Top 10 Payments ISVs

Candidates for this award are ISVs who are integrating payments solutions that disrupt and drive the payments industry forward. The unique software used by organizations adds significant value and deepens the relationship between the user and the chosen platform.

Start-ups or organizations in business for at least one year, who have not previously won this award, are welcome to apply. ETA membership is not required for this award. Qualifying applicants include companies that have introduced disruptive software that improves the payment process, and:
• Offers end users an enhanced user experience
• Provides improved payments security and PCI DSS Compliance
• Enables a quicker, more efficient payments process for Merchants
• Generates increased revenue and stickiness

Unlike the candidates for the ‘Most Innovative Product or Solution Star Award’, who may or may not provide merchant acquiring services, the winner of this award must be an Independent Software Vendor that enhances payments through emerging financial technology.

Award Inclusions:
Those companies chosen as a Top 10 Payments ISV will receive the following as part of their recognition and must be present to participate:
• Announced widely including on emails, social channels and our website.

At TRANSACT:
• Winners receive award live during the ISV deep dive program on Friday, April 4th.
• A ~ 10 min multi-media speaking session during the program on April 4th to showcase their solution and explain why it is disrupting payments.
• A 5x5 space* to display products/services in the “ISV Village”, sponsored by MAPP Advisors, or an appropriate space as determined by ETA, located on the Exhibit Hall floor.

*ETA reserves the right to determine and adjust the appropriate space in the Exhibit Hall. Winners do not pay for show floor space or “standard” build. Extra costs, such as F&B, additional tech needs, etc., will be paid by the winner. Winners will be subject to the T&Cs as any other exhibitor. Please direct any submission issues to Support@electran.org.

Organization*

Company or Organization Name

How many years have you been in business?*

When and how were you founded?*

Would you describe yourself as a start-up?*

Have you acquired other entities, or been acquired?*

What funding stage are you currently in?*

How are you/were you funded?*

How many total W2 employees does your company have?*

Who is your target market or unique niche?*

What proprietary software do you offer?*

Describe what features and benefits set your solution apart from others in the marketplace:*

(provide as much detailed information as possible)

What innovative solutions does your software provide? How have you applied technology to improve Payments and the provision of financial services?*

How has your company raised the bar for the Payments industry or changed the traditional business model?*

Which payments companies do you partner or integrate with?*

Describe your go to market strategy:*

Do you offer end-user software, a user portal, real-time data, an app or any other access to merchant data?*

Please describe your merchant customer service/support program:*

How many active merchant outlets did your company have in 2022, 2023, and 2024? List in actual figures, e.g. "1,000" for each.*

Please list any awards, accolades, Press or other forms of recognition your company may have received for its achievements during the last three calendar years. You may also submit company marketing materials or links if you choose.*

Optional: Upload company marketing materials.

If requested, would you be able to furnish contact information for a client who is currently using this product?*

Why do you feel your Company deserves to be awarded the ETA Top 10 Payments ISV’s award?*

Nominated By:*

Your Title:*

Your Organization:*

Your Email Address:*