mark the final with its eagerly anticipated curtain raiser, with the event set to be an unforgettable experience just minutes ahead of the match.

Since arriving on the world stage in 2004, The Killers have gone on to solidify their place as globally recognised rock icons of the 21st century, boasting over 35 million albums sold, including multi-platinum hits like 'Mr. Brightside', 'When You Were Young' and 'Human'. The legendary quartet is now entering a bold new era, having recently confirmed their eighth studio album is in the works, with electrifying global performances also on the horizon.

Most notably, The Killers will headline this year's UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi. Football's influence extends far beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch, and The Killers hold a significant place within this global fan culture. Bringing their stadium-sized anthems to one of the world's most prestigious sporting stages, the band is set to deliver a high-octane performance featuring a career-spanning setlist of fan favourite hits, including global football anthem, Mr Brightside.

To announce this iconic show, The Killers' feature in a short film alongside football figure, Sir David Beckham. In the film, we see the legendary pair in a high-stakes race to the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest. Upon seeing the official Kick Off Show announcement on a television, the stars challenge each other to a "race" to the stadium, with Brandon Flowers jumping into a custom electric blue classic car and Sir David Beckham departing on his motorcycle. The film, titled "The Race Begins," pays homage to the anticipation leading up to the biggest match in club football and the way the Pepsi Kick Off Show fuses football and music together to create one night of epic entertainment.

The Killers commented: "When we were asked to perform at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi, we said yes without hesitation, some stages speak for themselves. We're honored to celebrate the incredible teams and players at what will undoubtedly be an epic match."

Eugene Willemsen, CEO, International Beverages at PepsiCo added: "Pepsi has a proud history of bringing big cultural moments in sports and music to fans around the world, and this year is no different. Through Pepsi Football Nation, our fan platform celebrating the culture and passion at the heart of the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show, we're proud to welcome one of the most loved rock bands of the 21st century, The Killers, to the stage in Budapest. We are delighted to partner with a band that embodies the spirit of Pepsi, creating the kind of moments that define how the game is experienced. We can't wait for them to deliver their electrifying performance and world-renowned anthems at the Puskás Aréna, and we look forward to the reaction from fans in the stadium and around the world."

Guy-Laurent Epstein, Co-Managing Director, UC3, said: "The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi has grown into a true landmark moment in global entertainment, and this year's edition is shaping up to be one of the most spectacular yet. The Killers are an iconic band whose energy will set the perfect tone in Budapest, delivering an exhilarating start to the biggest match in European club football. Together with Pepsi, we're proud to elevate the fan experience once again — in the stadium and for millions watching worldwide."

Once more, Pepsi and UC3 will mark the UEFA Champions League final with a momentous music performance showcasing the world's most iconic artists and uniting football and music fans through one compelling entertainment spectacle. The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi will be aired all around the world and territories globally, just minutes before the showpiece fixture of the club football season commences.

Fans can tune in to watch the Kick Off Show via their local broadcaster and through the official UEFA YouTube channel. Fans are encouraged to stay in-the-know by following Pepsi on Instagram, X (formally Twitter), and Facebook.

• Pepsi reveals The Killers will headline the UCL final's unmissable annual 'Kick Off Show'
• The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi will take place before kick-off on May 30th at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary
• To mark the announcement, The Killers feature in a short film alongside football legend and Pepsi ambassador, Sir David Beckham

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- #PepsiKickOffShow - Pepsi® and UC3 are excited to announce that The Killers will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi on May 30th at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Pepsi and UC3 will once again mark the final with its eagerly anticipated curtain raiser, with the event set to be an unforgettable experience just minutes ahead of the match.

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Since arriving on the world stage in 2004, The Killers have gone on to solidify their place as globally recognised rock icons of the 21st century, boasting over 35 million albums sold, including multi-platinum hits like 'Mr. Brightside', 'When You Were Young' and 'Human'. The legendary quartet is now entering a bold new era, having recently confirmed their eighth studio album is in the works, with electrifying global performances also on the horizon.

Most notably, The Killers will headline this year's UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi. Football's influence extends far beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch, and The Killers hold a significant place within this global fan culture. Bringing their stadium-sized anthems to one of the world's most prestigious sporting stages, the band is set to deliver a high-octane performance featuring a career-spanning setlist of fan favourite hits, including global football anthem, Mr Brightside.

To announce this iconic show, The Killers' feature in a short film alongside football figure, Sir David Beckham. In the film, we see the legendary pair in a high-stakes race to the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest. Upon seeing the official Kick Off Show announcement on a television, the stars challenge each other to a "race" to the stadium, with Brandon Flowers jumping into a custom electric blue classic car and Sir David Beckham departing on his motorcycle. The film, titled "The Race Begins," pays homage to the anticipation leading up to the biggest match in club football and the way the Pepsi Kick Off Show fuses football and music together to create one night of epic entertainment.

The Killers commented: "When we were asked to perform at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi, we said yes without hesitation, some stages speak for themselves. We're honored to celebrate the incredible teams and players at what will undoubtedly be an epic match."

Eugene Willemsen, CEO, International Beverages at PepsiCo added: "Pepsi has a proud history of bringing big cultural moments in sports and music to fans around the world, and this year is no different. Through Pepsi Football Nation, our fan platform celebrating the culture and passion at the heart of the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show, we're proud to welcome one of the most loved rock bands of the 21st century, The Killers, to the stage in Budapest. We are delighted to partner with a band that embodies the spirit of Pepsi, creating the kind of moments that define how the game is experienced. We can't wait for them to deliver their electrifying performance and world-renowned anthems at the Puskás Aréna, and we look forward to the reaction from fans in the stadium and around the world."

Guy-Laurent Epstein, Co-Managing Director, UC3, said: "The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi has grown into a true landmark moment in global entertainment, and this year's edition is shaping up to be one of the most spectacular yet. The Killers are an iconic band whose energy will set the perfect tone in Budapest, delivering an exhilarating start to the biggest match in European club football. Together with Pepsi, we're proud to elevate the fan experience once again — in the stadium and for millions watching worldwide."

Once more, Pepsi and UC3 will mark the UEFA Champions League final with a momentous music performance showcasing the world's most iconic artists and uniting football and music fans through one compelling entertainment spectacle. The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi will be aired all around the world and territories globally, just minutes before the showpiece fixture of the club football season commences.

Fans can tune in to watch the Kick Off Show via their local broadcaster and through the official UEFA YouTube channel. Fans are encouraged to stay in-the-know by following Pepsi on Instagram, X (formally Twitter), and Facebook.

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'SOMEBODY TOLD ME' THE KILLERS ARE HEADLINING THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL KICK OFF SHOW PRESENTED BY PEPSI®